13 Dining Experiences on Oahu to Build a Day Around

1.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 81 for a two-hour sunset cruise with a five-course lobster and steak dinner, live jazz, Hawaiian performances, and Diamond Head views. Add hotel pickup from select Waikiki locations, and choose Friday for a longer cruise with fireworks.

“Lobster and steak were horrible and the only food that was decent was the salad and bread and a lil of the cheese some of the cheese was like eating government cheese dont waste your money or time”

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2.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,087 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Spend 150 minutes beneath Honolulu’s Aloha Tower with a lei greeting, hula and drum lessons, coconut weaving, a farm-to-table buffet, and a Polynesian show ending with fire dancing. Choose the standard or Celebrity package, and add Waikiki hotel pickup if needed.

“This was so much fun!! Got picked up at our hotel by a bus, and then off we went! There was lots of different activities at the location, before dinner and then a fun show! Would very much recommend!”

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3.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours offshore from Honolulu watching the Waikiki sunset and Diamond Head Lighthouse. Prince Kuhio Tours serves a fresh dinner cooked in the onboard galley, with beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, soft drinks, and BYOB cocktails. Check operating status before booking.

“We had prepaid a Christmas evening dinner cruise. On Dec. 21 I received an email from Julie of Prince KuhioTours saying the cruise had been canceled due to mechanical problems with the boat. She said we would receive a refund of the $258.36 that we had paid on August 16, 2025. As of January 9, 2026 we still have not received a refund nor has anyone answered any of my emails or phone calls. I would think twice before booking anything through Viator. Nancy LaMorgese”

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4.Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Aloha Tower on the Star of Honolulu for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one Mai Tai, coffee, tea, and live contemporary entertainment. You’ll have a private dining table, wraparound decks, and Friday fireworks when that option is selected. Servers such as Tina, Carly, and Daniel are often praised for attentive service.

“food was very good good calm night the entertainment was very good service seemed to need more staff, though Daniel did a great job”

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5.Queens Waikiki Luau with Dinner Buffet and Cultural Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend about two and a half hours at Queens Waikiki Luau in International Market Place. You’ll receive a shell lei, join cultural activities, eat from a Hawaiian-style buffet, and watch dances from across Polynesia, including a fire knife finale hosted by Tama Tama.

“It’s an outside show. It rained. Canopies set up after everything, including us, was soaked. Had to wait for everything to be taken down, dried and re set up. Show was ok, hard to see without moving back and forth with the canopy set up sitting in the back. The fire portion of the show was less than 5 mins long. The free drink is a half can of soda or Mai Ti. Food was good. You can also watch the show for free on the second and third level of the outdoor market. Likely with better views than what we had with canopies in our way. Over all, not…”

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6.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise from Honolulu along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head while dining on salad, beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, and dessert. Friday’s Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks are the finale. Bring your own alcohol, arrive early for better seating, and expect a boat ride that can be bumpy.

“We had a great time on this dinner cruise. The scenery was great and the food was very good. We had fresh Mahi Mahi and chef did a great job of cooking & preparing food. It was BYOB, so enjoyed my cocktails mixed by their bartender. It was a great ride out to Diamondhead prior to going to set up for the fireworks show (short 5 minute show). Captain was very entertaining and talked with him for quite a bit during drive out. Eating areas on top are great for pairs, but it's a little goofy for sitting with group (not tables, but table tops in front of benches). The…”

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7.Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $236

Board the Star of Honolulu at Aloha Tower for a polished sunset cruise along Oahu’s southern coast. You’ll dine at a private table on Maine lobster and USDA Prime tenderloin, enjoy a champagne toast, two premium drinks, live jazz, and views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Friday sailings add fireworks.

“This Jazz cruise couldn't have been more oriented! The crew & the staff and the performers really gave exceptional attention to us.”

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8.Germaine’s Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 2h 45m · from $124

Spend 165 minutes at Germaine’s Luau on Oahu with a shell lei, live music, island dances, a Samoan fire-knife performance, the raising of a roasted pig, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki make this a practical evening outing.

“Great show. Food was great. The performers did an exceptional job. Never a dull moment. Bus ride to and from the show was super helpful.”

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9.Oʻahu: Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 104 reviews · from $93Best value

Enjoy a nonprofit Waikīkī lūʻau at the Hyatt Regency, beginning with a handmade lei and welcome cocktail. Dinner includes Hawaiian favorites, prime rib, crab, oysters, sushi, and desserts, followed by a 1-hour hula show about the meaning of lei.

“it was fabulous. highly recommended. Very welcoming, entertaining and educational about the culture. the dance and the music was exceptional”

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10.Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Board the Star of Honolulu for a two-hour sunset cruise from Waikiki. You’ll receive a welcome hula and champagne toast, dine on Maine lobster and tenderloin steak, hear Hawaiian and jazz music, and watch Moku Ola, a large-scale Hawaiian show across four decks.

“I like the food but the entertainment is junk.”

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11.Chief’s Luau Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3h 15m · from $182

Spend 195 minutes with Chief Sielu and his Polynesian crew near Waikiki. Learn hula, weave a headband, try spear throwing and fire-making, eat a Hawaiian buffet, and watch an eight-man fire knife finale. Hotel pickup is available from selected Waikiki hotels.

“Host was funny, educational, yet caring. Offered plenty of interactive activities So we can experience the Hawaiian hospitality It was definitely a memorable experience!”

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12.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

Spend 150 minutes at Ka Moana Luau, an oceanfront dinner theatre with lei greeting, hula and drum lessons, coconut weaving, a farm-to-table buffet, and a Polynesian show ending with fire dancing. Choose hotel pickup from designated Waikiki hotels, and select the celebrity package for a welcome Mai Tai.

“Excellent!! Food was great and the show was like no other!”

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13.Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $250Top rated

Join an English-speaking crew aboard a 44-foot Polynesian voyaging canoe for 2.5 hours along the Honolulu coast. From Kewalo Basin toward Diamond Head, you’ll hear Hawaiian stories and songs, make a lei, prepare poi, learn hula, and share local pupus as the sun sets.

“Our guides rocked this trip! I can’t wait to book them again Thank you so much!”

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