Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer
Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!
When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.
Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer
Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Very nice show. The guy that did the fire portion did an excellent job. Please add more of this to your show!
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Louis
Wonderful and beautiful experience. We had a great time. Friendly and informative staff.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Norman Minor
We had a fantastic time at the luau. It was my wife and I on an anniversary trip and a Luau was a must. I am confident I picked the best one with the Smith's. Entertainment quality was awesome, food was as well. Staff was super friendly and the gardens were immaculate. You won't be disappointed.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
We could not have imagined how beautiful the scenery would be. The singing and dancing was an added bonus. The Smith family really did an amazing job providing a fun filled adventure.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Vjg
This is our second time to this luau and although it has not changed much it was still a memorable event. There were 10 of us, 6 adults and 4 children. The kids loved taking the train and feeding the pigs tortilla wraps. This is a highlight for them. The meal is on time, well organized, efficient and the staff do an amazing job of keeping it all running smoothly. The food is not inspired nor unique in any way. The pork is very tasty though and I thought the chicken thighs were well prepared. The desserts need a revamp as jiggly squares and pineapple cake and tiny tarts of nondescript filling are not worth the big bucks.
The show is well preformed and really another job well done.
Everyone loves a guy throwing fire up in the air.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Chris Matishak
We enjoyed the Wailua river boat cruise. It was very efficiently run. The entertainment was delightful; entertaining and informative. Enjoyed the walk to the fern grotto and the history there. Loved the scenery.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Rick L.
Great experience from checking in to touchdown landing. Pilot was friendly and informative. He made sure passengers on both sides of plane received good views. And they were spectacular views! Flight lasted about 75 minutes. Well worth the price. This tour surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend Air Venture Tours.
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Annalisa
The staff was very friendly and they try really hard to be sure you have fun even if the cruise itself can be a little bit boring.
I didn’t appreciate that they don’t say anything to people who don’t wear a mask even if it’s still mandatory. That part was really annoying.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Ginger from Kansas
The Smith's Wailua River Cruise was very good. The open windows were fantastic for taking pictures. We cruised at a relaxing speed. It was fun to watch the people in Kayaks and on paddle boards along the way. There is a roof on the boat so it's very shady & the padded bench seats are comfortable. We were entertained with interesting history about the river and area.
It was easy to get in & out of the boat. The Fern Grotto was a very lush & beautiful area. There were no mosquitoes or flying insects when we were there between 11 A. M & 12:30 P. M.
At the Grotto & on the boat, we were entertained with singing and dancing. It was a very enjoyable time for all.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
This was a good trip. The boat was clean and well-kept-up, and everyone was very friendly. Fern Grotto is pretty, and the local entertainment makes the event fun. It's a relaxing, quiet trip and a good way to see some of the beauty of Kauai.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Sonja Newton
Every time I come to Kauai, I do this River Cruise and it never gets old. It is entertaining, educational, beautiful and just plain fun for all ages. I especially appreciate that the staff and crew always seen to be enjoying themselves as well!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/06 |
Reviewed by: sebastian
i whole experience was amazing. The employees greeted guests with enthusiasm and personality, very happy and entertaining. the boat ride took us giding down the river providing beautiful sites and emotions. the fern grotto and short walk were great as well. all around a+ adventure.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/01/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
I have hiked Kalalau Trail, stayed Ko ke e state park, took a boat tour to Na Pali coast and tried to see the coast line from all the angle. This Air tour is definitely one of the addition to it. By looking at the coast line from sky gives me more history of how the structure was created.
It was great view with a nice perfect weather with a good tour guide/pilot. He was very informative about buildings, natures, movie sites, tourist information, etc.
This air tour was more affordable than a tour with helicopters. It is a really nice addition to a budget traveler who want to see the island from sky, expanding the scope.
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee
First, our driver/guide Orlando was simply amazing. He was quite knowledgeable and helpful. Orlando’s sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing. Orlando picked us up right on time. We mentioned to him we would need frequent restroom stops. Not only was he accommodating but he was very picky about where he stopped being conscious of cleanliness. Speaking of cleanliness, our vehicle was spotless and very comfortable. We loved his guidance and took him to lunch. I cannot recommend this tour more highly. When you book, be sure to ask for Orlando!
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Packages: | Kauai Private North & East Tour: See Hanalei Bay & Wailua and Opaekaa Falls |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Colleen
The Smith’s Wailua River Cruise was a beautiful way to spend our morning. Start off by learning some island history and geography by a native guide from the Smith Family. Ours was Wade.
Once you arrive at the Fern Grotto, you’ll walk a beautiful path to get there and learn about its natural history and cultural significance as well as anything you’d like to know about it. We learned so many fascination facts and it was so beautiful and peaceful.
On our way back, we were treated with professional musicians and a top notch dancer. Everything about the small group of performers was beautiful from the sweet sounds of the musicians to the graceful display of cultural dance. You couldn’t get better quality and for the price!
It was an honor and gift to ride with the Smith Family. Looking forward to coming back with the kids.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Justin T
Wish it didn’t rain the whole time but they can’t control that obviously. I recommend it.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Umar
It's a nice way to spend an hour on the water with some fun Hawaiian music. It's relaxing and a calm way to just chill. The actual fern grotto was an incredible sight to see and enjoy. That was the best part. Just a couple of minutes of walk from the dock to the main area where you see and appreciate the phenomenon.
Fun!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
The building where we pay and gather is very depressing. The boat ride was uneventful, the grotto was a beauty of nature. We music was okay, we could tell the performers were tired because it was the last trip of the day, but they were nice and accommodating.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Arizona
Good way to spend a couple of hours meandering down a river.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/24 |
Reviewed by: :-)
We have two toddlers so this was a nice adventure to take with little ones. The fern grotto is beautiful.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Food was okay but the show was absolutely amazing!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/12 |
Reviewed by: flor heinz
i really wanted to do this experience but definitely afraid of airplanes in general, Pilot Bruce just helped so much in making it a wonderful experience, feeling us safe and at the same time giving us a awesome tour around Kauai !
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/22 |
Reviewed by: CurlyQ
Nice boat ride and walk to the fern grotto. The customers on board got into the group songs and their hand movements. A good family outing.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Fred
The entertainment was top notch and the food was good. We really enjoyed it.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/29 |
Reviewed by: mitch
Nice cruise, lots of fun info and entertainment and a great trip for the value.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/10/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/06 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan and Melissa
We loved this very intimate experience. Personalized throughout the tour. The pilot/owner asked us about ourselves and incorporated our stories the entire trip. The views are amazing! Very safe!! Fun!! Interactive!! Worth every penny and Very affordable! Highly recommend!!!
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Michele
Our group of 4, aged 50s to 70s, very much enjoyed the entertainment and river history. One of our group was in a wheelchair. Bathrooms were accessible but the ramp to see Fern Grotto was so steep that 2 of us chose bathrooms over seeing that trip endpoint. This excursion is the best value on the island. Book it!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/10/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Linda
Captain on cruise was very informative and relaxed. He made the cruise more enjoyable. The young man who sang had excellent humor and a great voice for the songs he sang. The ladies were doing their job. Hula was beautiful and graceful
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/29 |
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Hi Guys, so glad you enjoyed it and we really appreciate your kind words, I'll share this with Bruce. Many Mahalos, Ellen and Bruce