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Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Smith's Motor Boat Service
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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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).


Maunu Kapu

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

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Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

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

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HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo

Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Sep - Oct 2010)

Combo1: Standard

Smith's Motor Boat Service

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

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,

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HawaiiActivities.com Original Value Combo

Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Nov - Dec 2010 )

Combo1: Standard

Smith's Motor Boat Service

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

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,

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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.

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Payments

Payment Type:

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Discover

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

*Inclusive of Tax & Fees

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price
 
Standard No Transportation Adult/Child (13 & over) $20.00 Book Now
Child (2-12) $10.00

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price
 
Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Sep - Oct 2010) No Transportation Value Combo Price $98.00 5%offSALE!Starting at $93.00 Book Now

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price
 
Value Combo! Wailua River Cruise & Smith's Tropical Luau (Nov - Dec 2010 ) No Transportation Value Combo Price $98.00 5%offSALE!Starting at $93.00 Book Now

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Starting at $20.00 Inclusive of Tax & Fees
Rating: Overall Rating: 2.97 Read 51 reviews
Location:Wailua Marine State Park, East Kauai
Time:Daytime
Duration:1hr 20min
Availability:Daily
Transfer:N/A
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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... ...More

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