DanielsHawaii's private Oahu luau transportation is a round-trip van transfer from your Waikiki hotel to any luau on the island, $299 for 1–6 guests or $399 for 7–14, with collection within 20 minutes of the show's end. It suits groups attending luaus outside Waikiki. The drawback is that the ticket is extra and small parties pay the full rate.
Highlights
Flat $299 for 1–6 guests or $399 for 7–14 in a private van; groups over 14 must call
Serves any luau on Oahu, per the operator; free pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels, $25 extra for Honolulu, harbor or airport
Timing: hotel pickup at a customized time, luau drop-off within about 1 hour, collection within 20 minutes of the show's end, hotel return within about 1 hour
Base duration about 6 hours; extra time $100 per started hour
English-only service; luau admission and gratuity are not included
What to Expect
Book your luau ticket separately, then arrange the pickup time with DanielsHawaii by phone or text at +1 (808) 400-4481.
Get collected at your Waikiki hotel in a private van and driven to the luau, arriving within about an hour.
Attend the luau; the driver is not part of the event.
Get picked up within about 20 minutes of the show ending and returned to your hotel within about an hour.
What's Included
Driver-guide and private van (up to 14 guests)
Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
What's Not Included
Luau admission
Gratuity
Pickups in Honolulu, at the harbor or airport ($25 extra)
What to Bring
Casual evening attire for the weather and a light jacket in case of rain
Restrictions and Requirements
English-only service
Routes and times may change for reasons outside the operator's control
Groups over 14 require a phone booking
Cancellation Policy
DanielsHawaii's standard policy refunds in full more than 24 hours before departure and nothing inside 24 hours; its group charter and private transportation policy takes a non-refundable 15% deposit, requires the balance 45 days before service and makes bookings non-refundable inside 45 days. The operator's site does not say which applies to luau transport, so confirm before booking. Checked October 2026 on danielshawaii.com.
Pickup at any Waikiki hotel; Honolulu, harbor and airport pickups $25 extra
Check-In
Pickup time arranged by phone or text
Ratings from every source we could find
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Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Not applicable in isolation - a transportation logistics service rather than an experience to review independently.
Last checked 2026-09-15
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What the Reviews Say
We have not yet read individual reviews for this service, and no platform rating specific to it was found. The operator's shared circle island tour is rated 4.7 from 214 Viator and TripAdvisor reviews on FunEx as of October 2026, which does not cover this transfer.
About the Operator in General
The 5 operator-site testimonials we read name guides Matthew, Han and Christine for tours, not transfers; DanielsHawaii's circle island tour is rated 4.7 from 214 reviews on FunEx as of October 2026.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $299 for up to 6, this transfer costs about $50 per person for a full group and makes sense for parties going to a luau on the North Shore or west side, where ride-hailing back late at night is unreliable. For two people it is $150 each on top of the luau ticket, so compare it with any shuttle your luau offers before booking; the operator's own Wai Kai Luau transfer, for example, is listed from $75 per person. Groups of 7–14 at $399, about $29–$57 each, get the best value.
Book This Tour If…
You are a group of 5–14 attending a luau outside Waikiki and want one vehicle and a fixed return
Your luau does not sell its own shuttle, or the shuttle times do not suit you
You want to be collected within 20 minutes of the show ending rather than waiting for a coach
You have confirmed the applicable cancellation terms
Skip This Tour If…
You are a couple; $299 for two is likely more than the luau's own transport option
Your luau is walkable from your Waikiki hotel
You need a non-English-speaking driver; the service is English only
You might cancel inside 45 days and the charter policy applies
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Buy the luau ticket first, then book the transfer around its start and end times
Ask whether the 24-hour or 45-day cancellation policy applies; the site lists both
Fill the van: the $299 and $399 tiers cost the same whether 1 or 6, or 7 or 14, ride
Add $25 if you are staying in Honolulu outside Waikiki or need a harbor or airport pickup
Bring a light jacket; the operator advises one in case of rain at open-air luaus
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is DanielsHawaii's Oahu luau transportation?
DanielsHawaii's private Oahu luau transportation costs $299 for a group of 1 to 6 guests and $399 for 7 to 14, per the operator's page as of October 2026. Waikiki hotel pickup is free; Honolulu, harbor and airport pickups add $25. The luau ticket itself is not included.
Which luaus does the transportation service go to?
The service covers any luau on Oahu, according to DanielsHawaii, though the page names none specifically. The operator separately lists a Wai Kai Luau transfer from $75 per person. Guests book their luau admission on their own and then arrange pickup timing with the operator.
How does the timing work for luau transport?
DanielsHawaii arranges a customized hotel pickup time, drops you at the luau within about an hour, collects you within 20 minutes of the show ending and returns you to your hotel within about an hour. The base service is about 6 hours, with extra time charged at $100 per started hour.
Is the luau transportation private?
Yes, the luau transportation is a private van used only by your group, with capacity for up to 14 guests, per the operator's page. Groups larger than 14 must call +1 808 400 4481. The service is offered in English only, unlike the operator's multilingual private island tours.
What is the cancellation policy for luau transportation?
DanielsHawaii lists two policies: a standard one with full refunds more than 24 hours before departure, and a group charter and private transportation policy with a non-refundable 15% deposit and no refunds inside 45 days. The site does not state which covers luau transfers, so confirm when booking.
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