Oahu · DINNER EXPERIENCES
The good dinner cruises & shows fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review the Star of Honolulu sunset dinner cruise, with lobster, steak, Hawaiian shows, Diamond Head views, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.
“The boat was lovely, the food was wonderful and the entertainment was outstanding! We loved every minute of it. The wait staff was particularly attentive and friendly making this a truly memorable evening.”
Review of Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower, with cultural activities, buffet dinner, Polynesian dancing, fire knife finale, and booking tips.
“Overall it was a very nice experience and a great show. I wasn’t that found of the food but overall I would recommend this luau if this is your very first experience.”
Review the Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise, with Waikiki and Diamond Head views, fresh onboard food, BYOB drinks, and serious reliability concerns.
“The people are very nice. The Pearl Harbor Tour was an experience. The tour was great. Thank you 💕.”
Review of Honolulu’s Pacific Star sunset dinner cruise, with buffet dining, Mai Tai, live entertainment, Oahu views, Friday fireworks, and practical tips.
“The food was so-so. The chicken was great but the beef was tough and the pork was dry. The entertainment was great, but should sign up as early as possible so you can sit closer to the stage and in the middle.”
Review of Queens Waikiki Luau, with buffet dinner, cultural activities, Polynesian dancing, fire knife performance, and practical booking tips.
“It was canceled. Waiting on refund. There was a tsunami warning and the laua was canceled. Did not get email until we were already on our way there. The whole island shut down. There was no food or drinks anywhere.”
Cruise Waikiki at sunset, enjoy a three-course dinner, bring your own drinks, and watch Friday fireworks from the water.
“That getting a hold of Viator for a refund, or possibly a different experience, when the tour operator cancels is impossible.”
Review the Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz cruise on Oahu, with lobster, tenderloin, live music, Waikiki views, and Friday fireworks.
“This Jazz cruise couldn't have been more oriented! The crew & the staff and the performers really gave exceptional attention to us.”
See Polynesian dance, fire-knife ceremonies, and a whole roasted pig at Germaine’s beachside Oahu luau with buffet dinner.
“What an amazing experience. The show from start to finish was captivating. Highly recommend this luau to anybody and everybody”
Experience a Waikiki luau with handmade lei, live hula, sunset views, Hawaiian dishes, and a nonprofit mission supporting Native Hawaiian communities.
“it was fabulous. highly recommended. Very welcoming, entertaining and educational about the culture. the dance and the music was exceptional”
Sail from Waikiki at sunset, enjoy drinks and a light island bento, then watch Friday fireworks from a spacious catamaran.
“My wife and I were on our honeymoon to the islands for the first time and we heard there were fireworks every Friday night. We immediately booked this tour and it was so much fun! The boat is built for trips like this. Huge area to hangout at up top and a full bar with restrooms and places to sit in the cabin. The crew was so awesome and helpful. This trip really was worth it. Definitely would do it again.”
Review of Oahu’s private sunset horseback ride at Gunstock Ranch, with a campfire dinner, local views, friendly guides, and practical booking tips.
“The whole ride was great. The food was excellent. Trinity was a great guide can’t say enough good about her.”
Enjoy a five-course lobster and steak dinner, sunset views, Hawaiian music, and a large live show on Honolulu’s Star of Honolulu cruise.
“I like the food but the entertainment is junk.”
Review of Oahu’s Chief’s Luau, with fire knife dancing, Hawaiian food, hands-on activities, pickup details, and practical booking advice.
“Host was funny, educational, yet caring. Offered plenty of interactive activities So we can experience the Hawaiian hospitality It was definitely a memorable experience!”
Enjoy a private Oahu sunset, off-road countryside ride, local dinner, campfire setting, farm history, and sweeping views at Gunstock Ranch.
“Everything about this outing was totally AWESOME. Hannah is GREAT and knowledgeable about the areas she took us too. The dinner was EXCELLENT!!! Very impressed with how everything was ready and set up for us. The birthday girl was in awe of everything!!!!! I would definitely do another tour/outing here. Both girls had their first experiences of a lot of things they never did as a kid and it was great seeing the smiles on their faces. A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE!!!!”
Sail from Hilton Hawaiian Village for sunset views, dinner, drinks, and front-row Friday fireworks beside Waikiki and Diamond Head.
“We truly enjoyed the cruise. Captain Nick and his crew, Paila and Nick, provided excellent service. The food was average at best. Don’t choose this cruise for the dining experience. It’s a very casual atmosphere and you may even expedience some turbulence that leaves you soaked, depending on the conditions. But overall it was a really enjoyable with amazing fireworks on the 4th of July to top everything off!”
Pick a coast, a harbour or a trail.
