Published on Jan, 2025
A Luau is where strangers are invited to dine with locals in a festive atmosphere, so this was a perfect Hawaiian experience for a first time visitor to Oahu like me. We upgraded our GoCity passes to include the both early entry to Sea Life Park and the Aloha Kai Luau (at the same site), and it was well worth it. The Luau included 2 drinks and a full buffet dinner of traditional roasted pig, whitefish, salmon, teriaki chicken, and an assortment of salads. There was a preshow that included craft stations to learn traditional dance, or make a leaf wreath, or get a local tattoo, etc. One of the early highlights before dark was to watch one of the performers climb up a coconut tree! The highlight of the night was the hour+ entertainment of traditional song & dances from the five major Polynesian island groups (Hawaii, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, and French Polynesia). The last performance was the fire dancers, and they did NOT disappoint! It was probably the highlight of my time here!