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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

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Must do!

Reviewed by: Leslie B., 2017/02/16

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise to fern grotto and Smith Family Luau experience afterwards. We had researched luaus on the Hawaiian Islands, and I am convinced we found the ideal one. Loved the gardens and cultural dance show!

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Activity Date:2017/01/16
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Beautiful!!

Reviewed by: ohiofirekids, 2017/02/11

He most beatiful views I have ever seen!!....will definitely return!!

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Activity Date:2017/01/17
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Worth Every Penny

Reviewed by: Virginia , 2017/01/13

Such a great experience- travel up the Wailua River, learn about history (Hawaiian and movie), visit the beautiful fern grotto, and learn the hula on your boat ride back to the dock. Easygoing and enchanting, photographic and peaceful.

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Activity Date:2017/01/09
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Majestic

Reviewed by: Shandzl, 2017/01/09

Wow, what a wonderful experience! The fern grotto was breathtaking and I loved how they taught us how to hula!

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Activity Date:2017/01/05
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Great activity

Reviewed by: Phil, 2017/01/07

Nice crew, entertainment (Hula and hawaiian music)

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Activity Date:2017/01/03
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Enjoyed this!

Reviewed by: Jenny , 2016/12/26

Beautiful, interesting, very enjoyable. Crew were wonderful!

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Activity Date:2016/12/22
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Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Linda, 2016/12/19

The Smiths river boat trip to the Fern Grotto was wonderful. We loved the live entertainment, they were great.

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Activity Date:2016/12/16
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Best Luau ever

Reviewed by: Linda, 2016/12/19

We have been to Luau's on all the islands but none of them can compare to the Smiths. The place is gorgeous. We felt like we were walking around in Disneyland. The food, service and show was excellent!

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Activity Date:2016/12/16
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My 50th birthday luau

Reviewed by: Cmai, 2016/12/06

What a fabulous time! Loved this luaua show. It was best I've seen! Ate way too much but thoroughly enjoyed my evening!

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Activity Date:2016/12/02
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relax and enjoy

Reviewed by: Happy camper, 2016/09/27

My wife and I loved the quite trip down the river the music was great and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend to all looking to relax and escape it all!

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Activity Date:2016/09/21
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Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Deb, 2016/08/27

Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.

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Activity Date:2016/08/04
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Nice relaxing ride on the Waimea River

Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez, 2016/08/22

We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.

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Activity Date:2016/08/18
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Must Do Activity on Kauai!

Reviewed by: Jackie, 2016/08/13

This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!

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Activity Date:2016/07/18
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Fern grotto

Reviewed by: Tiff, 2016/08/09

Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.

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Activity Date:2016/07/26
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Couldn't of been happier

Reviewed by: Christian , 2016/08/06

The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2016/07/16
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Boat ride and laua

Reviewed by: Bob D, 2016/07/23

Lots of fun. Entertainment was great. Narrative was very informative. Grotto was awesome. We included the laua which was most fantastic. Food beverage and entertainment was great. My first laua and my best. Thank you for a great evening. All the staff were very friendly

  • Beautiful

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Activity Date:2016/07/20
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Poi

Reviewed by: Angie, 2016/07/04

Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.

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Activity Date:2016/07/01
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Fern grotto boat cruise

Reviewed by: Rachel , 2016/06/18

Nice boat ride. Great entertainment and historical info. The Fern Grotto was a Beautiful place and glad they have preserved it so nicely.liked it was not too long.

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Activity Date:2016/06/15
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Wailau river cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment

Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford, 2016/05/22

Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value

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Activity Date:2016/05/19
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Iz like performer

Reviewed by: Nhids, 2016/04/24

This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!

  • My mom a few more steps to the grotto

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Activity Date:2016/03/30
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So enjoyable!

Reviewed by: Kim Wood, 2016/04/20

We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!

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Activity Date:2016/04/17
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I would do this again!

Reviewed by: Dru, 2016/04/20

I really feel like this river cruise is special, you get to see and hear how this culture has evolved.. The singing is fantastic and the commentary is great as well. Such a nice family!

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Activity Date:2016/04/17
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Beautiful trip,very peaceful.

Reviewed by: Penny, 2016/04/16

Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.

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Activity Date:2016/03/25
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Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: DHK, 2016/04/04

My wife and I took her mother on this scenic cruise. The were very friendly and attentive to all their guests. The pilot did a great job noting the points of interest. The singing and dancing during the cruise added a nice entertaining local flavor.

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Activity Date:2015/07/23
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Delightful river trip

Reviewed by: Della, 2016/04/02

Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!

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Activity Date:2016/03/30
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AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!

Reviewed by: Maren, 2016/03/14

When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.

This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.

You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.

Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.

Already did it once but will do it again!

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Activity Date:2015/05/26
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Wonderful tour

Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat , 2016/03/10

A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!

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Activity Date:2016/03/09
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Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein, 2016/02/03

Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.

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Activity Date:2016/01/31
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Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2015/12/20

Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.

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Activity Date:2015/12/04
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Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2015/11/14

This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!

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Activity Date:2015/11/06
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