Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Grotto is beautiful. A must see for all visitors.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Peggy - Global Traveler
20 years ago this was a really great trip as you were able to go inside the cave and the water fall there was more than a trickle. Since the Iniki Hurricane in the 90's that is no longer possible. The landslide that happened ended the cave tour part and ended the waterfall being as it was.
I would recommend this to any one who has just landed in Kauai, older couples perhaps, who have never seen a fern grotto of any kind. For kids it is boring. Heard that a few times :)
As for a wedding... I would honestly not recommend this particular trip as it is average or just okay. The boat trip up and back in the boat was the best part. For wedding parties I would honestly recommend arranging something with the Smith Family or one of the local Resorts and doing it as part of a Luau. That would be better. Hawaii Activities can help you find many other events that would be better for a wedding. They rock!
This is a nice easy trip and okay to see. But if you have limited
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Carl O
We thoroughly enjoyed this informative and beautiful cruise. The Captain shared much information and was very entertaining. On the way back, the entertainment was excellent. Good time!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ANDRA
Loved the staff, they were great, fun, and informative. However, was not what I expected. I am not sure what would have made it a better experience. The Fern Grotto itself was beautiful, but there were too many people on the deck to enjoy it. Made it crowded and uncomfortable.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/01 |
Reviewed by: イキ
I participated in an activity on the afternoon of the day I flew from Japan to Hawaii, and then to Kauai. Since I was dealing with jet lag, a calm activity like this was just right for our first day in Hawaii with the kids.
It might have been nice to combine this with the "Hawaiian Traditional Feast Luau and Sacred Ceremony Imu! Smith Tropical Paradise Luau," which is located on the same grounds. Our family watched the luau on the last day in Kauai, but among those on the same boat, quite a few were planning to have dinner and see the luau show after this boat ride.
The Fern Grotto was beautiful, but everyone in the family got bitten by mosquitoes. I recommend applying insect repellent before participating.
日本からハワイへ、さらにカウアイ島へ飛んできたその日の午後に参加しました。時差ぼけの状態なので子どもも連れてのハワイ初日はこのぐらいの穏やかなアクティビティがちょうどよかったです。
同じ敷地内にある、「ハワイ伝統饗宴ルアウと神聖な儀式イム!スミス・トロピカル・パラダイス・ルアウ」と組み合わせてもよかったかもしれません。私たち家族はカウアイ島最終日にルアウを分けて見ましたが、同じ船に乗っている人の中では、この船の後に夕食とルアウのショーを見る予定である人が結構いました。
シダの洞窟はきれいでしたが、家族みんな蚊に刺されました。虫除けを塗っての参加をお奨めします。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/05/02 |
Reviewed by: BETH
Six of us just returned from Oahu and Kauai!! Had a WONDERFUL time!!! And the Fern Grotto boat ride was just really nice!! The staff was WONDERFUL, and they made us all feel so welcomed!!! We just really had a GREAT TIME!!! I would recommend this to anyone!!!! The walk to the fern grotto was EASY, and the photo ops were priceless!!! Just alot of fun with my friends!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the cruise ... Thank you
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Thanks.
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great for kids.
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good for families with small children.
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Karen S
We loved the pace, entertainment and narration. Our entire family had a good time. Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/15 |
Reviewed by: connie
We totally enjoyed the river cruise and the fern grotto. We were a little disappointed we could not actually go into the grotto but totally understand. It will be good to come back and see it again after a few years and some more fern growth.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
The wailua river cruise is very unique, we saw a lot of Kauai we didnt know was there, and learned a lot from our guide. The pace of the tour is slow and relaxed.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Barry
The staff was very nice and the boat ride was relaxing but the Fern Grotto itself was less than I expected, and I wasn't expecting much.
You don't go inside the cave. You just look at it from a distance.
You can see ferns growing from the face of a rock cliff where the cave is located. You view it from a platform where weddings are performed these days. You can't go inside to see the area where 100 people can gather.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/14 |
Reviewed by: The Anchondo's
Our first time to Kauai and we decided to try the Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto and we absolutely loved it! it was kinda slow but very relaxing, and such beauty surrounding you how could you not like it..
I know its got some bad reviews and I cant understand why, if you appreciate the beauty of Kauai then you will love this short and sweet experience and you can get some really great pictures too.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our group enjoyed the music as we cruised the river. The scenery was outstanding and the staff provided good service.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
no comment
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
This was my second trip and I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I will highly recommend it to anyone who is coming to Kauai.
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We thought the Fern Grotto was beautiful and the river cruise scenery was spectacular. Entertainment on board was so so.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/22 |
Reviewed by: David
A very informative excursion. Truly relaxing and the staff were insightful and fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/21 |
Reviewed by: sara926
The employees were very friendly. The Grotto was not all that I expected it to be in my imagination, but it was still very beautiful and I would recommend to check it out
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Jen
The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip to the Fern Grotto was a beautiful experience. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary so when the singers sang the Hawaiian Wedding Song it was very special! The Hula dancer on-board was not only beautiful, but very talented as well. Even my husband participated in the learning of the Hula dance - much to my delight! I would do this trip again if ever given the chance. Truly memorable!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a relaxing river ride. Our guides were knowledgable. We enjoyed the singing and dancing on the boat. We rode this tour into the Luau. Overall It was a great 1st day on the island. We would all do it again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Good Time
We had a good time
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/22 |
Reviewed by: John Osheka
Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
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