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All Reviews for Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto in Kauai
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Kauai Shore Excursion: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour
A busy day!
Reviewed by: Kara
This really wraps up the south shores perfectly while cruising, ending with Fern Grotto was perfect.
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| Packages: | Journey to Waimea Canyon (Thu & Fri) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/01 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
First trip to Kauai!
Reviewed by: Brittany B-M
Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. Incredibly sweet and authentic of a tour guide to have had showing us how much she loves her home of Kauai. I am from Oahu and wanted to share an experience with my husband the joy of the other hawaiian islands. Kauai is beautiful and I would recommend this tour to anyone. Mahalo to Sabrina for being amazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very Entertaining
Reviewed by: SteveT
Cast and crew were excellent. Very entertaining and informative. Great for adults and kids. Fern Grotto should not be missed.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/23 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Really great day
Reviewed by: Kara
Me and my husband love these type of tours that show you around so much of the island while sharing information. The river cruise to end the day was so breathtaking.
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for your kind words!
We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to see so much of the island. It’s always our goal to create meaningful experiences through storytelling and scenic exploration—and we couldn’t agree more, the river cruise is truly a breathtaking way to end the day. We hope to welcome you both back soon for more unforgettable adventures!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great outing.
Reviewed by: Robert S
The river cruise to the fern grotto was a lot of fun. The local info shared was insightful and gave us several other sites to see. The entertainment was well done and fun. The walk up to the grotto was beautiful! All in all, a great outing that was a lot of fun.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very peaceful boat ride. The entertainment was really nice.
Reviewed by: Jean
This was a very traditional Hawaiian experience. Enjoyed it very much!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/13 |
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＞
効率よく観光
Reviewed by: みれたか
初めてのカウアイ島でレンタカーするのは自信がなかったので、こちらのツアーを申し込みました。 １日で行きたい観光地を回れてとてもよかったです。 ガイドさんはよく説明してくれましたが、英語なのでわかりませんでした。 集合時間をおさえておけばゆったりなツアーなので、英語がわからなくても問題ありませんでした。 カウアイ島の交通事情がよくわからなかったのですが、ゴルフ場やマーケットにはウーバーで問題なく行くことができました。
Aloha and thank you so much for your five-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Kaua‘i and that the tour allowed you to see all the places you wanted in one day. We understand that language can be a barrier at times, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the relaxed pace and overall experience. We’re also glad you found it easy to get around using Uber outside of the tour. We hope to welcome you back again, and we’ll continue to do our best to make our tours enjoyable for guests from around the world.
Mahalo,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great excursion at a great price
Reviewed by: Nanci
We loved our cruise. The scenery was beautiful. The Hawaiian band playing gave it a great atmosphere. We loved every minute of it
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Just wonderful
Reviewed by: Good time
We had a great time! The entertainment was a nice touch.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/17 |
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＞
見どころを１日で効率よく回れました
Reviewed by: Rosa
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。
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice and priced right❤️
Reviewed by: Minnesota Nice
We all enjoyed the entertainment and the commentary of your beautiful island.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Grotto
Reviewed by: Ks
We loved the experience, all employees were so friendly and informative.
The small stroll to grotto was lovely,
N/a
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/21 |
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＞
素敵な体験ができました！
Reviewed by: TTT
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。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Okay trip
Reviewed by: April
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
A pleasant surprise
Reviewed by: Marta
Our experience was a lot more fun than I expected .
Give better advice on when to arrive.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/31 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful trip with great entertainment
Reviewed by: Steve
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/21 |
Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Kara
Really beautiful sights and tour of Kauai with a great guide.
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| Packages: | Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Entertaining and relaxing.
Reviewed by: flying mom from ME
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great trip up river
Reviewed by: Brittany
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/07 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Great Tour
Reviewed by: Ken & Leslie
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.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good times
Reviewed by: LB
Fun thanks thanks thank you mahalo mahalo nui thank you
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very beautiful and relaxing. Amazing staff.
Reviewed by: Rose
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Like the history presentation
Reviewed by: Reena
Like the History of the river
Love the friendly staff
Love the music
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/07 |
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＞
最高でした！
Reviewed by: たばさ
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Relaxing and fun!
Reviewed by: wings2travel
Not too strenuous a walk to the fern grotto and entertainment was very good! Worth the trip!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Mellow few hours
Reviewed by: Ruth
Nice boat ride and short walk to a grotto covered with ferns. Pretty walk.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/20 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
What a gorgeous sight to see
Reviewed by: Kara
We loved the whole experience through the canyon, and the Wailua river from above and then on the river
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Michael Thiem
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/08 |
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＞
シダの洞窟、素晴らしいフラダンス
Reviewed by: 風流文
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/14 |
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＞
カウアイ島の魅力を体験できる！
Reviewed by: Yone
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/05 |
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Aloha Brittany,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words and your five-star review !
We're so happy to hear you and your husband had a memorable time exploring the beauty of Kaua‘i with Sabrina. She truly embodies the aloha spirit, and it's wonderful to know her love for her island home came through so authentically during your tour. It means so much to us that, as a kamaʻāina from O‘ahu, you chose to experience and share another island with your loved one through Polynesian Adventure.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Sabrina—she’ll be thrilled to hear them! We hope to welcome you both again for another island adventure soon.
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana