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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

Relaxing cruise on the Wialua River

Reviewed by: S. Denning

The 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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Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

A very pleasant experience!

Reviewed by: Mary

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

fern grotto river cruise

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I don't regret doing this, however, I would not do it again. Decent activity for first timers.

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

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Reviewed by: rom de guzman

THIS TRIP EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.

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

Amazing Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Rich

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

A lovely way to see the river

Reviewed by: HBaxter

We 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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Posted on: 2013/01/03

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.

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

I love Kauai So much

Reviewed by: Kauai Lover

I and my husband enjoyed a lot. Our guide has very much knowledge about Kauai, and Hawaii's history, too. Even the tour was long, we never got bored!
That was our First trip to Kauai, and we didn't know where should we go. But this tour gave me so much experience in Kauai.
If you go to Kauai First time, you should join this tour!

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Enjoyed very much.If you have never done it you should.

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time.This is worth the money.

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

It was cool!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The tour itself was very informative and the weather great. I enjoyed the island very much.
Thanks!

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

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Reviewed by: Aaron

Our 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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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time and really enjoyed the cruise.

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Reviewed by: sandy

The cruise was very relaxing with the cool breeze on your face. It would even be better if you had hammock, but i do realize that maybe impossible.

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

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

Wailea River Cruise

Reviewed by: Maria Lee

The cruise was short but sufficient for the price. I recommend taking the 3:30 cruise and then going to the Smith Luau right beside the docks. Excellent site and entertainment and also worth the price.

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

Great trip

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

great view, good history lessons

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

Spectacular

Reviewed by: Carol A

The boat ride was so-so, the comentary was great but with a covered ride it was difficult to see the attractions. Upon arrival we were amazed at the folage and the Fern Grotto, very impressive, would I do it again ? no, been there done that but would reccomend to first timers to the Island.

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

Fern Grotto Cruise

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Rained out on Wednesday and we were not notified until we got there. Rescheduled for Friday and all went well. Had a good time.

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

Smith Family

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Smith family were great

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Reviewed by: bushes

The boat tour was more than we expected. The dancer was talented. The entertainment and wedding song were lovely. The garden around the Grotto was lush. And it came with a nice price tag as well. I would recommend this to anyone.

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

Fern Grotto Trip

Reviewed by: Betty Kaszula

This 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: don

Very informative, interesting and enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone

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

Fern Grotto- boat ride

Reviewed by: Cathy

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

Thanks for the memories ...

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

On time, friendly, engaging. Always worth a trip to see the Grotto.

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

Fern Grotto River Ride

Reviewed by: Barbara

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

Good Family Fun

Reviewed by: The Nicholas'

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

Best of the Island

Reviewed by: Kauai Fan

The bus took us all over the island and we got to see everything up close. I was thankful I did not have to do any driving and could enjoy the scenery. Everything was so beautiful. I came away thinking Kauai was my favorite island. It was worth every penny I paid and I think the best of all the circle island tours. I took one Circle Island Tour on each island and Kauai was the best. The guide was very informative and I learned things about Kauai that I otherwise would not have known being out on my own. The only thing I would suggest is to plan on being really tired the next day, and just to relax the next day because you do and see so much that it tires you out.

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

The Garden Island

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I had a great time on this tour. We only stayed for two days so it was good that we did this tour on our first day to learn about the island. We just went back to the sights and beyond on the next day to explore more on our own. Kauai is such an beautiful, mellow, country island. People were very nice, and you can still feel that old Hawaiian way of living. I loved the Fern Grotto. The little dancing and singing on the boat was fun.

Mahalo!

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

Handicap Access

Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless

The 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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