Maui · DINNER EXPERIENCES

15 Dinner Experiences in Maui to Plan a Maui Day Around

22 tours  ·  from $139 a head

Here are 15 dinner experiences you could send a friend, each with its price, the traveller verdict and the one detail to check before you pay.

Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show - Arrival, shell lei, and the first round of drinks
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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

1.Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,144 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Spend about two and a half to three hours at an oceanfront Maui luau with a shell lei greeting, island buffet, complimentary listed drinks, live Hawaiian music, dances from across Polynesia, and a fire-knife finale. Choose standard or VIP seating; VIP includes early entry, priority buffet access, premium seats, and a fresh flower or kukui nut lei.

“They were a little disorganized. Ran out of flower leis and allowed another group to take our table spots while we were in line for drinks.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Sunset views, dinner, and an open bar
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

2.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran departs directly from Ka’anapali Beach for a 2.5-hour sunset sail with a buffet dinner and open bar. From December 15 to April 15, you may also see humpback whales. Expect to board from the sand, and plan for wet feet. Live music is offered Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“Exceptional experience. The whale watching was off the charts. Multiple whales breaching and frolicking near the boat. Crew was friendly engaging and professional. Truly a bucket list effort!”

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From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - Dinner: five mains and a full three-course meal
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From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

3.From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139Best value

Board a double-decker catamaran at Ma’alaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with island-style music, table-side service, and a three-course dinner. Choose prime rib, mahi-mahi, chicken, ribs, or a vegetarian pasta, plus two included alcoholic drinks. In winter, keep watch for humpback whales. Check in 30 minutes early at Boss Frog’s.

“We had such a fun time on this trip! Easy boarding, beautiful sunset and music, good food, service was amazing”

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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience - Dinner is generous, but it is not a restaurant meal
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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

4.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board the Pride of Maui for a two-hour coastal cruise near Molokini, starting at 5:00 pm. Dinner, an open bar, live Hawaiian slack-key music, and hula are included. During humpback whale season, the captain may pause near whales in the area. Check in 30 minutes early at Maalaea Harbor.

“Great experience excellent food whale watching and entertainment. Crew was 5 star and I would highly recommend it for a relaxing evening.”

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Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Dinner choices and what the meal is like
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Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

5.Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Board the three-story Calypso at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with table-side dinner service, Hawaiian-style music, and a full bar. Choose a main course such as prime rib, fresh fish, ribs, chicken, or penne pasta. The captain may spot whales along the way, but sightings depend on conditions.

“Always good food, drinks and hospitality. Our trip this time was rough but crew made the best of it.”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - Whale watching with a naturalist on board
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

6.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave Maalaea Harbor on a roughly three-hour sunset cruise with a four-course dinner, alcoholic beverages, and live naturalist commentary as you look for migrating whales. The route includes views of McGregor Point Lighthouse and the Pacific, with Lana‘i and Moloka‘i on the horizon. Whale sightings and activity vary.

“We had an excellent experience. It could not have been better. We saw a mother whale teaching her calf how to breech, a single whale decided to hang out beside and under our boat for an incredible amount of time showing off for everyone on board. We also saw many other whales within the 2 hours plus hearing them sing through the hydrophone. I was so looking forward to this excursion and my expectations were beyond met. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the number of whales we saw was incredible. Add in the close up viewing of a whale checking us out, it just could not have…”

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Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience - Reading the views from the water
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Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

7.Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Sail from Maalaea on a small-group sunset dinner cruise capped at 50 people. The 2.5-hour trip includes a four-course meal, beverages, and views toward Molokini, Kahoʻolawe, Lanai, and Maui’s sunset. Choose chicken, braised short rib, shrimp, or Portobello mushroom, and check in 45 minutes before departure.

“Bring a cushion for your rear, the seats aren't comfortable. Aside from that, EVERYTHING was perfect! Very attentive service from Rylee, and food was excellent! The captain was awesome, making sure all could see the whales, and had a great narrative. The sunset was spectacular! A fantastic experience!”

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South Maui: Gilligans' Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks - From welcome to buffet
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South Maui: Gilligans’ Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks

8.Gilligans’ Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 254 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

At Gilligans' Island Luau, on the Maui Nui Golf Course in Kihei, you get a Hawaiian buffet, included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and a close-up show tracing Polynesian dance traditions through Hawaii, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Hawaiian musicians and a drummer accompany the performances, with audience participation and a Samoan fire knife finale.

“Wonderful show and setting. Food variations tasty. Poi was too thin.”

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South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Watching the Sun Set Across Maui’s Coast
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South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise

9.Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Sail Ma’alaea Bay aboard a three-deck catamaran as the sun sets behind Maui’s Kahalawai Mountains, with views toward Lanai, Kaho’olawe, and Molokini. You’ll get dinner, live music, and two alcoholic drinks. Choose your entrée when booking, and watch for humpback whales from December through April.

“The sunset was amazing. There was a rainbow over the mountains. The dinner was excellent. Well worth the trip.”

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Haleakala Maui Sunset Twilight Tour with Dinner - The crater overlook at sunset
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Haleakala Maui Sunset Twilight Tour with Dinner

10.Haleakala Maui Sunset Twilight Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 240 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $256

Ride an air-conditioned coach from a participating Maui hotel to Haleakalā National Park, stopping at Kula Lodge Marketplace and the visitor center before reaching a crater overlook at 9,740 feet. Park admission and a Kula Bistro dinner to go are included. Guides have included Mitchell, Randall, and Dino, though your driver may differ.

“This was an last minute plan for us and we didn't regret it. Randall (I hope i got your name right) was a great host. He drove us to the top skillfully while sharing his knowledge and his personal experiences of growing up in Maui. We enjoyed the sunset at 10,000 ft atop haleakala while having dinner. The crater wasn't visible due to cloud/ fog but we enjoyed the views despite that.”

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From Ma'alaea: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - Sailing into the sunset
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From Ma’alaea: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

11.Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Board the Quicksilver at Maalaea for a two-hour sunset cruise with a three-course dinner served table-side, island-style music, and views from a double-deck catamaran. Choose a main course such as prime rib, island fish, ribs, chicken, or vegetarian pasta. Two alcoholic drinks are included, and wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“The crew was very accommodating, friendly, provided good service, and good people skills!”

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Maui: Wailele Luau with Fire and Knife Performance and Dinner - Buffet dinner with plenty to sample
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Maui: Wailele Luau with Fire and Knife Performance and Dinner

12.Wailele Luau with Fire and Knife Performance and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 167 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $218

At the Westin Maui Resort & Spa on Kaanapali Beach, Wailele Luau pairs a buffet dinner and tropical drinks with live music, costumed dances, stories of the demigod Maui, and a fire knife finale. Plan on about three hours outdoors. The price is $218.75 per person, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Great for families with children. Very entertaining. Wonderful service as well. Love the options for kids friendly food.”

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Maui: Ka'anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail - Wildlife is a bonus, not the itinerary
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Maui: Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail

13.Ka’anapali Luxury Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2h 30m · from $169

Set sail from Ka'anapali Beach aboard a luxury catamaran for a 150-minute sunset cruise with an assisted buffet and open bar. Expect ocean views, the West Maui Mountains and, if wildlife appears, a chance to spot whales or dolphins. Boarding is directly from the beach, so plan for sand and shallow surf. Check in at the Aqualani kiosk by the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort.

“Fabulous crew and great dinner and cocktails!! The perfect boat for a large group with plenty of room to relax and stretch out. Tanner, Freddie, Ian and Sammie were knowledgeable and a lot of fun!!”

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Maui: Coast of Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail - A buffet that keeps dinner easy, not fancy
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Maui: Coast of Ka’anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail

14.Coast of Ka’anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Board Gemini from Ka'anapali Beach for a two-hour sunset sail with views of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Shoes go in a locker before you wade through the surf to the boat. Dinner is a casual buffet, and beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks are included. Whale sightings are possible, but not promised.

“Perfect datenight off the Ka'anapali coast on Maui! Thank you to the Gemini Captain and Crew for helping us celebrate the anniversary of the day we met! Dinner was great, sailing was better and the sunset was the best!”

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Maui: 2 Hour Sunset Dinner Sail with Open Bar and Appetizers - West Maui, Molokai, and Lanai from the sea
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Maui: 2 Hour Sunset Dinner Sail with Open Bar and Appetizers

15.2 Hour Sunset Dinner Sail with Open Bar and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · from $149

Board Gemini from Kaanapali Beach for a two-hour sunset sail with cushioned seating, island-style food, and an open bar serving Mai Tais, local beer, wine, and more. You’ll see the West Maui Mountains and nearby islands from the water. Check in by the Westin’s Ulu Kitchen, and expect to get your feet wet during beach boarding.

“Food and drinks were fine. Nothing too exciting but decent enough. Views and experience were excellent. Easy access and low key guides made this a fun trip.”

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