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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Cheryl
We had a great time with the Smith Family cruising to the beautiful fern grotto. Our captain shared the history of the area with us as we cruised to the grotto and at the grotto, one of the performers shared more history with us. On the outward voyage we had music, dancing and song. On the way back we had the chance to learn a little hula dance. Gracious people and a good time.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Cody
It was a great little activity. We had done this 26 years ago for our anniversary so doing it again on our anniversary trip was great.
The staff were funny and very enjoyable. It was disappointing we couldn't go in the cave the last time you could. However we understand why.
I would definitely recommend this activity. Hearing about the history was awesome.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Joanne P
Everything about this experience was perfect! The grounds are so beautiful. The food was very good and plentiful, as were the drinks! The show was great and I like that it was presented separately from dinner in their amphitheater. Everyone was very welcoming in the true spirit of Aloha!
Over the years, I have attended several luaus in Hawaii, at different venues on 3 of the islands and the Smith Family Luau on Kauai was by far the best!! I’m so glad that when I was researching which luau to choose that I chose them! My husband, our son, our daughter and her fiancé, and I want to extend a huge mahalo to the Smith Family for a wonderful evening!
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Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Cary
My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Tom
The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Whitney family
Easy and fun activity to do with littles. The boat cruise is lovely and the fern grotto is beautiful. Stroller accessible throughout. Guided commentary on the way to the grotto and live entertainment on the way back. The staff is very kind.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/01/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: wbeeman
We enjoyed the Wailua River Cruise immensely. Though it was less than two hours, the trip up the Wailua River was beautiful. The narration on the boat was informative and amusing. The Fern Grove at the end of the trip was stunning. Both at the Fern Grove and on the trip back we were entertained with music and hula dancing by charming performers who clearly love sharing these traditions with visitors. I should mention that I have mobility limitations, and the hosts on the boat were most kind and accommodating.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: もこもこ
ツアーの時間の内訳としては、シダの洞窟への移動に片道30分程度、そしての洞窟周辺で30分程度の計1時間半のツアーでした。
子供たちが4歳と1歳9ヶ月だったので、親共々そこまで疲れず楽しめて良かったです。
もちろん川を進む船の中、シダの洞窟にて自然を満喫できます。
また近くにKamalani playgroundという子供たちが遊ぶには良い場所があるので、その点も良かったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Jason V
The Smith Family are true Hawaiians. Reasonably priced and gave their all. Best family experience of our trip. Mahalo Smith Family for a memorable experience. A must when coming to Kauai
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Packages: | Show Only Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Jason V
Great tour. Had a wonderful time with my elderly mother and young daughter
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Cyndy Harris
This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/12 |
Reviewed by: sid
Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Ray
Reasonably priced river tour. There are some great views and the crew sings wonderful Hawaiian music. If your visiting for the first time bring your family and take the grotto tour.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Amanda & William
Exhilarating doors off helicopter ride, views were amazing, especially since you are able to see everything, you are at one with nature!! Niki our pilot was excellent, very informative throughout the tour, we had a fabulous trip, highly recommend this tour and Air Kauai doors off!
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Packages: | Doors-Off Helicopter Flight (45-50 minutes) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Janice
This was a great tour. The guide was knowledgeable as well as humorous. I also enjoyed the music and dance. Great tour for the price!!!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
Reviewed by: BarbW
This boat ride was amazing. The entertainment was very good with Hawaiian hula dancing and singing. When we got to the grotto it was a short easy walk and once again we were entertained at the grotto where Elvis sang in the movie Blue Hawaii. On the trip back down river one of our guides gave us lots of history of the area including places where movies had been filmed.
It was a very pleasant morning and would recommend Smith’s Fern Grotto tours to everyone.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
Reviewed by: John
Very Nice, Relaxing Cruise for anyone too take. Everyone should do it one time, while Visiting Kauai.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Lburk
See Kauai from the air! Absolutely breathtaking! Our pilot was wonderful and knowledgeable of the island. Definitely a must to see Kauai from the air.
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Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Gayle
Pleasant boat ride with interesting history and fun staff. Fern Grotto beautiful and unique. I would recommend to my friends.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Greg & Susie
A relaxing time to check out the river and the grotto. The live entertainment in the boat was too and the history telling.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
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