The Polynesian Cultural Center Luau is the Winner of the coveted Kahili Award for preserving Hawaiian culture, the Ali'i Luau is considered the island's most authentic luau.

The secluded luau site includes a picturesque tropical lagoon, a 15-foot high waterfall and "imu" (the Hawaiian word for underground oven) in which the luau pig is baked.

Though the Polynesian Cultural Center Luau guests enjoy the breezy open-air setting of a Polynesian-style hut, the dining room seats more than 500 guests in comfort, even if it's raining outside.

The luau experience begins with each guest being greeted with a shell lei. Before the dinner program begins, guests gather at the imu pit to see the roast pig lifted off the steaming rocks of the underground oven.

The blowing of a conch shell announces the arrival of Hawaiian royalty, the Ali'i court. Ali'i were believed to be descendants of heavenly beings whose responsibility was to manage the affairs of the land and people on behalf of the gods.

The all-Hawaiian show begins with hula kahiko, or ancient dances, that tell stories of old Hawai'i, starting with the birth of King Kamehameha who unified the islands.

Women's, men's and children's hula dances take guests on a nostalgic tour of Hawaiian musical styles, including songs of the Thirties and Forties and the classic sounds of the Hawaiian steel guitar. Audience participation is an integral part of the program, with guests called on to help sing "Pearly Shells" and other favorites.

The doors at the Polynesian Cultural Center Luau  open at 5:00 PM and the program begins at 5:30 PM. The luau wraps up by 6:30PM leaving guests enough time to do some shopping before the night show. They leave the Ali'i Luau with a warm feeling that comes from experiencing the food, flavor and fun of old and new Hawai'i.

Polynesian Cultural Center Luau provides the grandeur of the Royal Court and Polynesian Show extravaganza to a sumptuous all-you-can-eat feast with your favorite beverages and exotic cocktails, it's a fun-filled evening that will bring Hawaii home to your heart!

An Evening at Polynesian Cultural Center Luau includes:

Souvenir lei greeting upon arrival, small group guided tour of the villages, Pageant of the Long Canoes afternoon show, Polynesian Odyssey IMAX or Living Sea IMAX film featured in our newest attraction IMAX Polynesia Theater. Ambassador Club fine dining buffet, Premium Seating for Horizons evening show, refreshing pineapple Deelite dessert at intermission, all events in the Admission-Luau-Show package. Free Portrait of Polynesia video for each adult.

Adult $137.00 Child $103.00. Includes Mini Couch Transportation from your Waikiki Hotel.

You have come this far so there is no reason to sit in the back rows to see the show. This package includes Premium Seating close to the stage area and a smaller couch  to ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center in style..

There are three different packages to choose from:

Alii Luau Package includes all of the above plus:

Lei Greeting, Alii Luau Buffet, Preferred Seating.

Rate: Adults $86.00, Child 3 to 11 $61.00 without transportation.

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Ambassador Luau Package includes all of the above plus:

Guided Tour, Premium Seating,  Pineapple Deelite Dessert and Souvenir Video and Program.

Rate: Adults $121.00, Child 3 to 11 $86.00 without transportation.

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Super Ambassador Package includes all of the above plus:

Reserved Seats at Island Demonstrations, Special Canoe Tour, IMAX Reserved Seats, Traditional Kukui Nut Lei, Personal Tour Guide, VIP Seating, and Pre-show Backstage Tour.

Rate: Adults $218.00, Child 3 to 11 $168.00 without transportation.

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PLEASE ADD $17.00 PER PERSON FOR STANDARD WAIKIKI HOTEL TRANSPORTATION.

PLEASE ADD $25.00 PER PERSON FOR CURBSIDE WAIKIKI HOTEL TRANSPORTATION.

Seating Chart. You would be sitting in the green area.

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Hotel Shuttle Service from your Waikiki Hotel.
Limited Space. . . so make your reservations early.

Sorry Polynesian Cultural Center is closed on Sundays.