Booking Guide · Updated November 2026
How Far in Advance to Book a Maui Luau
Last updated: November 2026
Reviewed by Maui Luau Company Editorial Team. Independent Hawaii travel reviewers.
Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance for peak season Maui travel (June, July, August, and mid-December through early January). Book 3 to 5 weeks ahead the rest of the year. The Feast at Lele, Old Lahaina Luau, and Grand Wailea Alii Premium seating are the three tiers most likely to sell out first, sometimes 12 weeks before your dates.
Booking window by venue
| Venue | Peak Season | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Feast at Lele | 10-12 weeks | 5-6 weeks |
| Old Lahaina Luau | 8-10 weeks | 4-5 weeks |
| Grand Wailea (Alii Premium) | 6-10 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Grand Wailea (Standard) | 4-6 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Hilton Maui Luau | 4-6 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Andaz Maui Luau | 4-6 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Hyatt Regency Maui | 3-5 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Westin Maui | 3-5 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Sheraton Kaanapali | 3-5 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Myths of Maui (Royal Lahaina) | 3-4 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
What if your dates are already full?
Three fallbacks work. First, check the venue every 24 hours; cancellations open up frequently. Second, switch to a Sunday or Monday show, which fills last. Third, look at a nearby venue in the same region: the Wailea and Kaanapali region pages list every alternative within a 10-minute drive.
Should you book before or after your flights?
Book the luau first if you are traveling in June, July, August, or the winter holidays. Luau availability is the binding constraint on peak-season Maui itineraries, not flight schedules. See our companion guide, the best time to book a Maui luau, for month-by-month timing.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should you book a Maui luau?
Book 6 to 10 weeks ahead for peak season travel (June, July, August, and the winter holidays) and 3 to 5 weeks ahead the rest of the year. Old Lahaina Luau and Feast at Lele can sell out 12 weeks out.
Can you book a Maui luau last minute?
Sometimes. Resort luaus in Kaanapali and South Maui often release cancellations within 48 hours. Weekday shows have better last-minute availability than Fridays and Saturdays.
How far in advance can you book Aulani Luau?
Aulani, on Oahu, opens luau reservations 60 days before the show date for hotel guests and 30 days for outside guests. It is a different property from any Maui luau; use the same booking windows above for Maui venues.
Which Maui luau sells out first?
The Feast at Lele sells out first because seating caps at 150. Old Lahaina Luau is second. The Lū'au at Grand Wailea Alii Premium tier is third due to a limited number of front-row tables per show.