Kaanapali Sunset Luau

It is how Viator lists the Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock, the Sheraton Maui Resort's oceanfront luau at the north end of Ka'anapali Beach, produced by Tihati Productions. It is not a separate event: expect a lei greeting, the imu ceremony, an all-you-can-eat buffet with drinks for 21+, and a Polynesian show with a fire-knife finale. Tickets start around $218.

Adult tickets for the Ka'anapali luaus run about $211 to $219 on Viator in 2026, with discounted child tickets and VIP or preferred seating for more. Around Maui, Gilligan's Island Luau in Kihei starts near $166 and the plated Feast at Mokapu in Wailea near $296. Check what is included: drinks, parking and seating tier change the real cost. See the price guide.

For most visitors, the Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock: the setting on the point is the prettiest, it is the most booked, and it rates 4.4 from 1,765 reviews. Myths of Maui suits families (it has a keiki buffet), Wailele at the Westin has the widest buffet, and Drums of the Pacific is convenient if you stay at the Hyatt. Staying in Wailea or Kihei? Te Au Moana is Maui's best-rated big luau. Full comparison in the best Ka'anapali luau.

Most Ka'anapali luaus check in around 5 PM and last about three hours. Sunset on West Maui falls between roughly 5:45 PM in early winter and 7:15 PM in early summer, so you watch it over Lana'i and Moloka'i during the pre-show and dinner, and the fire-knife finale happens after dark. Your ticket confirms the exact check-in time.

Usually, yes, if the show matters to you. Reviewers seated at the back of the bigger luaus say they could barely hear or see, while preferred-seating guests call the upgrade "totally worth it": you get the first rows and go to the buffet first. At smaller luaus like Mokapu or Gilligan's, standard seats are fine.

Resort casual: an aloha shirt or sundress and sandals is the norm, a step up from beachwear. The lawns can be damp and the trade winds pick up after dark, so bring a light layer. Luaus run in light rain, so a compact rain jacket is useful in winter. See what to wear.

At the main Ka'anapali luaus, yes. Maui Nui includes alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and over, Myths of Maui includes cocktails, beer and wine, Wailele includes tropical drinks, beer and wine, and Drums of the Pacific has an open bar. Bring ID; some venues limit premium drinks.

Yes. All the luaus here sell child tickets, and kids love the lei, the crafts, the hula lesson and the fire knives. Myths of Maui has a separate keiki buffet. Shows run about three hours and end after dark, so very young children may flag before the finale.

Luaus are outdoors and usually go ahead in light rain; Myths of Maui says it operates in all weather and reviewers mention rain ponchos being handed out. In heavy weather the venue may move, delay or cancel and will contact you. Most tickets here cancel free up to 24 hours ahead, which is the easiest hedge.

Most luau tickets on Viator cancel free up to 24 hours before. The exception is the Wailele Luau at the Westin: its Viator listing is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so only book it once your dates are fixed.

Yes. Ka'anapali's resorts and luaus operate normally, and Lahaina's Front Street reopened on August 1, 2026. Visitors are encouraged to spend at open local businesses while staying out of fenced burn-zone areas and not treating them as photo stops. The Old Lahaina Luau is operating too; it is sold direct rather than on Viator.

It varies. The Sheraton validates luau parking with a code scanned at the luau grounds, Myths of Maui charges about $5, and the Wailea Beach Marriott (Te Au Moana) offers free self-parking with validation or $55 valet. Resort parking rules change often, so check your confirmation.