The Chiefs Luau is held inside the grounds of the Wet & Wild water park. When we arrived, the waterpark appeared to be closed, but we later saw some people on the rides, so we think there may have been a special after-hours party or event. We weren't bothered by the noise, so it wasn't a big deal.

There are 3 price points. We chose the cheapest option, which was $140 USD per person. The upgraded packages include extra drink tickets, closer seats, better leis. The most expensive ticket came with some other perks, as well. Overall, I don't think our experience was diminished by choosing the least-expensive option. The drinks available to purchase with the tickets were a small Mai Tai, beer (can), wine, or soft drink. Water and fruit punch were available unlimited.

They asked us to pose with a few of the cast members as we walked in. One photo for $35 or two for $50 and it comes with digital copies and some nice photos of the show. You can also purchase a wooden frame.

A pre-dinner show had already started when we got into the luau area. Long folding tables were set up with plastic chairs in an area with astroturf in an alcove of the water park behind some huge satellite dishes that were mostly obscured by trees.

We were dismissed by table to the food buffet. There were plenty of options (salad, white rice, fried noodles, taro rolls (fluffy purple bread), shredded kahlua pork, bone-in teriyaki chicken thighs, glazed white fish, Japanese sweet potato, steamed veggies & pineapple cake w/pineapple chunks for dessert. Poi and lomi lomi were also available, as were condiments (ranch, ketchup, hot sauce, butter). The food was decent enough and quite plentiful.

Once most everyone was done eating, the real show began. The chief was the emcee and band leader. Male and female dancers alternated and performed as different tribes of the South Pacific (Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, Polynesia, and Fiji). They changed costumes between the dances and all did a lovely job.

Then started the crowd participation part of the evening. Volunteers were asked to come to the stage to learn the hula. Kids, women, then the guys. It was quite fun. Then birthdays were celebrated. And finally newlyweds and those celebrating anniversaries were brought up and serenaded.

Then came the fire knife dancing, which did not disappoint! After the show, we were told that people in the company hand competed at the highest level in this unique art form.

The evening was over around 8:30 and by 8:45 we were on the bus headed back to Waikiki. We had added the transportation offered by the Chiefs Luau for $39 per person. They picked up from 4 stops in Waikiki based on your hotel location during the 4pm hour. Our guide, Cousin Greg, was entertaining and taught us some Hawaiian phrases and got everyone in a fun mood. In afternoon rush hour, the ride took almost an hour.

Overall, we felt that we got a good value for our money and would recommend the Luau to others.