Chief's Luau Oahu: Fire Knife Dance & Hawaiian Feast

Watch the Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion perform, then feast and learn hula on Oahu's north shore.

Chief's Luau on Oahu is an evening cultural tour at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii featuring live Polynesian performance, an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast, and hands-on activities like headband weaving, with hotel pickup and return transportation included. Three options let you choose your lei greeting style and beverage count, from the Aloha Experience with one drink to the Royal Experience with three drinks and a gift.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Chief's Luau with transfers

• Hotel pickup
• Lei greeting and cocktail
• Enjoy Hawaiian feast
• Watch Polynesian show
• Participate in cultural activities
• Return to hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup brings you to Chief's Luau at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, where a 50-foot backlit cascading waterfall sets the island backdrop. The evening runs 3 to 3.5 hours and opens with a lei greeting (shell, flower, or kukui nut depending on your option) followed by a cocktail or Mai Tai. You then move into the all-you-can-eat feast: pineapple glazed chicken, kalua pork, and other Hawaiian dishes served family-style.

The Polynesian show is the centerpiece. Chief Sielu, the Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, performs alongside his tribe of warriors and hula dancers. Between performances, you participate in activities like headband weaving and other hands-on cultural moments, stepping out of the audience role to learn directly from the performers. The Royal Experience adds a gift to take home. The Paradise and Aloha options differ mainly in lei style and drink count.

Return transportation is included in all three options, so the evening ends with a ride back to your hotel rather than a hunt for a taxi or rental car on an unfamiliar island.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transportation.
• lei greeting (shell, flower, or kukui nut depending on your option).
• welcome cocktail or Mai Tai.
• all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast with pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork.
• live Polynesian performance with fire knife dance.
• hands-on activities like headband weaving.
• additional beverages and a gift included with the Royal Experience option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Aloha Experience w/TransferGuide in English · 17:30Seating in the Aloha Section with a Shell Lei Greeting and the Hawaiian Luau Buffet. Pickup times will vary: the luau begins at 5:30 pm, with pickups taking place beforehand. We will contact you before departure to confirm your dedicated departure time. Pickup is included.

Paradise Experience with TransferGuide in English · 17:30Seating in the Paradise Section, directly behind the Royal Kukui Nut Lei Greeting. The second section leads to the buffet line serving the Hawaiian luau buffet. Pickup times will vary: the luau begins at 5:30 pm, with pickups taking place beforehand. We will contact you before departure to confirm your dedicated departure time. Pickup is included.

Royal Experience with TransferGuide in English · 17:30Royal Section seating with a Fresh Flower Lei Greeting. You are first in the buffet line, where you receive a Mai Tai Greeting and 3 additional drink tickets. Pickup times will vary: the luau begins at 5:30 pm, with pickups taking place beforehand. We will contact you before departure to confirm your dedicated departure time. A souvenir gift is included. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 300

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chief's Luau

Is this one for you?Book the Royal Experience if you want the full evening with three drinks and a keepsake. The Aloha or Paradise options work just as well if you prefer fewer beverages or a different lei style: all three include the same feast, fire knife dance, and activities, so pick based on what you'll drink and what lei appeals to you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in each of the three luau options?

The Aloha Experience includes a shell lei greeting, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast, and one beverage. The Royal Experience upgrades to a flower lei greeting, Mai Tai welcome drink, Hawaiian feast, three beverages total, and a gift. The Paradise Experience offers a kukui nut lei greeting, all-you-can-eat feast, and two beverages. All three options include hotel pickup and return transportation.

How long does the luau last?

Chief's Luau runs 3 to 3.5 hours from pickup through return to your hotel, so plan for an evening commitment but not a full night away.

What does the Polynesian show include?

Chief Sielu, the Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, performs the signature fire knife dance alongside warriors and hula dancers. You watch the full show and also participate in cultural activities like headband weaving between performances, so it is not a sit-and-watch evening.

Do I need to bring anything or meet any requirements?

If you are over 21 and plan to drink alcohol, bring a picture ID. Service animals are allowed. The luau is located on Oahu, so confirm you are within travel distance before booking.