Oahu: Chief’s Luau Tickets with Transfers & Hawaiian Feast

Summary

Chief’s Luau on Oahu—fire dancing, local flavors, laughter and a warm lei

You’ll step right into Oahu’s island spirit with Chief’s Luau: start with a lei greeting, taste smoky kalua pork at a traditional Hawaiian feast, laugh along with fire dancing and hula lessons, and relax knowing roundtrip hotel pickup is included. Expect real warmth—from both people and flames—and memories that linger longer than you’d guess.

What’s the experience like?

Someone pressed a cool shell lei into my hands before I’d even figured out where to stand. The air smelled like roasted pork and sweet pineapple—kind of sticky from the heat, but nobody seemed to mind. Our driver cracked a joke about “Chief Sielu’s secret recipe” as we pulled up to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, and honestly, I was already hungry. There was a low hum of ukulele somewhere behind the crowd. I kept glancing at the waterfall in the background—it looked almost too perfect, all lit up.

The chief himself greeted us with this wide grin (he really does have that champion energy), and then his tribe started weaving headbands for some kids near me. I tried to join in but mostly just made a mess of mine—one of the dancers helped me fix it and laughed when I tried to pronounce her name. The kalua pork tasted smoky and soft, and I went back for seconds even though my plate was already full. It felt like everyone was just happy to be there, sharing food under those big open tents.

I didn’t expect to get pulled up for the hula lesson (my coordination is questionable at best), but somehow it wasn’t embarrassing—maybe because everyone else was just as lost as me. The fire knife dance at the end was wild; you could feel the heat from where we sat. When we finally got back on the bus, my hair still smelled faintly like flowers from the lei. I still think about that moment when everything went quiet before the drums started again—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend Chief's Luau with transfers

• Hotel pickup
• Lei greeting and welcome cocktail
• Enjoy Hawaiian feast
• Watch Polynesian show
• Participate in headband weaving
• Return to hotel

Top questions

Is transportation included for Chief’s Luau in Oahu?

Yes, roundtrip hotel pickup and return transportation are included if you select that option during booking.

What food is served at Chief’s Luau?

The Hawaiian feast includes dishes like pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork.

Are drinks included at Chief’s Luau?

Yes, depending on your ticket option you’ll get 1-3 beverages included.

Where is Chief’s Luau held now?

It takes place at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii in Oahu.

Is Chief Sielu actually there?

Yes, Chief Sielu often greets guests and leads parts of the luau experience himself.

Are activities like hula dancing or weaving available?

Yes, you can try things like headband weaving or join in hula lessons during the luau.

Is Chief’s Luau wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What kind of lei greeting do you get?

Your lei depends on your ticket: kukui nut, shell or flower lei options are available.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel pickup if selected, a welcoming lei greeting (choice depends on ticket), an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast with kalua pork and pineapple chicken, 1–3 beverages based on your package choice, live Polynesian performances led by Chief Sielu himself, hands-on cultural activities like weaving or hula lessons, plus return transport back to your hotel when it’s all done.