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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
Fern Grotto in Kauai, Hawaii
Reviewed by: CDM
The large deck for viewing was definitely a plus from when I was there back in 2007. Just a little disappointing that the frems were so few. I guess that hurricane did more damage to the environment then I thought.
Music was wonderful as always.
Boat ride also pleasant. Guide giving information about the area along the river was very helpful.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/15 |
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＞
神秘的なパワースポットでした。
Reviewed by: 何でも体験チャレンジャー
ワイメア川の穏やかな流れを、上流へ向けて遊覧船で進むと、カヤックで下るツーリストと手を降りながら、お互いに楽しい休日を過ごしている一時でした。船着き場から南国の植物や、花に囲まれた遊歩道を上りきると上空に、したたる水と長い植物しだ？がたれて、黒く見える穴が確かにあった。ハワイ先住民の王族しか訪れることができなかった場所だそうだが。今は結婚式もできるパワースポット。2時間程のツアーだが、すごく充実感を味わえた。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful area, but nothing spectacular.
Reviewed by: Matthew
Overall we enjoyed the Fern Grotto tour but nothing spectacular about it. Entertainment coming back was light and fun. Grotto itself was just OK.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/07 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful area to see
Reviewed by: Tammy
Good knowledgeable staff. Friendly. Shorter than what we expected. We read it would be 2 hours and we felt rushed out of there because another group was there waiting.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful hidden spot
Reviewed by: Laura J
This is a short tour of the Wailua River to get to the fantastic fern grotto, surrounded by beautiful trees, plants, and flowers. The entertainment was particularly good on our way back, where we learned some hula moves and danced to live music.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/30 |
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＞
一応想定内でした
Reviewed by: あやじゅん
8月18日、15時30分のツアーに参加しました。日本人は我々3名だけでしたが、70人くらいは乗船しベンチは8割方埋まっていました。流れをほとんど感じない川を30分弱上ると小さな船着場に到着、そこから5分ほど歩くと洞窟前に到着します。10数年前に崩落事故があり以後内部は立ち入り禁止です。採掘場の跡のような感じで、シダの茂り方も思ったより貧相な感じでした。洞窟前や帰りの船上でスタッフが歌やフラを披露してくれます。簡単な実技のレクチャーもあり、英語の解説ですがそれは楽しめました。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Lovely tour
Reviewed by: Spiker Family
Informative cruise given by The Smith family. Bring sturdier shoes than flip flops because the jungle mixed with sporadic rain showers make a slippery path. My daughter loved the live interactive entertainment. Overall good time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/29 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Relaxing, but go earlier.
Reviewed by: Brenda
It was a relaxing activity and great for littles, but I could sense the tiredness in the crew because we took the last tour of the day. Best to go earlier in the day. Also, be warned to bring bug spray with you on the jungle walk to the fern grotto! Fern grotto was beautiful, but hard to hear explanations over arguing children. Haha. Maybe it would be easier if thye had a loud speaker or megaphone at the fern grotto?
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Perfect adventure
Reviewed by: Alexandra
The staff was amazing and I feel so lucky they shared this magic of their island with us.
The performance on the boat was incredible. We learned so much and just loved every minute
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Gritto
Reviewed by: Debbie
We had a fun time! Good storytelling, singing, and hula dancing! Would recommend!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great experience.
Reviewed by: Karen
It was our second time after 12 years and still is a great experience. Warm welcome to all the staff and very knowledgeable.
Worth the price too.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Smith’s River Cruise
Reviewed by: Alex Hernandez
Great excursion to share with family, friends of all ages.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
40 Years Later
Reviewed by: MEB
While on this trip, we celebrated our 40th anniversary. We took the Wilua river cruise to the Fern Grotto 40 years ago on our honeymoon, and I'm happy to say that the best parts of this experience have not changed.
We were happy with the new decking in the Grotto, I only wish that they had wheel chairs available at the Grotto. My wife was unable to make it all the way to the main platform, so she missed out on the best part. Our main goal was four our three daughters and our grandson to see it, and they did!
Thank you for another great experience!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto Fun
Reviewed by: Diane G
We've been to the Fern Grotto many times and love it every time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fun cruise with a short walking tour
Reviewed by: Laura
Lovely cruise provided by great staff with hula, singing, music, story telling, walking tour, and an overall great time. Bring water, sunscreen and possibly bug repellent. Will do this again next time we are on the island.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Smith’s Wailua River cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment/River cruise package
Reviewed by: Carolyn
Great trip for any one that has problems walking or doing large hikes. Nice boat ride as you see nature along with kayakers . The more adventurous people would probably prefer that method of seeing the area. On the boat they taught a hula dance. Gave some interesting info on the walk. It is an easy trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Grandpa
My family went on this excursion to the Grotto because it looked so good in the brochures. The boat ride up and back was the best part in my opinion. The workers on the boat were very entertaining and told the history of the river and the Grotto.
On the way back they let us place our flowers in the river and tell a little about our mother who had passed away just a few days prior to this part of our trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Best ever tour for the money
Reviewed by: Lorraine and Vikki
My wife and I enjoyed this tour more than all of the others. It was a beautiful, leisurely trip down the river to Fern Grotto. The scenery, and entertainment was wonderful! $30 per person is the best deal on the entire island. Don’t forget to tip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern Grotto was beautiful
Reviewed by: Jaszmine
The cruise was okay. Due to the roof on the boat, it was difficult to see much. You walk a paved path to pretty scenery. Lots of people.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very scenic
Reviewed by: Mr. Pat
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: Lina Aquino
The river cruise was fantastic! Last time we did this was 2007. This June 2022, took my children and grandchildren and they had a good time. A little suggestion, maybe next time, take the cruise a little further down where at least we can get a glimpse of the water fall, that will be awesome!!!!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Very glad we did this!
Reviewed by: Niveen
Fun cruise exploring the river and history as told by the cruise captain. The walk through the “jungle” leading to the fern grotto was very enjoyable. The cruise back was fun - included song and dance. Recommend!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Just book it!
Reviewed by: Kristin Wolf
This was such an enjoyable boat tour! The captain and crew were friendly, funny and talented. The fern grotto was beautiful and the music and hula were so fun! Our kids enjoyed it too!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Pleasantly Surprised
Reviewed by: Jamersham
I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. The entertainment was really great! The woman who sang the songs has a great voice and fun banter;) Overall, a very fun affordable experience. Probably my favorite part was when they taught us the hula :)
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Boat ride was so relaxing!
Reviewed by: Mary
The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Loved it!
Reviewed by: Becky
Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice Relaxing Adventure
Reviewed by: Tim
The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/20 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…
Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas
The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.
The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River Cruise to Fern Grotto
Reviewed by: Cindy
The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great experience
Reviewed by: Grace
Absolutely beautiful cruise, nice easy walk to grotto. The crew was fantastic, great music and history told throughout the cruise. My elderly mother really enjoyed the cruise.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/03 |
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