Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
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Reviewed by: David, 2009/07/21A very informative excursion. Truly relaxing and the staff were insightful and fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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fern grotto
Reviewed by: sara926, 2009/07/11The employees were very friendly. The Grotto was not all that I expected it to be in my imagination, but it was still very beautiful and I would recommend to check it out
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Splendid!
Reviewed by: Jen, 2009/06/26The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip to the Fern Grotto was a beautiful experience. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary so when the singers sang the Hawaiian Wedding Song it was very special! The Hula dancer on-board was not only beautiful, but very talented as well. Even my husband participated in the learning of the Hula dance - much to my delight! I would do this trip again if ever given the chance. Truly memorable!
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/06/26This was a relaxing river ride. Our guides were knowledgable. We enjoyed the singing and dancing on the boat. We rode this tour into the Luau. Overall It was a great 1st day on the island. We would all do it again!
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Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches, 2009/06/10The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.
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Pretty good stuff
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine, 2009/06/02The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!
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Smith's Laua
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/05/28Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.
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Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/05/28Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.
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Good time
Reviewed by: Good Time, 2009/05/22We had a good time
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Unique Experience
Reviewed by: John Osheka, 2009/05/18Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.
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Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/04/07Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.
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Reviewed by: don, 2009/03/22Very informative, interesting and enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone
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A lovely way to see the river
Reviewed by: HBaxter, 2009/02/22We enjoyed this lazy trip down the river and learned a lot about the river on the way from the captain. The fern grotto was beautiful, though not quite as lush as it had once been (so don't expect it to look like the postcards you see! I guess the hurricanes did some damage). The entertainment at the grotto was also lovely - hearing the traditional Hawaiian wedding song (in Hawaiian) with beautiful harmonies was enchanting. I also love that this is a family run business, putting money back into the traditions of Hawaii and the families that reside there. We took our seven year old boy and nine year old girl, and grandma, and everyone enjoyed the trip.
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Fern Grotto Trip
Reviewed by: Betty Kaszula, 2009/02/14This is the first time we took the boat trip up the river. I was impressed with the family involvement in every aspect of the luau and boat tour. They are very gracious people and must answer the same questions thousands of times yet they show an interest each time to make everyone feel special and not like some
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/02/10We had a great time.This is worth the money.
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/02/10Enjoyed very much.If you have never done it you should.
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Guide
Reviewed by: Aaron, 2009/01/30Our guide was excellent. I'm not sure anyone other than a local could have given us a tour as insightful or interesting.
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fern grotto river cruise
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/01/05I don't regret doing this, however, I would not do it again. Decent activity for first timers.
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Relaxing cruise on the Wialua River
Reviewed by: S. Denning, 2008/11/22The cruise is vary relaxing, vary beutiful, and the staff is vary informative and the hula dancer was wonderful. But be warned the cave at the Fern Grotto is now closed, but you can still see it and take pictures of it wich is beutuful. recomended to first timers.
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A very pleasant experience!
Reviewed by: Mary, 2008/11/15This cruise is great for older people who are not able to walk very well - the staff is very friendly, the entertainment is fun and relaxing, the river is beautiful, and the walk to the Fern Grotto was very nice also. We did this before going to the luau at Smith's. It was a wonderful combination!
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Reviewed by: rom de guzman, 2008/10/30THIS TRIP EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.
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Amazing Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Rich, 2008/10/18This was an amazing Cruise down the Wialua River to the Fern Grotto. The staff was great and told of the history of the river and the grotto. The return trip included hawaiian music and hula lessons. I would really recommend this trip to everyone.
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Fern Grotto River Ride
Reviewed by: Barbara, 2008/05/22We loved this tour. The ride up the river was informative and absolutely beautiful. Walking the Grotto was amazing. So many types of plants. You will be amazed. Be sure to walk through slowly. Look at every flower and in between leaves so you don't miss the giant bumble bees or the beautiful birds. Some people walked too quickly and missed these wonders of nature.
The ride back was pleasant with the staff playing music and dancing. They were great guides and great people. One of the guides walked slowly with us and told us all about the different plants and what the natives used these plants for. Super informative. I felt sorry for those who didn't take the time to listen to his wealth of knowledge.
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Handicap Access
Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless, 2008/05/12The trip was listed as a short, rugged walk, but is handicap accessible. I would have liked this information ahead of time, as walking on concrete is very painful for me, and I would have taken my scooter if I had known there was a paved walk way. I would like to go again sometime, when the ferns have recovered from the damage of the 2006 Hurricane. Cruise was informative, entertaining and fun!
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Smith's River Cruise
Reviewed by: Linn A, 2008/05/01Smith's River Cruise was well done. Unfortunately the Fern Grotto sust
ained damage which no longer allows people to go inside.
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Fern Grotto Boat Ride
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/04/02Our family enjoyed this short boat ride to the Fern Grotto. The Grotto itself has changed since our last trip to Kaua'i. Sit on the left side of the boat while it is at the dock (which will then be the right side going up the river). That way you can see most of the sights the guide points out on the way to the Fern Grotto. It was informative, especially for first timers. Next trip, we will probably kayak up to the Grotto.
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Fern Grotto- boat ride
Reviewed by: Cathy, 2008/03/20It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip down the river to the Fern Grotto. The staff was fun and we enjoyed learning to Hula. It was a good value!
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Good Family Fun
Reviewed by: The Nicholas', 2008/02/19As first-timers to the Fern Grotto, my husband and I had a great time!The boat ride, hula instruction, music, and entertainment were typically Hawaiian, which is just what we wanted to experience! We took the 3:30 Fern Grotto trip so we could follow it up with the Smith's Family Luau (in the same location). The Luau cuisine was great followed by a spectacular music production professionally presented providing us with a greater understanding of the traditions and heritage of the Polynesian culture. WHAT A SHOW! We recommend BOTH of these for your family and friends. You will not be disappointed!!
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Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/01/29We enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful flowers and foliage but were disappointed at the actual "Grotto" since we couldn't see inside the cave. We weren't aware of this until we were at the site.
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Great trip
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/01/27great view, good history lessons
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