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.
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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 |
Reviewed by: No
Better instructions needed for pickup at the Point at Poipu. Pickup is at the entrance to the property. Buses do not enter the property. Current instructions state pickup is out front. Of the main entrance to the building??
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
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!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
Reviewed by: みやちゃん
This was my first time visiting Kauai, even though it was my ninth trip to Hawaii. It was the most enjoyable luau experience I've ever had.
First, after checking in, we were guided on a tram through the beautiful Smith's garden, which features peacocks and more. After that, we watched the imu ceremony and then had our meal.
During the meal, there was a band performance. A tall man who greeted us spoke to us in broken Japanese. He helped guide my husband and me, who were participating individually, to our seats. I later learned that he was Kamika Smith, the organizer. He went up on stage and sang beautifully, leaving us mesmerized. Mrs. Smith also welcomed us. After finishing our meal, we took a nice walk to the stage, which was just the right amount of exercise after eating. There was even a garden that resembled a Japanese garden. It was a beautiful garden.
I had read in the guidebook that the show included not only Hawaiian and Tahitian dances but also dances from other countries, such as New Zealand, Korea, China, Japan, and the Philippines. However, I discovered something when we got there. There were no Chinese or Korean guests that day; my husband and I were the only Asians. The Asian dance presented as a foreign dance was actually the Tokyo Ondo from Japan. I couldn't help but feel that the Smith family must have chosen the music based on where the attendees were from. Instead of Chinese or Korean dances, we had the Tokyo Ondo. I was deeply moved.
The food was delicious, and above all, I was so happy to have had a conversation with Kamika Smith himself and to experience the warm hospitality of the Smith family.
ハワイ9回目にして、初めてのカウアイ島。今まで体験したルアウ・ショーの中で、一番楽しめた体験でした。
まず、チェックインしたあと孔雀などのいる美しいスミスさんの庭園をトラムで案内していただきます。そのあと、イムの儀式を見て、お食事になります。
食事の間には、バンド演奏をしていただきます。声をかけてくださった背の高い男性が、片言の日本語で話しかけてくださいました。ツアーの人が多く、個人参加の私たち夫婦を彼が、席に案内してくださいました。日本に帰ってから知ったのですが、彼が、カミカ・スミスさんでした。主催者さんだったのです。彼は、ステージに上がり、歌われたのですが、うっとりするほど、お上手でした。スミス婦人も歓迎してくださいました。食事が終わったあと、ステージまで、歩いていきました。ちょうどいい食事の後の散歩タイムでした。日本庭園のようなものもありました。美しいお庭です。
ショーは、ハワイアンやタヒチダンスだけでなく、他の国、ニュージーランドや韓国、中国、日本、フィリピンなど多国の踊りもあると事前にガイドブックで知っていましたが、行って初めて知ったことがあります。それは、当日のお客さんに中国や韓国の人はおられず、アジア人は私たち夫婦二人だけでした。外国の踊りとして披露いただいたアジアの踊りは、日本の東京音頭だったのです。スミスファミリーさんは、出席者がどこから来てるのかを見て、選曲されてるとしか思えなかったのです。中国、韓国の踊りでなく東京音頭だったのです。感激しました。
食事も美味しかったし、何といってもカミカ・スミスさんご本人とお話しできたこと、温かいスミスファミリーのおもてなしに幸せな時間を過ごさせていただきました。
My husband wore an aloha shirt, and I dressed up in a casual yet long dress. I was glad that most people were dressed nicely, so we didn't feel out of place.
夫はアロハシャツ、私は、カジュアルだけどロングドレスで、お洒落していきました。
ほとんどの人が、お洒落して来られてて、場違いにならずによかったと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/09 |
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。
Couples should definitely visit.
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 |
Reviewed by: Tam
Absolutely fantastic evening, great food and show! It’s a must do for your first time here.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Lee
This was our third try to get this ride. Weather kept us from seeing this amazing island and coast. This time…oh my! The weather cooperated and we were given quite a tour. Our pilot, Duke, was terrific. Duke was so knowledgeable about the island. Plus, Jurassic Park soundtrack. Go ahead and splurge for the front seats…you will not be disappointed! We recommend this flight for everyone. Blue Hawaiian is terrific!
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| Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/14 |
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This really wraps up the south shores perfectly while cruising, ending with Fern Grotto was perfect.
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| Packages: | Journey to Waimea Canyon (Thu & Fri) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Our water conditions were perfect, the coast was gorgeous! What a day
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Brittany B-M
Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. Incredibly sweet and authentic of a tour guide to have had showing us how much she loves her home of Kauai. I am from Oahu and wanted to share an experience with my husband the joy of the other hawaiian islands. Kauai is beautiful and I would recommend this tour to anyone. Mahalo to Sabrina for being amazing!
Aloha Brittany,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words and your five-star review !
We're so happy to hear you and your husband had a memorable time exploring the beauty of Kaua‘i with Sabrina. She truly embodies the aloha spirit, and it's wonderful to know her love for her island home came through so authentically during your tour. It means so much to us that, as a kamaʻāina from O‘ahu, you chose to experience and share another island with your loved one through Polynesian Adventure.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Sabrina—she’ll be thrilled to hear them! We hope to welcome you both again for another island adventure soon.
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/24 |
Reviewed by: SteveT
Cast and crew were excellent. Very entertaining and informative. Great for adults and kids. Fern Grotto should not be missed.
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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 |
Reviewed by: Kara
One of the best parts of our Kauai tour coming from both couples! They swapped our tour to give us the best experience which is surely was!
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| Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Love Kauai
Captain Rob was amazing! Found a calm place to snorkel and thrilled us with many cave entries! The NaPali coast is surreal. All the crew was friendly and informative about Hawaiian culture, activities and safety. Was a bit worried about sea sickness, but no problems for anyone in the boat!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We missed out on the food so make sure you book early, but the show was still fabulous!
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| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We got so lucky and had such wonderful ocean conditions, allowing us to see so much of the coast! Wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The whales put on a show, and we left as happy travelers that day! :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Me and my husband love these type of tours that show you around so much of the island while sharing information. The river cruise to end the day was so breathtaking.
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for your kind words!
We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to see so much of the island. It’s always our goal to create meaningful experiences through storytelling and scenic exploration—and we couldn’t agree more, the river cruise is truly a breathtaking way to end the day. We hope to welcome you both back soon for more unforgettable adventures!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What a special evening, the crew there works their butts off to put on a show!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Gaby
When saw dolphins!! And the guide was great!! Only you have to be prepared for sea movement 🌊
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/01 |
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.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Jean
This was a very traditional Hawaiian experience. Enjoyed it very much!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/13 |
Reviewed by: みれたか
I wasn't confident about renting a car on my first trip to Kauai, so I signed up for this tour. It was great to be able to visit all the sightseeing spots in just one day. The guide explained everything well, but since it was in English, I couldn't understand. However, since it was a relaxed tour as long as I kept track of the meeting time, it wasn't a problem that I didn't understand English. I wasn't very familiar with the transportation situation in Kauai, but I was able to get to the golf course and the market without any issues using Uber.
初めてのカウアイ島でレンタカーするのは自信がなかったので、こちらのツアーを申し込みました。 1日で行きたい観光地を回れてとてもよかったです。 ガイドさんはよく説明してくれましたが、英語なのでわかりませんでした。 集合時間をおさえておけばゆったりなツアーなので、英語がわからなくても問題ありませんでした。 カウアイ島の交通事情がよくわからなかったのですが、ゴルフ場やマーケットにはウーバーで問題なく行くことができました。
アロハ、そして五つ星のレビューをありがとうございます!
カウアイ島への初めての訪問を楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しく思います。また、ツアーが一日で行きたい場所をすべて見ることを可能にしたことも嬉しいです。言語が時には障壁になることを理解しており、リラックスしたペースと全体的な体験についてのあなたの優しい言葉に心から感謝しています。ツアー以外でUberを使って移動するのが簡単だったことも良かったですね。またお迎えできることを楽しみにしており、世界中からのお客様に楽しんでいただけるよう、今後も最善を尽くしてまいります。
マハロ、
ポリネシアンアドベンチャー ʻオハナ
Aloha and thank you so much for your five-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Kaua‘i and that the tour allowed you to see all the places you wanted in one day. We understand that language can be a barrier at times, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the relaxed pace and overall experience. We’re also glad you found it easy to get around using Uber outside of the tour. We hope to welcome you back again, and we’ll continue to do our best to make our tours enjoyable for guests from around the world.
Mahalo,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
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
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Good time
We had a great time! The entertainment was a nice touch.
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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 |
Reviewed by: Rosa
I participated in a day trip from Honolulu. Since it was my first time on Kauai Island, I wanted to visit the famous sights in just one day. Out of the 20 participants, 7 of us, including myself, were on a day trip from Honolulu. It was great that we had enough time at each sightseeing spot to explore leisurely. We also had a nice, relaxed lunch. At the end, there was an accident that caused traffic delays, and I was worried about whether we would make it back in time for our flight. However, the guide reassured us that they were in contact with someone at the main office and had arranged with the airline to ensure that if we missed our flight, we could catch the next one. I really appreciated that. They mentioned that they monitor the traffic conditions and the bus's current location, which made me feel secure knowing that the company operates with such attention to detail.
ホノルルから日帰りで参加。初めてのカウアイ島だったので、取り敢えず有名な見どころを1日で回りたくて参加しました。20人の参加者のうち私を含めて7名がホノルルからの日帰りでした。見どころ各所で充分な時間がありゆっくりと見学できたのが良かったです。ランチタイムもゆっくりできました。最後に事故渋滞で時間が掛かり帰りのフライトに間に合うかどうかハラハラしましたが、ガイドさんが本社?の人とやり取りしながら、もし万が一乗り遅れても次のフライトに乗れるように航空会社にも頼んでいるので大丈夫ですよと言ってくれたのがありがたかったです。道路の渋滞状況、バスの現在地などを会社でモニターしているとのことでした。細かいところまで気を配りながらきちんとオペレーションしている会社のようで安心です。
アロハ、そしてあなたの思慮深く詳細なレビューに感謝します!
私たちは、あなたが初めての訪問でカウアイを私たちと一緒に体験することを選んでくださったことをとても嬉しく思っています。このツアーが、島のハイライトをリラックスした楽しいペースで見ることを可能にしたことに感謝しています。特に、予期しない交通渋滞中の私たちのチームの対応についてのあなたの優しい言葉に感謝しています。ホノルルからのデイトラベラーにとって、ゲストに安心感を提供することは非常に重要であり、私たちのコミュニケーションと調整があなたの懸念を和らげるのに役立ったことを嬉しく思います。
私たちのチームが各ツアーに注いでいる配慮と注意を認識していただき、ありがとうございます。将来、さらに多くの島の冒険でお迎えできることを楽しみにしています!
心を込めてアロハを込めて、
ポリネシアンアドベンチャーオハナ
Aloha and mahalo for your thoughtful and detailed review!
We’re so glad you chose to experience Kaua‘i with us on your first visit, and that the tour allowed you to see the island’s highlights at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. We're especially grateful for your kind words about our team’s response during the unexpected traffic delay. Providing peace of mind for our guests—especially day travelers from Honolulu—is very important to us, and we're happy our communication and coordination helped ease your concerns.
Thank you for recognizing the care and attention our team puts into each tour. We hope to welcome you back for more island adventures in the future!
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/10 |
Reviewed by: どり
I was torn between choosing a helicopter or this option, but this was the right choice. I am very satisfied with this experience at this price. The scenery was wonderful. I was worried about getting motion sickness, but it was fine.
ヘリコプターとどちらにしようか迷いましたが、こちらで正解でした。この価格でこの体験は大満足です。すばらしい景色でした。酔うのではと心配でしたが、大丈夫でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Kauaifan
I enjoyed the varied cultures of the Hawaiian Islands that were shown in dance.
the dancers were very talented.
Maybe get a few more male dancers.
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| Packages: | Show Only Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Minnesota Nice
We all enjoyed the entertainment and the commentary of your beautiful island.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/07 |
Reviewed by: どんうぉん
Waimea Canyon was clearly visible from the viewpoint.
The tour bus was comfortable, and the guide made the talk enjoyable by using videos and sound effects.
However, if I had to point out one area for improvement, it would be the communication regarding the pickup time on the morning of the tour. It was 30 minutes later than the scheduled time, which made me worried. I also tried to contact them on the landline, but I couldn't get through.
ワイメア渓谷は展望台から全体がよく見えました。
観光用のバスは快適でガイドさんもビデオや効果音を使ったりして トークも楽しかったです。
ただ一つ改善点があるとすれば当日朝のお迎えの時間連絡です。連絡時間よりも30分遅くなったため 心配していました。
こちらも固定電話に連絡しましたが通じなかったです。
It might be a good idea to have a light jacket since the air conditioning is working inside the vehicle.
車内はエアコンが効いている事もあり羽織ものがあった方がよいかもです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/03 |
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Aloha and mahalo nui loa for your kind words!
We're so happy to hear you had a memorable time exploring the beauty of Kaua‘i with Polynesian Adventure. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pickup experience — your feedback is valuable, and we've shared it with our team to help us improve.
We look forward to welcoming you both back for another unforgettable island adventure!
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana'