Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
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4.46Great family activity
Reviewed by: cassandra15, 2023/07/01Our family was a pretty big group with a mix of some older folks and young children so we chose to do this activity based on all the good reviews and it did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the hula dancing and singing along the ride. The time spent on the boat and walking to was not too long so it was perfect for our group.
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Fun and Beautiful
Reviewed by: Pam Hurst, 2023/07/01We really enjoyed the Fern Grotto your. The boat ride was entertaining then walking into the grotto was breathtaking. It rained before we got there so it was fresh and a little humid all at the same time. Would recommend this tour.
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Activity Date: | 2023/06/08 |
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Fun river cruise!
Reviewed by: Warren Mitchell , 2023/06/30This was a really nice time. The cruise was just long enough to relax, enjoy some Hawaiian culture and see the beautiful Fern Grotto. We never felt rushed and enjoyed everything at our own speed.
We didn’t realize how big the Kauai River is. We had always pictured it as being much, much smaller.
It was also very affordable and definitely worth the time and money.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/28 |
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Wonderful trip
Reviewed by: Sue, 2023/06/25After a 44 year absence my husband and I returned to the Wailua River cruise with our oldest granddaughter. Much had changed and much was still the same. The boats are bigger and covered. The music was fun and enjoyable. The cave is less accessible than it was way back then but that was due to natural consequences and the family has worked hard to create a lovely walk and viewing area. We appreciated the wonderful family involved in all aspects of the trip and learned more about the area. It was a wonderful lead into our night at the Smith Family Luau which we also enjoyed and recommend!
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Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/23 |
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Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Karen, 2023/06/04We all enjoyed the boat ride and the walk to the grotto. I missed being able to go inside like I did on my first visit years ago.
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Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
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Step back into a 1960’s adventure.
Reviewed by: Wanda , 2023/05/28Unfortunately most of the wonder has been lost. A relaxing ride on a river filled with kayakers.
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Activity Date: | 2023/05/26 |
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Pleasant River Ride with Entertainment
Reviewed by: R. Schaffer, 2023/05/27The site is well kept and attractive. The boat is clean and roomy. There is entertainment one way and on the way back, information about the area and the River. At the Fern Grotto you have a short walk into the forest area and a view into The Grotto. I was hoping for more historical information and a closer look at the grotto.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
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Such a great experience !
Reviewed by: Kelly, 2023/05/26Such a great experience !
My husband and I went kayaking before we were married. Now we have two little ones and wanted to get to the beautiful Fern Grotto. I am so thankful for this trip that we could share is with our 3 and 1 year old. Thank you for having this opportunity
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Activity Date: | 2023/05/24 |
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Best part of our trip
Reviewed by: JAV, 2023/05/25It was very well run and a calming quick boat ride. We walked to see the fern grotto which was beautiful and our tour guide also helped sing a wedding song to us. It was cute. We had a chance to take pictures. A bathroom was available. We were sung to on the way back as well.
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Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Worth the money!
Reviewed by: Gary & Becky, 2023/05/08The cruise to the grotto was good. Interesting history of the Smith family discussed on river boat. Scenery is good and the grotto is in a very lush location. The folks are very nice and accommodating. We chose the river cruise to be at the Luau on time.
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Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
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Good time!
Reviewed by: Krista, 2023/05/05We enjoyed the views as well as the stories and entertainment. Great family!
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Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
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Birthday Time
Reviewed by: Patricia James, 2023/04/22It was a great time. Really enjoyed it It was our birthday week and we had the best time. The boat ride, the songs, the hula dance was spot on.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/30 |
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Relaxing ride
Reviewed by: Bill, 2023/04/12What a beautiful experience! Comfortable, clean ride up calm river to breathtaking rainforest. Knowledgeable staff was informative and entertaining. Finally a great value!
Would recommend to anyone coming to Kauai. Will do again.
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Activity Date: | 2023/04/10 |
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Great way to see Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Krisio, 2023/04/03This was a quick fun little trip. The staff was fun and informative.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/31 |
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Kauai River Cruise
Reviewed by: Kauai River Cruise , 2023/04/01I really enjoyed the tour other than not being able to hear what the narrator was saying along the trail. He should have had a megaphone or microphone so we at back could hear what he was saying. I heard from other people he was describing the plants & trees along the way, which I heard nothing.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
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First time. It was wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Pat Tompkins , 2023/03/26Very knowledgeable guides. Good entertainment. Really enjoyed.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/01 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Luvs Kauai, 2023/03/23There was 2 couples in our party. We all though the tour was beautiful and well worth it.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/21 |
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Beautiful and Informative
Reviewed by: Me Ber, 2023/03/18It was a fun time, informative and beautiful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
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Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Jrod, 2023/03/17Entertaining and informative. Hula dancing and Hawaiian music. Spectacular view of Fern Grotto.
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/15 |
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So beautiful and the history is a plus
Reviewed by: Sue A S, 2023/03/12Such a great experience!! Skipper Whitney the grandson of the original Smith was a delight! I will go over and over again just for the beauty and history!
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Attended as: | Friends |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
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Great tour!
Reviewed by: Guest, 2023/03/10The tour guides were wonderful and the stories told were beautiful
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Activity Date: | 2023/03/08 |
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Fun way to spend some time
Reviewed by: Joan, 2023/02/20The staff were welcoming, informative, and entertaining.
The cruise was relaxing and comfortable.
The walk to the Grotto was convenient and beautiful.
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Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
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Great family run business.
Reviewed by: CAS, 2023/02/15The boat ride over to the fern grotto was easy and short. Heard some history,, took a short walk to the grotto where they sang a song and danced. It was beautiful. Ride back had music and hula dancing. It was a slow day for us and this for perfect in our plans. Relaxing calm ride with great people. Highly recommend………………………………………………………………………………………………………we had a short lesson on how to hula dance on our way back to the dock.
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Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
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Outstanding!
Reviewed by: Catchit2000, 2023/02/11Fun, enjoyed the music and narrative. Good history of the area
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
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Short but fun
Reviewed by: Hollie O, 2023/02/04People are great, fun, a good afternoon on the water
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
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Excellent short cruise with entertainment
Reviewed by: Cheryl, 2023/01/22We had a great time with the Smith Family cruising to the beautiful fern grotto. Our captain shared the history of the area with us as we cruised to the grotto and at the grotto, one of the performers shared more history with us. On the outward voyage we had music, dancing and song. On the way back we had the chance to learn a little hula dance. Gracious people and a good time.
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
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Great little adventure!
Reviewed by: Leslie Cody, 2023/01/22It was a great little activity. We had done this 26 years ago for our anniversary so doing it again on our anniversary trip was great.
The staff were funny and very enjoyable. It was disappointing we couldn't go in the cave the last time you could. However we understand why.
I would definitely recommend this activity. Hearing about the history was awesome.
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
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Family-run business, run smoothly, good value; hosts and hostesses professional with keen sense of humor.
Reviewed by: Cary, 2023/01/11My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
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Great trip to the grotto
Reviewed by: Tom, 2023/01/05The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.
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Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
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Great activity for toddlers
Reviewed by: Whitney family , 2023/01/01Easy and fun activity to do with littles. The boat cruise is lovely and the fern grotto is beautiful. Stroller accessible throughout. Guided commentary on the way to the grotto and live entertainment on the way back. The staff is very kind.
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
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