Luau or sunset dinner cruise?
Both put you in front of a Maui sunset with dinner and drinks. One brings Hawaiian culture and a show; the other brings the open sea and fewer people.
Side by side
| Ka'anapali luau | Sunset dinner cruise | |
|---|---|---|
| From | $211 to $219 | $168 to $289 |
| Length | About 3 hours | 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Crowd | Hundreds, shared tables | Dozens on deck |
| Culture | Imu, hula, fire knives | Sunset, sometimes hula on board |
| Bonus | Kids' activities | Whales in winter |
Choose the luau if
It is your first trip to Hawaii, you are travelling with kids, or you want the fire-knife dance and the imu. The Maui Nui Luau at Black Rock is the classic in Ka'anapali.
Choose the cruise if
You would rather have quiet and sea air. Sea Maui's premium sunset dinner cruise ($180, 4.8 from 1,040) and Gemini's sunset dinner sail ($168) both board right off Ka'anapali Beach, and from December to April you may see humpback whales.
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