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

Excellent short cruise with entertainment

Reviewed by: Cheryl

We had a great time with the Smith Family cruising to the beautiful fern grotto. Our captain shared the history of the area with us as we cruised to the grotto and at the grotto, one of the performers shared more history with us. On the outward voyage we had music, dancing and song. On the way back we had the chance to learn a little hula dance. Gracious people and a good time.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/22
Activity Date: 2023/01/17

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

Great little adventure!

Reviewed by: Leslie Cody

It was a great little activity. We had done this 26 years ago for our anniversary so doing it again on our anniversary trip was great.

The staff were funny and very enjoyable. It was disappointing we couldn't go in the cave the last time you could. However we understand why.

I would definitely recommend this activity. Hearing about the history was awesome.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/22
Activity Date: 2023/01/20

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Wonderful evening!

Reviewed by: Joanne P

Everything about this experience was perfect! The grounds are so beautiful. The food was very good and plentiful, as were the drinks! The show was great and I like that it was presented separately from dinner in their amphitheater. Everyone was very welcoming in the true spirit of Aloha!
Over the years, I have attended several luaus in Hawaii, at different venues on 3 of the islands and the Smith Family Luau on Kauai was by far the best!! I’m so glad that when I was researching which luau to choose that I chose them! My husband, our son, our daughter and her fiancé, and I want to extend a huge mahalo to the Smith Family for a wonderful evening!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/14
Activity Date: 2022/12/19

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

Family-run business, run smoothly, good value; hosts and hostesses professional with keen sense of humor.

Reviewed by: Cary

My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/11
Activity Date: 2023/01/09

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

Great trip to the grotto

Reviewed by: Tom

The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/05
Activity Date: 2023/01/03

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Go for the show not the food!

Reviewed by: MSC

Pro: sensational show!

Con: rushed diner and so-so food

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/05
Activity Date: 2023/01/03

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

Great activity for toddlers

Reviewed by: Whitney family

Easy and fun activity to do with littles. The boat cruise is lovely and the fern grotto is beautiful. Stroller accessible throughout. Guided commentary on the way to the grotto and live entertainment on the way back. The staff is very kind.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/01/01
Activity Date: 2022/12/30

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

A wonderful, memorable trip

Reviewed by: wbeeman

We enjoyed the Wailua River Cruise immensely. Though it was less than two hours, the trip up the Wailua River was beautiful. The narration on the boat was informative and amusing. The Fern Grove at the end of the trip was stunning. Both at the Fern Grove and on the trip back we were entertained with music and hula dancing by charming performers who clearly love sharing these traditions with visitors. I should mention that I have mobility limitations, and the hosts on the boat were most kind and accommodating.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/31
Activity Date: 2022/12/29

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Awesome Evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Great evening, there is lots to do and learn on the plantation before the show even begins!

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Packages: Standard Hawaiian Package (with Poipu Transportation)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/21
Activity Date: 2022/12/02

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>

A perfectly enjoyable tour. ちょうど良く楽しめるツアー

Reviewed by: もこもこ

The breakdown of the tour time included about 30 minutes of travel to the Fern Cave, and around 30 minutes spent around the cave, totaling a tour duration of one and a half hours. Since our children were 4 years old and 1 year and 9 months, it was great that both the parents and kids could enjoy it without getting too tired. Of course, you can fully enjoy nature while on the boat as you navigate the river and at the Fern Cave. Additionally, there is a good place for children to play nearby called Kamalani Playground, which was another positive aspect.

ツアーの時間の内訳としては、シダの洞窟への移動に片道30分程度、そしての洞窟周辺で30分程度の計1時間半のツアーでした。
子供たちが4歳と1歳9ヶ月だったので、親共々そこまで疲れず楽しめて良かったです。
もちろん川を進む船の中、シダの洞窟にて自然を満喫できます。
また近くにKamalani playgroundという子供たちが遊ぶには良い場所があるので、その点も良かったです。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/12/21
Activity Date: 2022/12/19

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Above and beyond expectations.

Reviewed by: Jason V

The Smith Family are true Hawaiians. Reasonably priced and gave their all. Best family experience of our trip. Mahalo Smith Family for a memorable experience. A must when coming to Kauai

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/21
Activity Date: 2022/12/19

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

Great family experience

Reviewed by: Jason V

Great tour. Had a wonderful time with my elderly mother and young daughter

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/18
Activity Date: 2022/12/16

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Cyndy Harris

This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/14
Activity Date: 2022/12/12

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

Great river tour and reasonably priced

Reviewed by: sid

Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/13
Activity Date: 2022/12/08

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

A river cruise you will always remember!

Reviewed by: Hawaii Ray

Reasonably priced river tour. There are some great views and the crew sings wonderful Hawaiian music. If your visiting for the first time bring your family and take the grotto tour.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/12
Activity Date: 2022/12/10

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

Fun Day

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/14

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

Janice

Reviewed by: Janice

This was a great tour. The guide was knowledgeable as well as humorous. I also enjoyed the music and dance. Great tour for the price!!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/11/18
Activity Date: 2022/11/16

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

An Evening to Remember!

Reviewed by: Kara

The train ride was so fun, definitely add this on as you get more of the experience of the plantation!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Lovely Evening!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots of experience filled and learning through the night!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/14

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

Smith’s Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: BarbW

This boat ride was amazing. The entertainment was very good with Hawaiian hula dancing and singing. When we got to the grotto it was a short easy walk and once again we were entertained at the grotto where Elvis sang in the movie Blue Hawaii. On the trip back down river one of our guides gave us lots of history of the area including places where movies had been filmed.
It was a very pleasant morning and would recommend Smith’s Fern Grotto tours to everyone.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

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

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: John

Very Nice, Relaxing Cruise for anyone too take. Everyone should do it one time, while Visiting Kauai.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours - Scenic Circle Island Flights from Lihue Airport

Just Ok

Reviewed by: Kelly

I booked for 3 people in my family. I was so concerned about the weather being good because the forecast didn’t look great. The day of our flight came and it was looking sunny however I was feeling under the weather. Our flight was scheduled for 11:30. The company called us to reschedule because they were having technical issues. I thought that would be good and hopefully I’d be feeling better the next day. Unfortunately I was feeling worse and the weather was super cloudy. I called them to let them know I was sick but my husband and daughter could still make it. They said I couldn’t get a refund unless I went to the ER and had a Dr write a note. Really? The Emergency Room? It would’ve cost more than the flight. I took a Covid test and it was positive so I chose not to risk infecting others and gave them plenty of notice. The weather never cleared but they flew anyway. my husband and daughter said it was beautiful but rainy and cloudy. They loved seeing views that you couldn’t see otherwise especially the waterfalls. Air Kauai was able to fill my seat so while they actually made money I was out the money AND the experience. I wouldn’t recommend them.

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Packages: Amazing Helicopter Flight (45-50 minutes)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/28
Activity Date: 2022/10/25

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Kauai helicopter

Reviewed by: Lburk

See Kauai from the air! Absolutely breathtaking! Our pilot was wonderful and knowledgeable of the island. Definitely a must to see Kauai from the air.

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/22
Activity Date: 2022/09/27

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

Beautiful scenery, fun staff

Reviewed by: Gayle

Pleasant boat ride with interesting history and fun staff. Fern Grotto beautiful and unique. I would recommend to my friends.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/22
Activity Date: 2022/10/20

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

A relaxing time

Reviewed by: Greg & Susie

A relaxing time to check out the river and the grotto. The live entertainment in the boat was too and the history telling.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/23

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

Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Grotto Gang

It was a beautiful tour, so much fun and I learned a lot.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/22

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

Highly Recommend

Reviewed by: Joanne

We had an fun time one the short river cruise. Learned some history, saw beautiful views, heard wonderful live Hawaiian music and watch hula dancing. Very fun.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/14
Activity Date: 2022/10/12

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

A great luau!

Reviewed by: Kara

Seems like the only big luau on Kauai, and it is beautiful! Make sure to add the train ride!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/12
Activity Date: 2022/09/27

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours - Scenic Circle Island Flights from Lihue Airport

Perfekt

Reviewed by: Hans

Great exerience!.....................................................................................................

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Packages: Epic Flight (60-65 minutes)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/14

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

Fun and easy adventure

Reviewed by: Tami Lake

This cruise was so much fun. It started off with the tour guide walking us through so interesting facts. The staff was really funny. They made you feel comfortable. The hula dancer was really good. When the boat landed at the trail, it was really easy. It’s a good tour for elderly or those that are physically challenged. I say this because the hike is more like a short walk on a maintained path. It was great and very inexpensive.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/08
Activity Date: 2022/09/12
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