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

A pleasant surprise

Reviewed by: Marta

Our experience was a lot more fun than I expected .

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/11/28
Activity Date: 2024/10/31

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

Wonderful trip with great entertainment

Reviewed by: Steve

We really enjoyed the trip on the river with the explanation for what we were seeing and the explanation of the grotto. The Captain and Crew were friendly and accommodated our special needs, my aunt with a walker. This is a tour I highly recommend for anyone visiting 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: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/18
Activity Date: 2024/10/21

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

Authentic and felt very Hawaiian

Reviewed by: ppille

The food was excellent. Even though the venue was large and held many people, it was very efficiently organised.

Open bar had a great selection of drinks

The show had a pre- show. the band played while we were having dinner and there were some songs sung by the cast.

The show itself had a great story line and you could tell that the performers are proud to be part of the cast.

You ARE NOT called up on stage. A good thing.

Great value for money as well.



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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/11
Activity Date: 2024/11/05

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

Entertaining and relaxing.

Reviewed by: flying mom from ME

Really glad to go on this cruise. it was one of the best wonderful excursions we did in Kauai with reasonable cost. The ride to the Fern Grotto was very relaxing and the music and Hawaiian dance entertained us.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/21
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

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

Great trip up river

Reviewed by: Brittany

Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, and funny! They shared lots of information about the land, and culture. The boat ride was smooth and relaxing up river, and fun coming back down river. The Grotto is breathtaking! Quick easy hike to and from the grotto.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/07

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

Good times

Reviewed by: LB

Fun thanks thanks thank you mahalo mahalo nui thank you

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

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

Very beautiful and relaxing. Amazing staff.

Reviewed by: Rose

Beautiful and relaxing. We had family visiting that couldn’t do a big hike, so this was perfect. The singing was such a nice touch.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

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

Like the history presentation

Reviewed by: Reena

Like the History of the river
Love the friendly staff
Love the music

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/07

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>

It was amazing! 最高でした!

Reviewed by: たばさ

The reservation process and sightseeing went smoothly, and I had a lot of fun experiencing the cruise. Next time I go to Hawaii, I definitely want to use this service again.

予約から観光までスムーズに進み、クルーズも体験もできてとても楽しかったです。
次、ハワイに行く際も、是非、利用したいと思います。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/06
Activity Date: 2024/09/12

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

Relaxing and fun!

Reviewed by: wings2travel

Not too strenuous a walk to the fern grotto and entertainment was very good! Worth the trip!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/05
Activity Date: 2024/09/10

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

Mellow few hours

Reviewed by: Ruth

Nice boat ride and short walk to a grotto covered with ferns. Pretty walk.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/24
Activity Date: 2024/09/20

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Michael Thiem

This was a great/relaxing experience. Nice cruise up and down the river, good historical information, and easy walk to the grotto. Well worth the time. If you have any problems walking then do not try this. The walk is short but why pay just for a boat ride? This was worth MY time and I would do it again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/08

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>

The Cedar Cave, wonderful hula dance. シダの洞窟、素晴らしいフラダンス

Reviewed by: 風流文

On the last day of my stay in Kauai, I participated in this experience. From the welcome music upon boarding to the entertaining talks, the journey to the fern cave, the beauty of the cave, the songs and hula dances in front of the cave, and the music, singing, and hula dancing on the return boat, it was all very rich. The final solo by the female captain just before docking, with the waves, wind, flowers, and swaying leaves... the hula dance that conveyed the beauty of nature was truly breathtaking.

カウアイ滞在最終日に参加しました。はじめから終わりまで、入船する際のウェルカムミュージック、楽しませてくれるトークから、シダの洞窟への道のり、洞窟の美しさ、洞窟前の歌とフラダンス、帰りの船の中での音楽、歌、フラダンスと盛り沢山で、とくに女性キャプテンによる寄港直前の最後のソロの波、風、花、葉の揺れ...自然の美しさを感じさせるフラダンスは圧巻でした。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/14

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

Relaxing and delightfully humorous

Reviewed by: Montefam

This river boat tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. Our guides were talented, insightful, and had a great sense of humor. The fern grotto was a lovely stroll. The live entertainment set the mood for the rest of our trip. If you are weary about going on this river boat, don’t be, it is a sweet smooth ride. We highly recommend doing this tour while visiting Kauai.

  • Sight of the Sleeping Giant from Smith’s Riverboat tour.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/02
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

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

Such a fun, family, event!

Reviewed by: Callie

Our family of 9 (all adults) had a fabulous time at this luau. The employees were great. The food was pretty descent (I’ve had some not great food at luaus in the past), but the show was spectacular! The performers were amazing and the flow and diversity of the dances and such were so entertaining. We were completely entertained the whole night.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/28
Activity Date: 2024/07/26

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

Fabulous

Reviewed by: Kara

The dancers are sooooo amazing, I wish my hips could move like that!!!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package and Kilohana Plantation Train Ride: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/14

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

Budget friendly getaway from the beach (wheelchair/kid friendly)

Reviewed by: JD

Large boat brings you about 30 mins down river with a tour guide speaking overhead. Our tour guide was very funny and was probably my favorite part of this activity. You’ll disembark at an area with walkways/bathroom through a lush rainforest that eventually ends at an area with a large cliff/cave. APPLY BUG SPRAY! There are lots of mosquitoes in this area.
Here you’ll get a short history of the location as well as some music/hula dancing.
You’ll head back to boat and return with more traditional ukulele music/hula dancing.
Wasn’t a fan of the music myself, but enjoyed the trip overall.
If you aren’t able to do a strenuous hike, wheelchair bound, or have small children this activity is short enough to get a taste of the scenery without the hassle of a rough walking trail.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/07/15

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

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Kara

We loved the interactiveness this luau presented, got even us old folks involved!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

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

Nice afternoon!

Reviewed by: Kara

We liked this as it filled our day paired with the luau! The staff here is very friendly and the local hawaiian songs were beautiful!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/23

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

Gorgeous Evening on Kauai

Reviewed by: Kara

Very upbeat and friendly hosts and staff, the night was full of laughing :)

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Glen

The river cruise was great with the Tour guides giving us the history of the island and river along with local entertainment. the Fren Grotto was also excellent as it was Our 50th Anniversary and the Grotto topped it off.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/06/20

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

Low key fun

Reviewed by: L.

This was a pretty nice and easy way to spend an afternoon. It was quite warm but the breeze on the boat was lovely. We went with young kids and it was a nice time. Would recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

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

A lovely evening!

Reviewed by: L.

Im not sure what we were expecting, but this surely exceeded our expectations! The timing of everything was great, lots to see and do. The food was delicious and the drinks were good. We opted for the train and I would highly recommend- especially if you are with kids. It was a nice easy evening ride through the ranch, farm, and orchards.
The show at the end of the night was also a favorite! Lots of quick paced action and dancing. Got to hang in till the end for the fire dancing!
A lovely way to spend the evening. And a real treat at the end of a trip.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package and Kilohana Plantation Train Ride: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/15

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

Family friendly entertainment.

Reviewed by: Lisa V

Nice relaxing ride down the Wailua River with a short, easy walk to the Grotto. Learning about the history of the boats and the area was very special, as well as having the Hawaiian music and dancing on the boat. The pilot was witty and made a couple of cute jokes. Definitely recommend for families or as an alternative for more strenous activities, or just as a nice cool break from the hot days.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/15
Activity Date: 2024/07/11

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>

At the cedar cave with my family. シダの洞窟に家族で

Reviewed by: ぷーた

We participated as a family of four (two adults and two elementary school children). We took a boat to the Fern Cave. During the round trip on the boat, there were explanations, songs, and dances about the Fern Cave, which were enjoyable. However, everything was in English, so there were parts we didn't understand. Visiting the Fern Cave on January 1st made us feel a sense of sacredness.

家族4人(夫婦と小学生2人)で参加しました。
シダの洞窟までは船で行きます。往復の船の中では、シダの洞窟の説明や歌、ダンスなどがあり楽しめます。ただし、すべて英語なので、わからないところもありました。
1月1日にシダの洞窟に行けて、神聖な気持ちになりました。

  • シダの洞窟

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/01
Activity Date: 2024/01/01

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>

Exploring the Cedar Cave シダの洞窟めぐり

Reviewed by: 忍者白影

During the round-trip cruise, we enjoyed the captain's guidance, Hawaiian music, and dance. Upon arrival, the sacred scenery brought peace to my heart. The announcements were all in English, but I could understand them well enough to enjoy the experience. After arriving on Kauai, I booked the tour online for a day that looked like good weather. It's a tour with great cost performance. I highly recommend it.

往復のクルージング中は船長の案内やハワイアンミュージック、ダンスで盛り上がりました。到着後は神聖な景色に心が安らぎます。案内は全て英語ですが、なんとなく分かるので楽しめましたよ。カウアイ島着いてから天気の良さそうな日にネットで申し込みました。コストパフォーマンスが良いツアーです。お奨めです。

  • 乗船前からワクワク

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/15
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

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

Afternoon of culture and fun

Reviewed by: Leanne

Really enjoyed the time and the fern grotto was amazing. Thanks to the Smith Family and the team.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/14
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

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

Just plain low key fun

Reviewed by: Wellknownbuffalo

Great family run business. Old fashioned fun. Cultural tourism in a good way. Nice friendly people. Would recommend.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/06

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>

It was a tour where you could enjoy Hawaiian music on a boat. ボートでハワイアンミュージックも楽しめるツアーでした

Reviewed by: Rita

Check-in information:
Please note that the map guidance is not accurate. You can check in by providing your name at the ticket booth near the Wailua River boat launch. By the way, I was able to ride the bicycle I borrowed from the hotel and park it there.

About the tour:
On the boat, there was a sightseeing guide (historical explanation), and we all stood up and danced to Hawaiian music, creating a cheerful atmosphere. It's enjoyable even if you participate alone. I don't know what it was like when we could enter the fern cave, so compared to that, the fern volume seems a bit lacking, but it was still a good tour.

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地図の案内とずれているので注意です。ワイルアリバーボート乗り場のチケット売り場のところで名前を伝えれば受付できます。ちなみに、ホテルで借りた自転車でいき、停めることができました。

ツアーについて
ボートでは観光案内(歴史説明)もあったり、ハワイアンミュージックでみんなで立ち上がって踊ったり、陽気な雰囲気で過ごせました。1人参加でも楽しめます。シダの洞窟の中に入れた当時を知らないので、それに比較するとシダボリュームが貧弱のようですが、それでも良いツアーでした。

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To prevent similar issues in the future, we have updated the map information on the tour page.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback and suggestions.
We appreciate your understanding.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/05/03

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

Good start to day

Reviewed by: Kara

Paired this with the luau and a great way to start the evening at Smiths!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/08
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