Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei

Overview

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Gilligans' Island Luau is an intimate luau experience and is the only luau in Kihei on Maui.

Our luau is less than one quarter the size of the average luau in Hawaii. So, every seat is a great view of the show.

The show is a mesmerizing journey through various types of Polynesian culture presented in a fun and engaging format. Through storytelling, audience participation and remarkable performances, we present an experience unavailable anywhere else.

Locally owned and operated, Gilligans is located on the Maui Nui Golf Course. With our small venue, we sell out quickly. Reserve your seats today!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei

Experience an Authentic Polynesian Luau in Kihei on the Island of Maui. Come see the traditional Polynesian evolution of Hawaiian, New Zealand, Tahitian Hula Dancers with a Samoan Fire Dancer finale. Show includes Hawaiian Musicians & Drummer and more! In an intimate setting with less than 1/3rd the capacity of most luaus, come have a great time experiencing the culture outside of a resort environment. Includes an open bar with tropical well drinks, red or white house wine, beer and all non-alcoholic beverage. Enjoy a full Hawaiian all you can eat buffet with Hawaiian Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Panko-crusted Mahi Mahi with Lemon dill cream sauce, Hummus with vegetable crudites, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Mixed Vegetables, Mac Salad, Poi, White Rice, Molokai Sweet Potato, Green Salad w/Pineapple Vinaigrette dressing and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with honey butter. For dessert, try Fresh Pineapple cubes, Chocolate Haupia Pie, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, and Lilikoi Bars.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Alcoholic Beverages

Ticket to Gilligans' Island Luau (Based on option selected)

Dinner

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Meeting points

Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei

470 Lipoa Pkwy United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

General Seating

VIP Seating

Premium Seating
Priority Checkin
Kukui Nut Lei

Reviews

4.23

1,110 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

701

155

124

good but could be more authentic
X2142EGjimm,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
very informative needed a more authentic setting for a luau
average, at best
wmassie1,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
This is a small luau--maybe 150 people max with a limited menu buffet and waiter service for drinks, which are included. Show is average, at best with lots of costume changes and plastic contumes. Started at 5PM, ended promptly at 7PM, show was an hour long "travel" through Polynesia with dances and costumes from various south pacific islands. Five dancers and a very good two guitar players and singers providing the music. Fire dance was excellent
Great experience!
Kim L,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Food was good, we sat in a close spot, the dancers were great! Would have liked to see more male dancers, there were only 2. Overall great experience!
Great experience!!
Dewayne F,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff was great from the moment we arrived! They show was not only entertaining, but educational as well. The food was good, and the Mai Tais were great. My server never let me run out! 🍹😎 Money and time well spent!!
Not worth it
Phillip D,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
If you are looking for an authentic luau, do not choose this. It is on the patio of the golf course, just buffet and show, I have been to other luau's that are on the beach, give demonstrations which include making leis, how coconuts are retrieved and opened, Hawaiian staff all around talking about the islands, some even demonstrate how the pig is retrieved from the pit, and the costs are the same
Interesting, not $166 worth
Meghan M,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The food was good. The staff very friendly. The layout of the tables was not good for watching the show for most.
Fun
H5935UCroberts,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Service was excellent. Food was excellent. I especially like the fire dancer, although all of the dancers were great.
It was an enjoyable...
Subashree R,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was an enjoyable experience with wonderful staff. The show focused more on entertainment (dance performances) than on learning about Polynesian culture, but the fire performance at the end was excellent. The food was delicious, and they were very accommodating of our dietary restrictions.
Great luau for the price!
Tracy C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great experience at this luau! The food was tasty and a variety (served buffet style), good choice of beverages, and a pleasant outdoor experience with a nice show from the performers as we enjoyed our dinner. They took us through the different culture and influences of Hawaii, with different dances and outfits each time. There was a live band playing music both before and during the performance, and it ended with a fire show. Very impressive and this was a much more affordable option for our group of 8. A couple people in our party didn’t think it felt as authentic since it was at a golf course, but that didn’t bother me. Is it as authentic as the Old Lahaina Luau? No, but it was a great alternative for the price, and that was worth it for me. We had our picture taken as we arrived with the option to purchase it after the show, which was a nice momento, and there were a few vendors selling homemade jewelry, wooden carved items, and other native items - that was nice to browse and buy some souvenirs as we waited for the dinner to start.
Great experience from start to end.
560PamB560,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family, 5 adults and a 7-year-old, loved the luau. I would call this venue a small and somewhat intimate setting compared to some of the large resort areas. The performance and live music were incredible with a beautiful sunset as the backdrop, and the food was great. We would definitely recommend this luau. It was an added plus for them to have a photographer on hand to snap a family picture. Yes, we paid a little extra for the photo, but it was worth the memory.