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Fern Grotto & Wailua River Cruise

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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.

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Latest reviews of Fern Grotto & Wailua River Cruise

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great Time!

2026/01/25 Couples Sue Sue

Enjoyed the music and dancing as well as the informative narration. The natural beauty of the river and grotto is spectacular. Walking through the Rain Forest area gave you a sense of peace.

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great Experience

2026/01/24 Friends Patty

Beautiful trip in a beautiful setting with great entertainment that included comedy, music and traditional dancing.
The walk to the grotto was so incredibly gorgeous. Do not miss this wonderful experience

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Nice small beautiful excursion!

2026/01/23 Families Kara

The boat ride along the river offered beautiful views of lush tropical landscapes, and the live Hawaiian music and hula added an authentic, festive touch.

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Enjoyable couple of hours.

2026/01/21 Couples Kelman

The Fern Grotto trip was a lovely experience from beginning to end. First: the price is right! There are so many expensive things to do on Kauai, but we thought the $35 per person fee was worth it. The boat is wide and ... more

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great river tour

2026/01/03 Families with Young Children Hfam

This was the perfect fit for us and our 3 year old. The boat is kid friendly and the fern grotto is easily accessible with a short walk on a paved path. Great opportunity to see something up river for those with small ch... more

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Beautiful people

2025/12/13 Couples Henkel

We enjoyed our experience very much! Easy day and easy walk to the grotto.

Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto | Book Kauai Tours, Activities & Things to Do with 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.