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Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission
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Chief Sielu leads a buffet luau with fire knife dancing at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii in Kapolei. The 3-hour evening costs from $144 per adult. Your Aloha Experience starts at 5:30 p.m. It runs Sunday and Monday plus Wednesday to Friday, with a shell lei and one beverage. You travel to 400 Farrington Highway yourself, since these driving options don't include pickup.
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Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission at a glance
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price | from $144 per adult |
| Starts | 5:30 p.m. |
| Days | Sunday and Monday plus Wednesday to Friday |
| Meeting point | Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway in Kapolei |
| Pickup | Own transport with every driving option |
| Dinner | Hawaiian buffet in every seating section |
| Children | Ages 5 to 12 on child tickets, under 5 free on an adult's lap |
| Main trade-off | Paid parking and a separate journey to Kapolei |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- If Option Selected: Paradise-Kukui nut lei greeting, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast, 2 beverages
- If Option Selected: Aloha-Shell lei greeting, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast, 1 beverage
- If option Selected: Royal- flower lei greeting, Mai Tai greeting, Hawaiian feast, 3 beverages, gift
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Parking fees
Options
Which option to book
Aloha gives you the basic seating section and one drink. The next tier adds a drink, while Royal includes the first buffet call.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Aloha Experience - Driving | 5:30 p.m., Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Paradise Experience - Driving | 5:30 p.m., Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Royal Experience - Driving | 5:30 p.m., Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
The catch: Parking adds $13 per car, payable by credit card.
Route
How does the evening work?
A lei greeting opens your visit, followed by a Hawaiian buffet and Polynesian performances.
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1. Chief's Luau
Headband weaving gives you something to try at the venue. A 50-foot waterfall forms the backdrop to the luau at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii.
The luau takes 3 hours at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. You finish in Kapolei, where you parked or arranged your ride.
Pickup and meeting point
- Getting there: Chief's uses the Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii parking lot at 400 Farrington Highway. Your driving ticket doesn't cover the ride from Waikiki.
- Check-in: Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m. Your ticket's start time is 5:30 p.m., so you can park before going to the luau grounds.
- Parking payment: The shared parking lot charges $13 per car. Cash isn't accepted, so you'll need a credit card for the parking payment.
- Photo ID: Bring photo ID if you want an alcoholic drink. You'll need it even with a drink ticket from your chosen package.
Before you book
- Check your route to Kapolei before you book. These driving tickets don't include hotel pickup.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 3-hour buffet evening suits your group if you want dinner built around a host's humor. Chief Sielu leads the show. Fire knife dancing is part of the draw. It works for a Kapolei evening when you've arranged the ride and don't need priority seating.
For a show built around Polynesian war stories, Mauka Warriors costs from $145.55 per adult in Kapolei. Rock-A-Hula keeps you in Waikiki with hula and live music from $99 per adult, though dinner isn't included.
Who it's not for
- Travelers expecting transport in the driving ticket
- Guests wanting a show within Waikiki
- Aloha ticket buyers who need first access to the buffet
Good to know
Know before you go
Ages 5 to 12 use child tickets, with a youth band for ages 13 to 20. Children aged 4 and under enter free. Infants sit on an adult's lap during the visit.
A reservation can include up to 15 travelers. The team accepts the booking after you submit it. Your party needs an adult, and a submitted order alone doesn't mean the seats have been accepted.
Separate reservations need a seating request if you want to sit together. Give the team the other party's names or booking number. Your package still determines the seating section for the evening.
Parking needs a credit card for the $13 charge. Alcohol service needs photo ID. Bring both if you're driving and want to use your package's beverage allowance for an alcoholic drink.
Wheelchairs and strollers can use the accessible grounds. Bad weather can cancel the event. The booking also depends on minimum attendance, so your contact details need to reach you during the trip.
The full-refund deadline is 24 hours before the scheduled start. There isn't a same-day refund for discovering you're staying on another island. Your travel plans need to get you to Oahu before this booking.
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People also ask
- What does Chief's Luau Aloha Experience include?
Aloha starts from $144 per adult with the Hawaiian buffet. You get a shell lei and one beverage. Seating is in the Aloha section, with the same main performance that the higher ticket tiers attend.
- Does Chief's Luau admission include Waikiki pickup?
No, the driving options leave transport outside your ticket. A separate Waikiki ride can be arranged. If you buy that service, arrive at its assigned stop 10 minutes early because the bus can't wait.
- Where and when do you arrive for Chief's Luau?
Check-in opens at 5:15 p.m. at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii in Kapolei. The address is 400 Farrington Highway. Your 5:30 p.m. booking takes place within the water park grounds and uses the shared parking lot.
- How long is Chief's Luau?
The booked evening lasts 3 hours. That time covers your greeting and meal before the performances. Your drive from Waikiki is outside those hours, so the luau shouldn't be the only time you reserve in your plans.
- Can wheelchair users attend Chief's Luau?
Yes, the grounds and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. A lift-equipped bus needs at least 48 hours' notice if you purchase the transfer. Your driving ticket doesn't reserve that vehicle, so the ride requires its own arrangement.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.