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Drums of the Pacific Luau in Maui, HI

Hyatt's Drums of the Pacific Luau at Sunset Terrace • 200 Nohea Kai Drive • Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761

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Featured at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Kaanapali Beach, this exciting luau takes guests on a thrilling Polynesian adventure through an elaborate imu ceremony, traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, a symbolic torch-lighting ceremony, and an exotic Hawaiian buffet feast. Guests of “Drums of the Pacific” Polynesian Spectacular are greeted with shell leis upon arrival and wished farewell with a beautiful Polynesian fashion show.

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Located at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, just steps from Ka’anapali Beach.
Bring a camera to capture memories of the gorgeous sunsets on the beach.
Traditional arts and crafts demonstrations.
Impressive torch lighting ceremony
Authentic imu ceremony: the unveiling of the main dish, Kalua Pua'a.
All-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet.
Open bar featuring beer, wine, mixed cocktails, mai tais, and more.

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For a beachfront luau in Maui, you can't beat Drums of the Pacific. The mai tai's are endless, and so is the buffet, while the hospitality makes you feel like you’re not just watching the show but a part of the show!

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Lu'au Ground Location:
The Sunset Terrace on Ka'anapali Beach at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Days of Operation:
Daily, approximately 3 hours long from 5:30-8:30 pm, year-round. Closed October 31st

Program of Events:
Times are approximate and may vary depending on occupancy
5:00 pm LU’AU TICKET WINDOW OPENS (Lu’au registration)
Pictures taken by Maui Photo World available for purchase after the show
5:15 pm VIP SEATING BEGINS / 5:20: PREFERRED / 5:30 pm GENERAL and GROUP
Lei greeting upon arrival with welcome Mai Tai or Tropical Fruit Punch
5:30 – 8:00 PM OPEN BAR & HAWAIIAN ARTS DISPLAY
6:00 – 6:25 PM TORCH LIGHTING CEREMONY, HAWAIIAN WELCOME, and IMU CEREMONY
6:30 – 7:45 PM DINNER BUFFET
6:45 – 7:20 PM DINNER ENTERTAINMENT W/LIVE MUSIC/ TRADITIONAL ‘LAVA LAVA’ WEAR
PRESENTATION / HULA LESSON W/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
7:30 – 8:30 PM POLYNESIAN REVUE with 3-Man FIRE KNIFE DANCE FINALE
Photo opportunities with dancers and entertainers following the show.

Lu'au Ground Location:
The Sunset Terrace on Ka'anapali Beach at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Open Tiki Bar:
Features Mai Tai’s, beer, wine, standard cocktails, tropical fruit punch, juices, and sodas.
(A valid, government-issued, laminated, picture ID is required of all guests for alcoholic beverage service.)

Polynesian Menu:
All-you-can-eat buffet features, Imu Kalua Pork; Huli Huli Chicken; Island Fish, Polynesian
Fried Rice; Makamaka Vegetables; Molokai Purple Sweet Potato; Creamed Taro & Leaf with Coconut Milk; Soba
Noodle Salad; Fresh Sliced Tropical Fruits; Lomi Lomi Salmon; Pacific Ahi Poke, Kauai Taro- Pounded Poi;
Upcountry Baby Green Lettuces; Namasu of Maui Onions, Cucumbers and Carrots; Taro rolls with Whipped Lilikoi
Butter. Keiki Kaukau: Chicken Nuggets; Penne Pasta Marinara
Sweets: Dessert table features, Creamed Chocolate Mousse Brownie; Coconut Haupia with Toasted Coconut;
Pineapple Upside Down Cake; Housemade Bread Pudding; Guava Cake
Show: An authentic 1-hour Polynesian journey featuring the songs and dances of cultures of Hawaiian, Samoan,
Tahitian, Rarotonga, Tuamotus, Tongan, and Maori including a thrilling 3-Man Fire Knife finale - a Tihati

Production:
NOTE: Hours of operation and menu are subject to change without notice due to weather, seasonality of food, etc

Exciting Fireknife Dancer at the Drums of the Pacific Luau in Lahaina, Hawaii

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Dale Quadros

1 Review

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"a feast for your eyes"

November 2018

Our group of five did premium seating which was excellent. They are well organized and the performances were exceptional. The MC is light and cheerful. The Hyatt is a beautiful property and you may want to allow extra time to enjoy the setting. The buffet offered a good selection and the food was good.

Tip: Valet your car, and wear comfortable foot wear, as you wait in line to enter the luau

Mary Shelton

1 Review

"Awesome"

October 2018

Took our family on vacation. Wanted to experience an island custom. It was awesome. The food, service and show was the best. Highly recommend going. Everything is included in the price. Glad we decided to go. Must see....

Tip: Recommend reservation and at least 2nd row seating

Daniel Richard

Houston, TX

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Fantastic Luau"

June 2018

This is the first luau we have been to, but it was a great experience. Everything was well organized, the food was great (and very plentiful), and the show was great. Everyone there was having a very good time and servers were very friendly. In talking with others across the table from us, they said that they had attended other Luaus but like this one best because the show covered some of the history of the Polynesian islands and showed dances and stories from each.

Tip: The Luau is behind the Hotel (Google Maps was misleading). You can park in the main parking lot and walk through the lobby or park in the beach access parking and walk over.

Daisy Switzer

Grass Valley , CA

1 Review

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"Lines of The Pacific"

June 2018

Although we were an hour early, the line if several hundred guests had only two greeters, thus we missed most of the opening part of the show. The drink ice had melted so a second line for drinks was undertaken. After that, a line for food, then for desert. We noticed several elderly guests with mobility problems for which no help was offered (other guests did step in). The drinks were watery, the food ok, the show might have been nice but I did not see much. For the money, treat yourself to a restraint and watch clips on tv.

Tip: NOT FOR HANDICAPPED GUESTS

delaney meyers

peoria, AZ

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Must See!"

May 2018

I didn't really know what to expect going into the luau considering that I've never been to one but it was a fantastic experience! All of the performers were beautiful and felt each and every movement! My only complaints were the dessert(wasn't that great), general admission didn't get a lei and the announcer was a little too much (came off as fake)

Tripster Customer

San Diego , CA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Ripples of Entertainment!"

April 2018

This is a great event for the entire family! From the moment you enter the staff takes great care of you and over 200 people are fed in a process that's like a well oiled machine. I was amazed at the level of professionalism of the staff and the pure enjoyment that my family (4years -55 years old) experienced. The dancers captivated the attention of my 4 year old son which is a challenging task in itself. We are back in San Diego and he still talks about the DRUMS OF THE PACIFIC performance. Yesterday, on his own, got dressed in his button down Hawaiian shirt (he detests any type of button shirts) and Hawaiian shorts, moved his drum set to the backyard (because the performance in Maui was outside of course) and demanded that grandma and grandpa sit for his version on DRUMS of the PACIFIC. I share all this to say, if you have little ones, it will be a memory that will stay with them far past the thrill of the airplane ride, pools, beaches, submarine rides, and road to Hana trips. This is definitely something you have to add to the to do list. The food was great and plentiful! The hotel was absolutely gorgeous! My family loved the table for 8 on the back patio seating area in the general section that is near the bench railing! Perfect for the little ones to see above the rest of the crowd.

Tip: If you have little ones, sit at the table on the back stage nearest to for railing. Perfect spot!

Elizabeth W.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Drums of the Pacific luau"

March 2018

The show was pretty good, nothing too special though. The food was decent; again nothing to rave about. I think it was be really fun for kids & ppl in their preteens as well.

Tip: The tickets to this event was a tiny bit pricey. Use your money for something else like surjing lesions.

Jan S

"Frustrated!"

Reviewed May 07, 2020

So disappointed I did not get to go to this as the current pandemic is not allowing me to attend. More frustrating was that I spend 1,500.00 and can't seem to get a refund. I have spoken to several people via phone and keep getting put on hold then disconnected. Very sad, frustrating and disappointing.

Amyrates

"Amazing dancers!"

Reviewed March 26, 2020

Absolutely wonderful show. I noticed the show was way more crowded on Friday than Saturday, so keep that in mind. We had Saturday tickets and we were very happy about that! There is a big line to get in but that is just how Maui is no rush. The dances were very intense and passionate! I felt inspired. The food and service were great! I would say this is all about the show~

AnneD3979

"okay.."

Reviewed March 25, 2020

The show was starting and we were still waiting to be seated. Also, it was done at 8:00pm so really a 2.5 hour show, not 3.. Expensive...

B9744QJmichellep

"Poor customer service"

Reviewed March 17, 2020

Though my family and I very much enjoyed the show, the evening got off to a very bad start. I paid for VIP seating for a group of 6 people. It was not VIP! They could not even manage to seat us together. I was stuck at one end of the table with 2 couples while the rest of my family was at the other end. Staff made no attempt to remedy it except to offer us seats at the far end which would have limited our view. I spent a premium for this show! The least they could do is ensure that groups are at the same table. I would recommend picking a different luau if you want any reasonable customer service!

firetraveler43

Woodbury, Minnesota

"Great experience, and great venue compared to some Lu'au's"

Reviewed March 16, 2020

I would recommend this Lu'au. First off it's held with a beach view, where some Lu'au's are held in more of an outdoor ballroom setting. For example the Lu'au at the Hilton Waikiki was literally a rooftop venue that was surrounded by four painted concrete walls. The staff was super friendly, and the food was good, exceptional for a buffet. As far as seating, we paid for the VIP seating, and I would probably do that again for the amenities, but the reality is there is not a bad seat in the house. I saw other reviews that said parking was a challenge, and I could see where that was possible although we had no problems getting our car back from the valet. That said the area is tight and congested so traffic flow can get boxed up if someone is not courteous and expeditions in dropping off and picking up. If fact we saw a driver that was so unaware of his surroundings and dis-courteous that when the staff tried to hurry him along, he acted like he wanted to fight/argue with the entire valet staff. I recommend valet parking, but bring your patience when retrieving your car. The show was very fun and kept everyone entertained. The performers certainly gave us a good showing of the Polynesian history and culture. The timing of the event also worked well, and the end time of 8:30 was very helpful for those who needed to travel back to the other side of the island. Remember you are by the ocean, and if the winds are up, you will appreciate a jacket or sweater when the sun goes down. I would recommend this event for any type of group.

Drums of the Pacific Luau is located at Hyatt's Drums of the Pacific Luau at Sunset Terrace • 200 Nohea Kai Drive • Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drums of the Pacific Luau

What is the difference between General and Preferred Seating?
The General seating table assignment is best available upon purchase in the general section and includes a Shell Lei greeting. Seating begins at 5:30 pm (April - Sept).

Preferred Seating is best available in the center tables, 2nd row from the stage with fresh handmade Ti leaf lei. Seating begins at 5:15 pm (April - Sept).

Where is Drums of Pacific located?
They are located in Lahaina at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Join us in Sunset Terrace, just steps from Ka’anapali Beach.

Is the show located inside or outside?
The Luau is located outside to enjoy the fresh ocean air, located right next to the beach.

Do you operate the show in inclement weather?
As a general rule, we do not operate during harsh weather. We suggest calling the day of the show if you’re unsure about the weather.

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