About Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower offers a fun Honolulu luau experience close to Waikiki with hands-on cultural activities, an island-inspired buffet dinner, and a lively Polynesian show. Guests can enjoy lei-making, hula lessons, tropical drinks, and local Hawaiian dishes before an entertaining musical journey through Hawaii and greater Polynesia. With multiple package options and a convenient downtown location, it is a great choice for couples, families, and groups.
In the heart of downtown Honolulu, Ka Moana Luau turns an evening at Aloha Tower into a lively voyage across Polynesia. Guests are welcomed into a celebration filled with music, movement and traditions from the islands of the Pacific, all within easy reach of Waikiki.
Before dinner, there is time to take part in hands-on cultural activities such as lei making, hula lessons and headband weaving. These activities create a relaxed beginning and offer a closer look at the customs that inspire the evening’s performance.
Dinner features an island-inspired buffet catered by Chart House Waikiki, with locally sourced ingredients and Hawaiian favorites such as kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon and poi. Once the meal is complete, the Ka Moana show carries guests through Hawaii and greater Polynesia with live music, chants and colorful dance.
Ka Moana Luau Highlights
- Luau experience at historic Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu
- Convenient location near Waikiki
- Cultural activities including lei making, hula lessons and headband weaving
- Organic farm-to-table buffet dinner
- Fresh lemonade made with local lemons and honey
- Polynesian music, chants and dance
- Valet parking
- Hawaiian snack bags available with a drink ticket
- Island-themed souvenir gifts available for purchase
Ka Moana Luau Packages
| Ka Moana Luau Inclusions | Classic Package | Splash Package | Splash Premium | Celebrity Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Moana Classic Seating | Moana Splash Seating | Premium Splash Seating | Moana Celebrity Seating |
| Lei Greeting | Shell Lei | Shell Lei | Fresh Flower Lei | Fresh Flower Lei |
| Cultural Activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luau Dinner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polynesian Show | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adult Drink Tickets | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Complimentary Mai Tai | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Dedicated Buffet Refill Line | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Dedicated Tiki Bar Line | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Online Drink Ordering | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Souvenir Gift | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Hawaiian Snack Bag | – | – | – | ✓ |
The Celebrity Package includes table service for the luau dinner.
Ka Moana Luau Menu
Appetizers
- Hawaiian-style poke and Tahitian poisson cru poke
- Taro and sweet potato chips
- Breadfruit salad
- Lomi lomi salmon with poi
- Kiawe wood-roasted organic pork
- Local pipikaula
- Fresh-squeezed lemonade with local lemons and honey
Main Dishes and Sides
- Kalua pork
- Grilled chicken
- Local fish
- Organic white and brown rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Locally grown mixed green salad
- Bread rolls with honey-guava butter
- Seasonal fruit
Vegetarian and Vegan Entree
A vegan curry made with coconut milk, broccoli, cauliflower, Maui onions and plant-based ground meat is available with at least 24 hours’ advance notice. Please add the request beside the guest’s name when making the reservation.
Desserts
- Haupia
- Kulolo
- Local chocolate cake
- Coffee and tea
Beverages
- Mai tais
- Tropical cocktails
- Soda
- Beer
- Wine
Please note that the menu is subject to change without notice.
Where & When
Check in begins at 4:45 pm. Luau is from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Ka Moana Luau is located at Aloha Tower,
1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813.
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Transportation:
Transportation is available at an additional cost from 8 convenient Waikiki locations. If you selected transportation, your exact pick-up time and location will be in your confirmation email. Please refer to the pick-up schedule below.
Pick-up schedule:
4:10 pm: Ala Moana Hotel
4:15 pm: 1831 Ala Moana Blvd (ABC Store #83)
4:15 pm: Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations (Lewers Street Entrance)
4:20 pm: Hotel LaCroix
4:30 pm: 333 Seaside Ave (Ross Dept. Store)
4:35 pm: Hyatt Regency Waikiki
4:40 pm: Twin Fin (formerly Aston Waikiki Beach)
4:45 pm: Kahala Resort
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Operation Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday (also open Saturday during summer months)
Duration
3 hours
Capacity
3 hours
