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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/03/02 |
Reviewed by: CT
Wonderful fun for all ages ! Great Hawaiian experience
Finding it and checking in can be a little confusing read and follow the directions they send
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Mark E.
Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl from Wisconsin
The river boat tour was just ok but the Hawaiian music, hula, dancing and Fern Grotto was amazing !!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/04 |
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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Kb Carr
Enjoyable relaxing and fun journey to the beautiful grotto 🌼
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Zuzana
Nič podobné som ešte nevidela.Urcite doporučujem pri návšteve tohoto krásneho divokého ostrova!
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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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 |
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!
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 |
Reviewed by: CW
Truly enjoyable time spent with the Smith family crew.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/12 |
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/12 |
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!
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 |
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!
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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 |
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。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/16 |
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/05 |
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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Monica
We used this service for 2 half-day tours on Kauai. It was a super great experience!
Scott, our guide and driver, was incredibly knowledgeable about the island and its history, as well as being an excellent wheel-man. He was very helpful especially in getting our canes and walkers out of the vehicle and re-loading them multiple times during the rides. He also went out of his way to take us to some excellent places we didn't know about, and the views were outstanding!
Many, MANY thanks to KLT and especially to Scott! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Private SUV Charter (Up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/30 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/22 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The show was engaging, energetic, and beautifully showcased the Hawaiian culture!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Kelman
The Fern Grotto trip was a lovely experience from beginning to end. First: the price is right! There are so many expensive things to do on Kauai, but we thought the $35 per person fee was worth it. The boat is wide and very stable (no waves!!) and is covered overtop (no rain and no sunburn). However the sides are completely open and we enjoyed the air and very slight breeze. The captain gave nice narration on the way to the grotto with interesting facts about the area. On the trip back, there was a hula show with singing. It was more like a family show than a Hollywood production which was fine with us. I was amazed at the care and assistance provided to a lady in a wheelchair, several who had walkers, and some with canes. Once arriving at the Grotto, the boat crew guides you on a cement path to the viewing area. Then they sing the Hawaiian Wedding Song which was nice. My younger brother was married at the Fern Grotto about 40 years ago, so that was meaningful to me. There were restrooms at the Grotto area. No food or drink is served. Tour lasted a total of 2 hours. Plenty of parking.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/19 |
Reviewed by: ミシシッピ
Since I was pregnant, I had to give up hiking, but I was able to enjoy the great outdoors on this sightseeing flight tour! There were many waterfalls, and I got to see breathtaking views that I've never seen before! Also, since it was whale watching season, we were able to see several whales from the Cessna plane! The family I was with was so excited about the whales that the pilot adjusted our route to chase after them, showing how flexible and accommodating he was in the moment!
妊娠中だったため、ハイキングは断念し、こちらの遊覧飛行ツアーで大自然を楽しむことができました!
滝がたくさんあって、みたことのない絶景をたくさんみることができました!!
また、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということもあり、セスナ機?の中からも複数のホエールを見ることができました!同乗した家族がホエールに興奮していたので、パイロットが追いかけてくれたりと、その場その場で融通がきくパイロットさんでした!
The cost of purchasing footage from the GoPro attached to the Cessna's wing is high, so I recommend filming it yourself!
セスナ機の羽についてるGo proの映像の購入費は高いので、ご自身で撮影されることをお勧めします!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Hfam
This was the perfect fit for us and our 3 year old. The boat is kid friendly and the fern grotto is easily accessible with a short walk on a paved path. Great opportunity to see something up river for those with small children or any mobility limitations.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Snorkeling among tropical fish and exploring sea caves was a highlight of our whole trip!
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Snorkeling and exploring sea caves were the highlights of this amazing experience!
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| Packages: | [8:30AM] Morning Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The stops at Waimea Canyon offered amazing panoramic views, and the nature walk in Kokee State Park allowed us to enjoy the scenery and learn about native plants.
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/03 |
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