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Luau and Elvis.....PERFECT !!!!
Best Bucket List Birthday Ever !! Great dinner (seafood, roast port, chicken, roast beef and lots of sides. Elvis was incredible. Great show overall and great value for the money.
Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $101 / person
- Location
- Honolulu, United States
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 1,749 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 200
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
- Meeting point
- Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg B, 4th Floor
Description
Join us for a “Hawaiian night” with an upscale all you can eat buffet and Luau-themed dinner in the heart of Waikiki. Sip your welcome Mai Tai and dine on a roasted luau pig and roast beef buffet while enjoying live Hawaiian music and hula. Select from one of our dinner with Show combo packages, and enjoy two amazing Hawaiian experiences where old Hawaii meets new, all at one great price. Following dinner, enter the magical world of the Rock-A-Hula show, featuring a thrilling fire knife dance and live performance by the largest cast in Waikiki, all in a premier 750-seat theater.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 4:50 PM, 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, and 5:45 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $101
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $65
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:50 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:03 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Royal Hawaiian Center
Skip the long drive and enjoy Hawaiian Luau buffet in the heart of Waikiki. Start your evening with a Hawaiian Greeting where whole fresh Maui Gold Pineapple awaits you at your table (served family style) and strolling musician provides relaxing live Hawaiian music. Hula dancers will entertain during dinner and give a simple hula lesson.
Rock-A-Hula
Select a dinner & show combo package to enjoy Waikiki's Biggest Show, New Rock-A-Hula Show, following dinner.
What's included
Included
Live Hawaiian music with hula dancers during the dinner
One original E Komo Mai Tai
Admission to Rock-A-Hula, Waikiki's Biggest Show ($99 value / 80 mins) included with select packages
Hawaiian greeting
Upscale Hawaiian luau buffet dinner (1 hour)
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Available to purchase
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
1,749 reviews
How it compares in Honolulu
- No. 21 by number of reviews among 459 tours in Honolulu
- Starting price $101 is close to the typical $101 for tours of similar length in Honolulu
Excurgo comparison of 459 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ages are 3-11. Infant is free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat and meals not included.
- Wheelchair accessible. Please provide 24-hours advance notice for assistance.
- Duration for Luau Buffet Dinner is 1 hour
- Duration for the Rock-A-Hula Show is 80 minutes
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years.
- Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket take?
Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket cost?
Prices start at $101 per person for this Honolulu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 4:50 PM, 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, and 5:45 PM.
How much does Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $65, adults from $101. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg B, 4th Floor. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 200 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Child ages are 3-11. Infant is free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat and meals not included.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible. Please provide 24-hours advance notice for assistance.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,749 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events.
Reviews(1,749)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Good Shiw, but with some dissapointments
Fantastic show, only dissapointment was that you ate not great with a lay. The amount the show cost, one could be provided for free. Plus $30 for a photo, is well over the top. Should be able to have just photo even digitally, without folder could be done as a much cheaper version say just $10. The Actual show and food was lovely, just those small things left a bitter taste, so to speak.
J
Too cold, but show was good.
The show was great, but the food was not so great and it was too darn cold and rained at times! I could barely tolerate the cold and couldn’t get warm!
M
So much fun! The lush,...
So much fun! The lush, the leis, the hula lesson and then the show which highlighted the history of music in Hawaii. The Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson impersonations were awesome. The hula dancers and fire dancers were outstanding.
I
Awesome luau and show!
Excellent show. Elvis and Michael Jackson were awesome! All the dancers were great too! We decided to go see Elvis on October 24 in Las Vegas. He’s that good!
K
Excellent Luau with wonderful show
Dinner and entertainment while eating was wonderful. Celeste was our server and she was very nice and attentive. The show after dinner was fantastic . Last time I attended a luau it was outdoors which wasn’t comfortable. This show was in an air conditioned theater, very nice. The performers were great. Highly recommended
L
Wonderful show
This show is so much fun! I loved it. My husband loved it. The staff were all friendly, the food on the buffet was good but the show was awesome!
F
Amazing Show
Great dinner, note worthy show and worth paying for VIP experience. The impersonators put on amazing performances that were unforgettable and unexpected!
I
A journey into local folklore
It is an experience to be enjoyed at least once in Hawaii to understand the origins and history of this splendid people
M
Read This Before Booking
I was very disappointed with this show because it was not what I expected based on the description and photos in the listing. It was advertised as a Rock-A-Hula show, and the photos prominently featured traditional Hawaiian hula dancing and fire performances, which led me to expect a show that incorporated Hawaiian culture and traditional performances. Instead, the majority of the show consisted of impersonators portraying Elvis and Michael Jackson. One of the Michael Jackson impersonations in particular did not resemble him at all, and I found the portrayal uncomfortable and disrespectful. Had the listing accurately represented what the show actually consisted of, I would not have booked it. The advertising created expectations that the actual performance did not meet.
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