Germaines Luau

Tour ID: OGRM-OGRM01
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Location: Private Beach in Oahu
Departs from: Major hotels in the Waikiki area

Just 27 miles from Waikiki you can transport yourself back to a time gone by. Since 1976, on the shores of West Oahu, Germaine's Luau has been treating guests to one of the top dining experiences in Hawaii. Prepare yourself for an evening of fun, food and beauty. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your hosts, bearing a traditional Shell Lei. The conch shell sounds, inviting one and all to the feast. The Royal Court enters, stopping for photos, and the celebration begins.

The luau is technically the top of young taro plants prepared with coconut cream, chicken or octopus. Served at celebrations in Hawaii since the 1800's, this dish came to symbolize all Hawaiian festivities, once called 'ahaainas', meaning feasting. The celebrations had not only community binding implications, they were meant to honor the gods. Eventually the religious intents fell away and almost all such festivities came to be known as luaus.

The imu, an underground cooking pit, is opened, releasing the incredible smell of roast pork, the main attraction at the all-you-can-eat dinner. But before the meal begins, dancers from Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii provide entertainment. Colorful and graceful Tahitian dancers perform an energetic dance wearing astonishing head dresses. The Samoan Fire-Knife dance follows, followed by the Slap Dance performed by Samoan men. Of course, no luau would be complete without the hula. The hula has been used in Hawaii to tell stories of love, life and harmony for generations. The show continues through dinner, so sit back and enjoy the magic.

Dinner features a combination of Hawaiian and American foods. Taste traditional fare such as poi, Kalua pig and Lomilomi salmon, or relax with the knowledge that you can stick to food you know, like fried chicken and chocolate cake. You won't go away hungry. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and of course Kona coffee are included.

Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by phone or on-line. Transportation arrangements are available upon request. Special events can be planned with advance notice. Coordinators can help you plan a party, a proposal or even some business convention entertainment.

This luau includes:

• Round trip transportation from Waikiki to Germaine's private beach (27 miles from Waikiki).
• All you can eat traditional Hawaiian buffet & entertainment.
• 3 complimentary beverages (per adult ticket)
• Complimentary soft drinks, coffee & tea throughout the evening.

Details:

Time:
4:20 PM : Pickup from hotel
5:30 PM : Checkin at Germaine's private beach.
6:00 PM : Dinner & Show

Germaines Luau Menu:

Salad Bar: Macaroni salad, Potato salad, Tossed Green salad, Pineapple Coleslaw, Lomi Salmon, Three Bean salad, Poi (taro), Rolls & butter.
Entrees:

• Kalua Pig
• Fish Tempura
• Fried Chicken
• Chicken Long Rice
• Teriyaki Beef
• Steamed White Rice.

Desserts:

• Fresh Pineapple
• Haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding)
• Chocolate cake & Vanilla Coconut cake.

Beverages:

• Soft drinks
• beer
• wine
• standard drinks
• Mai Tai's
• Blue Hawaii's
• Chi Chi's
• Pina Colada's.

Note: Children under the age of six are complimentary. Please bring a valid ID. No ID no alcohol (Hawaii State Law).