The Polynesian Cultural Center luau packages offer a full-day Oahu cultural experience with island villages, hands-on activities, dining options and evening entertainment. At this 42-acre open-air park, you can immerse yourself in the culture, customs and music of Polynesia. Often called a "living museum," this Oahu attraction features island villages, canoe rides, luau dining options and evening show packages. Below is an overview of the Polynesian Cultural Center packages and what there is to see and do.
Overall, the Polynesian Cultural Center luau experience is a great choice for guests who want more than a dinner show. In addition, the different package options make it easy to choose between village admission, guided tours, buffet dining, luau packages, premium seating and transportation add-ons. For more island options, you can also compare other Oahu luaus.
Polynesian Cultural Center Island Villages
- Includes day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- During your visit, enjoy hands-on activities as you explore each island’s unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Also included is a canoe ride through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- After your initial visit, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages
Alii Luau Package
- Includes day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - group guided tour
- During the tour, explore each island’s unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- In addition, enjoy a canoe ride through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- After your first visit, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages
- Alii Luau buffet with live entertainment, flower lei greeting & smoothie (view menu)
- Finally, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Gold level seating
Gateway Bronze Package
- Start with day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Then, explore each island’s unique culture through hands-on activities, games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Also, take a canoe ride through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- After the initial visit, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in the expansive dining hall
- Finally, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Bronze level seating
Gateway Silver Package
- Begin with day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Next, enjoy hands-on activities as you explore each island’s unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- In addition, ride a canoe through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- Afterward, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages after your initial visit
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in the expansive dining hall
- Finally, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Silver level seating
Gateway Deluxe Package
- Enjoy day admission to the park and all 6 island villages with a private tour guide, reserved seating at all village presentations and a Kukui nut lei greeting
- Throughout the day, explore each island’s unique culture through hands-on activities, games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- In addition, this package includes a reserved canoe ride through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- After your initial visit, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in the expansive dining hall
- Finally, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Platinum level seating
Super Ambassador Package
- Enjoy day admission to the park and all 6 island villages with a private tour guide, reserved seating at all village presentations and a Kukui nut lei greeting
- Throughout the visit, explore each island’s unique culture through hands-on activities, games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- In addition, take a canoe ride through the park and across the magnificent lagoon
- After your initial visit, receive a free 3 day pass to the island villages
- Alii Luau buffet with live entertainment, reserved seating, flower lei greeting & smoothie (view menu)
- Finally, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Platinum level seating
Islands of Polynesia & Ha: Breath of Life Show
- This option includes day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Later, enjoy the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Bronze level seating
Ha: Breath of Life Show Only
- This show-only option includes the "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show with Bronze level seating
- NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PACKAGE: Roundtrip transportation options or Circle Island Add-ons, Access to the Islands of Polynesia
Waikiki Roundtrip Transportation Add-on
For added convenience, choose Waikiki roundtrip transportation by motorcoach. This option makes travel to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center easier.
Circle Island Add-on
- This add-on option includes transportation and a circle island tour before heading to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- Along the way, sights usually include Diamond Head Crater, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, Makapu'u Lookout & Lighthouse, Pali Lookout and North Shore Beaches
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Where & When
Driving Out:
Check in at or after 12:00 pm.
Waikiki Transportation:
If you selected Waikiki roundtrip transportation, pick-ups begin around 10:00 am. Your exact pick-up time will be emailed with your confirmation. Returns to Waikiki around 7:00 pm (not attending evening show) or around 10:30 pm (attending evening show).
Circle Island Add-on
If you selected the Circle Island Add-on, pick-ups begin around 6:45 am. Your exact pick-up time will be emailed with your confirmation. Returns to Waikiki around 7:00 pm (not attending evening show) or 10:30 pm (attending evening show).
Show Only Package
Waikiki Transportation and Circle Island Add-on is NOT available for this package. Check in at 7:00 pm.
Located in Laie at 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy.
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Parking at the Polynesian Cultural Center is $8 per vehicle.
Restrictions
No alcohol policy: Due to the Polynesian Cultural Center being a family attraction which is closely associated to and predominantly an employer of college students, alcohol is not served or allowed to be consumed anywhere on the premises.
Designated smoking areas are available.
Flash photography is not permitted during the evening show performance.
If driving there is a parking fee per vehicle paid directly to Polynesian Cultural Center.
Designated smoking areas are available.
Flash photography is not permitted during the evening show performance.
If driving there is a parking fee per vehicle paid directly to Polynesian Cultural Center.
Special Notes
There are limited wheelchair, scooter & locker rentals. It is best to book them in advance of the day you are going (no reservations are taken for lockers).
Children ages 0-3 years are not charged for entrance to any of the ticketed activities, including entry to the Polynesian Cultural Center Villages, attendance at the Ha: Breath of Life evening show, and dining at the Alii Luau or Gateway Buffet.
Because many of the dining facilities can be sold out, we cannot guarantee extra seating for children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket. Please plan on holding your child on your lap or utilizing one of our highchairs (limited availability).
Children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket will need to sit on an adult's lap while attending the Ha: Breath of Life evening show.
Motorcoach and Circle Island transportation to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center requires children ages 0-2 years who do not have a paid ticket to sit in an adult's lap.
Children ages 0-3 years are not charged for entrance to any of the ticketed activities, including entry to the Polynesian Cultural Center Villages, attendance at the Ha: Breath of Life evening show, and dining at the Alii Luau or Gateway Buffet.
Because many of the dining facilities can be sold out, we cannot guarantee extra seating for children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket. Please plan on holding your child on your lap or utilizing one of our highchairs (limited availability).
Children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket will need to sit on an adult's lap while attending the Ha: Breath of Life evening show.
Motorcoach and Circle Island transportation to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center requires children ages 0-2 years who do not have a paid ticket to sit in an adult's lap.
Operation Days
Daily, except Wednesdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Duration
varies