A Luau experience by Royal Kona Luau. Back to all Big Island tours.
Tour Summary: Discover Hawaiian culture through food, music and entertainment while overlooking Kailua Bay. Sip Mai Tais as the sun sets over the ocean and savor a delicious all-you-can-eat dinner with traditional island fare
Large photoThe temporary tattoo station is a good place to take your kids before the show and dinner
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As part of the Luau experience, the audience is invited to gather around the fire pit to witness this sacred ceremony.
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The pig is carefully lifted from the imu, slow-roasted underground in the traditional Hawaiian way.
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The buffet features an all-you-care-to-eat Hawaiian menu with traditional island fare and local specialties - including vegetarian and vegan choices as well as gluten-free options.
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The all-you-care-to-eat buffet dinner included kalua pork that was just cooked in the underground oven (Imu)
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The blowing of the Pū (Conch Shell) is deeply embedded in Hawaiian culture. At the Luau it is used to mark its official beginning.
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The show consists of multiple acts that each tell a part of Polynesian history through song and dance
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The Samoan Fire Knife Dance Finale (Siva Afi) is for many visitors the highlight of the show.
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The Samoan Fire Knife Dance Finale (Siva Afi) is for many visitors the highlight of the show.
Tour Highlights:
- Dynamic and Lyrical Polynesian Revue with Dance, Song, and Live Music
- Samoan Fire Knife Dance Finale (Siva Afi)
- Witness the imu, a traditional Hawaiian earth oven ceremony, honoring heritage before the luau feast.
- Prime Oceanfront seating overlooking Kailua Bay
- Learn to hula with a group lesson
- Aloha shell lei welcome
Important: Parking for non guests is available on the resort grounds for $5
Tour Information:
| Price: | Adult | Youth |
|---|---|---|
| (excluding taxes & fees) | $169.60 | $66.26 |
Tour Provider: Royal Kona Luau
Activity: Luau
Tour start time: 5 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure from: Kailua Kona
Pick-up available? No
Included: Complimentary Mai Tais, standard cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic offerings. Delicious all-you-care-to-eat Hawaiian Luau buffet with traditional island fare and local specialties that also features vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Photo opportunities with the performers. Arts & Craft Demonstrations
Cancellations: 24 hours advanced notice required for cancellations. Reservations canceled with less than a 24 hour notice will be charged full price. Please call 808-331-1526 or 800-222-5642 to modify or cancel reservations.
Read more: about luau in our Big Island luau guide.
The Voyagers of the Pacific oceanfront luau features an all-you-care-to-eat buffet that features many vegan, vegetarian and gluten free items, complimentary cocktails and a dazzling presentation of music, songs, and dance celebrating the epic journey of our Hawaiian ancestors who traveled thousands of miles across the vast Pacific Ocean to make Kona their home.
Luau timeline
Seating for the luau is on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to be there when the doors open at 04:45 pm if you want to get the best seating.
The Luau program starts at 5 pm with an aloha greeting and photo opportunities, followed by interactive island arts and crafts demonstrations. This luau is family-oriented and kid-friendly, and features special pre-show activities for kids including learning how to twirl Poi Balls, crafting their own flower wristband, and a temporary tattoo station.
Afterwards, the all you can eat buffet commences and of course the show that weaves a story of songs and dances of the South Pacific, culminating in the spectacular Samoan fire dance (Siva Afi).
The Imu ceremony
The imu is a traditional Hawaiian underground oven used to slow-roast a whole pig for the luau feast. At the Royal Kona Luau, the ceremony begins when the pig is uncovered from the earth oven, accompanied by a Hawaiian blessing. Guests are invited to gather around the pit to watch this unique tradition before the roasted pork is brought to the buffet.
As part of the Luau experience, the audience is invited to gather around the fire pit to witness this sacred ceremony.
Buffet menu
You will be served a buffet-style all-you-care-to-eat Hawaiian menu with traditional island fare and local specialties – including vegetarian and vegan choices as well as gluten-free options to accommodate guests with food allergies or food intolerance.
Rainy Day Policy
One of our favorite things about the The Royal Kona Luau is that it takes place in a beautiful open-air setting by the ocean. While the weather is usually sunny and clear, occasional showers may affect the schedule. If rain prevents the luau from starting outdoors, guests may either reschedule or receive a refund (full if cancelled, or 25% if moved indoors without the Imu ceremony).
If rain interrupts after check-in, refunds depend on how much of the evening has been completed. A partial show after dinner and drinks qualifies for a 25% refund or a “show-only” rain check, while a full dinner with no show qualifies for a 50% refund or a rain check. For safety, management may adjust or cancel the program at any time. By checking in, guests acknowledge this policy.
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