Booking choice: The Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock, from $218 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
All prices below are Viator from-prices for an adult standard seat in 2026. They include Viator's fees and Hawaii's tax, and they move with the season and the date.
The Maui Nui price is in line with the standard adult ticket sold elsewhere once tax is added, so comparing headline prices across sites can mislead.
The quick answer
Adult standard seats at the four Ka'anapali luaus run $211 to $219 on Viator in 2026. Around Maui, Gilligan's in Kihei starts at $166, Te Au Moana at $225 and the plated Feast at Mokapu at $296. VIP seats, parking and extras change the total: a family of four in preferred seats can pass $800.
What does each Maui luau cost in 2026?
From $166 in Kihei to $296 in Wailea, with the Ka'anapali luaus clustered in between.
| Luau | Area | Meal | From (adult) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilligan's Island Luau | Kihei | Buffet | $166 |
| Myths of Maui | Ka'anapali | Buffet + keiki buffet | $211 |
| Drums of the Pacific | Ka'anapali | Buffet, open bar | $211 |
| Maui Nui at Black Rock | Ka'anapali | Buffet | $218 |
| Wailele (non-refundable) | Ka'anapali | Buffet, 8 entrees | $219 |
| Te Au Moana | Wailea | 3 courses at the table | $225 |
| Feast at Mokapu | Wailea | Plated, ohana-style | $296 |
The Black Rock setting costs no more than its neighbours.
Check dates for the Maui Nui Luau at Black RockWhat is included in a luau ticket?
Dinner, the show and drinks at every luau listed here; the differences are buffet or table service and how generous the bar is.
Maui Nui includes alcoholic drinks for guests 21+; Myths of Maui includes cocktails, beer and wine; Wailele includes tropical drinks, beer and wine; Drums of the Pacific has an open bar with local spirits; the Feast at Mokapu pours unlimited handcrafted cocktails. Te Au Moana serves three courses at the table instead of a buffet line.
How much extra is VIP or preferred seating?
It varies by luau and date and typically adds a few dozen dollars per person; it buys the front rows and first place in the buffet line.
At Maui Nui, VIP means the first or second row and first in line for the buffet. Myths of Maui's VIP adds priority buffet access and front-section seats; Gilligan's VIP adds priority check-in, premium seating and a kukui nut lei. At the smaller luaus, standard seats are usually fine.
The VIP option is picked at checkout; guests who took it call it worth the upcharge.
Explore the Maui Nui Luau at Black RockHow much are child tickets?
Discounted at every luau listed here, with age bands that vary by luau; the Viator checkout shows each price for your date.
Very young children may flag before the fire-knife finale, which comes after dark about three hours in. Myths of Maui is the only one here with a separate keiki buffet.
Travelling with kids? Myths of Maui has its own keiki buffet.
Check dates for the Myths of Maui LuauWhat extra costs should you budget for?
Parking at some venues, souvenir photos and tips.
- Parking: Maui Nui self-parking is free with the luau's QR code (valet $20 with validation); Myths of Maui about $5; Te Au Moana free self-parking (validation needed after 8:30 PM) or $55 valet.
- Photos: souvenir photos are sold separately at Myths of Maui and Te Au Moana; the Feast at Mokapu includes a professional digital photo.
- Tips: gratuities are not included at Myths of Maui.
- Tax: Hawaii's tax is already in the Viator price.
What does a luau cost for a couple or a family?
Guests report paying $400+ as a couple; a family of four in preferred seats can pass $800.
That is why the seating decision matters: at the big luaus, a VIP seat changes the evening more than any other extra. If the budget is tight, standard seats at a smaller luau often beat a back-row seat at a big one.
What is the cheapest luau on Maui?
On Viator, Gilligan's Island Luau in Kihei, from $166: a smaller show with buffet and drinks included.
Guests report a compact cast of about eleven, including musicians, an emcee and a fire dancer, and food that is plentiful rather than memorable. In Ka'anapali the lowest from-prices are Myths of Maui and Drums of the Pacific at $211.
On a budget in South Maui? Gilligan's is the lowest-priced luau listed here.
Explore Gilligan's Island LuauIs a sunset dinner cruise cheaper than a luau?
A little: Ka'anapali dinner sails run $168 to $180, for two to two and a half hours instead of three.
You trade the imu and the show for sea air, fewer people and, in winter, whales. Compare them in luau or sunset cruise.
Prefer the sea? The Sea Maui cruise boards off Ka'anapali Beach with an open bar.
Check dates for the Sea Maui dinner cruiseFrequently asked questions
How much is a luau in Maui?
About $166 to $296 per adult on Viator in 2026; the Ka'anapali luaus run $211 to $219.
Are drinks included in the luau price?
Yes at every luau listed here. Alcohol is served to guests 21 and over, so bring ID.
Why are Maui luaus so expensive?
You pay for a three-hour production: dinner, a bar, a large cast of dancers and musicians and an oceanfront venue.
Is the Wailele Luau refundable?
No. Its Viator ticket is non-refundable and cannot be changed; the other luaus here cancel free up to 24 hours before.
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Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock
- Fresh flower lei (or substitute) on arrival
- Imu ceremony and kalua pig from the earth oven
- Self-service Hawaiian buffet; alcoholic drinks for guests 21+
Te Au Moana Luau, Wailea
- Luau ticket for your chosen seating
- Three-course Hawaiian meal served tableside
- Fresh flower lei, kukui nut lei or carved necklace
