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“Small venue, it was great being up close and personal. The magicians were very entertaining. They even had a small museum.”
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.
“Wonderful luau with traditonal food and excellent entertainment with stories about the different Polynesian cultures and history. The only thing that was a little off-putting were the multiple messages to upgrade our seating.”
Enjoy a Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a Champagne-style toast, 5-course meal, and live Hawaiian culture show with great Diamond Head views.
“Entertainment was extremely loud. Lobster was tough. Dining was crowded. Not enough waiters or staff for the amount of people.”
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.
“Very friendly and talented performers. Dinner was pretty good too”
Honolulu Pacific Star sunset dinner cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, a signature mai tai, and live onboard entertainment with big sunset views.
“The staff was friendly. The food was delicious. The only difficulty was seeing the show from my seat.”
Sunset dinner cruise in Waikiki with a 3-course meal and Friday fireworks viewed from the upper deck. BYOB encouraged.
“Don't pay extra for special seating, it is general, first come first serve, so paying the extra is a waste.”
Germaine's Traditional Luau on Oahu: fire-knife dance, imu roasted pig, and an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, with optional Waikiki pickup.
“The luau provided an excellent experience from beginning to end with great entertainment and delicious food. We appreciated the intimate atmosphere due to the smaller group size, which allowed for more personalized service. The event was well-organized, including convenient pick-up and drop-off services.”
Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau in Waikīkī: rooftop hula and music, lei greeting, cocktails or dinner buffet, and support for a Native Hawaiian nonprofit.
“it was fabulous. highly recommended. Very welcoming, entertaining and educational about the culture. the dance and the music was exceptional”
A 1-hour Ko Olina star show with NASA Ambassador Greg McCartney, Polynesian star navigation, and telescope views of the Moon and Saturn.
“Didn’t attend. It was a cloudy sky. Also directions to attend were very vague. Hoping for a refund from Viator.”
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.
“The show was refreshingly exciting. Old tricks performed with class, and new twists.”
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.
