---
title: Diamond Head Luau at Waikiki Aquarium
slug: diamond-head-luau-honolulu
type: attraction
sub_type: luaus
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/diamond-head-luau-honolulu
city: Honolulu
state: HI
country: US
address: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Avenue
geo:
  lat: 21.26579
  lng: -157.82164
duration: 2.5-3 hour
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:50:52.798Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 1174
  scale: 5
---
## Overview

Treat yourself to a traditional Hawaiian experience at Diamond Head Luau in Honolulu, HI, featuring freshly prepared dishes like lomi-lomi salmon, huli-huli chicken, and more! This exclusive luau at Waikiki Aquarium focuses on personalized interaction, fun family activities, and a unique retelling of the Polynesian journey highlighting cultural expressions.

## What's Included

- Dinner, live performances, and activities for approximately 3 hours  
- Free admission to the Waikiki Aquarium included with every luau ticket  
- Fresh Flower Lei and Mai Tai greeting  
- Two (2) premium drink tickets  
- Standard Luau Seating  
- Hands-on experiences before the luau including lei making, temporary Polynesian tattoos, hula lesson, ukulele lesson, and coconut leaf headband weaving  
- Farm-to-table buffet featuring local ingredients and recipes  
- Non-alcoholic drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Canada Dry, Bottled Water, Juice (Pineapple, Orange, Guava, Lilikoi Passion, Strawberry Guava)  
- Full Bar with assorted Beer, White and Red Wine, Mai Tai, Mango Daquiri, and Blue Hawaii  

## What's Not Included

No explicit exclusions listed.

## Good to Know

- Dinner, live performances, and activities run for approximately 3 hours  
- Check-in starts at 5:45 pm, rain or shine  
- Held at the beachfront of Waikiki Aquarium — just minutes away from major attractions and hotels  
- Vegan and vegetarian options, wheelchairs, and other special requests can be accommodated with advance notice  
- Lap children under 3 years old can join for free  
- Days of Operation: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday  
- Check-in Time: 5:00 pm, Doors Open: 5:30 pm  
- The luau runs rain or shine; in case of cancellation due to extreme weather, management will contact you  
- Location: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI  
- Guests receive physical aquarium tickets at luau check-in, valid for 14 days after their luau date during aquarium business hours (daily 9AM to 4:30PM)  
- Parking: Limited free and metered parking is available along the street near the Aquarium, often fills up before 5PM; metered parking is free on Sundays, holidays, and nightly after 6PM  
- Transportation: Most guests walk or use ride-share due to proximity to Waikiki and major hotels  
- Special accommodation requests (wheelchair assistance, vegan/vegetarian menus) must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance; vegan/vegetarian requests cannot be accommodated same-day after 11:30AM  

## Cancellation Policy

No specific cancellation policy text provided.

## FAQs

### When is Diamond Head Luau open?

Diamond Head Luau runs every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30PM to 8PM. Check-in begins at 4:45PM.

### Where is Diamond Head Luau located?

Diamond Head Luau is located at the Waikiki Aquarium: 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI.

### When can I use my admission to the Waikiki Aquarium?

Every Luau ticket includes free admission to the Waikiki Aquarium. Upon check-in at the Luau, guests will receive physical tickets to the aquarium—valid for 14 days after their Luau date and redeemable during the aquarium's regular business hours: daily from 9AM to 4:30PM.

### What happens if it rains?

The Luau runs in rain or shine. In case of cancellation due to extreme weather, management will contact you.

### Is there transportation or parking available?

Yes, the Luau is conveniently just outside Waikiki and most major hotels, so most guests choose to walk or ride-share. Limited free and metered parking is available along the street near the Aquarium, which typically fills up before 5PM. Metered parking is free on Sundays, holidays, and nightly after 6PM.

### Does my child under 3 years need a ticket?

No, they are considered a lap child, so they can join for free!

### Do you accommodate guests with disabilities or special requests?

Yes. If you or anyone in your party requires wheelchair assistance or any other special accommodation requests, please leave a comment in the “Have Special Needs?” section while booking your ticket. To be accommodated, requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance before your Luau date.

### Is there a vegan menu?

Yes, a vegan alternate menu is available upon request. If you want a vegan or vegetarian menu, please leave a comment in the “Have Special Needs?” section while booking your ticket. Please note that this request cannot be accommodated for the same-day booking after 11:30AM.

## Reviews

> Would not do it again. Entertainment was great but the food sucked.
> — Explore45787950997, February 27, 2024