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All Reviews for Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto in Kauai

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

So enjoyable!

Reviewed by: Kim Wood

We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/20
Activity Date: 2016/04/17

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

I would do this again!

Reviewed by: Dru

I really feel like this river cruise is special, you get to see and hear how this culture has evolved.. The singing is fantastic and the commentary is great as well. Such a nice family!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/04/20
Activity Date: 2016/04/17

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Canyon & River Cruise

Reviewed by: Rita & Alan

Our guide - Rosario - was well informed and jovial. As there were only 7 of us on the trip Rosario was able to spend more time showing us interesting points on the island. The Canyon itself was beautiful although the River Cruise was a bit naff

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/17
Activity Date: 2016/04/03

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

Beautiful trip,very peaceful.

Reviewed by: Penny

Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/16
Activity Date: 2016/03/25

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: DHK

My wife and I took her mother on this scenic cruise. The were very friendly and attentive to all their guests. The pilot did a great job noting the points of interest. The singing and dancing during the cruise added a nice entertaining local flavor.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/04/04
Activity Date: 2015/07/23

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Waited Canyon and Fern Grotto tour 30 Mar, 2016.

Reviewed by: Cynthia Leas

Our guide , Jacque Cousteau, (Jack Custer) was great! He was so knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy sharing with us. My grandson and I learned a lot and had fun. My only complaint was having to drive from Waimea Plantation Cottages to the Sheraton to meet the tour, while Princeville guests WERE picked up. When I signed up for the tour online, it said we would be picked up. The day before, I got a call saying we would have to get ourselves to the Sheraton.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/04/02
Activity Date: 2016/03/30

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

Delightful river trip

Reviewed by: Della

Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/02
Activity Date: 2016/03/30

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

AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!

Reviewed by: Maren

When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.

This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.

You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.

Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.

Already did it once but will do it again!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/03/14
Activity Date: 2015/05/26

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

Wonderful tour

Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat

A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/03/10
Activity Date: 2016/03/09

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

WAIMEA CANYON & WAILUA RIVER CRUISE TO FERN GROTTO TOUR....

Reviewed by: JIMJUDYMARGIBOB

WE ALL GIVE THIS TOUR ON KAUAI, A 10 PLUS. WE WERE PICKED UP AT OUR CONDO, DRIVEN UP THE WESTERN COAST. STOPS ALONG THE WAY...WAIMEA CANYON IS BREATH TAKING! OUR TOUR GUIDE, ROSERIO (misp?) WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HAD A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR. WE STOPPED FOR A WONDERFUL LUNCH,( RIGHT ACROSS FROM OUR CONO)..THEN HEADED EAST TO THE COAST AND OUR TOUR TO THE GROTTO. ALL IN ALL, IT WAS A WONDERFUL TOUR....WE WERE DROPPED OFF AT OUR CONDO IN THE EARLY EVENING...JUST IN TIME FOR A DRINK, SNACKS AND BED! MAHALO WE HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED THIS COMPANY ON FACEBOOK

  • JUDY AND JIM

  • SPEEDO BOB AND MARGI..HEADING OUT TO FERN GROTTO

  • VIEW FROM PARKING LOT ON WAY TO BOAT AND GROTTO...

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/02/14
Activity Date: 2016/01/23

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

Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)

Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein

Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/02/03
Activity Date: 2016/01/31

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Oops

Reviewed by: John

Not bad until the driver left us at the last stop. Think one could tell that 2 of a group of 8 were not in the van. At least it was only mile or so walk to hotel.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/10
Activity Date: 2015/12/16

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Kauai Adventure

Reviewed by: Lawrence Phillips

Tour guide was great. Could have used more time at the canyon and blow hole.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/01/09
Activity Date: 2015/12/16

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

Worth every penny spent!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/20
Activity Date: 2015/12/04

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: A & S Kidd

We took the Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Cruise tour and what an experience. Our driver and tour guide, Juan, was amazing. His knowledge of the history of the island of Kauai together with his own experiences growing up on the Garden Isle really made the day beyond interesting. From the time we boarded the tour bus until the end of the day, Juan's personality, knowledge and wit made every minute enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour AND Juan to all who may consider it.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/13
Activity Date: 2015/12/07

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

Wailua Cruise

Reviewed by: Kyla

We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/06
Activity Date: 2015/11/13

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Fantastic guide!

Reviewed by: Marco S

Our guide, Jack, having been raised in Hawaii was extremely knowledgeable about the history and local factoids. He even had a few good jokes. He kept us engaged and interested for the entire day. Everyone else we came into contact with regarding this tour was also very professional and nice

Overall I would recommend this as a great way to get introduced to Kauai

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/01
Activity Date: 2015/11/28

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

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Jessica

This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/11/14
Activity Date: 2015/11/06

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Glen Hayden

A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/10/25
Activity Date: 2015/09/28

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Carri Cheek

Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/10/04
Activity Date: 2015/09/10

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Betty Latiolais

The Canyon was beautiful. The river cruise was very relaxing and enjoyable. All in all it was very nice. The road up to the Canyon reminded me of going to Kings Canyon in California. Very interesting!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/10/02
Activity Date: 2015/09/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Waimea Canyon tour

Reviewed by: Susan

My friend and I had a great time. Jack was a great tour guide and was very informative and very entertaining .

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/30
Activity Date: 2015/09/27

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Reviewed by: eriri

あまり期待していなかったけど意外とよかったです。のんびりとした雰囲気の中でくつろげました。送迎対象のホテルではなかったから乗船場までは自力で行かないとですが、その後もレンタカーで移動するならそのほうが都合がよかったです。乗船場まで自分で行くならその場で普通にチケットを買ってもいいのかもしれませんが、事前にチケット購入しておけるのは安心感はあります。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/28
Activity Date: 2015/06/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Lunch

Nice tour guide

Reviewed by: Richard Kwang

The operator and all the crew was super nice , really enjoy the show , but I am kind of feel bad because most of people doesn't know how to tips ...hopefully in the future most tourist need to know how to take care the performance and the tour guide

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/26
Activity Date: 2015/09/06

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

Average boat tour

Reviewed by: Lucie

This was 2 hour boat tour to Fern Grotto and back with live music. The tour was average, nothing special.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/22
Activity Date: 2015/08/24

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

Enjoyable but not as impressive as a trip 10 years ago

Reviewed by: Marcia

Everything on Kauai has a beautiful plant variety. It is awesome

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/19
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

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

wonderful

Reviewed by: Sharon

Great excursion at a very reasonable price. The crew were exceptional and talented. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/08/24
Activity Date: 2015/08/16

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

Had fun

Reviewed by: John

the river trip was fun, they had entertainment on our return from the fern grotto. The grotto was very nice to see, with ferns growing upside down. I recommend doing this at least once

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/22

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

Best Laua Ever!

Reviewed by: Family of Five

The Smith Family Laua will not disappoint! I've seen five Lauas and this was far superior to all others! Food and the show was amazing! The grounds of the facility were very beautiful and the tram ride showed all the land had to offer! Many photo opportunities! The Fern Gratto was beautiful and the musicians were great! Very pretty!

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Packages: River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/16
Activity Date: 2015/07/13

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

Must do

Reviewed by: Diane

Driver picked us up so we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, fun and informative boat ride to Fern Grotto with music, singing and dancing then delivered right on time to the Luau and brought back to our condo afterwards......Al fun, no worry

  • Fun fun

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/13
Activity Date: 2014/08/15
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