Diamond Head Luau
Held oceanfront at the Waikiki Aquarium at the base of Diamond Head, the Diamond Head Luau invites you to experience an evening of great island-style foods and Polynesian entertainment.
After checking in, you will first have the chance to walk through the aquarium and see the marine life exhibits. Outside on the beachfront lawn, you can watch or participate in arts & crafts. Learn how to make a flower lei or a head band, get a temporary Polynesian tattoo, or learn a Polynesian dance. Later, enjoy a delicious Farm to Table dinner, which is followed by a Polynesian revue with traditional songs and dances of Hawaii and greater Polynesia.
Luau Highlights:
- Beachfront location near Diamond Head
- Famuly friendly Hawaiian luau
- Learn to make leis, hula and other Hawaiian crafts
- Enjoy Polynesian song and dance
Farm to Table Menu (selections subject to change based on availability & sustainability):
- Appetizer Station - Enjoy our fresh pupus (appetizers) while you enjoy your welcome Mai Tais. At the appetizer station we offer lychee wood-smoked local marlin dip and kalo (taro) hummus *V/GF served with freshly made taro chips and ho?io (Hawaiian fern) caprese salad.
- Poi Shooters with Lomi Lomi Salmon - Traditional Poi served shooter-style with Lomi Lomi Salmon *GF
- Salad Station - Mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh cucumbers dressed with your choice of vinaigrette *V along with a fresh assortment of local & seasonal fruits.
- Fresh Poke - Featuring ahi poke mixed fresh with ginger soy dressing
- Kalbi Short Ribs - Grilled Kunoa Cattle co. bone-in kalbi beef short ribs
- Huli Huli Chicken - Free range, cage-free Huli Huli (Hawaiian Style) rotisserie chicken
- Vegetable Dishes - A delicious vegan vegetable curry stew with crispy Aloha Farm Tofu *V and a roasted farmers vegetable medley *V/GF
- Kalua Pork - Juicy Kalua pig *GF cooked off-site in an above ground umu!
- Hawaiian-inspired Desserts - To satisfy your sweet tooth we offer an assortment of local desserts made fresh by Chef Kate Wagner
- Side Dishes - To compliment the main buffet dishes, we offer white rice and brown rice
Standard Luau Package:
- Fresh flower lei greeting & Welcome Mai Tai cocktail
- Two (2) Standard* drink tickets - additional drinks may be purchased at the luau
- Standard luau seating
- Waikiki Aquarium admission (value of $12)
Premium Luau Package:
- Fresh flower lei greeting & Welcome Mai Tai cocktail
- Two (2) Premium* drink tickets - additional drinks may be purchased at the luau
- Premium luau seating - front rows seating area
- Waikiki Aquarium admission (value of $12)
*Standard drinks include: Mai Tai, Pina Colada (Blended), Kona Brewing Company - Kona Longboard Lager Beer, Kona Brewing Company - Wailua Wheat Beer, Maui Blac Pineapple Wine. Guests may purchase additional drinks (Standard drinks are $8 - cash only).
*Premium drinks include: Mango Daiquiri (Blended), Blue Hawaii, Maui Coconut Porter, Maui Hula O Maui Pineapple Sparkling Wine. Guests may purchase additional drinks (Premium drinks are $10 - cash only).