Feast at Mokapu Luau
A three-course ʻohana-style dinner plated by the executive chef, on the grassy lawn of Mokapu Beach in Wailea.
From valet to fire
The evening, course by course
A luau where dinner leads. Six moments from the resort driveway to the fire dancers, set out as a guide to the shape of the night.
The running order, like the start time, is set on the day; GetYourGuide shows the starting times when you check dates.
- 1
Valet and lei
Drive up to the resort at 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive. Valet parking is complimentary, and a traditional lei greeting opens the evening.
- 2
Before the show
Cultural activities come before the show. Guests mention a temporary-tattoo stamp station and a photographer; a commemorative photo is part of the ticket.
- 3
The first course
The three-course dinner begins, plated by executive chef Isaac Bancaco and meant to be shared ʻohana style. The open bar makes cocktails handcrafted to your taste.
- 4
The story of the lawn
Your host tells of the first Polynesians on Maui and how the ahupuaʻa was settled, then gives a sense of Hawaiian values, through interactive storytelling, hula and live music.
- 5
The main course
The heart of the meal arrives at the table. Classic seating is the second row and beyond; premium is the front row, with the best views of the lawn.
- 6
Hula and fire
Hula dancers and fire dancers perform on the grass beside Mokapu Beach, with the ocean behind them.
The lawn and the land
The lawn and the land
Wailea, on Maui's sunny coast
Wailea sits on Maui's sunny southern leeward coast. It began as a fishing settlement, turned to cattle ranching, and became a planned resort community in 1971. Its name is usually translated as the water of Lea, the Hawaiian goddess of canoe-builders. Mokapu is one of its public beaches, alongside Polo, Wailea, Ulua and Keawakapu.
A valley's worth of food in one dinner
The old Hawaiian land division, the ahupuaʻa, ran from the mountain to the sea so that one community could draw on taro fields, sweet potato, breadfruit, coconut and the fishing grounds. The name joins ahu, a heap of stones, with puaʻa, pig, after the boundary cairns where offerings were left. The evening's host tells how the ahupuaʻa was settled; the dinner is billed as farm-to-table, which makes a fitting companion.
The first Polynesians on Maui
Tradition says Maui took its name from a son of the navigator Hawaiiʻloa, himself named for the demigod Māui, and Polynesians from Tahiti are named as the island's first inhabitants. The evening's host picks up that story on the lawn, with storytelling, hula and live music.
What kind of luau this is
It is a seated dinner first: a three-course meal shared ʻohana style and plated by an executive chef, with cocktails mixed to your taste. Guests describe being served at the table rather than queuing, with ocean views as the sun sets over West Maui. Front-row seats are the premium upgrade.
At the table
At the table
A sit-down dinner, not a buffet line: three courses, shared the way a Hawaiian ʻohana eats, from a kitchen led by an executive chef.
Three courses, shared
The meal is described as family-style: dishes placed to share, in three courses, beautifully plated rather than ladled.
The chef
Executive chef Isaac Bancaco plates the dinner: farm-to-table, served ʻohana style.
Cocktails made for you
An open bar is part of the ticket, with handcrafted cocktails personalised to your liking.
Classic or premium seats
Classic seating starts in the second row and runs back. Premium seating moves you to the front row with the best views of the lawn.
Arrival, sorted
Complimentary valet parking, a traditional lei greeting and a commemorative photo are all part of the ticket.
Menus for the party
The venue publishes a standard, a vegetarian and a children's menu. Guests describe the kitchen feeding a toddler and offering simple dishes to young children.
Classic or premium
Two ways to sit, one listing
| Seating | What it gives you | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Classic seating | A seat in the second row or further back on the lawn, with the lei greeting, complimentary valet, pre-show activities, the three-course dinner, open bar and a commemorative photo. | Couples and families who want the whole evening and are happy a few rows from the dancers. |
| Premium seating | Front-row seats with the best views of the show, as an upgrade on the same listing. | Anniversaries, birthdays and parties where the closest view is the point. |
| Either seating | Cancel up to a day ahead and get the full amount back; paying can wait until closer to the date. | Planners holding a date for a party before everyone has confirmed. |
Want the front row? Check premium seating on the same GetYourGuide listing ↗
Plan the drive and the night
Before you drive to Wailea
Where to go
The luau is held on the grassy lawn of Mokapu Beach at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea. Valet parking is complimentary.
Choosing a seat
Pick classic or premium on the booking page. Classic seats begin in the second row; premium is the front row with the best views.
Start time and length
Allow three hours. Check availability to see starting times; your voucher shows the time for your date.
If the weather turns
The lawn is open to the sky. One guest describes the team handing out ponchos and towels when rain started.
Drinks and the drive home
With an open bar and a valet, decide before dinner who is driving or book a ride back to your hotel or condo.
Changing your mind
Cancelling is free until 24 hours before, and paying can wait, so a date can be held while the party firms up.
Read before you reserve
Read before you reserve
the evening in order
A luau dinner at Wailea, from valet to fire
How the three hours on the lawn at Mokapu Beach are built, step by step.
Open the full guide → the tableThe three-course dinner: what family-style means here
A seated, plated meal shared at your table, and what the ticket says about drinks and menus.
Open the full guide → the placeWailea and Mokapu Beach: the lawn's setting
Where the luau sits on Maui's southern leeward coast, and what the name Wailea means.
Open the full guide → the storyThe ahupuaʻa: how Maui's land was divided
The Hawaiian land system the evening's storyteller refers to, in plain terms.
Open the full guide → choosingClassic or premium seating: which to pick
The difference between the two seat options, and who each suits.
Open the full guide → the partyPlanning the evening for a family or a group
Dates, drivers, children and cancellations for the person organising a Wailea dinner.
Open the full guide →FAQ
Questions before you book the lawn
Is dinner a buffet?
No. It is a family-style three-course meal plated by the executive chef, and guests describe having food brought to the table.
What is the difference between classic and premium seating?
Classic seating is the second row and beyond. Premium seating is the front row, with the best views of the luau. Both are options on the same GetYourGuide listing.
Are drinks included?
An open bar is part of the ticket, with handcrafted cocktails personalised to your liking.
Do we have to pay for parking?
No. Complimentary valet parking is included with the ticket.
How long does the evening last, and when does it start?
About three hours. Check availability on GetYourGuide to see the starting times, and your voucher shows the time for your date.
Where exactly is it?
On the grassy lawn of Mokapu Beach at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, Hawaiʻi.
What happens if it rains?
The show is outdoors. One guest wrote that ponchos and towels were handed out when rain began. If your plans change, free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Is it suitable for children?
The venue publishes a children's menu, and guests describe the kitchen feeding a toddler and offering simple dishes to young children. Check the age and fare options on the booking page for your group.
Reserve your table on the lawn
The evening on GetYourGuide
One evening, one GetYourGuide listing: pick classic or premium seating there, then hold the date for your whole party.
More Maui evenings on GetYourGuide
Three plated courses, handcrafted cocktails and a hula lawn at Wailea, with the front row one seat upgrade away
Reserve your seats for the feast ↗The starting fare for one person in classic seating. GetYourGuide works out the total for your group and shows it in your own currency before payment.