OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular show tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
Close-up magic at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel with Victorian-style comedy and a levitation moment inches from you.
Most Popular“The show was awesome great magic and funny the small group made more personal recommand to anyone if you dont enjoy this you are hard to please”
Waikiki luau buffet plus Rock-A-Hula show at Royal Hawaiian Center. Big food spread, lively stage show, and upgrade options.
“The food was fantastic. The staff was amazing and so nice. The show was incredible! We enjoyed so much. Would highly recommend it to everyone.”
Oceanfront Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower: buffet dinner, hula and lei making, and a high-energy fire-knife show in 3 hours.
“Worst luau ever do not book! Not authentic at all. This was literally set up in a parking lot by a marina. Not on the beach, they don’t show you how the pig is cooked, and there is nothing authentic about it. And within the first 45 min they must’ve asked for a 5-star review…”
Enjoy a Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a Champagne-style toast, 5-course meal, and live Hawaiian culture show with great Diamond Head views.
“I booked this cruise for my wife’s birthday, the bus pick us up from a nearby hotel. We had table on the third deck up where we could go to the upper deck to view the sunset, unfortunately it was cloudy that night but we still enjoyed the food and entertainment. Staffs served each of…”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower pairs a farm-to-table buffet with hands-on Polynesian activities and an award-winning show by the sea.
“It was great. Everyone was very nice. I wish the parking was included though.”
Honolulu Pacific Star sunset dinner cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, a signature mai tai, and live onboard entertainment with big sunset views.
“Get there early, there is a cute pre show about 15 minutes before loading. Crew was awesome and the food was very good. The view of the sunset and the city are very breathtaking. The closing show at 7pm is very good and entertaining to watch. Don't forget to adventure the ship after dinner. Great…”
Sunset dinner cruise in Waikiki with a 3-course meal and Friday fireworks viewed from the upper deck. BYOB encouraged.
“This was a beautiful cruise experience with dinner and a firework show. We also got to see the sunset out in the water.”
Germaine's Traditional Luau on Oahu: fire-knife dance, imu roasted pig, and an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, with optional Waikiki pickup.
“We had a fantastic time at Germaine’s Luau! The experience seemed so authentic and the food was really great. It was a great value and we would definitely do it again!”
Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau in Waikīkī: rooftop hula and music, lei greeting, cocktails or dinner buffet, and support for a Native Hawaiian nonprofit.
“Complimentary drinks are nice. The performance is made by natives in Hawaii so that’s amazing to see.”
A 1-hour Ko Olina star show with NASA Ambassador Greg McCartney, Polynesian star navigation, and telescope views of the Moon and Saturn.
“I’m giving this five stars despite the weather being against us TWICE! The organizer communicated as early as possible when the weather projected clouds for our first reservation and reserved our reschedule with no effort on our part. When clouds rolled in unexpectedly during the tour he adapted as best he could, gave us a…”
Sunset cruise off Waikiki with Pacific Rim buffet, roast beef carving, Mai Tai, and Polynesian show on the Star of Honolulu.
“The buffet was good, the entertainment was good, but the views were great.”
Close-up Victorian parlor magic on Waikiki with Hawaiian legends, a small theater, valet parking, and a complimentary Rum Punch.
“I’m a bit of a skeptic when it comes to magic, but this was a fun show. The banter really elevated the magic beyond what you might see at other shows and the small venue made it feel really personal. Great show. Would go again.”
Visit six Polynesian villages at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center and end your day with the Hā: Breath of Life show, fire knife style.
“The final show was rather long but very beautiful, and the day was perfect. A magnificent and rich culture!”
Chief’s Luau Dinner Show on Oahu with lei greeting, Polynesian buffet, hands-on activities, and Chief Sielu’s live Journey plus 8-man fire-knife dance.
“Host was funny, educational, yet caring. Offered plenty of interactive activities So we can experience the Hawaiian hospitality It was definitely a memorable experience!”
4-hour Honolulu Hawaii Five-0 tour with exclusive McGarrett’s Bayer Estate access, local snacks, and filming stops incl. HQ and Kamehameha statue.
“Fantastic tour of McGarret House and Honolulu. Brilliant guide Matt and how cool to meet Big Sean at the house- so cool vibes”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
