Reviewed by: Jrod
Entertaining and informative. Hula dancing and Hawaiian music. Spectacular view of Fern Grotto.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Joe Hartzell
Too windy to cruise up the Na Pali coast the day we went and that was the only negative of an otherwise wonderful experience. I appreciated the safety 1st approach and professional attitude and experience brought by captain and crew. We cruised down the west and south side and had a great time, seeing beautiful shoreline, spinner dolphins and humpback whales. The crew was excellent, and everyone had a blast. Nice job!
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Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Sue A S
Such a great experience!! Skipper Whitney the grandson of the original Smith was a delight! I will go over and over again just for the beauty and history!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Guest
The tour guides were wonderful and the stories told were beautiful
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Davis Family of 10
The Luau event location where we ate and viewed the show was all under roof - very large roof. There is not a bad seat in the place with excellent viewing. The 3-man band for our show was outstanding! They wove the dancing and other acts into an historical account which added interest to the hula and fire dancing. Great costumes and enthusiasm from the performers. The food was medium grade with the desserts below medium grade. The process to be seated was an issue with us as a server is supposed to take you after checking in to your table. No server did that for us. Hence after everyone had been served their salads we noticed nobody brought us a salad. Their head server said since we were not seated properly we were not known to the servers as to who would be serving our table. That was a really bad answer to blame us for their mistake. Once they brought us our salad, they almost immediately were asking us to go through the buffet line for the main course and servers were asking for our unfinished salad plates. Other than this server issue, the venue and show was very good.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/07 |
Reviewed by: kmarquez
The food was probably the best on the island! I 100% recommend this luau! The venue itself is gorgeous and they let you wander around until the event starts so definitely get there a little early, it's worthwhile! The show itself was great as well.
Don't miss out, definitely a must when in Kauai!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Luciano
My group and I enjoyed exploring the NaPali Coast with the captain and crew. Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leeroy were fantastic!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Marcia
My friend and I loved this excursion. It was the highlight of our trip. The Napali Coast was amazing. So beautiful and rugged. Snorkeling was great and whale watching was phenomenal. Would highly recommend this trip and this company to anyone visiting Kauai.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/08 |
Reviewed by: A visitors dream
My husband and I enjoyed the tubing experience! The guides were fun and engaging. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The water was brisk and refreshing We loved every aspect of the tour! We were certainly ready for the meal when the tour was done!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/02 |
Reviewed by: A visitors dream
The tour of the property was phenomenal! Such a warm and engaging family. The food was top notch and the show was beautiful. Highly recommend Smiths Family Luau!! My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Tenille
We had a great tour, and knowledgeable tour guide, Steve. The kayak and hike were beautiful and the water fall was sooo worth it! We did end up going ahead of our group when we were on our way back as we did have some slower paced people. But we found our way back easy. Would definitely go again!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Yuchen
This tour was exactly what we were looking for a full day of sight seeing, lunch and no effort on our part!!
What we experienced:
- Pick Up - we got picked up at 7:30 in the morning by the shuttle and then it went to many other hotels to pick up other passengers. Your time will vary depending on where your hotel is.
- Sights - we got to see all the sights listed on the itinerary including some extras at the beach. We saw the Monk Sealions and Turtles at the beach and that was a bonus treat! The pit stops were the perfect amount of time to hop out to take photos, enjoy the sight and then move on.
- Waimea Canyon - lots of different view points - we got to see it from all around. There was PLENTY of picture ops. This was really a hop on hop off photo tour. So don't expect any hikes or long walks. What I loved is I never had to worry about the parking situation, paying park fees, or the driving obviously. It's perfect for anyone without a car or for cruise go-ers. Even though we had a car rental, I didn't regret not having to do this drive myself. I got to nap on the way back because even though I didn't hike, it still was a long day.
- Lunch - The food exceeded my expectations after reading the reviews (I'm sure the bad experiences were during Covid times). We had huge chicken portions and it was seasoned well and cooked well. The plantation that we ate at was beautiful and relaxing so we enjoyed the lunch break a lot.
- Coffee plantation tour - nice pit stop that we wouldn't have made on our own but enjoyed the op to tag along on this tour.
Our tour guide (so sorry for not remembering his name-Italian man from NJ originally) was great. He gave good history, good info all while he was driving. He had so much knowledge and good recommendations and really funny!!
The tour was exactly what we wanted to explore a large chunk of the island - no stress and no worry on our part.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Yuchen
Really fun Luau!
GLOWS:
- Beautiful property. Got to see a peacock open its tail -Lots of great picture spots on the property.
- The food was delicious!! I finally got to try all the traditional Hawaiian food in one place. Things that I didn't get to order in the restaurants, I got here. And it was All You Can Eat which is always amazing. There was no shortage of food for sure. Since they gave you a ton of time (I think an hour?) to eat, you can take your time and go back for 2nd's or 3rd's. (All you can drink drinks but I don't drink alcohol so I enjoyed their juices which were great too!).
- Pig Ceremony!! I got to see them dig out the pig and see the whole thing. It felt special as Mr. Smith explained all that was happening.
- Good singing and hula dancing! Get on the stage and shake your booty!!
- Fire dancer in the show was great!
- This is a family run operation and we were told there were 3 generations on the property!! Keep it up!
- I appreciated the shout outs for all the celebrations that everyone was doing. From Birthdays to Anniversaries and everything in between. One big party!
GROWS:
- Honestly, a Luau is part food and part show and the show was really just lacking. There was no spirit in the performers. I'm not sure if they were bored/tired of doing it night after night or what but I felt almost bad for them(mainly the ladies). The crew was small so they had to do a lot of different dances with the same performers, there was no energy or spirit in any of the dances. Favorite part was definitely the Fire dancer - he was fantastic. The guys also carried a lot more energy than the ladies. I do appreciate the way they tried to incorporate different cultural dances into the show but they all started to look the same after one or two dances. I would've left halfway through the show if it weren't for the fire dancer at the end.
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Joan
The staff were welcoming, informative, and entertaining.
The cruise was relaxing and comfortable.
The walk to the Grotto was convenient and beautiful.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/02/20 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The crew is very friendly and gets to know you as you make your way out to the coast line. Then they provide you with a spectacular tour of the coast while sharing knowledge about the history of the coast line, Hawaiian culture and general ocean sea life. They stopped to show us spinner dolphins as a pod crossed our paths and pointed out other sea life native to Hawaii. Awesome Tour All Around!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Logan
My family, including four kids, had a wonderful time on the Na Pali coast boat tour. The crew went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. We saw bottlenose and spinner dolphins and tons of whales up close. The views of the coast were mesmerizing. Although the weather did not cooperate for snorkeling, the crew made up for it by letting us jump off the boat and swim. It was a day to remember and a highlight for the kids!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
Reviewed by: CAS
The boat ride over to the fern grotto was easy and short. Heard some history,, took a short walk to the grotto where they sang a song and danced. It was beautiful. Ride back had music and hula dancing. It was a slow day for us and this for perfect in our plans. Relaxing calm ride with great people. Highly recommend………………………………………………………………………………………………………we had a short lesson on how to hula dance on our way back to the dock.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Good time!
Exciting, fast paced, bumpy, muddy trek! Wouldn't change a thing. The 2 guides we had were both funny and extremely knowledgeable about the history and the landscape that we traversed. An awesome afternoon in Kauai!
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Packages: | Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Catchit2000
Fun, enjoyed the music and narrative. Good history of the area
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Jodi
Saw all parts of the island. Tons of waterfalls. Even whales in the ocean. Saw one breech. Mark did an excellent job of explaining the island past and present. I had to reschedule due to rain but the next day was fabulous weather. Building staff very helpful and pleasant to work with.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/02/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Hollie O
People are great, fun, a good afternoon on the water
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Jim
We weren't the most graceful surfers but sure had fun trying.
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Packages: | Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Jim
We didn't know how hard it would be to learn to surf. But our guide was patient and helpful. We had a blast and we all did catch a wave.
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Packages: | Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Katie
Sailing along the Na Pali coast with the towering mountains going down to the ocean was breathtaking. A can't miss tour.
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Packages: | Na Pali Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Sue Krueger
Absolutely beautiful! Owen and David were great guides and full of information. I would highly recommend this.
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Packages: | Ultimate Kauai ATV Ranch Tour [2 to 4 passengers] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
So fun and relaxing! The staff was great! I was a little worried because we were the only couple with kids on our tour but everyone was awesome making sure they fit in and were safe. We all had a really good time! Love the history of it too!
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Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This was a great tour that I am really happy that I went on. Harrison was our guide and was informative and a super nice guy. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to combine kayaking and hiking. The trail to get to the falls was a bit muddy but not too bad. The falls are very impressive. Lots of fun!
Aloha Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with Harrison. Harrison continues be outstanding and we are all lucky
to have him share his “aloha”.
Stay well and active.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/23 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き
まず、ハワイに(しかも小さなカウアイ島に)こんなに大きな川が流れているのが驚きでした。このツアーは76年の歴史があるそうですが、創始者ウォルター・スミスの孫娘にあたる方がツアーガイドをしてくださり感動しました。雰囲気的にはアマゾン川を船旅してるような感じで、結構楽しめました。純粋に川だけのクルーズで(海には出ない)、船も全く揺れずに船酔いもありませんでした。小さな子供から高齢の方まで問題なく楽しめるツアーだとおもいます。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Good time!
Good time! This was my first Luau, and it was very enjoyable. Very professional establishment and they put the dinner and show on without a glitch.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/25 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Donnie and Susan
Extremely enjoyable trip! Harrison was very knowledgeable, outgoing, and extra attentive to everyone's needs. He gave off a vibe that he loves what he's doing and is "living the life"! Would definitely do this trip again.
Aloha Donnie and Susan,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know that Harrison continues to excel and give 100%. Harrison is a keeper and he allows us all to “live the life”; hope you both continue as well.
Thanks and a hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
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Aloha Tenille,
Will let Steve know that you enjoyed the tour.
What is nice about our Wailua Rive tour to the falls is that by the time you might get tired paddling, there is the trail to the falls. Nice combination of paddling and hiking.
With the recent rains.the waterfall has been really gushing. Great picture.
Thank you for taking the time to share.
Until then....keep chasing waterfalls.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide