Kauai: Luau Kalamaku – Premium Seating, Dinner & Show

Kauai, Hawaii



Sit near the action in premium seats close to the main stage. Includes Hawaiian buffet, open bar, and the full luau show with storytelling, dance, and fire-knife dancing.

Overview

The Kilohana Plantation Luau in Kauai offers an authentic Hawaiian dinner show, ideal for travelers interested in local culture and traditional performances.

Highlights

  • Luau buffet dinner featuring local favorites
  • Lei greeting and photo opportunity by the waterfall
  • Traditional hula dancing and live Hawaiian music with premium seating
  • Craft fair showcasing local artisans
  • Fire dancing and the award-winning Kalamaku show

Description

Experience an evening at Kilohana Plantation’s 60-acre orchard and agricultural park, starting with a traditional lei greeting and access to the open bar. Enjoy a buffet dinner that includes poi (mashed starchy vegetables), fresh salads, Kalua pork cooked in the imu (underground oven), seasonal fish, teriyaki chicken, noodles, fresh fruits, pineapple upside-down cake, haupia (coconut pudding), and banana crème tart.

After dinner, settle in for the 45-minute Kalamaku show. It depicts an epic Polynesian sea voyage from Tahiti to Kauai, featuring a cast of performers presenting hula dancing, fire knife, and fire poi ball dancing. The interactive stage design transports the audience to ancient Polynesia, highlighting the migration and cultural heritage of the islands.

Guests with premium (gold) seating enjoy front-row views, and all can take photos with the cast after the performance. Browse the craft fair to explore unique local artisan products before or after the show.

Includes

  • Premier seating near the stage
  • Lei greeting upon arrival
  • Open bar
  • Buffet dinner featuring local dishes
  • Kalamaku show

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for an additional fee)

Important Information

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation available for an additional fee if selected
  • Train ride is not included and requires an additional fee
  • Menu offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
  • Menu may change seasonally

Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Book in advance to secure premium seating. Arrive early to enjoy the craft fair. Bring a camera for photos with the cast after the show. Evening shows are best scheduled after sunset for full effect of the fire performances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes a traditional Hawaiian luau buffet dinner, premium seating for the Kalamaku show, a lei greeting, a craft fair visit, and live entertainment like hula and fire dancing.
It takes place at Kilohana Plantation, a 60-acre orchard and agricultural estate in Kauai, Hawaii.
Yes, guests can take photos, especially at the waterfall during the lei greeting upon arrival.
Yes, the event offers family-friendly entertainment including traditional dances, music, and fire performances in Hawaii.
The total duration varies, but typically the dinner and performance last around three hours; check the website for current specifics.
Special dietary options are often available upon request, but it's best to check with the provider in advance for Hawaii luau buffet accommodations.
Guests are advised to arrive early to enjoy the lei greeting and explore the craft fair before the show begins; check the schedule for exact recommended arrival times.
Yes, the Luau Kalamaku features traditional Hawaiian fire dancing as part of the live entertainment.
Yes, this booking includes premium seating for an enhanced view of the Kalamaku show in Kauai.
Yes, there is a craft fair at Kilohana Plantation where local artisans sell their handmade products.

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