Reviewed by: Carol A.
The Smith's Luau was amazing, great food, drink and the best entertainment I have enjoyed at a Luau , the Pork was delightful, and a very nice choice of foods to pick from. I really was impressed on the whole evening as the Smiths really have it down to a tee ,for organization, also great customer service and never ending smiles ...the grounds were spectacular !. I would definatley go back . Aloha !
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Carol A
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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Gail Shirley
This was my single most fun experience of Kauai and a definite must for anyone who wants to have some memorable fun! The staff members were wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, informed, and safety-focused while making sure everyone had a great time.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Steven M
They made sure that you could safely drive the machines and could handle the trails. The guide (Tom) added many interesting stories and stops that made the trip special. The wildlife that we saw really added to the experience. The area was not overcrowded or overused. Ask for Tom as your guide! I would have added photos but my files were too large.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I was one of the unlucky guests who experienced sea sickness. Looking back I think I could have avoided this unfortunate condition if I had consumed more water before and during the tour. I think a motion sickness medicine would have been good for me as well. I haven't had a lot of experience with boat tours, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I will next time. Even though I was sick during half of this tour I would still recommend it. The captain and crew were awesome! They were very attentive and provided a lot of information about the Na Pali coast, which is remote and beautiful. They went out of there way to make sure everyone had what they needed to have a great time. Actually, the next time I'm in Kauai I would try this tour again with the precautions I mentioned earlier. I would highly recommend this tour.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was an excellent adventure. A little more about the type of "cruise" would have been helpful on the internet and booking information.
It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed our staff, and all that you experienced out on the water! Thank you so much for joining us and for your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The whole experience was terrific. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. Thank you!!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time and really enjoyed the cruise.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Linda and Family
Smith's Luau was a wonderful experience for us. I brought my daughter and 3 grandsons ages 9, 10, and 12, and we all enjoyed it. The grounds are perfect, the staff is very professional, and the show was excellent. The food was great, it was the best pig I have ever eaten. When I go back to Kauai, I will definately go back for another of the Smiths' Family Luau. Thanks for having us and sharing your beautiful grounds with us.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The scuba diving was fun. I'd recommend for first timers to minimize their trip to just the single tank dive, so they can decide if it is really something they would like. It does get tiring fairly quickly, so a single trip, while it may seem short, is more than enough for the first time. I'd recommend also going straight to the Sheraton reef where you are GUARANTEED to see at least a few sea turtles and get some great pictures. It takes a while to acclimate to the undersea pressure, so if you have the slightest hint of a cold don't go! Seriously, your ears will thank you! I had a headache and trouble hearing for days after my dive. Small price to pay for what I got to see, but you might take some extra vitamins the few days up to your dive, just in case.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The food was very good. I have seen shows at other luaus that I enjoyed more. This show seems to be family members and I prefer the shows that seek the best talent.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
On time, friendly, engaging. Always worth a trip to see the Grotto.
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Kit
This was the first time I join this kind of activity. It was a great experience!!! The guide Kevin was very very professional and create a very nice atmosphere. The whole thing turn out so great and I will never forget the expereice of jumping in the river from the rope!!
Excellent weather, excellent guide make my day perfect and unforgettable!!
I definitely will join again if I have another chance.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/29 |
Reviewed by: sandy
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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Maria Lee
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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Ramsey
Chad our pilot with Blue Hawaiian provided us a great tour of Kauai. He was knowledgeable, personable, and most importantly a safe helicopter pilot. The tens of 3000ft waterfalls around Mt. Waialeale and the Na Pali coast were awesome! This was certainly one of the highlights of my Hawaiian vacation.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Trussel's
My family is still talking about the exceptional, exciting, fantastic trip that we took to Niihau. The snorkeling was the best that we have ever seen- clear blue water, lots of fish and plenty of time to snorkel. The colors of the water were incomparable- sapphire blue, azure, teal,aquamarine and garnet green-spectacular. The service and the crew were great- they really knew all about the islands and they were experts on snorkeling.
We would go again in a heartbeat!!
We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
What made this trip enjoyable was the entertaining crew members!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Jacobs/Danielle Ms
They took great care of my two neices. I felt secure that they were in safe hands. What fun personalities the staff have...we would recommend it to families and anyone that is looking for something new. The Staff really made an fun tour into a truly unique experience!
The Jacobs Family
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/29 |
Reviewed by: J Forsythe
Staff always extremely friendly and knowledgible. The entire experience is beautiful and unique. Picnic and swimming site is also terrific. Everytime we visit and will visit Kauai we will do our mountain tubing.
Thank you for pleasant memories once again.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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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| Posted on: | 2007/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Jean Forsythe
I have been to the Smith's Luau many times as a couple and with family and friends over the years. As a child I went to the Fern Grotto with members of the Smith family on their private boat long before it became commercialized. I highly recommend these activities to anyone. The entire family makes everyone feel a personalized welcome and are anxious to make your occasion very special.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Tim Burgess
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show.Every part of the show was first class.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We would book this adventure again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/22 |
Reviewed by: stephanie
The captain and his crew were great. They did everything to ensure that we had a pleasurable time. The Na pali coast is incredible. Trip was good for all ages. The water can be rough, so beware if you are prone to seasickness. Only problem was hawaii activities gave us the wrong checkin time. We sat around for 1/2 hour waiting for the checkin. Also the cruise ended alot later then
we had anticipated. But in the big scheme of things , no big deal.
We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time. Kayaking looks easier than it is, as it was tough to keep the kayak going straight. Nonetheless, we had a great time and the Secret Falls were absolutely beautiful.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great event. We enjoyed the tour, the food and the luau. We had a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time. The Smith family was great! Beautiful place.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Magnuson Family
Fom the history lesson on the way up to the refreshing ride on the way down and all points inbetween. This was a great trip, would defiantly do again and recommend to all. The whole family enjoyed it.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/02 |
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It was a pleasure to have you aboard and we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it and how well taken care of and informed you were. Thank you again for joining us! Mahalo and Aloha