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

If you are looking for one of the best luaus on Oahu, book Chief’s Luau, and have an evening of fun with traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment. The luau is hosted by the hilarious Chief Sielu, and you will be laughing the night away as you dine on an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet before the Polynesian spectacular begins. Be entertained by traditional Polynesian performances, such as the graceful hula, the Maori haka from New Zealand, and of course, the amazing Samoan fire knife dance. Chief Sielu, the original world-champion fire knife dancer, will perform the most spectacular fire knife routine in all of Hawaii with up to eight different performers!

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Why do travelers choose this tour?

Chief’s Luau is the most entertaining and highly rated luau in Hawaii, and along with the dinner feast, Polynesian music and dance, and the spectacular fire knife show, they also have the newest luau venue featuring a stunning 50-foot backlit cascading waterfall to tie in the island surroundings.

This luau is hosted by Chief Sielu, and not only is he a professional comedian, but also a world-champion fire-knife dancer. He is known for his wit and humor, and for engaging the audience throughout the luau which makes this event more interactive with audience participation than any other luau on Oahu.

You will see the best fire knife dancing at Chief’s Luau, with a 10-minute grand finale that features up to eight fire knife dancers performing together as a group. This type of group fire knife dancing is not seen at any other luau in Hawaii.

For those looking for romance, Chief’s Luau dedicates part of their show to celebrate love and aloha, and is the perfect choice for honeymooners and couples celebrating their anniversary since they will be invited to the stage while Chief Sielu sings a special song and the ladies receive flowers. Couples can also dance under a canopy of fire torches and beneath the stars.

Who is Chief Sielu?

Chief Sielu is known worldwide as “The Coconut Man'' due to his 20 years at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Samoan Village and as their star World Champion fire knife dancer. He has also been given the title of “Ambassador of Polynesia” and has appeared on Oprah Winfrey, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, Travel & Discovery Channels, BBC, Comedy Central, Oxygen, OWN, and MTV. Chief Sielu has even starred in the movie “Chief”, which was featured at Sundance Film Festival.

What is the difference between the packages?

Chief’s Luau offers two different luau packages, and they all include a souvenir lei greeting, dinner buffet, and evening luau show. Round-trip Waikiki transportation is available for an additional price.

• Royal Experience package: Includes a flower lei greeting, premier seating located closer to the stage, mai tai welcome cocktail, three drink tickets, and a souvenir gift.
• Paradise package: Includes a kukui nut lei greeting, standard seating, and two drink tickets.

Local expert tips

• This activity books up quickly, and we highly suggest booking at 2 to 4 weeks in advance, especially during busy seasons like summer and spring break.
• The Royal Experience package seating is directly in front of the stage, which will allow you to see the performers up close
• Chief’s Luau is the best luau for couples celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary.
• Children ages 4 and below get in free. They will each get their own seat and plate of food. If you are taking our motor coach, 4 & under are considered lap children and may not have their own seat.
• Recommend attire: Resort casual or Aloha wear, with a light jacket or sweater. Flat shoes are a better option than high heeled shoes since the grounds are uneven with grass.

Pre-show demonstrations

Before the luau show and dinner, guests are invited to watch a variety of different pre-show cultural activities.

• Learn how to weave a headband and baskets from coconut leaves
• Watch a coconut carving demonstration
• Shop at the local artisan marketplace

How to get there?

Chief's Luau is located inside of the Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawaii water park, located approximately 25 miles from central Waikiki in the city of Kapolei. Travel time is typically 45 minutes depending on traffic, and if you are driving from the Honolulu and Waikiki area, leave earlier than what is recommended by GPS apps as traffic going westbound towards Kapolei can be very congested. Parking is currently $9.00 per vehicle and is cash only (price is subject to change without notice).

If you are staying in the Waikiki area, we highly suggest including the provided transportation since there are a number of pick-up locations throughout Waikiki, and you will be able to avoid driving in traffic or the late night drive back to your hotel.

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