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

Beautiful views and educational

Reviewed by: Bill

The Fern Grotto tour was a great precursor to the Smith Family Luau. The trek was interesting, and we learned some historical facts, and saw some beautiful scenery. The hula dancing was fun (to watch). It was well worth the time

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Go to the Luau as well

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/03/04
Activity Date: 2026/03/02

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

Family fun

Reviewed by: CT

Wonderful fun for all ages ! Great Hawaiian experience

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Finding it and checking in can be a little confusing read and follow the directions they send

  • River cruise

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/03/01
Activity Date: 2026/02/27

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

It was Awesome!

Reviewed by: Mark E.

Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/03/01
Activity Date: 2026/02/27

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

Cool Hawaiian music and dancing!

Reviewed by: Cheryl from Wisconsin

The river boat tour was just ok but the Hawaiian music, hula, dancing and Fern Grotto was amazing !!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Fern Grotto is amazing!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/28
Activity Date: 2026/02/04

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

Fun filled Family Adventure

Reviewed by: Jdog

We were very impressed with how fun the river cruise and nature trail to the Fern Grotto

Must do for trips to Kauai

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/21
Activity Date: 2026/02/19

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

Lovely Experience 🌺

Reviewed by: Kb Carr

Enjoyable relaxing and fun journey to the beautiful grotto 🌼

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/20
Activity Date: 2026/02/18

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

Výnimočný zážitok!

Reviewed by: Zuzana

Nič podobné som ešte nevidela.Urcite doporučujem pri návšteve tohoto krásneho divokého ostrova!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Najsilnejší zazitok počas našej trojtyzdnovej dovolenky na Hawajskych ostrovoch.

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Packages: General Seating
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/18
Activity Date: 2026/02/16

Small-Group Napali Coast Boat Tour, Sea Caves, Snorkel & Lunch - Seiko Catamaran

Best Ever Boat Cruise

Reviewed by: The Gilbert’s

We had a fantastic tour with a fun and experienced crew. Saw the sights, heard the history and made us want more. Thank you Kona and Captain for building our memories on Kauai. Those dolphins and whales provided a great show!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Remember if you wear hats to fasten them as the wind may well take them!

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Packages: [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/18
Activity Date: 2026/02/16

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

Fine way to kill 2 hours but nothing special

Reviewed by: BobKondz

It is what it claims. You sit and ride up the river to a short hike to a natural feature where water drips over cavernous undercut. On tour they explained a few things but the acoustics where I sat weren't great to understand everything. Between that they sang some Hawaiian songs. All fine. Just wouldn't expect too much.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 4

Tips and suggestions

If you old and boring you may enjoy. If you trying to entertain kids, consider something else.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/18
Activity Date: 2026/02/16

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Laura

Loved the crew and their stories and jokes. Also loved hearing about the history and culture of this beautiful part of the world.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/17
Activity Date: 2026/02/15

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

A very fun river cruise

Reviewed by: Love to Travel

While in Kauai with family we decided to try the Smith Family Fern Grotto River Cruise, which was an awesome choice of entertainment. We love history and learning about places we visit, so we were pleasantly surprised when the beginning of the cruise was a full narration of the interesting history and geography of the Waimea River. The crew led us to the breathtaking Fern Grotto and enhanced the experience with beautiful music. On the way back to the dock we were entertained with music and dancing, which was very fun. The trip ended much too soon! The cost was very reasonable. We would highly recommend this trip!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Great for all ages!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/15
Activity Date: 2026/02/11

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun in a tube

Reviewed by: AH

Eddy was great. Talked with us about the Island. The entire crew took good care of us and made the ride fun. Perfect Day!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/14
Activity Date: 2026/02/12

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

Simply quaint experience

Reviewed by: CW

Truly enjoyable time spent with the Smith family crew.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2026/02/14
Activity Date: 2026/02/12

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

Fern Grotto eh

Reviewed by: Jack

It was okay. It’s very low key and some little film related facts about the region and hula show on journey back. Lasted about 80 minutes.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 3

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/14
Activity Date: 2026/02/12

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

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Tucson Ken

Loved the cruise to the Fern Grotto, the food was excellent and lots of it. The drinks were great. Above all were the performers. Wonderfully talented people that put on an action packed show of Hawaiian culture and traditions.
Thank you Smith family!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Get there early so you don’t miss anything.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/14
Activity Date: 2026/02/12

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

Great Value, Relaxing and Entertaining

Reviewed by: Jack P.

Fun activity for families. The tour operator does a good job of talking about the history of the area. Also, very scenic. Very worthwhile. Great job!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/13
Activity Date: 2026/02/11

ヘリコプター遊覧飛行 カウアイ島で唯一のドア無しヘリコプターフライトを体験!<45分/英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

It became a lifelong memory! 一生の思い出になりました!

Reviewed by: くま

I rode in a doorless helicopter for the first time! It was thrilling and a really great experience.

The scenery was beautiful, and I even got to see whales. I'm really glad I participated!

初めてドアなしのヘリコプターに乗りました!
スリルがあってとてもいい経験になりました。

景色も綺麗でで、クジラまで見ることができ、本当に参加して良かったです!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

Since it's a bit chilly, I think it's better to wear thicker clothes.

Tips and suggestions

少し肌寒いので、厚めの洋服がいいと思います。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/10
Activity Date: 2026/01/20

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>

Returning to the fern cave after 50 years. 50年ぶりにシダの洞窟へ

Reviewed by: もっと98

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by revisiting the Shida Cave, which we visited 50 years ago. Although my memories had faded, the scenery from that time came back to me once again.

結婚して50年、金婚のお祝いに50年前に訪問したシダの洞窟を再び訪問しました。記憶があり薄れていましたが、再びその頃の風景が甦ってきました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

  • 楽しいイベント

  • カヌーも並走

  • 思い出のシダの洞窟

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/07
Activity Date: 2026/01/16

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

Great time with amazing people

Reviewed by: Rosey

We had a wonderful time on the excursion. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the music and interaction with the staff on the boat. The Fern Grotto and the story told of the history was great!! I will definitely tell others about this great experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/02/07
Activity Date: 2026/02/05

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

Aging Infrastructure

Reviewed by: Husband

Last visited fern grotto in 1978. So disappointed we couldn’t walk up into cave as before. Sidewalks were broken and heaving up. Difficult to walk. Dangerous

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 3

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/02
Activity Date: 2026/01/26

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Tubing

Reviewed by: Fun tubing February.

Cody and team were funny and attentive. The tubing was a blast. Definitely bring a long sleeve rash guard or if you get cold quickly seriously consider renting wet suit top. About 3 in our group of about 20 got quite cold. Rest of us were fine. This is a must do when on Kauai.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Bring sweatshirt on the bus for ride back. Do not leave food unattended at picnic area.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/02/02
Activity Date: 2026/01/31

3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Family vacation!!

Reviewed by: Hawai’i 2026

The crew was fantastic and the views were wonderful!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/31
Activity Date: 2026/01/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great adventure

Reviewed by: KNC

Great time kayaking down the river. Fun and muddy hike to a beautiful waterfall. We had lunch there and a swim and then started the trip back. Harrison was our guide so knowledge and helpful. Recommend this fun adventure.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Make sure you have good shoes for hiking in the mud.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha KNC,

Thanks for recommending us and for the 5 stars. On our hike to the falls we ask folks to at times to "embrace the mud" and while you are, Harrison is there to keep it fun, safe and informed.

And yes…some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes should work.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/29
Activity Date: 2026/01/27

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Wonderful~!

Reviewed by: B&A

Wonderful~! The whole trip was wonderful~! Guides and driver were funny and welcoming, knowledge about everything was great! Would do it again~! Tunnels were not confining for members of group who were worried about claustrophobia. Lunch was great! Saw little tiny piglets on our drive. Beautiful views, gear was in great condition, did rent shoes (worked great). Drive was lovely, Felt safe the whole time. Relaxed and had a Wonderful time!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/27
Activity Date: 2026/01/12

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

Great Time!

Reviewed by: 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.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2026/01/25
Activity Date: 2026/01/23

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

Very happy BOUT THE LUAU.

Reviewed by: Kitka.

Well organized even if our party did not show up at same time. We were a party of 12. Dinner was efficient. No coconut cake tho. My son and his new bride got married that day and so the luau served as their reception. We were thrilled this couple was made note of. We were happy with our choice of luau. Maholo.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Did not get to see the pig. Too many people crowded around. We used Lyftbto get there and they were

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/02

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: 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

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/22

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

This is a must

Reviewed by: Robb

My family and I had an absolutely incredible time. The guides were amazing. The views were absolutely incredible. This is a must do when visiting the island.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/24
Activity Date: 2026/01/22

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

Lovely Grounds and Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Smith’s Family Garden Luau was a wonderful Kauai experience. The tropical garden setting was beautiful and inviting, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/11

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

Nice small beautiful excursion!

Reviewed by: 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.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2026/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/11
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