Maui Luau in Kihei: Polynesian Show with Dinner

Every seat has a clear view of the stage because the venue holds less than a third the crowd of most luaus.

Gilligans' Island Luau is a Polynesian dinner show in Kihei on Maui featuring Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan dancers, a Samoan fire dancer finale, and live Hawaiian musicians. The luau seats fewer than 150 guests, so sightlines to the stage are unobstructed from every table. Dinner is a full Hawaiian buffet with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, panko-crusted mahi mahi, lomi lomi salmon and sides. Dessert includes chocolate haupia pie and lilikoi bars. An open bar with tropical well drinks, house wine and beer is included. VIP seating adds priority check-in, premium table placement and a kukui nut lei.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Polynesian Luau in Kihei

• Arrive at Maui Nui Golf Course
• Enjoy open bar with tropical drinks
• Dine on Hawaiian all-you-can-eat buffet
• Watch Polynesian cultural performances
• See Samoan Fire Dancer finale
• Try Hawaiian desserts

The experience

You arrive in Kihei with an evening free and no appetite for a massive resort production. Gilligans' Island Luau operates on the Maui Nui Golf Course in a space that holds less than a quarter the capacity of the average luau in Hawaii, which means the stage is close enough that you can see the dancers' faces and the musicians' hands without straining. The show moves through Hawaiian, New Zealand, Tahitian and Samoan traditions in sequence, built around storytelling and moments where the audience gets pulled into the performance, not a passive sit-and-watch format.

Dinner arrives before the show starts: a full Hawaiian buffet with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, panko-crusted mahi mahi with lemon dill cream sauce, lomi lomi salmon, mac salad, poi, white rice, Molokai sweet potato, hummus with vegetables, green salad with pineapple vinaigrette and Hawaiian sweet rolls with honey butter. Dessert includes fresh pineapple, chocolate haupia pie, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and lilikoi bars. The open bar runs throughout with tropical well drinks, house wine, beer and non-alcoholic options. If you book VIP seating, you get priority check-in, the best tables in the room and a kukui nut lei when you arrive.

The show is two to three hours total. Resort wear is suggested, and sunglasses are worth bringing if the sun is still up when you arrive. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and strollers and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. Because the space is small and sells out regularly, booking ahead is essential.

What’s included

• Ticket to the show.
• full Hawaiian buffet dinner with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, mahi mahi, lomi lomi salmon, sides and Hawaiian sweet rolls.
• dessert selection including chocolate haupia pie and lilikoi bars.
• open bar with tropical well drinks, house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
• live Polynesian performers including Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan dancers and musicians.
• VIP option adds priority check-in, premium seating and kukui nut lei.

Options for this experience

2 options

General Seating17:00

VIP Seating17:00Priority check-in with a Kukui Nut Lei, plus Premium Seating

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Gilligans' Island Luau

Is this one for you?Book VIP seating if you want the best sightlines and a front-row experience without the logistics of arranging it yourself. The smaller venue means premium tables are still intimate, not distant from the stage like at larger resort luaus. General Seating works well if you're flexible on table placement and want the full show and dinner at a lower price point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What Polynesian cultures are represented in the Gilligans' Island Luau show?

The show features Hawaiian, New Zealand, Tahitian and Samoan traditions, with a Samoan fire dancer as the finale. Live Hawaiian musicians and a drummer perform throughout the evening.

What's included in the dinner at Gilligans' Island Luau?

Dinner is a full Hawaiian buffet with kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, panko-crusted mahi mahi, lomi lomi salmon, mac salad, poi, white rice, Molokai sweet potato, hummus, green salad and Hawaiian sweet rolls. Dessert includes chocolate haupia pie, lilikoi bars, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and fresh pineapple. An open bar with tropical well drinks, house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages is included.

How does Gilligans' Island Luau compare in size to other luaus on Maui?

Gilligans' Island Luau seats less than one quarter the capacity of the average luau in Hawaii, making it the only luau in Kihei. The smaller venue means every seat has a clear view of the stage.

What's the difference between General Seating and VIP Seating?

VIP Seating includes priority check-in, premium table placement closer to the stage, and a kukui nut lei upon arrival. General Seating includes all the same dinner, drinks and show, with standard table assignment.

Is the Gilligans' Island Luau venue accessible for guests with mobility needs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the venue are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and specialized infant seats are available if needed.