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Maui Luaus
Maui luaus are among the best you will find in Hawaii!
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About the Maui Luaus
- The traditional Hawaiian luau can only be found in Hawaii and your visit to Maui would be incomplete without attending one of these Hawaiian feasts. There are a number of Hawaiian luaus on Maui and they all include luau food, hula dancing and in most cases the fire-knife dance.
- You should view your Maui Luau essentially as a "giant feast" which includes various forms of Hawaiian entertainment mixed with a considerable amount of socialization in the tradition of the "aloha spirit".
The Food at a Maui luaus: No Maui luau is complete without luau food and the sharing of the "gift of food" is an integral part of every Hawaiian luau on Maui. Although you may find some foods served to you at your Maui Luau that are somewhat "different" than what you may be used to.........this is all part of the fun. There will be plenty of food that looks familiar to you but certainly taste everything on your plate.
- The "imu". The main ingredient in any of the Maui luaus is what is referred to as the "Kalua Pork" or pig and it is prepared in the underground oven or pit called an "imu".
- Preparations for the cooking of the pig are begun early in the morning of the day of your Maui luau. A large pit is dug in the sand, and this is what is referred to as the "imu".
- Dry, Kiawe hardwood (known in North America as Mesquite) is placed into the pit with many rounded river rocks assembled on top. The wood is lit on fire and after a couple of hours all that is left on the bottom are hot coals and incredibly hot rocks which will maintain the heat for hours to come.
- The rocks are then evened out on the bottom of the pit and juicy fresh cut banana stalks are placed on top followed by banana leaves to provide a bed to place the pig upon.
- The pig is then place in the pit and covered with more banana leaves and ti leaves and usually a gunnysack to keep the heat in. A tarp of some kind is then placed over the whole affair and then the pit is covered with beach sand.
- The rocks heat the juicy banana stalks causing a steam or pressure cooker effect in the imu and after about 6 to 8 hours the pig is unveiled. The intense steam has cooked the meat to the extent that it just falls away from the bone and the moisture from the banana stalks has kept the meat moist and delicious for your Maui luau later in the evening.
- Other delicacies which are usually provided at Maui luaus are:
- chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon, haupia (coconut desert), poi (very nutritious), veggies, salad, steaks, roasted chicken, fresh fish, rice, lots of specialty items, deserts and much more.
- An open bar is also usually provided on most Maui luaus which includes Mai Tai's and other adult beverages. The children are provided with lots to drink as well.
The entertainment at a Maui luau
Another integral part of every Maui luau is of course the entertainment including hula dancing and often the fire knife dance. Here you will find some variation with regard to what various Maui luaus provide.
- Only a very few of the luaus on Maui are traditional Hawaiian in that they will only provide dance and song that is specific to the culture of old Hawaii.
- The vast majority of the Maui luaus will provide entertainment that can be found from other cultures throughout the Pacific Rim such as from Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, and New Zealand. The most notable and perhaps the most famous and exciting of all forms of entertainment at the Maui luaus of this genre would be the fire dance from the island of Samoa. This usually comes near the end of each luau and is a favorite among children.
All Maui luaus are held at sunset and are filled with the romance of the islands and its people. Whether young or old, newlywed or celebrating your 50th, this evening will be a special one for you, and a uniquely Maui experience.
Tom's Tips - Maui Luaus
- Some of the very best luaus to be found in Hawaii are Maui luaus.
- Maui luaus appeal to children. This is a great activity to take your children to.
- During busy times some Maui luaus truly book up early (sometimes weeks in advance). Have the first reservation you make be your luau. In many cases, the earlier you book, the better seats you will have.
Tropical Feast at a Luau and Show in Maui - Options Below:
Feast at Lele The Feast At Lele is situated along the beach in historic Lahaina Town. The sunset over the channel will provide a dynamic backdrop to the show. Guests are greeted with a fresh flower lei and a Mai Tai upon check in. A sit down, five course dinner featuring cuisine of Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, Samoa and Dessert as well as a premium open bar are included throughout the evening. Each course is accompanied by the corresponding Polynesian entertainment from each island. The Feast at Lele Luau…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $115.00 - To: $115.00) |
Grand Luau at Honua'ula The Grand Luau At Honua'ula - is an excellent luau found on Maui's south coast at the Grand Wailea Resort. …(more info) | Price Range: (From: $89.90 - To: $96.99) |
Hyatt Regency Luau The Hyatt Luau is set on the southern end of Kaanapali Beach on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening will start out with Mai Tais and photographs as you come through the line into the luau grounds. From here you will be seated before being called to the Luau buffet to pile your plate high with such foods as Kalua Pig, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Huli Huli Chicken, Poi, Teriyaki Chicken Haupia Coconut Pudding and more. After the buffet has been served the Polynesian show will begin. You’ll see…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $95.00 - To: $115.00) |
Old Lahaina Luau For over twenty years the Old Lahaina Luau has been has been the most well-known and respected luau to be offered in Hawaii. The luau is often sold-out many weeks in advance. If you're coming to the islands for a visit it is a must to book early (before your arrival). Although the seating is excellent from any vantage point if you want to sit closer to the stage, or even sit traditional style with legs folded and near the front, your seat placement is dependent upon the date it was booked so this…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $98.00 - To: $98.00) |
Polynesian Village Luau This family style, Polynesian Village Luau is located at the Maui Lu, one of south Maui's oldest vacation resorts. The large spatial grounds and old growth coconut trees give the ambiance of a time from long ago. Upon arrival guest will be greeted with an exhibit of cultural activities and a live IMU will be prepared to demonstrate traditional Polynesian cooking techniques, always done by the men! …(more info) | Price Range: (From: $50.40 - To: $89.99) |
Royal Lahaina Luau The Royal Lahaina Luau has always been known for their commitment to providing a great luau at a great value. They will provide a full Polynesian feast with such dishes as Lomi Lomi Salmon, Kalua Pig, Huli Huli Chicken, Chicken Long Rice and more. After everyone has had an opportunity to go through the buffet the show will commence. The Polynesian show consists of a variety of different dances from all around Polynesia. You will see the Hawaiian Hula as well as Tahitian, Fijian, Tongan, Samoan…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $89.90 - To: $89.90) |
Sheraton Maui Luau Experience the Sheraton Maui Resort Luau at "Black Rock", a true paradise luau on Kaanapali Beach at the foot of the famous cliff diving point of Black Rock. The show will start off with the torch lighting ceremony, where a Polynesian man will actually climb the rock and jump off. World renowned Polynesian entertainment producer Tihati Productions presents the Polynesia Revue to compliment the luau festivities and all you can eat luau buffet. The buffet will feature Kalua Pork, Lomi Lomi Salmon…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $95.04 - To: $104.64) |
Te Au Moana - Wailea Marriott Te Au Moana "The Ocean Tide" a new oceanside luau and show on the beautiful grounds of the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort on Maui. Tihati Productions proudly presents this Polynesia Revue to compliment the luau festivities with an all-you-can-eat luau buffet dinner .…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $96.00 - To: $105.60) |
Westin Wailele Luau One of the newer luaus on Maui is the Westin Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa at Kaanapali Beach. The luau features a beautiful oceanfront sunset setting, traditional lei greeting and a delicious local cuisine presented family style, a premium open bar, as well as vibrant dancers and musicians. The Polynesian show will have different elements from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand and the Samoan grand finale with the most extreme fire-knife dancers on Maui…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $105.00 - To: $125.00) |
Theatre and Shows on Maui For years entertainment on Maui in the evenings was limited to luaus or dinner cruises. This is not the case today as Maui has some world class theatrical presentations and shows that rival those of many of the artistic and sophisticated cities on the mainland. In fact, we are always cognizant of reminding visitors to make sure they keep a few evenings free during their vacations to make sure they have room for one or two of these special Maui theatre presentations in addition to their luau. | Price Range: (From: $54.90 - To: $199.00) |
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Best Luaus in Maui - As you probably know, the only place on the planet you can truly attend a luau is in Hawaii, and arguably, the very best luaus to be found in the state are on Maui, so if your going to do a luau, you should do it right here. The other thing that I should mention at this point is that if your going to decide to book a luau on Maui, you should probably consider doing it right now or as soon as you possibly can, long before you actually arrive on vacation, because some of our very best luaus (not all but some of them) actually are sold out weeks and even months in advance. I know it seems incredible, but it is the absolute truth. Even if the luau is not sold out, the sooner we make a booking for you the better the seating arrangement will be for you and your family when you attend. With regard to shows: years ago the only type of real entertainment we had at night were luaus and dinner cruises. Today we have some world class entertainment which holds it own by anybody’s standards. Please take a look in this section at the Maui Theater’s “Ulalena” which is a special production only to be found on Maui. Warren and Annabelle’s Magic Show is also an incredible favorite and if possible should not be missed.
