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All Reviews for Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto in Kauai
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Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Worth the time and money
Reviewed by: SKSamy
The bus went with broke down when we were at Waimea canyon that gave us more time to spend at the beautiful Waimea canyon at the expense of missing the lunch. In spite of this we enjoyed every bit of it. The guide/driver did a nice job of keeping us engaged all the time.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
relax and enjoy
Reviewed by: Happy camper
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Disappointing
Reviewed by: Peter
Hurricane Iniki did in the fern grotto which I had not been aware of so was disappointed in that as it was always so beautiful. Other than that the river ride is always nice and Wailua such a beautiful place. The crew and entertainers were delightful and all in all it's a fun ride but as I said the fern grotto which is what most come to see was pretty much done in my mother nature. I had been on this ride more than once and first time as a child as my father was born in Lihue so I knew the grotto as it had been years ago so this most likely is what led me to my disappointment but first time goers will still find it a lovely trip and fun for all. Aloha
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful ride!
Reviewed by: TraveLpro
This activity works for the whole family. The river is lovely and passengers get a bit of entertainment and a bit of history.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good entertainment
Reviewed by: Kansas620
The staff and Captain were very nice. The musicians were outstanding! Loved the walk back to the boat, down the path through rain forest. A little disappointed in the viewing distance from the Fern Grotto. It was explained that in 2006, the area received torrential rainfall and suffered a mudslide. Since that time they had to built back the tour area, which means a viewing stage/deck, quite a ways away from the Fern Grotto itself. You can no longer go to the mouth of the cave, and pictures did not turn out well.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice relaxing ride on the Waimea River
Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Must Do Activity on Kauai!
Reviewed by: Jackie
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Average Trip
Reviewed by: DebW
The Fern Grotto was a guided tour, which I did not realize when we signed up. The boat ride up the river was nice. The guide pointed out various places along the river. Your time is very limited at the Grotto. The guides there rush you along to the site, explain the grotto, sing, and then you are rushed out. I wanted to explore the trail a bit and take photos so that was disappointing.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/31 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Great tour!
Reviewed by: Vikki M.
Our tour guide was Jonna. She was friendly,,knowledgeable of Hawaiian history and folklore. She drove safely while she shared about the sights we visited. Her sense of humor and kindness was evident as she inquired about how each of us was doing. My husband and I finished our tour having learned about Kaua'i and the sights. We loved our tour and will recommend to friends to make time for this tour!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto
Reviewed by: Tiff
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Couldn't of been happier
Reviewed by: Christian
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Boat ride and laua
Reviewed by: Bob D
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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: Teacher82
Jack was a great tour guide and the day passed very quickly with jokes, historical information, and a beautiful cruise to the Fern Grotto. The singers were beautiful in sentiment and voice, showing us the beauty of the Hawaiian culture . I recommend this as it is a great way to be engulfed in culture and see most of the island , including great picture spots.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Poi
Reviewed by: Angie
Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/01 |
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＞
2回目
Reviewed by: TERUTERU
シダの洞窟は20年前にはじめて行き、今回が2回目でした。一人参加のため遊覧船は英語ガイドになると観念していました。ところがこの日は日本語ガイドの船が出るのでそちらに乗せてくれました。日本人の団体のためにチャーターした船でした。ラッキーでした。シダの洞窟には入れませんでした。展望台が新設されてここから眺めることになり残念でした。日本語ガイドの説明で事情がよくわかり納得でした。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto boat cruise
Reviewed by: Rachel
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon lookout
Reviewed by: Michelle
The Waimea Canyon was beautiful! However, I feel I could have done this activity on my own. We spent most of our day picking up people from hotels and I felt I could have used that time exploring more of the canyon.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailau river cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment
Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford
Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Iz like performer
Reviewed by: Nhids
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!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Fantastic Tour of Kauai!
Reviewed by: Cheryl M
We had a great time! Juan, our tour guide, was fabulous! What a wonderful time. Everyone on the bus was entertained as well as having a good time. We were exhausted by the end of the day and it was worth it!
Highly recommended. Everyone in your party will get to be a sightseer and have a driver to do the work!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
So enjoyable!
Reviewed by: Kim Wood
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
I would do this again!
Reviewed by: Dru
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Canyon & River Cruise
Reviewed by: Rita & Alan
Our guide - Rosario - was well informed and jovial. As there were only 7 of us on the trip Rosario was able to spend more time showing us interesting points on the island. The Canyon itself was beautiful although the River Cruise was a bit naff
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful trip,very peaceful.
Reviewed by: Penny
Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: DHK
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Waited Canyon and Fern Grotto tour 30 Mar, 2016.
Reviewed by: Cynthia Leas
Our guide , Jacque Cousteau, (Jack Custer) was great! He was so knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy sharing with us. My grandson and I learned a lot and had fun. My only complaint was having to drive from Waimea Plantation Cottages to the Sheraton to meet the tour, while Princeville guests WERE picked up. When I signed up for the tour online, it said we would be picked up. The day before, I got a call saying we would have to get ourselves to the Sheraton.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Delightful river trip
Reviewed by: Della
Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!
Reviewed by: Maren
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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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful tour
Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat
A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
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