As we have been lately updating our luau pages, we observed fairly a number of new developments as luau corporations alter to COVID restrictions and tips. Listed below are a number of the developments we’re seeing. Please observe that these developments haven’t been utilized throughout the board.
Social distancing
Extra luaus are transferring away from ginormous, shared tables. As a substitute of getting to sit down elbow-to-elbow with a stranger, many luaus are providing personal tables simply on your ohana (household) and even simply tables for 2. We discovered this pattern occurring extra so on Maui than wherever else in Hawaii, however did discover this pattern on the opposite islands, too.
Transferring away from self-serve buffets
As a substitute of many individuals sharing serving utensils in crowded and generally chaotic buffet traces, extra luaus are providing plated meals. Servers ship the plated meals on to your seat in three totally different programs. We noticed this pattern occurring totally on Maui.
Pricing has elevated
With the above enhancements – like personal tables and plated-food service – pricing has elevated. Among the will increase are fairly substantial. For instance, in a single case, we famous a hefty value elevated from $118 to $225 per particular person.
Some luaus didn’t survive the shutdowns and others in limbo
We observed a number of luaus have closed, sadly. Most of those shuttered luaus have been lesser established ones.
Some luaus haven’t but reopened. Staffing might be a difficulty. Moreover, luau corporations could also be ready till vacationer numbers are extra regular.
Proof of vaccine or unfavorable COVID check required at Oahu luaus
If you wish to go to a luau on Oahu, you will need to present proof of full COVID vaccination or current proof of a unfavorable COVID check taken inside 48 hours. This requirement is a part of the island’s Safe Access Oahu restrictions. It’s the identical requirement for eating at any restaurant indoors or out on Oahu.
In case you are searching for luau choices on your Hawaii trip, we’ve up to date all of our luau pages with present info. See these hyperlinks organized by island:
What do you concentrate on these new Hawaii luau developments which have emerged because of COVID restrictions?
