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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

Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Jackie

I was disappointed. I had been there about 4 years ago and the Fern Grotto was beautiful with lots of beautiful flowers to look at. It was so over grown you could hardly see the water fall. I also felt rushed, no time to admire the flowers that were there. I would not recommend this.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/08/04
Activity Date: 2014/07/28

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

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Reviewed by: Gladys Perry

I was disappointed that we could no longer go up to the fern area due to damage beyond the River Cruise control.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/08/03
Activity Date: 2014/04/30

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

Nice Tour

Reviewed by: Mark

If you don't have a car or don't want to drive this is a great way to see the sights. Comfortible transportation and the bus driver was very nice and informative. Long day for us, 11 hours, because we were picked up in Princeville, better if picked up from Lihue or Poipu. No lunch is provided however they stop at a golf course in Poipu to eat in their restaurant, so prepare for that additional expense. Was a little disappointed with Fern Grotto, we've seen much nicer areas in the botanical gardens. Boat ride was fun! Might be too long a day for young children and teenagers, for us it would have been better to drive ourselves.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/07/21
Activity Date: 2014/06/23

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

More than Worth the Money

Reviewed by: Kelly Crain

I really enjoyed this. The staff were friendly, but not pushy. Nobody tried to sell me something else or tried to get me to upgrade to something else. The boat ride was pleasant, scenic, and informative. The grotto is pretty, but I think the benefit is the boat ride, music, and hula demonstrations. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/07/19
Activity Date: 2014/07/12

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Love Kauai

Our tour had no enthusiasm and excitement in his voice. The crew seemed like this was a task. The Hawaiian dancers were good, the singer was good.
Had been on the Fern Grotto tour a few years ago and was much better.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2014/07/07
Activity Date: 2014/06/10

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: deborah cothran

Great! For $18 each, picked up at resort, trip down river to the Fern Grotto. We knew that previous rains had altered the view, so there was no disappointment. Live entertainment on the way out and a great island history lesson on the way back. A good, short tour of this part of Kaua'i

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/15
Activity Date: 2014/06/10

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: Dan and Holly

Awesome time! We were very pleased with our experience!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/31
Activity Date: 2014/05/05

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

Wailua River cruise to Fern Gratto

Reviewed by: marlene

We would recommend to everyone. Really enjoyed the view. If you for to Kauaii you have to see.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/31
Activity Date: 2014/05/05

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

Wailua River Cruise

Reviewed by: JSchwarcz

Beautiful trip down the Wailua River with great entertainment! Fern Grotto was spectacular!!! A must see when in Kauai!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/05/18
Activity Date: 2014/04/26

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

Absolutely loved the cruise!

Reviewed by: Deb L

The cruise up the river on the barge was well narrated and very enjoyable. A great deal of history and general information about the area was shared with us, and various landmarks were pointed out.

Once we reached the Fern Grotto, we were entertained by the Smith family as they played the traditional wedding song, and we were given additional information about the Fern Grotto itself - including it's history and how it was made famous.

The return ride on the barge included the entertainers joining us and continuing the music and dancing. Visitors were encouraged to learn to hula and taught various moves.

As someone who tends to get very seasick, I had no issues at all on the cruise. Not even in the slightest.

  • The Fern Grotto

  • Kayakers on the river

  • onboard entertainment

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/01
Activity Date: 2014/04/15

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

Hawaii is awesome!!

Reviewed by: Laurie Richardson

Our tour guide was incredible!! he knew the history of the island, and we so enjoyed his humor!!! Fern Grotto needs to grow more not much to see there?

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/04/22
Activity Date: 2014/03/25

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

Canyon great, River Cruise so-so

Reviewed by: Ultrasonics21

The tour was great and the guide had a lot of knowledge about Kauai. I was pleased to see how much of the south shore was covered in the tour. I wish they would have gone to the two other lookout points on the canyon before turning back but otherwise the stops were great. The river cruise was a little disappointing and the fern grotto, even though beautiful, wasn't worth the time spent getting there. If I had to do it again, I would just do the tour.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/04/21
Activity Date: 2014/04/08

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

The best trip ever

Reviewed by: Hardeep

I enjoyed the guide. She was the best. The boat trip was perfect. What a beautiful romantic trip

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/04/20
Activity Date: 2014/04/17

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

Delighted Adventurer

Reviewed by: Diane

Mario was an excellent driver and tour guide. We got to see so much of Kauai on this day-long tour. He gave us many hints beyond the tour if what to see, etc. We too the tour the first day we arrived. The information we gained helped orient us on our first trip to the Garden Island. Wonderful sites and LOTS of stops, well spaced and paced. We enjoyed the 24 passenger van and all the participants too.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/03/28
Activity Date: 2014/03/25

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

Fern grotto

Reviewed by: ZNmez

The cruise was not too long, about two hours in total. The Wailua River is beautiful! The crew did a great version of the island "wedding song" while at the Fern Grotto. It was amazing to learn to hula from such talented dancers! Such a beautiful art!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/03/08

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

Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto Riverboat

Reviewed by: Bridgett Zelasko

Most beautiful sites on the island of Kauai. Must do tour! I loved all the stops we stopped at I couldn't stop taking pictures! The spouting horn was my favorite!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/03/08
Activity Date: 2014/02/23

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

Wonderful Tour of Kauai

Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy

We enjoyed a day with Davin our driver through Waimea Canyon, the spouting horn, and the fern grotto. There was so much more than just those stops and our driver not only navigated expertly with the large bus he was driving but also provided an informed narrative of our surroundings. We also enjoyed the lunch at the golf course we stopped and the scenery of such a beautiful area. While our stops were quick, we were able to do some shopping and purchased some wonderful souvenirs. Would suggest Veltra tours to anyone!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/02/24
Activity Date: 2014/02/18

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Kauai Val

This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/01/28
Activity Date: 2014/01/25

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

Good combination of dance, scenery, & river view

Reviewed by: Ann

I think this trip was reasonably priced and you get a variety of things: river, hula performance, and the fern grotto--not a dull moment for this trip.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/01/14
Activity Date: 2014/01/11

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

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Chere

We learned about the island, how to hula, and took some amazing pictures. The Smiths were great

  • Fern Grotto

  • On the ride over...

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/12/28
Activity Date: 2013/03/08

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

Relaxing Afternoon on the River

Reviewed by: JamesD

Truly enjoyed the smooth ride up river with explanation of the local culture and sites. Musicians and dancers obviously enjoyed their craft and were top notch. Very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/09/28
Activity Date: 2013/09/09

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

Great Island Tour

Reviewed by: Irene

We went as a family and enjoyed every moment and the Tour Guide Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable. Positive things about the Tour are: 1. the time it went quickly especially with the interesting sights as Waimea Cyn and Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto Tour. 2. The lunch was a good time to relax and enjoy a good meal with friends or family. 3. Sightseeing-and able to shop and stretch. Negative things about the Tour are 1. getting to boat on time- Fern Grotto Tour so we could get better seats for photo taking, their was another group of people there already. Negative things about the Tour 2. There was one store we stopped at in beginning of Tour and we did not feel welcomed. The owner was following us everywhere so we left out of there back to the bus also the refreshments where horrible. The only interesting fact at that store was a $4,000 beaded necklace. Overall, we enjoyed the day and recommend.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/08/11
Activity Date: 2013/07/29

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

Great!

Reviewed by: Rebekah

free shuttle picking up, great river scenery, live music, magic grotto, great service!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/18
Activity Date: 2013/06/06

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

Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Dave

The Smith's Fern Grotto tour was a good way to see the fern grotto and understand some of the history. There was a 20 minute boat ride to the fern grotto landing, time to take pictures, presentation of a Hawaiian Wedding song, complete with hula interruption and demonstration of various hula dances on the boat ride back. All in all - recommended tour.

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/13
Activity Date: 2013/06/03

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Sixto

A relaxing experience with beautiful views and great entertainment.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/07
Activity Date: 2013/06/04

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

Great sights lon trip

Reviewed by: memsl

We loved the sights. The Waimea Canyon was stunning as was the fern grotto. What was wrong with this tour was the more than 6 hours travelling in the bus to see two sights which took less than 20 minutes each to see. Great tour if you enjoy seeing the hawaiian country side from a bus.

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Packages: Standard (K1)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/03/05
Activity Date: 2013/02/19

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

Great Job

Reviewed by: Salt Lake City

Smith tours did a great Job with the boat ride.
The grotto.
The entertainment was a nice touch and very well done.
Would recomment this trip to all
One of the good values exploring Kauai

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/03/04

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

Disappointing

Reviewed by: jcaruthers

My new husband and I went on this River cruise as recommended by our travel agent as the most romantic thing we could do for our honeymoon.

The only romantic thing about it was the Hawaiian wedding song while we stood on a deck with 100 other people. This would not be my idea of romantic. Maybe it used to be a romantic place to go when you could go inside the cave but now it just looks like a rock wall with some ferns in it.

We didn't get the best start to our boat ride but we were both disappointed when we arrived to our location. The entertainment was fun and were really the only reason the trip was worth it. I wouldn't recomend it to anyone as a place to see on their honeymoon. The only thing that redeemed it was that it was probably the cheapest thing we did while we were there.

Since this site won't let me pick wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I chose families.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Grotto is beautiful. A must see for all visitors.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Great fun

Reviewed by: Carl O

We thoroughly enjoyed this informative and beautiful cruise. The Captain shared much information and was very entertaining. On the way back, the entertainment was excellent. Good time!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/01/03
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