How Far in Advance to Book a Maui Luau (2026 Timing)

Last updated: November 2026

Reviewed by Maui Luau Company Editorial Team. Hawaii travel and luau industry 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. Old Lahaina Luau and Grand Wailea Alii Premium seating are the two tiers most likely to sell out first, sometimes 12 weeks before your dates.

Booking window by venue

Venue	Peak Season	Off-Peak
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
Huakai Luau	[VERIFY BOOKING WINDOW]	[VERIFY BOOKING WINDOW]
Wailea Luau	[VERIFY BOOKING WINDOW]	[VERIFY BOOKING WINDOW]

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 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.