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

They didn’t call you Chief for nothing

Reviewed by: Midweek

This is not your regular Luau event that you go to. My husband and I were celebrating our 5th year wedding anniversary and it’s his first trip after 35 years. I was surprised to know that I was not only watching or going to a luau but also going to a comedy show. Chief was amazingly great! His delivery was superb and did not seem rehearsed but was very natural. The staff (i feel bad that I didn’t get his name :( but he was great) took care of a mishap that happened and was very professional. Everyone was so great and I will definitely go back and tell my friends to make sure to see Chiefs Luau.

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Packages:	Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/21
Activity Date:	2022/06/16

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

Awesome Performance

Reviewed by: Cheryl Ray Martin

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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Packages:	Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/18
Activity Date:	2022/06/16

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

Great Event

Reviewed by: Kara

If you have limited time in Hawaii, this is a MUST DO! The atmosphere is amazing, the hosts truly make you feel like family! Delicious food & drinks-A perfect blend of laughter, history, and talented performers.

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Packages:	Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/18
Activity Date:	2022/06/16

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Amj616

From 5-645 you just check out some activities that they have. Its a sand beach so wear appropriate shoes. Meal is ok and entertainment is good. I feel they should get a better description of the evening.

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Packages:	Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/17
Activity Date:	2022/06/14

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

Wonderful family entertainment.

Reviewed by: Vickers & Family

We have been to others, but this one was the best ever! It was unforgettable
Nonstop entertainment with lots of variety, engaging the audience as well.
The basket weaving, coconut and fire demonstrations were great. Such a variety of food, drink and hula dancing, war dances, and lest anyone could forget, the fire dances ! We loved it!

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/16
Activity Date:	2022/06/06

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

Great experience with the family

Reviewed by: Christine

Such a nice time with the kids. They enjoyed the dancers the most and they really had skilled and amazing dancers. The Chief is entertaining and kind and just joyful. I enjoyed him hosting. The food is also very good and the kids tried everything. I think they did so well with the buses and the set up and the service. Its memorable. It’s a very large gathering and I’m amazed at how well they handled so many people.

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Packages:	Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/15
Activity Date:	2022/06/13

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

This was such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Alix

We loved the luau! It was our first night on the island and such an amazing way to start the trip! Thank you all for the amazing food, show and hospitality!

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Packages:	Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/13
Activity Date:	2022/05/17

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

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Mar

Such an amazing experience!!! Absolutely loved it.

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/12
Activity Date:	2022/06/10

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

Great entertainment, fire dancing was awesome!

Reviewed by: V and B

I thought the chief and group was wonderful but venue was weird. Wet n wild???? Would be better on a ocean front setting. My first husband/wife dance was on stage and will always be remembered.

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/11
Activity Date:	2022/06/09

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

Great experience and definitely worth the money.

Reviewed by: Theo

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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Packages:	Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/07
Activity Date:	2022/05/15

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Terible

Reviewed by: Petko

Overpaid for..........bus transport
Asking to get on. REJECTED

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Packages:	Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/12

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

Phenomenal Experience

Reviewed by: Jacqueline

My travel agent assisted us in choosing this Luau in Honolulu and let me tell you Chief's Luau does not disappoint. My family was very impressed with the entire experience and talked about it even the next day. I would highly suggest this Luau to anyone wanting an authentic experience.

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/01
Activity Date:	2021/10/31

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

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Ross J

100% must do when visiting Oahu. Although it is a little ways from Waikiki, the experience is worth the time. It was very informative and entertaining. Food was fair as well!

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/01
Activity Date:	2022/05/28

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Amazing First Luau!

Reviewed by: Olivia :)

Such a fun and amazing time!! It was my first luau and I have to say it was THE BEST! I was really disappointed at first because I wanted to do the Polynesian cultural center luau, but I’m so happy that we got to do this one! The food was delicious, it came out super fast, and I loved that it was all you can eat ! The music and entertainment was incredible too! Such beautiful dancing and really cool performances! Overall I had such a blast and it was a wonderful stress free experience :).

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Aloha Olivia, Thank you so very much for sending us your wonderful comments about our luau! I'm so happy you came to our luau, and to hear that you had an amazing time,... enjoyed our local style food, and talented performers in our exciting and colorful Polynesian Show featuring our fireknife dancer! We hope you will share your photos and experience with your friends too!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau

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Packages:	Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/05/31
Activity Date:	2022/05/27

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Ajay

Better than expected.

We were initially planning on arriving late or going to other activities in between. The place has so much to offer that if we had more time then we would spent another day.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/27
Activity Date:	2022/05/21

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

Awesome show

Reviewed by: Jan

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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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/23
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

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

Oh my squash! It was amazing!

Reviewed by: Llwdavis

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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Packages:	Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/18
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

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

Amazing luau!

Reviewed by: Jasmine

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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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/17
Activity Date:	2022/05/15

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

Laua

Reviewed by: Beal

Bus was late, missed beginning. Paid for V.I.P. and nothing was V.I.P. Show was good what we could see. Crowded seating. Food ok, pork was very salty. Pineapple drink was $30 and didn't except the tickets given to us for it. Wouldn't take cash for pictures, only card. $30 for picture.

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Packages:	Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/15
Activity Date:	2022/05/13

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Backyards styles Hawaiian luau on the beach with fir knife show

Reviewed by: Aileen Chao

Good show and all the stuff employees are very nice and friendly I give the show for 5 stars and for dinner food for 4 stars

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Aileen, Thank you so much for choosing our family luau on your recent visit to our beautiful island! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with our staff, and particularly our performers in our Polynesian show. We hope that you will share your photos, and the fun time that you had at Germaine's Luau with your friends and family!
Mahalo, Germaine's Luau

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Packages:	Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/09
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Karen & Claire

Great time! The luau was fantastic. Highly recommend. The “goodies” you get were great too. The food was ok but you’re not there for the food! But the food was fine. I enjoyed it. But the actual luau was fantastic. Well worth It!! A definite must see!!

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Packages:	Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/08
Activity Date:	2022/04/17

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Génial !

Reviewed by: Sannavigue

Tout était très sympa les activités, les show, la nourriture et les cocktails n’étaient pas du tout mauvais! Et le personnel : PÉPITE !! Très drôle aidant souriant !! Mention spéciale bus 5 !
SANS OUBLIER LE COUCHER DE SOLEIL !
foncez !!

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Packages:	Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/05/07
Activity Date:	2022/05/05

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Friendly staff and environment

Reviewed by: Kara

Imu roast ceremony, hula lessons, amazing fire dancing. great show all around

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Packages:	Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/03
Activity Date:	2022/05/01

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

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Kathleen Vera

This was so worth the money! The show itself was worth the ticket. Food was great too. Having a taste of everything was good so you know what you like and don't. I sprung for the pick up and drop off which was great so I didn't have to worry about being just a teenie tiny bit tipsy. :) The dancers were fantastic and it was obvious everyone was enjoying themselves. Would definitely go back.

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/05/03

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Best luau ever

Reviewed by: Shannel

Great performance. Awesome activities. Great traditional food. Highly recommend

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Packages:	Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/02
Activity Date:	2022/04/30

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

Good show, good food

Reviewed by: Bert

Great entertainment, good food, great hospitality. Showed Polynesian culture
Nice and relaxing.

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Packages:	Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/30
Activity Date:	2022/04/07

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

A must experience from the ride to the end…

Reviewed by: Breon ARIZONA

I had the honor of being chosen to get on stage at the island of Tonga at the PCC & let’s just say I’m known as ARIZONA’ or PHOENIX it was a wonderful experience & I am suggesting to all my social media and friends to definitely check this out sand the buffet omg!!! Then to end with the show…. Wow

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/26
Activity Date:	2022/04/22

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

Wow Wow Wow!

Reviewed by: Kizzy Parker

What a wonderful experience for the whole family! I felt like family while we were there. The Chief was great! The fire dancers were great! The women dancers were great! Food was great! I loved the story telling and the teachings about Polynesian culture. I would do this experience again.

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Packages:	Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Great show but not long enough.

Reviewed by: Honeymooners

The show was great. Food and drinks were good. My overall experience was great but I don’t think the show is long enough. It seemed was too short.

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/13
Activity Date:	2022/04/11

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

Show outstanding!

Reviewed by: Marla

I loved everything about the traditional dance and music. Amazing — especially the fire show. The rest was a huge cattle roundup with loading us onto buses, standing in lines, sitting in long tables, getting food like school lunches — all in a not-ambiance-producing water park. So I honor the Chief and his love, as well as Cousin Lisa our bus driver’s spirit of love and family but there was nothing relaxing about this production. Luau’s should be on grass among trees near water with time to socialize and enjoy the time with new friends and old. Thank you for sharing Polynesian culture though!

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Packages:	Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/10
Activity Date:	2022/04/08

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They didn’t call you Chief for nothing

Awesome Performance

Great Event

Paradise Cove Luau

Wonderful family entertainment.

Great experience with the family

This was such a great experience!

Amazing!!!

Great entertainment, fire dancing was awesome!

Great experience and definitely worth the money.

Terible

Phenomenal Experience

Great Experience!

Amazing First Luau!

Outstanding

Awesome show

Oh my squash! It was amazing!

Amazing luau!

Laua

Backyards styles Hawaiian luau on the beach with fir knife show

Fabulous!

Génial !

Friendly staff and environment

Awesome!

Best luau ever

Good show, good food

A must experience from the ride to the end…

Wow Wow Wow!

Great show but not long enough.

Show outstanding!

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