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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.
Tour Operator: *click to see other tours by them
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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). |
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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
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 |
Back to Kauai Destination > Fern Grotto / Wailua River
Packages
Standard
Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
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
Additional Information: for all packages
HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo
Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Sep - Oct 2010)
Combo1: Standard
Smith's Motor Boat Service
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
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 / Sep - Oct 2010 (Mon, Wed, Th & Fri)
The luau will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during September and October 2010.
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, Thu, Fri,
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, Thu, Fri,
HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo
Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Nov - Dec 2010 )
Combo1: Standard
Smith's Motor Boat Service
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
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 / Nov - Dec 2010 (Mon, Wed & Fri)
The luau will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during November and December 2010.
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,
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,
Additional Information (for all packages)
Restriction(s)
- Wheel Chair Accessibility: Must be able to go down 5 steps into the boat with assistance. Wheelchair is usable on the boat. For combo packages, Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau is wheelchair accessible.
Note(s)
- The tour/activity schedule is subject to change.
- The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.
Payments
Payment Type:
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.Price List
*Inclusive of Tax & Fees
| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Standard | No Transportation | Adult/Child (13 & over) | $20.00 |  |
| Child (2-12) | $10.00 |
| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Sep - Oct 2010) | No Transportation | Value Combo Price |
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| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Nov - Dec 2010 ) | No Transportation | Value Combo Price |
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Starting at
$20.00
Inclusive of Tax & Fees
Rating:
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| Location: | Wailua Marine State Park, East Kauai |
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| Time: | Daytime |
| Duration: | 1hr 20min |
| Availability: | Daily |
| Transfer: | N/A |
 | Limited |
Customer Reviews
- Author:
- This was my second trip and I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I will highly ... ...More
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The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip...
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