Page 15) Things to Do in Kauai in 2025 – Tours & Activities

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

Very glad we did this!

Reviewed by: Niveen

Fun cruise exploring the river and history as told by the cruise captain. The walk through the “jungle” leading to the fern grotto was very enjoyable. The cruise back was fun - included song and dance. Recommend!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/07/02
Activity Date:	2022/06/14

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

Just book it!

Reviewed by: Kristin Wolf

This was such an enjoyable boat tour! The captain and crew were friendly, funny and talented. The fern grotto was beautiful and the music and hula were so fun! Our kids enjoyed it too!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/07/01
Activity Date:	2022/06/29

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Boucher fam

The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/29
Activity Date:	2022/06/27

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

Pleasantly Surprised

Reviewed by: Jamersham

I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. The entertainment was really great! The woman who sang the songs has a great voice and fun banter;) Overall, a very fun affordable experience. Probably my favorite part was when they taught us the hula :)

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/27
Activity Date:	2022/06/24

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

Not my favorite luau

Reviewed by: Saundra S.

I have attended luau's on two other islands and they were significantly better than this one. The food was subpar and did not include some traditional items I've seen at other luaus like poi. They do have an open bar with limited selections like Mai Tai and Blue Hawaii and local beers. There was no real imu ceremony and you could not view the pig being cooked in the ground like in others. The show was OK but more of a theatrical play centered around a storyline with little about Hawaiian history. We also did the train ride which was also just OK. You see some orchards and a few animals like pigs, cows, and horses. I would not recommend this luau to a friend. We were very disappointed overall.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/24
Activity Date:	2022/06/21

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

Perfect day

Reviewed by: Megan

Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.

Looking towards the ocean from inside the cave

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/24
Activity Date:	2022/06/22

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

A great time

Reviewed by: 10/10

Our entire family enjoyed the luau. We really liked the train ride as well as the fire spinning.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/23
Activity Date:	2022/06/21

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

Boat ride was so relaxing!

Reviewed by: Mary

The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/06/19
Activity Date:	2022/06/17

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

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Becky

Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/16
Activity Date:	2022/06/14

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

Nice Relaxing Adventure

Reviewed by: Tim

The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/13
Activity Date:	2022/05/20

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

Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…

Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas

The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.

The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/12
Activity Date:	2022/06/10

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

Incredible experience!!!

Reviewed by: Luna

It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every second of it. From seeing dolphins, sea turtles, the breath taking views and snorkeling. Also, the ride back was a lot if fun!!!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/12
Activity Date:	2022/06/09

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

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/10
Activity Date:	2022/06/10

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Kauai airplane tour.

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Marcus our pilot was awesome, great views! Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/08
Activity Date:	2022/06/04

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

River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Cindy

The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/09

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

Best dinner and show ever!

Reviewed by: Moss couple

Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/05
Activity Date:	2022/06/03

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

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/20

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

Crystal Clear Kauai waters!

Reviewed by: Kara

This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/22
Activity Date:	2022/05/21

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

We had a great time!

Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson

Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/11
Activity Date:	2022/05/09

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Grace

Absolutely beautiful cruise, nice easy walk to grotto. The crew was fantastic, great music and history told throughout the cruise. My elderly mother really enjoyed the cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/05
Activity Date:	2022/05/03

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

Beautiful grotto with fun entertainment while on the river

Reviewed by: OneHauteMom

This was a fun shorter excursion with a relaxing boat ride to the grotto and live entertainment onboard. A cute experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

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

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/05/01
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

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

Great family activity

Reviewed by: Hannah

Perfect length to keep young kids entertained, fun captain stories and singing.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/29
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

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

We were here 50 yrs ago on our honeymoon. Not the same but it was still beautiful. Thank you

Reviewed by: OBrien’s

Nice boat ride to the Fern Grotto. Driver & dancers were awesome. The singers were exceptional. They sang the Hawaiian wedding song just like they did for us 50yrs ago on our honeymoon. We weren’t able to go inside as before. But it was still magical all the same. Thank you. Carl & Terri OBrien

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/28
Activity Date:	2022/04/26

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

Happy family!

Reviewed by: Hannah

This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/22

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Happy family

Reviewed by: Hannah

Marcus was out pilot- he was excellent. We had our toddlers with us and they didn't flinch on getting them and us comfortable with the little airvan (our first time). Great experience for all!!

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Packages:	Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/23

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

Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP

We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

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

Weather did it!

Reviewed by: D Rowley

The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.

It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.

I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.

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Packages:	Morning Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/22
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!

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Packages:	Show Only Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/17
Activity Date:	2022/04/15

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

Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!

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Packages:	Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

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Very glad we did this!

Just book it!

Great time

Pleasantly Surprised

Not my favorite luau

Perfect day

A great time

Boat ride was so relaxing!

Loved it!

Nice Relaxing Adventure

Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…

Incredible experience!!!

Cultural Experience

Kauai airplane tour.

River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Best dinner and show ever!

Fun Experience!

Crystal Clear Kauai waters!

We had a great time!

Great experience

Beautiful grotto with fun entertainment while on the river

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Great family activity

We were here 50 yrs ago on our honeymoon. Not the same but it was still beautiful. Thank you

Happy family!

Happy family

Best Luau show deal around!

Weather did it!

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Awesome First Experience Luau

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