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All Reviews for Fern Grotto & Wailua River Cruise

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528 Reviews
Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great trip
Posted on: 2008/01/27

great view, good history lessons

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
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Posted on: 2008/01/26

The boat tour was more than we expected. The dancer was talented. The entertainment and wedding song were lovely. The garden around the Grotto was lush. And it came with a nice price tag as well. I would recommend this to anyone.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Smith Family
Posted on: 2007/12/07

Smith family were great

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto Cruise
Posted on: 2007/12/04

Rained out on Wednesday and we were not notified until we got there. Rescheduled for Friday and all went well. Had a good time.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Spectacular
Posted on: 2007/10/17

The boat ride was so-so, the comentary was great but with a covered ride it was difficult to see the attractions. Upon arrival we were amazed at the folage and the Fern Grotto, very impressive, would I do it again ? no, been there done that but would reccomend to first timers to the Island.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
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Posted on: 2007/09/06

We had a great time and really enjoyed the cruise.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Thanks for the memories ...
Posted on: 2007/08/31

On time, friendly, engaging. Always worth a trip to see the Grotto.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
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Posted on: 2007/08/21

The cruise was very relaxing with the cool breeze on your face. It would even be better if you had hammock, but i do realize that maybe impossible.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wailea River Cruise
Posted on: 2007/08/18

The cruise was short but sufficient for the price. I recommend taking the 3:30 cruise and then going to the Smith Luau right beside the docks. Excellent site and entertainment and also worth the price.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Cruise to Fern Grotto
Posted on: 2007/08/05

What made this trip enjoyable was the entertaining crew members!

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto
Posted on: 2007/07/31

We really enjoyed the entertainment aboard the boat. It was nice to see the fern grotto even if it wasn't as spectacular as the picture shown. Mother Nature has a way of changing things.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Could be better
Posted on: 2007/07/27

This is the second time I have taken this cruise, and I remember it being better before. Granted, part of the reason is not being able to go up to the actual Fern Grotto (one was able to walk through it before). It is a very pretty site, but I'm not sure that it is worth the price.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto was beautiful
Posted on: 2007/07/10

We had a great time. The Smith family was great! Beautiful place.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great Experience
Posted on: 2007/06/25

Great experience and value.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto
Posted on: 2007/06/06

A very relaxing ride. The entertainment was a lot of fun. The Grotto was very beautiful.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
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Posted on: 2007/06/06

Wonderful trip, class act, very good value.

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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour
Posted on: 2007/05/28

We had a very nice trip on the Waimea Canyon and Wailua River tour. We only had one day in Kauai and I think this was the way to do it. We made several stops, the bus was comfortable and the driver very informative. Would definately recommend this tour.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
fern grotto cruise
Posted on: 2007/05/24

The boat ride was very relaxing with the great music, and the grotto itself was gorgeous. cant wait to go back and see it again.

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Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Accessible only by boat on the Wailua River, Kauai’s Fern Grotto is a lava rock cave draped in lush ferns, moss, and tropical plants. This natural wonder has long captivated visitors with its beauty and cultural significance. Enjoy a scenic river cruise with live Hawaiian music and storytelling, and enhance your experience by combining it with Smith’s Luau—one of Kauai’s most popular traditional Hawaiian luaus—for a truly memorable evening.