Mauka Warriors Luau Is Back Better Than Ever!

The Most Unique Luau on O‘ahu Re-Opens at a New Location on March 2, 2025

After a short absence from O‘ahu’s luau scene, Mauka Warriors Luau is back! And they’re better than ever with their authentic, immersive and educational experiences that guests have waited to see again.

You can get an early-bird view of this luau at a series of soft launch shows, with limited capacity, beginning on February 16.

Mauka Warriors means Mountain Warriors, and this luau focuses on the warrior culture in Polynesian history. Cultural experts steeped in the culture of the Hawaiian and South Pacific islands have made sure that this luau’s programming is authentic.

If you’re looking for an evening of cultural inspiration and not just music and dance, the Mauka Warriors Luau is an ideal choice.

The whole evening honors the forgotten hero warriors in Polynesian history. The storytelling that brings those stories to life with music and dancing is artfully presented. You’ll love it because it is so different from other luaus in Hawai‘i. And the fire knife dancing at this luau is outstanding!

Reasons To Love the New Mauka Warriors Luau!

• The new venue at Coral Crater Adventure Park, O‘ahu’s eco-friendly adventure park is where you can Zipline, ride ATV’s and go rock-wall climbing all in the same day. Nestled in the heart of a lush jungle oasis, Coral Crater is only minutes from O‘ahu’s second largest city and the freeways that take you back to Honolulu and Waikiki.

• You’ll be immersed in the warrior culture and history of Polynesia including Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai‘i, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. You’ll relive the days of King Kamehameha, when warriors fought with hand-to-hand combat until he united the islands. The Great Battle of Kipapa, where King Mailikukahi protected O‘ahu from invasion centuries ago, was fought nearby.

• Mauka Warriors isn’t just your average song-and-dance luau. You’ll learn and be entertained at the same time. You’ll enjoy an evening filled with cultural dances, historical re-enactments and demonstrations.

• Mauka Warriors is all about decreasing stress and making convenience a reality for all of their guests. Forget about standing in long lines at the bar. You can easily order your drinks right from your table. You’ll receive free digital photos directly to your smartphone of you and your party posing with Polynesian weapons. And they have one of the most flexible cancellation policies in the business: you can get a full refund for any reason up until 5pm on the day of your reservation.

Mauka Warriors Luau is Polynesian & Veteran-Owned!

• They have the only outdoor Umu Kitchen on the island! That means guests can enjoy hands-on cooking activities, learn Polynesian traditional cooking methods, and even sample the succulent roast pig.

• There’s a wide range of luau packages to fit any budget and vacation schedule. Every guest receives a tropical lei and can participate in pre-show cultural activities. There are even age breakdowns within the different packages. Mauka Warriors wants to make it easy and affordable to enjoy their luau and show.

• Enjoy interactive activities including headband weaving, hula lessons, kava taste-testing, and temporary cultural tattoos.

• Onsite parking is FREE, and roundtrip transportation from Waikiki is $30 a person. Children under the age of 5 are considered “lap children” and are not charged. Mauka Warriors offers free transportation from four pick-up locations in the surrounding Ko Olina area: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Beach Villas at Ko Olina, Disney’s Aulani, and the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina. ADA accessible vehicles are available with at least 48 hours advance notice.

• The night show is fantastic! You’ll be captivated from beginning to end with the authentic songs and dances of Polynesia, while honoring the warrior history of these ocean people. The Grand Finale of fire knife dancing is, by far, the best on the island.

How’s the Luau Food?

Mauka Warriors offers a wide variety and mix of traditional Polynesian foods along with Asian-inspired and American dishes to satisfy the widest range of preferences.

Here’s some examples of what you’ll get to choose from on the buffet tables:

• Mixed island greens
• Fresh cut sauteed vegetables
• Steamed white rice
• Lomi lomi salmon (salted salmon with diced tomatoes and green onion) with poi
• Purple Okinawan sweet potatoes
• Grilled pineapple
• Fresh pineapple
• Slow-cooked kalua pork
• Chicken thighs with pineapple barbecue sauce
• Sauteed Asian-style fish
• Chow mein noodles with char siu pork
• Chicken nuggetsMac and Cheese
• Spaghetti with ground beef
• Taro rolls (baked bread roll made with taro root)
• Haupia Hawaiian coconut pudding

*If you have food allergies or want vegetarian options, you can submit a special request at the time you order your tickets.

Hours of Operation

Sunday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday

Check-in begins at 4:45pm

Luau grounds open at 5:00pm

Check-in for Show Only packages is 6:45pm

The luau runs rain or shine!

Book your tickets to Mauka Warriors Luau today!

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