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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good time!

Reviewed by: Giggly

The weather was beautiful and our guide on the.boat was fun. The ladies who sang and did the hula were a nice touch. I learned things about the hula that I did not know. They made the excursion memorable. The fern grotto was pretty it it looks like it needs to recover a lot of its growth. Glad we went, though. An interesting adventure.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/11
Activity Date:	2023/10/09

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

期待はずれ!

Reviewed by: Yuki-chan

海の中は濁っておりあまり良く見えず期待以下でした。午後一番での出発だったので濁っていたのかも知れません。朝一番だったら海は穏やかで透明でもう少し良く見えたのかも知れません。水深30メートルの海の中を航行しているというドキドキ感を味わうことができました。

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Packages:	基本プラン
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/07
Activity Date:	2023/10/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fun Quick Part of the Day

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful tour! Our family was happy we found time to visit the Grotto!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/10/01
Activity Date:	2023/09/22

Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

AWESOME

Reviewed by: Richard Robertson

MUST DO!

This was a great tour - really educational and fun. Be prepared for rain, you are in the rainforest and it rains a lot. Our guide came prepared with umbrellas and rain jackets, flashlights for the lava tube, water and snacks.
Andre, our tour guide was amazing, experienced and incredibly knowlegable of the volcanoes, land, plants and trees, Hawaiian culture, plus more, and the history of all mentioned. He made sure we were always entertained during the approx. 8 hour trip.
Would recommend shorts, closed toed shoes (sneakers fine) suntan lotion, somewhat water repellant light jacket (in case your tour does not provide).

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Packages:	Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/09/27
Activity Date:	2023/09/20

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau (not on a beach)

Reviewed by: Colorado

Entertainment was great! Everyone was very nice. Pictures were awesome. It was not all you could eat and drink. The food was cafeteria style and put away before we could get seconds. Desert was basic. Not at all what we expected at a luau.

Where is the pig on a spit?? Fresh fruits and vegetables from the island?

Definitely should’ve done more research before attending a Luau. If you want a Beach Luau, this is not the one for you. If you wanna plantation in Luau, where the people are friendly, and the food is average, this is your place!

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Packages:	Standard Hawaiian Package (with Hanalei & Princeville Transportation)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/16
Activity Date:	2023/09/12

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

An experience I will not soon forget.

Reviewed by: Ayden

The staff were amazing; friendly, funny and full of knowledge. Felt safe the whole time, and the sights themselves were amazing. Seeing sea turtles, sharks, eels, stingrays and schools of fish on sunken ships was amazing. Worth every penny.

They had water and bathrooms on the boat, just not on the sub. But time seems to fly by down there, you’re in a different world.

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/15
Activity Date:	2023/09/13

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

一度だけなら？

Reviewed by: アラフォー夫婦

まずこれは自分も悪いんですが、
11時出発の船で11時ピッタリに集合場所に着いたら、目の前で出発されてしまいました。
最終的にはその1時間後の便に変更してもらえましたが。
あとは潜水艦から見える景色も透明度低く魚が少し、一度か二度だけ小さいサメが見えた程度。
3歳の子供は10分ほどで飽き始め、
クルーが1時間ずっと喋りっぱなしで、
英語わからない自分達にはかなり苦痛でした。
乗ってる外国の方も苦笑気味であんまり面白そうな感じではなかったです。
体験としては一度経験する事は止めないですが、冷静に金額見返したらまず2回目は無いよね。という結論に至りました。

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Aloha !
Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to share your review with us. We apologize for confusion about check in time. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. Finally, *Optional* Narration is available for download in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish and can be downloaded prior to arriving at the pier, WIFI not available at the pier.
I am sorry you were unaware of this. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. I hope you and your keiki (Child) had a nice Hawaiian vacation.
Mahalo!

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Packages:	基本プラン
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/09/13
Activity Date:	2023/09/10

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Way too crowded

Reviewed by: TravelerT

I was expecting to "be at one with nature" but there were so many people. We took a short walk up the path, which was beautiful but no time to stop & appreciate it or take photos. Then, when reaching to grotto, it was so crowded, there are other people in all the photos. You don't actually go into the fern grotto, you see it from a short distance. We were told we could take photos on the way down, but the path is narrow and there's the huge line of people behind you so you can't stop. The river ride was nice, but the entertainment took away from the peacefulness of the ride.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/13
Activity Date:	2023/09/11

Waikiki Deluxe Turtle Snorkel with Lunch from Kewalo Harbor - Hawaii Nautical

Had the best time!

Reviewed by: Gabrielle Albasini

I booked this activity by myself for my birthday. All I wanted was to see a turtle and it definitely did not disappoint! The crew were amazing and were very helpful when we were snorkeling. The food was good and the experience was amazing. I’ll definitely book again next time I’m on the island! Thank you to the crew for making it the best experience.

Seabreeze cocktail was beautiful and delicious.
The nicest crew!

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Packages:	Premium Package: 3-Hour Snorkel Sail with Lunch and Transportation
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2023/09/10
Activity Date:	2023/09/08

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A nice family outing.

Reviewed by: TTD

My husband and I did this trip with our 20 and 14 year olds. We all enjoyed it. The boat scenery is beautiful the grotto is an amazing site and the music and entertainment on the way home was nice. We all even participated in the hula lesson.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/09/09
Activity Date:	2023/08/15

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Debbie

Beautiful river excursion; would have loved more time and not so rushed at the Grotto. One song seemed lame. Wanted time to take pictures of foliage on way down. Definitely would not recommend for wheelchair guests. It was steep and pavement unfriendly to wheelchair wheels and very steep and slippery incline uphill.
Entertainment on way back was very fun and good.

Gorgeous plants

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/09/05
Activity Date:	2023/09/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful River Cruise

Reviewed by: Pat

We took this River Cruise on our 20th wedding anniversary. it was to remind us of the beauty of the Fern Grotto that we visit many years ago. The boat ride was fun. We loved the narration, the music and hula dancing. I highly recommend this cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/09/02
Activity Date:	2023/08/11

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A bit of history

Reviewed by: Michelle B

The crew was very interactive with guests. They told the story of the grotto and about Hawaiian history. The fern grotto isn’t what it used to be but still a beautiful spot.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/30
Activity Date:	2023/08/28

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＞

楽しい船旅でした

Reviewed by: りりん

船は15分ほどで行きは周辺の説明、帰りはフラを皆で踊るなどして楽しかったです。シダの洞窟は圧巻でした。
地図上の待ち合わせ場所が少しずれていて、迷いました。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/30
Activity Date:	2023/08/28

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Wonderful luau

Reviewed by: Sharon Blackwood

Perfect night. Seating was good, the variety of food was plentiful and delicious. The show was great. Very beautifully done. Loved the story of the love a father has for his daughter and interesting history of the island. Marvelous performances, great fire dances, wonderful cast. Recommend to everyone.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/24
Activity Date:	2023/08/21

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Beautiful, but boring.

Reviewed by: Traveler

The overall cost was reasonable, the grotto beautiful, but the cruise and experience was pretty dull overall.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/23
Activity Date:	2023/08/21

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

スキューバダイビングしてるみたい！

Reviewed by: ナポリーナ

海底までいくので、気軽にスキューバダイビングをしているようでした。そして大小様々な魚やウミガメが見れて大満足でした！潮流、天気によって海水が濁ったり見えにくかったりするようですが、それも仕方がないと思える心が広い人だけがいけばいいと思います。

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Aloha !
Mahalo for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! It is indeed often a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see marine life up close while diving in a real submarine, and we're happy to know you got to see some incredible marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages:	基本プラン
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/08/22
Activity Date:	2023/08/14

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＞

カウアイ島に来たならMust go!

Reviewed by: mitchy

リフェの空港から遠くないところに集合場所の港？があります。
特にチェックイン等もなく、バウチャーを見せてそのまま船へ。
出航したら周辺のいろいろな説明を聞きながら川を遡行。
途中、カヤックに乗った人達と手を振りあいながら十数分での船着き場に到着。そこから徒歩で数分のところに目的の洞窟がバーンと登場。
洞窟の中にこそ入れませんが、壮大かつ神秘的とも言える佇まいに何とも言えない落ち着きと満足感が漂います。洞窟前では、フラも披露され、ハワイ感を存分に堪能できます。
帰りの船内でもハワイアンミュージックの披露や、ツアー参加者全員でのプチフラ教室?!も。皆んなノリノリで一体感もまた良かったです！
今回のツアーでは日本人のまとまった参加があったため、「上を向いて歩こう」のフラバージョンの披露も。別のツアーの団体さんか何かのようでしたが、もしそれらの方がおられなければ日本人は私一人だったので、この曲を聴くこともできなかったかと。なかなかラッキーな体験でした。

船内。意外とたくさん乗れます。
洞窟どーん。
みんなでノリノリフラ！
洞窟までの道中。植物園の中を歩いている感じ。
洞窟前でフラの披露。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2023/08/22
Activity Date:	2023/07/24

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Amazing Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Grounds the luau takes place on is breathtaking- my favorite luau on all islands.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/21
Activity Date:	2023/07/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Family friendly fun!

Reviewed by: Jenna H

The whole family had a blast. The river boat ride in total took about 2hrs. I appreciate that this is family owned and ran. Good people and great stories. It is worth going to for the experience.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/08/18
Activity Date:	2023/08/16

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

awesome days

Reviewed by: Kara

the kids lvoed to get to see the fish from the portholes! great day underwater

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Aloha Kara !
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your adventure exploring in a real submarine! We love providing an adventure that families can enjoy. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).

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Packages:	Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/01
Activity Date:	2023/06/18

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Great family evening.

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this event and so did my daughters- the hula dancing is simply gorgeous and unforgettable.

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Packages:	Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/07/31
Activity Date:	2023/06/16

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Lisa G.

Our family of 8 ranging from ages 16-91 really enjoyed this excursion. Relaxing ride on the boat with beautiful live Hawaiian music and dancers was an extra treat. The Fern Grotto was beautiful. I would highly recommend this excursion.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/07/28
Activity Date:	2023/07/26

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great tour very informative and funny!

Reviewed by: Annamarie

Great tour very informative. The people were so funny I would definitely do it again and recommend my friends and family.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/07/25
Activity Date:	2023/07/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance

Reviewed by: Kar

Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance. Walk to Fern grotto the best part of ride

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/07/20
Activity Date:	2023/07/18

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Where was wonderful

Reviewed by: Kathleen Oliva

Show was wonderful people were funny smart and very informative

Enjoy the boat trip in the drawer to that

Would definitely recommend it to others

Nice family run business

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2023/07/19
Activity Date:	2023/07/17

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Matt Olsen

This is our second time going to the Fern Grotto and it was just as beautiful and amazing as the first time we went 9 years ago. We booked online and it was very easy. We got to the check in site and they handed us a ticket with our name already on it and asked us to turn it in when we boarded. Right on time, they asked us to head down to the dock and board our river boat. Everyone that we encountered had a big smile and a kind word for us. They gave us a brief safety talk and we were off! Our guide going out there was very knowledgeable and talked to us about the history of the island. When we reached the Fern Grotto, they sang for us some beautiful songs and then we hiked a little way up to the grotto. We took lots of pictures and then made our way back! We were treated to some songs and beautiful hula dancing on the way back. The young lady on the microphone was so much fun! She was a jokester, and she had a beautiful singing voice. The ladies doing the hula dancing were just so beautiful to watch and you can tell they love what they do. Overall, it was a lot of fun and I highly recommend. I do recommend booking online as it will save you some time when you get there. Thank you for a wonderful experience!