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Royal Lahaina Luau (Myths of Maui Luau)

Royal Lahaina Resort

Duration: 3 hours
Royal Lahaina Luau – Myths of Maui is the island's longest-running beachfront luau, held on beautiful Ka'anapali Beach. Enjoy a shell lei greeting, tropical cocktails, cultural presentations including the imu ceremony, and an all-you-can-eat buffet with kid-friendly options. The evening ends with a thrilling Polynesian show and a spectacular multi-dancer fire-knife finale. VIP seating upgrades are available for the best views and early dinner access.

Royal Lahaina Luau (Myths of Maui)

The Royal Lahaina Luau has it all – a stunning setting right on Ka'anapali Beach, a delicious luau buffet dinner, fabulous live entertainment and a full open bar. It's a great Hawaiian luau for the whole family! Your evening begins with a shell lei greeting. Then enjoy tropical cocktails while the sun sets over the ocean.

There will be a variety of cultural presentations, including the traditional imu ceremony, where the main course of the evening, the kalua pua'a (roast pig), is removed from its earthen oven. Then sit down to a delicious luau buffet dinner, which is truly a meal fit for royalty! The all-you-care-to-eat buffet features a wide variety of delicacies. For vegetarian guests, a tofu veggie stir fry is available as well with advance notice. The Royal Lahaina Luau also has the island's only kid friendly menu, so no one will leave hungry!

After dinner, enjoy a spectacular show featuring traditional Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian and Maori music and dances. The grand finale is a breathtaking Samoan fire-knife dance that features several fire-knife dancers and even flaming poi balls!

🎟️ General Luau:

Aloha shell lei greeting, dinner, open bar & luau show. Tables are pre-assigned by date of booking. Tables are ohana (family) style and can seat more than one family per table (up to 12 guests per table).

🌟 VIP Upgrade:

Reserved seating area, flower lei for ladies and kukui nut lei for gentlemen, first set of tables to begin dinner service, complimentary premium drinks. Tables are first four rows closest to the stage and forward facing.

🌺 Luau Highlights:

  • Maui's longest running Hawaiian luau, conveniently located on Ka'anapali Beach
  • Shell lei greeting and cultural presentations (including the traditional imu ceremony – unearthing of the kalua roast pig)
  • Delicious all-you-care-to-eat luau buffet dinner and fabulous live entertainment with grand fire-knife dance finale
  • Awe inspiring full cast fire finale
  • Photos with the luau dancers with option to purchase photos

🍽️ Myths of Maui Luau Menu

🥗 Appetizers and Sides

  • UpCountry Kula Greens: Carrots, Radish and Cucumbers with Papaya Seed/Ranch/Maui Onion Dressing
  • Mixed Local Fruit Platter
  • Fresh Pounded Poi
  • Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Ala'e Salmon: Salted Salmon, Tomatoes, Onions, Scallions and Ala'e Hawaiian Salt
  • Ho'i'o Fern Salad (Hawaiian): Fiddlehead Fern Shoots, Onions and Tomatoes with Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • Ulu Macaroni Salad: 'Ulu (Breadfruit), Macaroni and Mayonnaise 
  • Kumara Harore Sweet Potato Salad (New Zealand): Moloka'i Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms and Onions
  • Taro Rolls with Guava Butter

🍖 Main Dishes

  • Kalua Pua'a (Hawaiian): Imu Kalua Pork
  • Seared Mahi Mahi (Hawaiian): Island Fish with Lilikoi Cream and Mango Salsa
  • Tahitian Chicken (Tahiti): Chicken with Citrus and Pineapple
  • Luau Pisupo Stew (Samoan): Corned Beef, Taro Leaves, Coconut Milk and Onions
  • Sapasui (Samoan): Beef, Rice Noodles, Tamari, Garlic, Carrots, Onions and Scallions

🧒 Kids Buffet

  • Keiki Chicken Tenders
  • Keiki Macaroni and Cheese

🍰 Desserts

  • Haupia (Hawaiian): Coconut Pudding
  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Hawaiian): Classic Local Favorite, Buttery Sponge Cake with Caramelized Pineapple 
  • Lamington Cake (New Zealand): Sponge Cake coated in Chocolate Glaze, Rolled in Toasted Coconut

🥗 Vegetarian/Vegan Option:

A tofu veggie stir fry entrée (vegan and/or gluten free) is available upon request with 24 hour advance notice. Please notate it next to your party name and if it is for an adult or child.

🍹 Open Bar:

Features a great selection of complimentary tropical cocktails, beer, wine and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. $5 per drink for premium alcohol or frozen blended drinks.

❗ Please Note:

Menu is subject to change without notice.

Special Instructions

Where & When
April 1 - August 31:
VIP: Check in at 5:30 pm.
GENERAL: Check in at 6:00 pm.

September 1 - March 31:
VIP: Check in at 5:00 pm.
GENERAL: Check in at 5:30 pm.

Location:
Oceanfront Luau Gardens at Royal Lahaina Resort, 2780 Kekaa Dr., Lahaina, HI 96761.
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Requirements
Please call in any vegan and/or gluten free meal request at least 24 hours in advance.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
There is a $10.00 fee per car for parking paid at the gate.
Infant pricing (children 5 and under) are provided their own seat and plate for standard seating. Lap children and/or free children is not valid for VIP tickets. If the adults attending have VIP tickets, the child will also need a VIP ticket.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
3 hours
Royal Lahaina Luau FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between General and VIP seating at the Royal Lahaina Luau?

General admission includes a shell lei greeting, buffet dinner, open bar and the full luau show, with tables assigned according to booking date. VIP guests sit in the first four forward-facing rows, receive upgraded lei greetings, begin dinner service first and have complimentary premium drinks included.

Can the Royal Lahaina Luau accommodate vegan or gluten-free guests?

Yes. Several buffet selections are vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free, and a tofu vegetable stir-fry entrée can be prepared upon request. The meal request must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance and should specify whether it is for an adult or child.

Do young children need their own ticket and seat?

Children age 5 and younger receive their own seat and plate with standard seating and require the applicable child ticket. Lap children and free-child admission are not available with VIP seating, so every child joining adults in the VIP section must also have a VIP ticket.

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Royal Lahaina Luau on Maui - Myths of Maui Luau Prices

  • General Luau
    General Luau - Per Adult (13 yrs+)
    $185.00
    General Luau - Per Additional Child (0-5 yrs)
    $115.00
    General Luau - Per Child (6-12 yrs)
    $115.00
  • VIP Luau
    VIP Luau - Per Adult (13 yrs+)
    $235.00
    VIP Luau - Per Child (0-5 yrs)
    $50.00
    VIP Luau - Per Child (6-12 yrs)
    $165.00

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