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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Diane G
We had a blast snorkeling with the fish and going into the beautiful caves!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/23 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Joan
My teen g'kids said that this is a "must do" activity!
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Packages: | Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: John
This tour was amazing especially if you have young kids. The captain was amazing and we got to see a ton of amazing things. Dolphins, monk seals, sea caves, na Pali coast, mermaids...ok maybe not the last one. The crew was great and had a ton of great knowledge along with tips on great places to check out on island. Overall I would absolutely tour with them if we come back to the island.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: C and l
Amazing!! The company was really great! It was a good time
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Packages: | Daytime Zipline |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens
I enjoyed the location, but it is impossible to appreciate it during the hike or walk … it was very fast and unable to take pictures…. The description was the hike was by the “flat river bed”, but is was not .. it was walking on top of boulders, branches, wet ground, steep up and down….and Too many groups at the same time (crowded) or overlapping .. our group had 15 minutes at the waterfalls, not enough time to eat or get into the waterfalls…which also was very crowded with other groups….
Our tour guide was excellent…!!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Brandon
We loved this trip. The crew was great, and the whole experience was incredible. We learned so much about Hawaii, and got to see a side of the island few get to experience. We will recommend it to anyone going to Kuai in the future!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens
The host was excellent!… the location pristine…. The dinner was also excellent…the show was very nice and sadly to say I would it like to see more “traditional show”… not so staged…
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Perfect for a romantic celebration, it made my anniversary with my wife! Nothing beats the Na Pali views.
It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn Nosworthy
This cruise is awesome. Glenn the captain and his staff are phenomenal. Very attentive to your needs. Very caring and made you feel at ease. The sea was rough but he handled the cruise real well and took us to the most phenomenal view of the sunset and the coast. Ahren, Heather and Kevin were great.
Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to let us know what you thought of your experience! We are beaming and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/20 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The sea caves are quite frightening but adrenaline rush!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Our travel agent told us we must do this and thank goodness she did. It is a fun filled experience that will be memorable!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Anita
We thoroughly enjoyed the Smith Family Luau! Six adults and a an almost four year old, we all had a great time. The tram ride around the gardens was a nice way to start the evening, we enjoyed hearing the driver talk about the grounds and the tropical plants. We were a bit worried about the number of people in close quarters, but the staff did a good job of metering people as they went up to get their food. Our table, for seven, was actually outside, which was even better. The food was plentiful and everybody found something they liked. The variety of different tropical drinks was fun and easy to get more! The show was exciting, learned a lot about all of the cultures who make up Hawaii. Of course, our little guy LOVED the fire dancing! He said, “the Hawaii party” was the best night ever! If you are in Kauai, as a couple, with friends, or with family, be sure to make a reservation at the Smith Family Luau!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Fred B
Our family of four had a fantastic time kayaking and hiking with Tyler. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of all things Kauai. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone seeking a little adventure and (more) beauty in their trip to Kauai. Mahalo!
Aloha Fred,
Thanks for 5 stars and letting us know, what we really already knew, i.e. that Tyler "rocks".
Tyler gives 100 % + does an excellent job managing our Wailua River programs from rentals to tours. We are very fortunate that he tolerates us.
Stay well and keep enjoying the many facets of beauty that this planet provides.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Donovan Clan
This trip was amazing. The sites are unreal and the snorkeling is great. The crew are professional, courteous, informative (with interesting insights about the geography and Hawaiian culture as you proceed up the coast), and best of all, a bunch of fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to spend some time out on the water. Thank you to Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leroy for an excellent adventure!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Niveen
Great performance by all! Fun evening and wonderful talent.
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Boucher fam
The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
I have attended luau's on two other islands and they were significantly better than this one. The food was subpar and did not include some traditional items I've seen at other luaus like poi. They do have an open bar with limited selections like Mai Tai and Blue Hawaii and local beers. There was no real imu ceremony and you could not view the pig being cooked in the ground like in others. The show was OK but more of a theatrical play centered around a storyline with little about Hawaiian history. We also did the train ride which was also just OK. You see some orchards and a few animals like pigs, cows, and horses. I would not recommend this luau to a friend. We were very disappointed overall.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Megan
Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
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Aloha Silvana, Allot has changed since we first marketed this tour 38 years ago as the "Secret Falls"; as you experienced, it it the best known secret. That said, even with the crowd at times, it is still a nice way to spend the day. Thanks for warning potential patrons that the road to the falls, is unpaved and uneven at times and can be challenging for some. Glad you enjoyed our guide and I guess excellent is good enough. Thanks again for you review. A hui hou, Micco/Head Guide