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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great excursion at a great price
Activity Date: 2025/02/24 | Posted on: 2025/02/26

We loved our cruise. The scenery was beautiful. The Hawaiian band playing gave it a great atmosphere. We loved every minute of it

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Just wonderful
Activity Date: 2025/02/17 | Posted on: 2025/02/19

We had a great time! The entertainment was a nice touch.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children | Weather: Sunny
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シダの洞窟観光ツアー ワイメア渓谷&ポイプ潮吹岩&オパエカア滝 <英語ガイド>
I was able to efficiently visit all the highlights in one day.
見どころを1日で効率よく回れました
Activity Date: 2025/02/10 | Posted on: 2025/02/16

I participated in a day trip from Honolulu. Since it was my first time on Kauai Island, I wanted to visit the famous sights in just one day. Out of the 20 participants, 7 of us, including myself, were on a day trip from Honolulu. It was great that we had enough time at each sightseeing spot to explore leisurely. We also had a nice, relaxed lunch. At the end, there was an accident that caused traffic delays, and I was worried about whether we would make it back in time for our flight. However, the guide reassured us that they were in contact with someone at the main office and had arranged with the airline to ensure that if we missed our flight, we could catch the next one. I really appreciated that. They mentioned that they monitor the traffic conditions and the bus's current location, which made me feel secure knowing that the company operates with such attention to detail.

ホノルルから日帰りで参加。初めてのカウアイ島だったので、取り敢えず有名な見どころを1日で回りたくて参加しました。20人の参加者のうち私を含めて7名がホノルルからの日帰りでした。見どころ各所で充分な時間がありゆっくりと見学できたのが良かったです。ランチタイムもゆっくりできました。最後に事故渋滞で時間が掛かり帰りのフライトに間に合うかどうかハラハラしましたが、ガイドさんが本社?の人とやり取りしながら、もし万が一乗り遅れても次のフライトに乗れるように航空会社にも頼んでいるので大丈夫ですよと言ってくれたのがありがたかったです。道路の渋滞状況、バスの現在地などを会社でモニターしているとのことでした。細かいところまで気を配りながらきちんとオペレーションしている会社のようで安心です。

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Attended as: Solo Travelers | Weather: Sunny
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アロハ、そしてあなたの思慮深く詳細なレビューに感謝します!

私たちは、あなたが初めての訪問でカウアイを私たちと一緒に体験することを選んでくださったことをとても嬉しく思っています。このツアーが、島のハイライトをリラックスした楽しいペースで見ることを可能にしたことに感謝しています。特に、予期しない交通渋滞中の私たちのチームの対応についてのあなたの優しい言葉に感謝しています。ホノルルからのデイトラベラーにとって、ゲストに安心感を提供することは非常に重要であり、私たちのコミュニケーションと調整があなたの懸念を和らげるのに役立ったことを嬉しく思います。

私たちのチームが各ツアーに注いでいる配慮と注意を認識していただき、ありがとうございます。将来、さらに多くの島の冒険でお迎えできることを楽しみにしています!

心を込めてアロハを込めて、
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Aloha and mahalo for your thoughtful and detailed review!

We’re so glad you chose to experience Kaua‘i with us on your first visit, and that the tour allowed you to see the island’s highlights at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. We're especially grateful for your kind words about our team’s response during the unexpected traffic delay. Providing peace of mind for our guests—especially day travelers from Honolulu—is very important to us, and we're happy our communication and coordination helped ease your concerns.

Thank you for recognizing the care and attention our team puts into each tour. We hope to welcome you back for more island adventures in the future!

With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Nice and priced right❤️
Activity Date: 2025/02/07 | Posted on: 2025/02/09

We all enjoyed the entertainment and the commentary of your beautiful island.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Grotto
Activity Date: 2025/01/21 | Posted on: 2025/01/23
Ks

We loved the experience, all employees were so friendly and informative.
The small stroll to grotto was lovely,

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children | Weather: Cloudy
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
I had a wonderful experience!
素敵な体験ができました!
Activity Date: 2024/12/09 | Posted on: 2025/01/04
TTT

Surrounded by forests, I was able to experience things that I normally wouldn't. I also got to hear local people's songs, which allowed me to feel the essence of Hawaii.

森林に囲まれ、普段経験できない体験ができました。
現地の方々の歌なども聞くことができ、ハワイを感じることが出来ました。

現地スタッフ: 4
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 4
設備: 4
サービスの快適さ: 4
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Okay trip
Activity Date: 2024/12/06 | Posted on: 2024/12/08

This trip was fine, and thankfully inexpensive. The entertainers seemed to not want to be there. They went through the motions, but weren’t excited. The fern grotto was cool to see, and it was neat to go through a jungle.

Local customer service: 2
Location & environment: 2
Schedule & duration: 4
Equipment & facilities: 3
Comfort & well-being: 4
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples | Weather: Rainy
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
A pleasant surprise
Activity Date: 2024/10/31 | Posted on: 2024/11/28

Our experience was a lot more fun than I expected .

Local customer service: 4
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 4
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others | Weather: Cloudy
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Wonderful trip with great entertainment
Activity Date: 2024/10/21 | Posted on: 2024/11/18

We really enjoyed the trip on the river with the explanation for what we were seeing and the explanation of the grotto. The Captain and Crew were friendly and accommodated our special needs, my aunt with a walker. This is a tour I highly recommend for anyone visiting Kauai.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others | Weather: Sunny
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Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Awesome!
Activity Date: 2024/10/02 | Posted on: 2024/10/23

Really beautiful sights and tour of Kauai with a great guide.

Packages: Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Entertaining and relaxing.
Activity Date: 2024/09/25 | Posted on: 2024/10/21

Really glad to go on this cruise. it was one of the best wonderful excursions we did in Kauai with reasonable cost. The ride to the Fern Grotto was very relaxing and the music and Hawaiian dance entertained us.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great trip up river
Activity Date: 2024/10/07 | Posted on: 2024/10/12

Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, and funny! They shared lots of information about the land, and culture. The boat ride was smooth and relaxing up river, and fun coming back down river. The Grotto is breathtaking! Quick easy hike to and from the grotto.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Great Tour
Activity Date: 2024/09/18 | Posted on: 2024/10/12

The tour to the Fern Grotto was great. Really enjoyed the Kauai Coffee Plantation. First time there. Good coffee. Rest of the tour was awesome. Our tour guide was also fantastic. She gave us a lot of great information and history. Definitely a memorable trip.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Good times
Activity Date: 2024/09/25 | Posted on: 2024/10/12
LB

Fun thanks thanks thank you mahalo mahalo nui thank you

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Very beautiful and relaxing. Amazing staff.
Activity Date: 2024/10/10 | Posted on: 2024/10/12

Beautiful and relaxing. We had family visiting that couldn’t do a big hike, so this was perfect. The singing was such a nice touch.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Like the history presentation
Activity Date: 2024/10/07 | Posted on: 2024/10/10

Like the History of the river
Love the friendly staff
Love the music

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
It was amazing!
最高でした!
Activity Date: 2024/09/12 | Posted on: 2024/10/06

The reservation process and sightseeing went smoothly, and I had a lot of fun experiencing the cruise. Next time I go to Hawaii, I definitely want to use this service again.

予約から観光までスムーズに進み、クルーズも体験もできてとても楽しかったです。
次、ハワイに行く際も、是非、利用したいと思います。

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Relaxing and fun!
Activity Date: 2024/09/10 | Posted on: 2024/10/05

Not too strenuous a walk to the fern grotto and entertainment was very good! Worth the trip!

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Mellow few hours
Activity Date: 2024/09/20 | Posted on: 2024/09/24

Nice boat ride and short walk to a grotto covered with ferns. Pretty walk.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
What a gorgeous sight to see
Activity Date: 2024/09/09 | Posted on: 2024/09/18

We loved the whole experience through the canyon, and the Wailua river from above and then on the river

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Fern Grotto
Activity Date: 2024/08/08 | Posted on: 2024/08/31

This was a great/relaxing experience. Nice cruise up and down the river, good historical information, and easy walk to the grotto. Well worth the time. If you have any problems walking then do not try this. The walk is short but why pay just for a boat ride? This was worth MY time and I would do it again.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
The Cedar Cave, wonderful hula dance.
シダの洞窟、素晴らしいフラダンス
Activity Date: 2024/08/14 | Posted on: 2024/08/16

On the last day of my stay in Kauai, I participated in this experience. From the welcome music upon boarding to the entertaining talks, the journey to the fern cave, the beauty of the cave, the songs and hula dances in front of the cave, and the music, singing, and hula dancing on the return boat, it was all very rich. The final solo by the female captain just before docking, with the waves, wind, flowers, and swaying leaves... the hula dance that conveyed the beauty of nature was truly breathtaking.

カウアイ滞在最終日に参加しました。はじめから終わりまで、入船する際のウェルカムミュージック、楽しませてくれるトークから、シダの洞窟への道のり、洞窟の美しさ、洞窟前の歌とフラダンス、帰りの船の中での音楽、歌、フラダンスと盛り沢山で、とくに女性キャプテンによる寄港直前の最後のソロの波、風、花、葉の揺れ...自然の美しさを感じさせるフラダンスは圧巻でした。

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シダの洞窟観光ツアー ワイメア渓谷&ポイプ潮吹岩&オパエカア滝 <英語ガイド>
Experience the charm of Kauai!
カウアイ島の魅力を体験できる!
Activity Date: 2024/08/05 | Posted on: 2024/08/12

I was able to fully enjoy the nature-rich Kauai Island. I truly had a wonderful experience.

Of course, I got to see the Fern Grotto and Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, as well as the valleys and waterfalls visible along the way. The lunch sandwiches were delicious too! In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, we also stopped by a Kauai coffee shop where I could enjoy some very drinkable coffee. The driver and guide were friendly and skilled at driving. I would like to sign up for a tour with Polynesian Adventure again on my future travels.

自然豊かなカウアイ島を満喫することができました。本当に良い想いをさせてもらいました。

シダの洞窟や太平洋のグランド・キャニオンと呼ばれるワイメア渓谷はもちろん、道中にて見える渓谷や滝なども見ることができます。ランチのサンドイッチも美味しかったです!また、自然豊かな場所に加えカウアイコーヒーショップに寄ることができます。とても飲みやすいコーヒーを飲むこともできます。ドライバー兼ガイドの方も気さくですし、運転も上手です。今後も旅行の際にはPolynesian Adventureさんのツアーに申し込みたいと思いました。

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Relaxing and delightfully humorous
Activity Date: 2024/07/29 | Posted on: 2024/08/02

This river boat tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. Our guides were talented, insightful, and had a great sense of humor. The fern grotto was a lovely stroll. The live entertainment set the mood for the rest of our trip. If you are weary about going on this river boat, don’t be, it is a sweet smooth ride. We highly recommend doing this tour while visiting Kauai.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Budget friendly getaway from the beach (wheelchair/kid friendly)
Activity Date: 2024/07/15 | Posted on: 2024/07/18
JD

Large boat brings you about 30 mins down river with a tour guide speaking overhead. Our tour guide was very funny and was probably my favorite part of this activity. You’ll disembark at an area with walkways/bathroom through a lush rainforest that eventually ends at an area with a large cliff/cave. APPLY BUG SPRAY! There are lots of mosquitoes in this area.
Here you’ll get a short history of the location as well as some music/hula dancing.
You’ll head back to boat and return with more traditional ukulele music/hula dancing.
Wasn’t a fan of the music myself, but enjoyed the trip overall.
If you aren’t able to do a strenuous hike, wheelchair bound, or have small children this activity is short enough to get a taste of the scenery without the hassle of a rough walking trail.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Nice afternoon!
Activity Date: 2024/05/23 | Posted on: 2024/07/18

We liked this as it filled our day paired with the luau! The staff here is very friendly and the local hawaiian songs were beautiful!

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Great experience
Activity Date: 2024/06/20 | Posted on: 2024/07/17

The river cruise was great with the Tour guides giving us the history of the island and river along with local entertainment. the Fren Grotto was also excellent as it was Our 50th Anniversary and the Grotto topped it off.

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Low key fun
Activity Date: 2024/07/12 | Posted on: 2024/07/17
L.

This was a pretty nice and easy way to spend an afternoon. It was quite warm but the breeze on the boat was lovely. We went with young kids and it was a nice time. Would recommend!

Packages: River Cruise Package
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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula
Family friendly entertainment.
Activity Date: 2024/07/11 | Posted on: 2024/07/15

Nice relaxing ride down the Wailua River with a short, easy walk to the Grotto. Learning about the history of the boats and the area was very special, as well as having the Hawaiian music and dancing on the boat. The pilot was witty and made a couple of cute jokes. Definitely recommend for families or as an alternative for more strenous activities, or just as a nice cool break from the hot days.

Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>
At the cedar cave with my family.
シダの洞窟に家族で
Activity Date: 2024/01/01 | Posted on: 2024/07/01

We participated as a family of four (two adults and two elementary school children). We took a boat to the Fern Cave. During the round trip on the boat, there were explanations, songs, and dances about the Fern Cave, which were enjoyable. However, everything was in English, so there were parts we didn't understand. Visiting the Fern Cave on January 1st made us feel a sense of sacredness.

家族4人(夫婦と小学生2人)で参加しました。
シダの洞窟までは船で行きます。往復の船の中では、シダの洞窟の説明や歌、ダンスなどがあり楽しめます。ただし、すべて英語なので、わからないところもありました。
1月1日にシダの洞窟に行けて、神聖な気持ちになりました。

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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.