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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

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Had the best time

Reviewed by: PV, 2024/03/16

We had the best time. Brought our grandkids ages 10 and 12 and they were entertained the entire time. I highly recommend this luau. The food was good much variety. It was a little chilly so bring a sweater. They had activities in the beginning also.

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Activity Date:2024/03/14
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Wife’s 50th Birthday

Reviewed by: Popaye, 2024/02/24

Aloha!
There is nothing left to say other than the Chief and his team made the luau experience magical on the date of my wife’s 50th birthday. We were right up front and the entertainment from park entrance to finale did not disappoint. Well organized and timed to an almost military precision the multiple events were educational, mystifying and steeped in traditions that we were taught throughout the performance through music dance and some well timed humour. Food was amazing.
This is 5/5 and a MUST DO on a visit to Oahu.
Thanks again
Mahalo

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2024/02/04
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Best luau I've ever seen.

Reviewed by: Jackie McPeek , 2024/01/07

The entire experience was exceptional. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Would definitely go see it again. A job very well done.

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Activity Date:2024/01/04
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Fantastic Show !!!

Reviewed by: marcy3017, 2023/12/11

Perfect Parking , Perfect Seats , Perfect Food , Perfect Entertainment !!!

  • Chief’s Luau is the Best

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Activity Date:2023/11/15
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Authentic, Entertaining, Respectful Experience

Reviewed by: YC Lin, 2023/09/02

A very professional high-quality show filled with authentic elements of traditional cultures, like how they instantly made baskets out of coconut leaves. Particularly, the host was good, that he was able to play with fire while being a genuine comedian, making fun of lovers and kids in such a delightful way. True respect to the host, our chief that night!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/08/30
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Such a good time! 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed by: Jess, 2023/08/03

I am so glad I booked this luau for my family and me. We all had such a good
time. The show was very entertaining to watch. We got to learn a lot about Polynesian culture. They also involve the audience as well. As for the food, it was great as well. There was a wide selection of food and dessert. If you want to have a good time and eat great food, I would recommend this. You also have the option of adding transportation which was great for us.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/06/23
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Family fun.

Reviewed by: David, 2023/07/24

We had a wonderful time. Great family entertainment. The food was good too. It was top notch entertainment with the local feel. Hawaii should be proud of the information given for the Polynesian culture. It was very enlightening and entertaining. I'd recommend this luau to anyone who is visiting the island. Please be kind to the staff, they are stars too. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/07/22
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Best Lua in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Devy, 2023/04/10

Best Lua and fire show in HNL!! We’ve been to many Lua, this show by far is the best. Live action performances are colorful, full of history and beautiful ensembles. We can feel the energy on stage and story telling come to life through dances movements, colorful wardrobes, live music/singing and magical fire show.

The checkin process was easy and parking was smooth. The venue is smaller than them other Lua we’ve been, but we like the intimacy in a smaller show.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/04/08
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Chief’s Luau

Reviewed by: Lee Family, 2023/03/18

Had a great time. Definitely would recommend the Royal seating. We left an hour early and arrived a few minutes late, so plan your time wisely with traffic. All you can eat buffet was worth it. Had a few great laughs, enjoyed all the entertainment, crowd participation and cultural teachings. A must do on your list.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/02/24
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It’s a great time!

Reviewed by: Cam, 2023/01/27

My first experience at Chief’s Luau 9 months ago was great, so when my family decided on attending a luau during this trip to Oahu, I thought Chief’s Luau would be a great choice. With pure luck, we were sat at the same table as the last time and it was front and center seating. Any closer, our eyebrows probably would of burned off by the fire show. In addition to the great seating, we loved Chief’s jokes, the dancers all performed amazingly, and the staff were all really nice. I would definitely recommend to others.

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Activity Date:2023/01/01
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Superp Luau!

Reviewed by: Ernesto , 2022/12/23

Excellent performances and Hospitality by the Chief and Family! Loved the excitement and enthusiasm! Buffet was delicious. Souvenirs and photo options were so affordable. Will be bringing my Family back again soon! ALOHA CHIEF AND CREW!!

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Activity Date:2022/12/21
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Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Eddie, 2022/11/14

We attended the Chief's Luau and had a great time. The meal was very good, and the show was outstanding. The chief himself was very entertaining and funny.

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Activity Date:2022/11/11
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Amazing Night!

Reviewed by: Cheri, 2022/10/28

Chief was an incredible host. He was genuine, funny and awesome. The show was spectacular. I was blown away by the talent. The fire show was breathtaking. We were so touched by the recognition of anniversaries. The flowers were a beautiful touch. I highly recommend the Chief Luau. No trip to Hawaii will be complete with a visit to see the Chief! Mahalo!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/10/26
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Lovely time

Reviewed by: Cevallos, 2022/09/09

Súper recommended, the Chief is a naturally funny person in a very sane way. He talked about family and tge importance of it, also shared some info about different Polynesian Islands. ❤️

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Activity Date:2022/09/07
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Best Luau in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Jenna B, 2022/09/09

The experience from the beginning to the end was immaculate. The food was great! The show was hilarious and very entertaining! The lei they greet you with is beautiful and handmade just for you! The Mai Tai? GREAT! 10/10 recommend going and seeing Chief’s Luau if you are looking into doing a luau. You and whoever you’re with will love it!

  • Pineapple Drink 10/10

  • Pig Roast

  • Couples pictures in front of the waterfall!

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Activity Date:2022/09/07
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An Experience Everyone Deserves

Reviewed by: Deanna, 2022/08/19

So much fun, so much culture and so much delicious food! My boyfriend and I left such happier people - well fed and high spirited. Everyone needs to experience the Chief's Luau. We can't wait to come back and enjoy it again. Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/08/17
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The best Luau.

Reviewed by: Portia , 2022/08/13

Amazing . The food was awesome along with the music and vibe

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/07/20
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BEST LUAU EVER!

Reviewed by: Vanessa, 2022/08/09

This was an amazing experience definitely a must see show the chief was so funny and the dancer were really good, will definitely recommend to other! The show was very organized and the food was great!

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Activity Date:2022/07/17
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Amazing !!

Reviewed by: Ari , 2022/08/06

Such an amazing experience! I definitely would go again

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Activity Date:2022/07/13
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Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Melinda Kennedy, 2022/08/06

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at chief’s luau. The Chief was so funny and they all put on a great show! You could really feel the warmth of his personality shining through his speech and his humor made everything great. Tons of fire dancing, singing, story telling, and more dancing all around. Great food and great people to share the experience with. Felt like you were still in paradise. Definitely recommend purchasing close up seats and the lei package so you can get the full experience. Especially if it’s your first time in Hawaii. Totally worth every penny.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/07/16
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Best Luau evet

Reviewed by: Tammy Gaiter , 2022/08/02

The chefs Luau was the best one we have ever attended. Great seats, awesome atmosphere, wonderful food all topped off with a history lesson on Hawaiis culture. Then they threw in a little comedy and it was over the top. Grandkids loved it.

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Activity Date:2022/07/31
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Great experience

Reviewed by: Diane A., 2022/07/29

Awesome! Greatest experience. One of the highlights of our trip Mahalo

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Activity Date:2022/07/27
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Had a great time once we arrived

Reviewed by: R Gaspar, 2022/07/18

Our arranged bus was 20 min late, but part of the blame was a nearby hit and run (so traffic staggered around the police and paramedics). This caused us to miss most of the pre-show. Can't really fault anyone for that - just wished we had experienced it.
They no longer separate parties by table, so no more actual COVID separation (on paper/signs, they ask people to wear masks when away from their tables, but hardly anyone did so and no one enforced it).
Food was great. Buffet style, both sides of 2 rows of tables. Pick what you want, go back as much as you want. Lines were quick.
Performance was awesome. I wasn't aware that they had world champion fire dancers in the troupe. I personally loved the stories and explanations of each dance.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/07/16
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Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Brittney , 2022/07/08

Awesome experience. The people are so friendly. We’d enjoyed all the stories and the surroundings. It was all organized very well and you can tell, Chiefs family spend a lot of time on all. Can’t wait to experience this again!

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Activity Date:2022/07/06
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Chief luau

Reviewed by: Mita, 2022/06/26

Wonderful family affair
Just wish they had guest interaction not just couples

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Activity Date:2022/06/03
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Awesome Performance

Reviewed by: Cheryl Ray Martin , 2022/06/18

This Luau is a must! It is so entertaining. The Chief’s story is so heartfelt, the performance is awesome and the food is amazing! I am so glad we chose this Luau to attend. Definitely one of a kind performance!

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Activity Date:2022/06/16
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Great experience and definitely worth the money.

Reviewed by: Theo, 2022/06/07

There were quite a few Luau options to choose from. After some searching, we decided to give Chief's Luau a try. It's good that they have pickup options and we don't have to drive. The pickup, drop-off, and check-in were smooth.
It was a cloudy evening with some sprinkles, but we were prepared.
Food was all-you-can-eat style, with them serving you at the station. Food varieties was limited compared with Polynesian Culture Center, but the quality was good. They even gave us 2 drink tickets for each person. That's enough for the night.
The dancing and the fire knife show were very entertaining, and the jokes too.
All in all, a pleasant evening spent on the island of Oahu.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/05/15
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Awesome show

Reviewed by: Jan, 2022/05/23

This Luau was an awesome experience. The best part of the show was learning some insight on the culture and watching all of the amazing dances and fire show. The chief was super funny and entertaining! The food was good but the portions are huge so make sure you come with a big appetite! every Luau experience we tried getting into was fully booked out for a couple of months and I had purchased this showing same day which was a plus for us!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/05/16
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Oh my squash! It was amazing!

Reviewed by: Llwdavis , 2022/05/18

We had Chief’s recommended to us by friends. Oh my squash! It was the best. Presented as very authentic. Food was actually very good. Great tour host, Cousin Tao and great driver. The show was everything but hookie! Authentic and impressive is how each dancer and performers presented. Well worth the royal package to sit so close to front and have a driver. Much respect Chief and team !

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Activity Date:2022/05/16
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Amazing luau!

Reviewed by: Jasmine, 2022/05/17

He made the crowd feel very included and had us laughing the whole time. The food was great, the scenery was beautiful. The fire show was unreal. I feel like the royal package was so worth it. The maitais were amazing and we even got drinks in pineapples. The photos came out beautiful and we even got leis and handmade headbands. So worth every penny!

  • Pineapple maitai and lei

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/05/15
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