The 7 Shows in Honolulu That Earn Their Price

1.Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower – Oceanfront Luau Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Spend about three hours at Honolulu’s Ka Moana Lūʻau near Aloha Tower. Try lei making, coconut-headband weaving, hula, and fire-making before a buffet of Hawaiian favorites and a Polynesian production ending with Samoan fire dancing. Select Honolulu hotel pickup is available.

“Very nice luau! Excellent food and excellent show plus activities for kids to do before the show, we had a great time”

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2.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Pacific Star Sunset Buffet and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 51 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $139

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 8 for a casual sunset cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, roast beef carving station, Mai Tai, coffee, and tea. You’ll pass Ala Moana, Waikiki, and Diamond Head while watching Moku Ola, Dance Pa’ina, hula, and live Polynesian entertainment.

“This was a fantastic cruise. The meal was delicious and the server Riley was very helpful and friendly Highly recommend this cruise 🚢”

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6.Exclusive Hawaii Five-0 TV Show Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $229Top rated

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, visiting Hawaii Five-0 locations, the King Kamehameha Statue, Five-0 Headquarters, and McGarrett’s House at Bayer Estate. Enjoy local snacks by the ocean, sit in the famous Five-0 chairs, and possibly meet a cast member.

“Very personal, both driver and host made us feel welcomed. They were both very knowledgeable and were obviously fans of Hawaii Five O. We especially enjoyed time at The Bayer Estate and meeting the two actors from the show. Dennis Chinn was especially interesting to meet due to his connection to the original show. Shawn Garnett was a lot of fun to talk to. We had a great time as we enjoyed lunch and the location.”

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7.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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