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Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Getting there is only half the fun!
Cruise historical Wailua River and visit the famous Fern Grotto with Smith's Motor Boat Service. The Smith family has been sharing the Native Hawaiian history and legends of the area since the 1940s.
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Smith's Motor Boat Service

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HawaiiActivities.com Exclusive. Book Wailua River Boat Cruise to Fern Grotto and then join Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau. Very popular combo!

Campaign Period: 1 Dec 2008 through 31 Dec 2009

Participation Period: 1 Dec 2008 through 31 Dec 2009


The Wailua River

 Smith's Motor Boat Service actually began in the late 1940s when Walter Smith took the first group of visitors up the Wailua River. The Smith family has been instrumental in preserving the Native Hawaiian legends of the area. The Wailua River is known as the only navigable river in all of Hawaii. The river's fresh water pours down from Mt. Waialeale, the wettest spot on the Earth. The land along the river was the sacred capital of ancient Kauai and the birthplace of the Island's Ali'i (royalty).


The Fern Grotto

 The Fern Grotto lies at the base of Maunu Kapu (forbidden mountain), the legendary peak that overlooks the south bank of the Wailua River. The ferns at Fern Grotto actually grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. Geologists say the grotto was formed millions of years ago. Native Hawaiian plants and colorful exotic tropical plants provide a rain forest atmosphere. The Fern Grotto provides excellent acoustics and the perfect backdrop for Smith's Boat's Talented Hawaiian singers and musicians. There's nothing like being serenaded at the famous Fern Grotto!


Location: Wailua Marina State Park, East Kauai

Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to change

Wailua River Tour Schedule
Check-in
Departure
Duration
Return
9:15am
9:30am
1 hour 20 min
10:50am
9:45am
10:00am
1 hour 20 min
11:20pm
11:15am
11:30am
1 hour 20 min
12:50pm
1:15pm 1:30pm 1 hour 20 min 2:50pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
1 hour 20 min
3:20pm
3:15pm 3:30pm 1 hour 20 min 4:50pm

Packages

Standard

Cruise along the beautiful Wailua River, Hawaii's only river trip, to the famous Fern Grotto! Ambient music accompanies your gaze into the scenic verdant greenery lacing the river along the way.
Inclusion(s): Entertainment / Guide / Cruise Fee
Time & Duration: 1.5 hours (Starting at 9:30am- 3:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week
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HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo

Wailua River Cruise & Luau (6/1/09 - 8/31/09) Summer Schedule

Combo1: Standard

Inclusion(s): Entertainment / Guide / Cruise Fee
Time & Duration: 1.5 hours (Starting at 9:30am - 3:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week

Combo2: Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau - Kauai / Summer Schedule (6/1/09 - 8/31/09) Mon - Fri

The Luau Menu:
  • Appetizer: three bean salad, garden isle greens, macaroni salad, namasu salad, land omi salmon
  • Entrée: kalua pig, teriyaki beef, adobo chicken, sweet sour mahimahi, poi, snowflake potatoes, oriental fried rice, assorted breads and butter, and the hot vegetable of the day
  • Dessert: coconut cake, sweet potatoes, haupia, rice pudding, assorted fresh fruits, and jello
  • Drinks: coffee, punch, soft drinks, Mai Tai, beer, wine, and standard bar beverages
Inclusion(s): Open Bar (All-You-Can-Drink) / Entertainment / Soft Drinks / Dinner
Time & Duration: 3.5 hours (Starting at 5:00pm)
Day(s) of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo

Wailua River Cruise & Luau (Regular Schedule)

Combo1: Standard

Inclusion(s): Entertainment / Guide / Cruise Fee
Time & Duration: 1.5 hours (Starting at 9:30am - 3:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week

Combo2: Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau - Kauai / Regular Schedule (9/1/09 ~ ) Mon, Wed & Fri ONLY

The Luau Menu:
  • Appetizer: three bean salad, garden isle greens, macaroni salad, namasu salad, land omi salmon
  • Entrée: kalua pig, teriyaki beef, adobo chicken, sweet sour mahimahi, poi, snowflake potatoes, oriental fried rice, assorted breads and butter, and the hot vegetable of the day
  • Dessert: coconut cake, sweet potatoes, haupia, rice pudding, assorted fresh fruits, and jello
  • Drinks: coffee, punch, soft drinks, Mai Tai, beer, wine, and standard bar beverages
Inclusion(s): Open Bar (All-You-Can-Drink) / Entertainment / Soft Drinks / Dinner
Time & Duration: 3.5 hours (Starting at 5:00pm)
Day(s) of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri
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Additional Information (for all packages)

Note(s)

  • The tour/activity schedule is subject to change.
  • The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.

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Payments

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Cancellation Policy: set by the activity provider

  • Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n) 100% charge.

Cancellation Service Fee:

No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.

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Price List

*The prices are not inclusive of tax & fees: GE Tax (4.166%) will be added to the price below.

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Standard No Transportation Adult/Child (13 & over) $19.20 Book Now
Child (2-12) $9.60

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Luau (6/1/09 - 8/31/09) Summer Schedule No Transportation Value Combo Price $98.00 8%offSALE!Starting at $90.00 Book Now

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Luau (Regular Schedule) No Transportation Value Combo Price $98.00 8%offSALE!Starting at $90.00 Book Now

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Starting at $19.20 +Tax & Applicable Fees
Rating: Overall: 3.85 Read 44 reviews
Location:Wailua Marine State Park, East Kauai
Time:Daytime
Duration:1hr 20min
Availability:Daily
Transfer:N/A

Customer Reviews

Splendid!:
The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip to the Fern Grotto was a beautiful experience. We were celebrating o... ...More
by: Ms. Jen
Pretty good stuff:
The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why... ...More
by: Mr. Daniel & Christine
Smith's Laua:
Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location. ...More
by: Ms. Anonymous

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