Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a relaxing river ride. Our guides were knowledgable. We enjoyed the singing and dancing on the boat. We rode this tour into the Luau. Overall It was a great 1st day on the island. We would all do it again!
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We enjoyed the Na Pali Coast and the dolphins that followed us! The snorkling, at least on the day we went, was not even worth getting in the water, I saw maybe 5 fish. Motion sickness prevention is a must! Lunch was good.
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We took my sister to this Luau because this was her first visit to a Hawaiian Island not because we enjoyed our past experience at a Luau. The Smiths did a fantastic job! The setting, the food, the presentation were all wonderful. I would do this again. It truly felt like we were at the Smiths dinner table enjoying a meal with them.
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Posted on: | 2009/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not really what i had expected. I found it to be rather boring. Would have really liked to see more of the Men dances than there was. Didn't really care for all the other country style dances was really looking for more of a Hawaiian, Polnysian style luau. The fire dance was cool. Think kids would find this show rather boring. The plantation was really really pretty i would recommend that you tour that.
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2009/06/20 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
Food was excellent and the show was anything but ordinary.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
Very lush and beautiful grounds, plus the food and open bar. Yes, open bar! And the dancers are freakin' hot, both ladies and men!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine
The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Good Time
We had a good time
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Vistor
We had a good time
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/05/22 |
Reviewed by: John Osheka
This was really a great experience. My wife and I got to enjoy the flavor of the Island in a relaxed island setting. The food and entertainment were great and the staff made every effort to make us feel welcome. A must do activity.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/05/19 |
Reviewed by: John Osheka
Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Arrived a bit before 4:30. Staff was quite rude that we were so early.
Also, everything was dragged out..far too long. Entertainment was too late for our granddaughter to enjoy as she fell asleep.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Virg
Josh was a great guide. He was very patient with our lack of skills with a kayak and he provided a lot of interesting information about the area, vegetation and history, etc. We were the only participants on our tour and we felt like we had our own personal guide. The kayak was top quality and even had a rudder to help with controlling the vessel as we rowed.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/03/26 |
Reviewed by: don
Very informative, interesting and enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: H Baxter
We highly recommend this luau - the whole family from age 7 to age 75 enjoyed it. The food was awesome, the gardens were beautiful and the dancing was amazing. I love that this is a family run business, and you can tell that they all really invest their time and care into every detail. Even grandpa Smith was out in the food line making sure the buffet was tidy and fresh. I was really impressed by the quality of the dancers! Some might say, though, that this is a bit on the "schmaltzy" side - it might not have the cosmopolitan feel of some of the other luaus, I certainly wouldn't say it was a romantic or upscale sort of thing - but I liked the old-time feel of it. Also, don't rush to get there, we arrived at the very beginning and took the tram ride through the gardens - then waited about an hour for the entertainment and refreshments to start.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/02/24 |
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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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/02/22 |
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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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Betty Kaszula
The Smith's Luau is the best on Kauai. They have lovely grounds to tour, the emu ceremony is great. We have been to this before and I would recommend it to everyone. The tour up the river to the Fern Grotto was great. The people running these tours are well versed in the history and knowledge they share with guests. They make everyone feel special!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2009/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Perscon
I've lived in Hawaii and returned for many occasions, and Smith's Luau is absolutely the BEST Luau on any island at any price! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, the staff was very friendly and outgoing, the food was absolutely the best and there was plenty of it! Open mai-tai bar was a great value, dinner entertainment was fun but not overwhelming and the show afterward was a great Luau value. The thing that impressed me the most was Mr Smith, the owner, was available, visible and active in every part of the evening, from un-earthing the pig to singing and entertaining at dinner. I would HIGHLY recommend this event for anyone who visits Kauai - you WON'T be disappointed!
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time.This is worth the money.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed very much.If you have never done it you should.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
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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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/01/30 |
Reviewed by: genie
This is actually the 3rd or 4th time we have attended a Smith's Luau. We always take newcomers here. They all expect a Luau. It is the best one on Kauai and we would strongly recommend it.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2009/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Exceeded all my expectations. The whole group enjoyed it. The food and staff were excellent and the entertainment was even better! Definitely recommended for all!
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
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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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
Reviewed by: S. Denning
Beast luau i've been to, reconmend getting there early to walk through the incredible gardens after the short tour. The staff is top notch, the food is incredible and the intertainment is worth every penny. I would recomend this to anyone and everyone going to Kaua'i.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2008/11/22 |
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