Te Au Moana Luau on Maui: Three-course dinner and fire knife show

The fire knife performance closes the night, not opens it.

Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort on Maui is a three- to four-hour evening activity where you dine on a traditional Hawaiian meal in three courses while watching live Polynesian dances and music, ending with a fire knife performance. You receive a fresh flower lei (subject to availability), kukui nut lei or carved wooden necklace. Pre-show entertainment begins before the meal. Choose between premium or standard seating at checkout, and provide your hotel details and a cell phone number for a text with your table assignment and check-in time on the day of the event.

Step-by-step itinerary

Te Au Moana Luau experience

• Arrive at Wailea Beach Marriott Resort
• Dine while enjoying ocean views
• Watch Polynesian stories and dances
• Dance under Maui skies
• Discover fascinating ocean tide stories

The experience

Three to four hours means the evening unfolds at a pace that lets you settle in. You arrive at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort, check in at your assigned table, and the pre-show music and entertainment start before the meal. The three-course traditional Hawaiian luau dinner comes to your table, and between courses the dances of Polynesia take the stage: live musicians accompany performers in a sequence that builds through the night. The fire knife performance is the finale, not the opener, so the whole arc moves toward it.

What you wear matters: smart casual is the dress code, and that sets the tone for the evening. You'll receive a fresh flower lei (subject to availability), a kukui nut lei or a carved wooden necklace when you arrive. The text message you get before the event tells you your table number and check-in time, so there's no guessing when to show up or where to sit. If you have food allergies, note them at booking so the kitchen knows. The minimum drinking age is 21, and a valid ID is required.

Premium seating and standard seating are the two options at checkout. The difference is where your table sits relative to the stage. Self-parking is free with validation. If you stay past 8:30pm, validation is required to exit. The resort is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing small children. Public transportation options are nearby if you prefer not to drive.

What’s included

• Traditional Hawaiian luau meal served in three courses tableside.
• ticket to Te Au Moana Luau with your choice of premium or standard seating.
• live Polynesian dances and music throughout the evening.
• fire knife performance to close the show.
• fresh flower lei (subject to availability), kukui nut lei or carved wooden necklace.
• pre-show music and entertainment before dinner begins.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard Seating16:30

Premium Seating16:30Premium Seating

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 30 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

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. 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 Tihati Productions Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book premium seating if you want the best sightline to the stage and the performers. Standard seating still includes the full meal and show, just from a different vantage point. The three- to four-hour duration means you can fit the luau into an evening without it consuming your whole night, and the text-message check-in takes the guesswork out of arrival time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): 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 exactly is served at the Te Au Moana Luau dinner?

A traditional Hawaiian luau meal in three courses, served tableside at your assigned table throughout the evening.

Does the luau include a lei, and what kind will I get?

Yes, you receive a fresh flower lei (subject to availability), a kukui nut lei, or a carved wooden necklace when you arrive, depending on what's available that evening.

What time do I need to arrive, and how will I know when to show up?

You'll receive a text message with your table assignment and check-in time before the event. Provide your hotel details and a cell phone number capable of receiving texts when you book so the luau can send you this information.

What's the difference between premium and standard seating?

Premium and standard seating differ in table location relative to the stage. You choose which option suits you best at checkout.

What should I wear to the luau?

Smart casual dress is the code for the evening, so plan accordingly.