CIRQUE HAWAII is a multi million dollar state of the art acrobatic theatrical production similar to those seen in Las Vegas. It features over 40 performers, and 15 renowned acts which are world renowned and award winning performers. Located at 325 Seaside Avenue Honolulu Hawaii 96815. Tickets range about $55-$65 per person. They also offer some package deals which includes dinner at a nearby restaurant and preferred seating in the $85-$145 per person range. Call 808 922-0055 for more information, show times, and reservations.

GHOST TOURS offers a unique experience. Ghost guides take you to locations around the island where ghost sightings and spooky happenings have occured. The guides share with you local history and legonds as well as tell you all about supernatural experiences. There are several tours available with rates starting at about $30 including transportation from Waikiki. Call 877-597-7325 for more information, dates, rates and reservations.

HAWAIIAN BRIAN'S POOL HALL AND ARCADE is a fun place to enjoy a hot day or a relaxing evening or anytime because they are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There are 37 pool tables and a bunch of arcade games. Hawaiian Brians have a juke box for tunes while you play and a decent snack bar if you get hungry. They do not serve alcoholic beverages and they are a smoke free establishment so it is a family friendly environment. This is a popular place for Honolulu teens and young 20 somethings to enjoy their Friday and Saturday nights. Hawaiian Brians is a short cab ride or a nice walk from Waikiki area hotels. It is located near the Waikiki Convension Center at 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. Call 808 946-1343 for more information and rates.

HAWAIIAN MUSIC NIGHTS at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel. The lobby bar features popular Hawaiian bands on Tue-Thu 5:30-8:30 pm. There is no cover charge to relax and enjoy the music. Located at 2552 Kalakaua Avenue. Call 808 922-6611 for more information.

HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND HULA NIGHTS at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Keith and Carmen Haugen have been entertaining island visitors for over 20 years. You can enjoy them at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm, no cover charge. Call 808 923-7311 for more information.

A LUAU is an all evening event. Some allow you to join in on Hawaiian games and crafts, and explore cultural exhibits, as well as a Hawaiian buffet and an entertaining Polynesian review.   Many display the removal of the Kalua pig from the `imu, underground oven, where the pig was cooking for a day. Food served at most luaus include tender pig, teriyaki beef, mahi-mahi fish, chicken longrice (it looks like bait, but it's rice noodles in chicken broth with chicken pieces), white rice, poi, sweet potato, rolls, pineapple, and either coconut cake or haupia which is coconut pudding. Don’t eat too much coconut. ( It's a natural laxative.) Enjoy pineapple and papaya after meals to assist with digestion. And if you eat too much try a gingersnap or ginger candy or drink a ginger ale. Ginger is a natural way to soothe an upset stomach. There are several to choose from. Some are an all day affair, use your time in the islands wisely. Normally 5-9pm. The prices range from roughly $45-$60.

HALE KOA LUAU is available to Military personnel and their guests and is located at beautiful Waikiki Beach. As you arrive you are greeted with a lei. Then join in on flower lei making and coconut frond weaving before dinner. They feature a royal court and a traditional ceremony of removing the pig from the imu, underground oven. The mouthwatering menu includes lomi lomi salmon, Kalua pig, teriyaki beef, shoyu chicken, mahi mahi, fresh fruits, and poi. You will be entertained by beautiful Hawaiian music and graceful hula dancers. Two drinks are included with dinner. This is an exceptional value for $29.50 per person, one member of the party must have a valid military id. The luau is held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Call 808 955-0555 for current rates and ticket information. If you are looking for a smaller luau this a great one. They usually have 600 or less in attendance compared to over 1,000 at the other luaus.

PARADISE COVE LUAU is located on a 12-acre private beachfront site at KO Olina Resort. Paradise Cove is a crystalline cove where there is a village of thatched huts, demonstrations of lei making, coconut husking, and other Hawaiian arts and crafts. You can take part in games played by ancient Hawaiians and watch as the traditional fishnets of hukilau are pulled from the sea. There also is a ceremony for the lifting of the pig from the imu (underground oven), where it has been roasting for a day. Enjoy the dinner show featuring traditional and contemporary hulas, as well as Tahitian dancers and fire-knife dancers. Golden sunsets can be seen nightly. Prices are about $75-$125 per person. For a little extra you can get the Ali’i (chief) treatment of being seated up front near the stage, table service, and unlimited pitchers of non-alcoholic Mai Tai’s and Blue Hawaii’s. Call 808 842-5911 for current rates and reservations. This is a large luau and is our personal favorite luau on the island of Oahu.

GERMAINE'S LUAU greets you with a lei at sunset. Enjoy the opening ceremony, a multi-course feast, cocktails, a Polynesian Review, and a guaranteed excellent time. Price is about $69 per person, including transportation. Call 800-367-5655 for current rates and reservations. This is a large luau.

SEA LIFE PARK'S LUAU offers a traditional luau feast, festive Royal Procession, Imu ceremony, Polynesian review, and fire knife dancer dolphin show but it also includes a fresh flower lei welcome to the luau and admission to the park. You are welcome to arrive early and enjoy all that Sea Life Park has to offer like sea lions, penguins, turtles, a Hawaiian marine life tank and more. For those staying in Waikiki Sea Life Park makes it easy and includes transportation so you can have a few mai tais and relax to the sea side entertainment. Prices are about $80 per adult, $48 per child. Call Sea Life Park at 866-393-5158 for current rates, reservations and more information.

MAGIC AT THE HALE KOA features skillful juggling, spellbinding illusions and magic, and an entertaining evening of fun! Your evening includes a delicious all you can eat dinner buffet, salad bar, and deserts. This show is available to military personnel and their guests  only on Tuesday nights. Call 808 955-0555 for current rates and ticket information. Rates are about $19.95 per adult and  $10.50 per child, one member of the party must have a valid military id.

MAGIC OF POLYNESIA is a magic and music extravaganza. This show combines Hawaiian dance and music with mind boggling illusions. The magician trained under the master illusionist David Copperfield and has been amazing Hawaii's visitors form over a decade! $64-$109 per adultfor the dinner show options. $45 for the cocktail show. Call 877-971-4321 for current prices and reservations.

NIGHT CLUBS are open until 4am. There are lots of night clubs around Waikiki, from country western to rock n’ roll. Erasure at the Hyatt Regency on Kalakaua Avenue and Scruples on Kuhio Avenue are popular for 20-30 year olds. For Honolulu's club, party, and live concert information call 808 956-9958. For Honolulu Rave Information call 808 591-3500. Another good idea is to ask your hotel activities desk clerk to recommend a club based on your music preference.

RAVENCHASE ADVENTURES is ideal for those who enjoy solving mysteries, ever wanted to be a secret agent, or thought of themself as an Indiana Jones want-to-be. Explore the streets and landmarks of Honolulu while playing fun games with your partner or teams using riddles, anagrams, puzzles, and actors to get clues. Like Tom Hanks in the DaVinci Code movie you decipher clues that lead you to more clues until you solve the puzzle. All teams are playing against other teams to be first in solving all the clues to win. There is usually an event held every Thursday in Honolulu and a race can also be customized for private corporate events and conventions. Rates are about $25 per person including food and drinks. For more information and reservations call Ravenchase Adventures at (888) 702-9039.

SOCIETY OF SEVEN is a singing group that offers a night of pop, country, Hawaiian, 50’s & 60’s rock n’ roll, and impersonation.  Cocktail show is about $45 per person, Dinner show is about $65 per person. Call 808 923-SHOW for current rates, show times and reservations. They perform at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel 2335 Kalakaua Ave.

Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise has a great steak and crab dinner cruise for $82 per adult/$49 per child including 2 drink tickets and transportation. Their romantic Maine lobster and steak dinner cruise is $120 per adult/$71 per child including 2 drink tickets and transportation. Their elegant seven course French dinner is $170.00 per person, including 5 drink tickets and transportation. Call 800 334-6191 for current rates and reservations. We personally enjoyed the steak and crab dinner cruise and recommend it!
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SUNSET DINNER CRUISES are available with several options, some include dinner shows and dancing while others just offer a spectacular view of Honolulu while watching the sun set off Waikiki. Transportation is usually included.
NAVATEK 1 Gourmet Dinner Cruise is great for those who get sea sick. This boat was designed to give you the smoothest ride technically possible. A five-course gourmet meal is served featuring marlin, lobster, filet mignon, dessert, and 5 drinks. The Navatec 1 sails 5-7:30 from Honolulu (across from Ward Warehouse on Ala Moana Blvd) and goes out past Koko Head point, which is farther than any other cruise goes. Live entertainment. There are several dinner cruise options with rates about $80-$110 per person, including transportation. They also offer combo deals with a Altlantis Submarine tour and a dinner cruise package. For current rates, more information and reservations call 800 548-6262.
Alii Kai Dinner Cruise is not for those who easily get sea sick. The cruise is on a 170 foot by 50 foot catamaran that looks like an ancient Hawaiian sea vessel. They offer a buffet dinner with a dinner show of polynesian dancers and chanters. Rates are about $69 per adult and $39 per child. Contact Roberts Hawaii Tours for more information, current rates, and reservations at 866-898-2519.

TORCH LIGHTING CEREMONY AND HULA SHOW on Waikiki Beach every Saturday and Sunday from 5:30pm- 6:30pm. The free hula show held at the Kuhio Banyan Tree Park on Kalakaua Avenue near the statue of Duke Kahanamoku.

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