Reviewed by: Rob & Steph
We brought 6 people to luau. I had been to Smith's Luau 3 times in the past, the others (my Fiancee, our daughters, and their friends) had not. My daughter had been to a couple of "real" Hawaiian family luaus in the past. I advised our group that this would not be like those, it would be a very structured and commercial setting with a really great Polynesian show at the end.
The Smith's are a wonderful family, very accommodating, welcoming, and freiendly beyond words. The tour, Imu ceremony, and food were as good as they had ever been in the past.
The thing that earned the Smith family only 3 stars on this visit was the quality of the performance at the end. I was looking forward to the male warrior portion of the show, but found that the current cast was lacking in stature and talent. With only 3 young men in the cast, two of whom were in the range of 100 to 130 pounds, the warrior aspect suffered dearly.
Hopefully the Smith family can rebuild this cast, or at least get a gym membership for the current cast members, and return the show to the quality that I had experienced in the past.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Reviewed by: scott
This is a busy, but very well organised event - We had the full package - coach transfer, train ride, meal and show. The food was of very high quality and as a vegan I was very pleasantly surprised by the variety of veggie food. (There is plenty for the meat eaters too!). The show good too - something for everyone I reckon.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Tiff
Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Fishers
Mountain tubing was a memorable way to end our vacation. We loved it and enjoyed the relaxing ride. BJ and Liz were such fun guides. They were entertaining and it was a trip that we got to know others. It was such a friendly atmosphere. The trip was such a heat experience.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Deb
So happy to experience and learn about some of the culture as well as see more of the beautiful parts of the inner island. The food was fantastic and the show was amazing. So glad we took the time to experience this venue.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Christian
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Bob D
Lots of fun. Entertainment was great. Narrative was very informative. Grotto was awesome. We included the laua which was most fantastic. Food beverage and entertainment was great. My first laua and my best. Thank you for a great evening. All the staff were very friendly
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Melanie
We really enjoyed this activity! It was relaxing and fun. Our guides were GREAT! They were lots of fun - without them the activity wouldn't have been as fun. The tunnels we went through were cool! I was worried they would be full of spider webs but they were super clean - no worries there at all. Our only complaint was it was too short. Wish it would have lasted longer! The lunch was good - just wish we would have had more time, it felt a little rushed. Here we were in this beautiful spot but had to eat and run. I would do this again. Kids of all ages would enjoy this adventure! We had old and young in our group and everyone had a great time. One thing I wish they would do is have someone taking photos that you could purchase afterwards. Since we were in the water and couldn't really get good shots - even with a waterproof case, it would have been really nice to buy some photos of our group as we came down the river and inside of the caves so that we have some memories of it. Since we have no pictures, we have nothing to show our family and friends. They want to see pictures.
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Tpatton
This luau is a great luau. The food and entertainment were very good. It is a good family event.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Angie
Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/01 |
Reviewed by: TERUTERU
シダの洞窟は20年前にはじめて行き、今回が2回目でした。一人参加のため遊覧船は英語ガイドになると観念していました。ところがこの日は日本語ガイドの船が出るのでそちらに乗せてくれました。日本人の団体のためにチャーターした船でした。ラッキーでした。シダの洞窟には入れませんでした。展望台が新設されてここから眺めることになり残念でした。日本語ガイドの説明で事情がよくわかり納得でした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Carl
My entire trip was wonderful but the Luau experience was extraordinary. The grounds itself are like being in paradise but the food was really good and so much of it. The entertainment however was amazing. I particularly enjoyed how the history of those who inhabit the islands was depicted. Anyone planning to visit the Hawaiian islands should definitely do this. I would certainly do it again.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Tisha
What an awesome experience! Recommend the gold seating. Food was ok but the performance was phenomenal! Bottomless Mai Tai's and Blue Hawaiians. Will go again the next time I visit Kauai!
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Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Edith Armenta
My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
Nice boat ride. Great entertainment and historical info. The Fern Grotto was a Beautiful place and glad they have preserved it so nicely.liked it was not too long.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Jody
I loved the Luau. My kids including my 8 year old was entranced the entire time. They especially loved the fire dancer. But the entire show was awesome. The food was delicious and there was tons of variety.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford
Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Dhpaul
We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Philip Hales
After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Loads of fun! Bumping into other people in their innertubes and spinning with the current as you travel through the beautiful rainforest of Kuaui. Derrick and Shae were great guides! My favorite part of a fantastic vacation!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Nhids
This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: EKBmom
We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Freeman-Jones party
We had a fantastic time. Ian, Jeremy and Kama did a wonderful job and took great care of us. The scenery was amazing, and they filled us in on some history of the area. We even got to see some whales breach, accompanied by spinner Dolphins!. Great trip and would recommend to anyone. Holo Holo did a first class job!
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/02 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Della
Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.
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Packages: | Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto River Boat Tour Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
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 |
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