Reviewed by: Spiker Family
Informative cruise given by The Smith family. Bring sturdier shoes than flip flops because the jungle mixed with sporadic rain showers make a slippery path. My daughter loved the live interactive entertainment. Overall good time.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
It was a relaxing activity and great for littles, but I could sense the tiredness in the crew because we took the last tour of the day. Best to go earlier in the day. Also, be warned to bring bug spray with you on the jungle walk to the fern grotto! Fern grotto was beautiful, but hard to hear explanations over arguing children. Haha. Maybe it would be easier if thye had a loud speaker or megaphone at the fern grotto?
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Alexandra
The staff was amazing and I feel so lucky they shared this magic of their island with us.
The performance on the boat was incredible. We learned so much and just loved every minute
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
We had a fun time! Good storytelling, singing, and hula dancing! Would recommend!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Karen
It was our second time after 12 years and still is a great experience. Warm welcome to all the staff and very knowledgeable.
Worth the price too.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Alex Hernandez
Great excursion to share with family, friends of all ages.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 10/10
Our entire family enjoyed the luau. We really liked the train ride as well as the fire spinning.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Becky
Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Tim
The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas
The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.
The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show
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Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Moss couple
Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
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