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

Great time!

Reviewed by: Samantha

It was great! So pretty and fun, and great to see the beautiful river and 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: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/11/06
Activity Date: 2025/10/07

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>

You can feel the nature of Kauai. カウアイの自然が感じられます

Reviewed by: くりさん

I joined this tour because it was the only way to visit the Fern Grotto. I was glad to be able to participate since I had wanted to visit it at least once. Although we couldn't enter the cave due to past hurricanes and landslides, we were able to enjoy the atmosphere. We also had fun singing hula and songs in front of the Fern Grotto. It was great to feel the essence of Hawaii.

シダの洞窟に行くにはこのツアーしかないので参加しました。
一度訪れてみたいと思っていたので参加できて良かったです。
過去のハリケーンや土砂崩れの影響で洞窟内には入れませんが、その雰囲気を楽しめました。またシダの洞窟の前でフラや歌を歌ったりで楽しませて頂けました。
ハワイらしさを感じられてよかったです。

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 3

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Before boarding, we were instructed to check our names at the ticket office and only after that, we could go to the boarding area. Overall, it felt like we were just sitting and waiting until the conf

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乗船前にチケットオフィスで名前を確認して確認できてから、乗船場所に行くようになってました。全体的に確認が始まるまでただひたすら座って待ってる感じでした。

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/19
Activity Date: 2025/09/16

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

Great experience! Fun times

Reviewed by: Anniversary trip

We truly enjoyed the hospitality of the captain and crew. Beautiful scenery! We loved the live music and hula dancing

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: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/10/18
Activity Date: 2025/09/25

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>

First time on Kauai Island 初めてのカウアイ島

Reviewed by: パワフル爺さん

It was an experience like a theme park as we went down the river to the fern cave. The content was neither good nor bad; it was just average. It's worth going at least once. I think once is enough. If I go again, I would like to go for kayaking.

川を下ってシダの洞窟に行くわけですが、テーマパークのような体験でした。
内容は可もなく不可もなく普通でした。
一度は行っておこうかと言うレベルです。
2回目は良いかな。
行くならカヤック目的で行きたいです。

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

Tips and suggestions

I thought I might get bitten by mosquitoes, so I wore long sleeves, but there weren't any. There's nothing in particular to be careful about. Just relax and enjoy!

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蚊に刺されるかと思い長袖着て行きましたがいませんでした。
特に注意する事もないです。
気楽に楽しんでください。

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/12
Activity Date: 2025/09/12

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

Amazing team, wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Sandeep

We had the pleasure of going on a boat tour with Veltra. They really care about customer experience and strive towards excellence.

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: 2025/10/04
Activity Date: 2025/09/08

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

such a great tour and review of history

Reviewed by: Kauai 2025

The crew was great, we loved the boat ride and hula lesson!

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
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/04
Activity Date: 2025/09/09

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>

To the sacred cave. 神聖な洞窟へ

Reviewed by: momo

You can't enter the cave, but they will take you close to the entrance. On the boat, and of course in front of the cave, they provide wonderful performances and hula dancing. It was pleasant to enjoy the sightseeing boat while being blown by a refreshing breeze.

洞窟の中に入る事は出来ないのですが、入り口近くまでは連れて行ってくださいます。
船内もモチロン、洞窟前でも、素敵な演奏とフラを見せてくださいます。爽やかな風に吹かれながら、観光ボート、気持ちよかったです。

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: 5

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Heavy rain can increase the water level, which might be a bit scary.

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大雨だと水かさが増して、少し怖いかもしれませんね

  • 船内でのパフォーマンス

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Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/08
Activity Date: 2025/04/16

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

Nice experience

Reviewed by: Jeng

It was a nice way to experience the Wailau River. The crew was great and entertaining.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Entertainment st the Fern Grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/07
Activity Date: 2025/09/05

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>

I enjoyed the pleasant winds and culture of Kauai. 心地よいカウアイの風と文化を楽しめました

Reviewed by: 前世はパリに生まれた私

The staff were very friendly and entertaining, even though they only spoke English. From the moment we got on the boat, the music started, the river was rich in nature, and the beautiful caves made us feel happy. In the end, we even did a hula dance together. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves thoroughly.

英語のみの対応ですが、とてもフレンドリーで楽しませてくれるるスタッフの皆さんでした。
ボートに乗った瞬間から始まる音楽、自然豊かな川、美しい洞窟、幸せな気持ちになりました。
最後は、なんと皆でフラダンスも。ゆったりとそして十分に楽しむことができました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 4

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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/14
Activity Date: 2025/08/05

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Bmac14

This was a great experience for our family. I would recommend this trip for anyone.

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
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/11
Activity Date: 2025/08/08

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>

It's hard to catch a taxi on the way back. 帰りのタクシーが捕まりにくい

Reviewed by: ume0418

Since I chose a tour without hotel pick-up, it's difficult to catch a taxi near the pier. I couldn't understand the explanations because I don't speak English, but I was able to enjoy the music and hula dancing. At the end, we all participated in a hula dance lesson and had the experience of trying it out.

ホテルまでの送迎がないツアーを選択したので、船着き場付近はタクシーが捕まりにくい
英語が分からないので、説明は理解出来なかったが音楽やフラダンスは感じることができた、最後に全員でフラダンスのレッスンを受けてやってみる体験をした

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

Tips and suggestions

It's better to wear long pants near the Cedar Cave area because there are many mosquitoes.

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シダの洞窟付近は蚊が多いので、長ズボンを着用した方が良い

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/08
Activity Date: 2025/08/06

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>

Visiting the fern cave while relaxing on a leisurely boat trip. のんびりと船旅で身体を休めながらシダの洞窟を訪問

Reviewed by: 水戸黄門

The boat ride takes just under 30 minutes, followed by a stay of about 20 minutes in the fern cave, allowing you to rest and enjoy sightseeing. Kayak rentals are also available on this river, and it's a lot of fun to encounter many things while moving by boat.

片道30分弱の船での移動、20分程度のシダ洞窟での滞在、身体を休めて観光ができます。この川ではカヤックのレンタルもやっていて、ボートで移動中に沢山遭遇して楽しいです。

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

Tips and suggestions

The shops at the departure and arrival docks are quite deserted, so I recommend purchasing drinks and other items in advance and bringing them with you.

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出発到着船着き場の売店は寂れていいるので飲料など事前購入して持参することをおすすめします。

  • シダの洞窟

  • 移動の船中1

  • 移動の船中2

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/12
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

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

Family trip to Kauai

Reviewed by: Foster, Moore and Sharrah family vacation

We took the kids and grandkids here for a family vacation and wanted them to see some of the things we have seen before and enjoyed. We all had a wonderful time and never disappointed by your family cruise up the river to Grotto. Thank you so very much.

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: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/05
Activity Date: 2025/07/03

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>

Fun tour 楽しいツアー

Reviewed by: ゆうちゃん

It's a fun cruise with vibrant local hula dancing and music performed by locals. The music continues throughout the journey, keeping you entertained.

地元の人たちによるローカル色豊かなフラダンスと音楽で楽しいクルーズです
航行中も演奏が続き飽きさせません。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 3

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/14
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

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

Pleasant outing

Reviewed by: Phil

The walk in the tropical vegetation was the best part.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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It's a nice way for someone with limited mobility to see a little more of the island

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/07
Activity Date: 2025/05/12

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

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Murali

It was a nice experience, getting the flavor of Hawaii songs and dance and also that was a short walk to a cave filled with germs that was really awesome.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Very nice

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/06
Activity Date: 2025/06/04

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

It was a sweet, short and nice experience

Reviewed by: Gayatri

The crew were super friendly and kind. The live music and the commentary of the guide was very entertaining and informative through-out. The river ride was pleasant and breezy. Definitely a nice experience if you want to do with family. We went to the Fern Grotto at the end of the cruise and the short walk to the grotto through the tropical forest was so cool. Overall a neat thing to do in Kauai.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Wilua River

  • Starting at the dock

  • Fern Grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/31
Activity Date: 2025/05/29

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

A memorable trip!

Reviewed by: Stefanie

We had a wonderful time on this mini cruise to Fern Grotto. We loved hearing about it's history, listening to the music and being entertained by a talented group of people. Every seat was a good one for views and the short walk to the grotto was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this relaxing trip!

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: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/25
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

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>

In memory of Elvis Presley. エルビスプレスリーを偲んで。

Reviewed by: みやちゃん

This is my first time visiting Kauai, even though it's my ninth trip to Hawaii. It's the filming location of Elvis Presley's movie "Blue Hawaii." Memories of my youth come rushing back. I've always wanted to visit here, so I'm overwhelmed with emotion.

I came with my husband, and we are a couple aged 70 and 69. It's said that couples who visit here will find happiness. We took a boat tour that lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes round trip. At the fern cave, we landed and enjoyed hula dancing and music.

There were only two other families of Japanese couples and their daughters who were around the same age as us. Although everything was in English, we had no trouble communicating.

It was a romantic and sacred-feeling place. I tried to upload photos, but unfortunately, I couldn't.

ハワイ9回目にして初めてのカウアイ島。
エルビスプレスリーの映画「ブルーハワイ」のロケ地。
青春の思い出が蘇ってきます。一度訪れてみたいと思っていたので、感無量です。
夫と二人で来ました。70才と69才の夫婦。ここを訪れたカップルは幸せになれるとか、言われています。船に乗って、往復で1時間20分のツアーでした。シダの洞窟では、上陸してフラダンスや音楽を鑑賞しました。
日本人は、私たち夫婦と同じ年代のご夫婦と娘さんのご家族の二組だけでした。
英語だけですが、言葉の不自由はないです。
ロマンチックで、かつ、神聖な感じのする場所でした。
写真が、アップしようとしたのですが、できなくて残念です。

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

Couples should definitely visit.

Tips and suggestions

カップルの人は、是非、訪れてください。

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/24
Activity Date: 2025/05/09

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

Nice little trip

Reviewed by: Tolle

Its a cheap, pretty trip down the river and then you get to see a really pretty spot with a little cave and waterfall in a jungle like setting. Id say go. It only takes a couple hours. Guides were sometimes funny, sometimes looked like they were in hell lol, but it didn't matter, it was fun. You should go.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/10
Activity Date: 2025/04/14

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

Very Entertaining

Reviewed by: SteveT

Cast and crew were excellent. Very entertaining and informative. Great for adults and kids. Fern Grotto should not be missed.

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: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/25
Activity Date: 2025/04/23

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

Great outing.

Reviewed by: Robert S

The river cruise to the fern grotto was a lot of fun. The local info shared was insightful and gave us several other sites to see. The entertainment was well done and fun. The walk up to the grotto was beautiful! All in all, a great outing that was a lot of fun.

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: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/18
Activity Date: 2025/03/10

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

Very peaceful boat ride. The entertainment was really nice.

Reviewed by: Jean

This was a very traditional Hawaiian experience. Enjoyed it very much!

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: 2025/03/17
Activity Date: 2025/03/13

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

Great excursion at a great price

Reviewed by: Nanci

We loved our cruise. The scenery was beautiful. The Hawaiian band playing gave it a great atmosphere. We loved every minute of it

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
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/24

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

Just wonderful

Reviewed by: Good time

We had a great time! The entertainment was a nice touch.

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: 2025/02/19
Activity Date: 2025/02/17

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

Nice and priced right❤️

Reviewed by: Minnesota Nice

We all enjoyed the entertainment and the commentary of your beautiful island.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Here with my Auntie and Uncle

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/09
Activity Date: 2025/02/07

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

Grotto

Reviewed by: Ks

We loved the experience, all employees were so friendly and informative.
The small stroll to grotto was lovely,

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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N/a

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/01/23
Activity Date: 2025/01/21

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>

I had a wonderful experience! 素敵な体験ができました!

Reviewed by: TTT

Surrounded by forests, I was able to experience things that I normally wouldn't. I also got to hear local people's songs, which allowed me to feel the essence of Hawaii.

森林に囲まれ、普段経験できない体験ができました。
現地の方々の歌なども聞くことができ、ハワイを感じることが出来ました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/04
Activity Date: 2024/12/09

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

Okay trip

Reviewed by: April

This trip was fine, and thankfully inexpensive. The entertainers seemed to not want to be there. They went through the motions, but weren’t excited. The fern grotto was cool to see, and it was neat to go through a jungle.

Local customer service: 2

Location & environment: 2

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/06

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Bob

Show was awesome, service was outstanding. Food was just ok .

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/06
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