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All Reviews for Things to Do in Hawaii for Families in Kauai
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
My 50th bday
Reviewed by: Cmai
Enjoyed trip up river much. Very nice crew. I wish they knew more about physical science of area. The history they shared was great. thx!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/02 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Luau
Reviewed by: NLKTravel
Pros: I added the optional transfer for $12pp and it was nice to have someone else drive since drinks were included. This was a large tour bus with plenty of room. When you arrive, you are greeted with a flower lei. Some local venders were selling hand made items, spices, photos, and nuts. The grounds are well kept with a flower lei greeting. The food was very good and you could go back for seconds. The dancers and show was one of the best I have seen.
Cons: If you drive yourself, arrive early so you can find parking. Paying for the "Plantation Owner's Evening" I thought we should have been sitting closer and I didn't feel like I was being treated like an "Owner". See the photo I attached of how far back we were from the show. For some reason, our bartender was not having a good day and was basically being grumpy. I hope his attitude changed later.
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| Packages: | Plantation Owner's Evening (Show with 4-course Dinner) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
River cruise
Reviewed by: Gary & Elvia
It was nice, although it was short. I rented a kayak for the same river. Hindsight I should of did my homework.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
relax and enjoy
Reviewed by: Happy camper
My wife and I loved the quite trip down the river the music was great and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend to all looking to relax and escape it all!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/21 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Disappointing
Reviewed by: Peter
Hurricane Iniki did in the fern grotto which I had not been aware of so was disappointed in that as it was always so beautiful. Other than that the river ride is always nice and Wailua such a beautiful place. The crew and entertainers were delightful and all in all it's a fun ride but as I said the fern grotto which is what most come to see was pretty much done in my mother nature. I had been on this ride more than once and first time as a child as my father was born in Lihue so I knew the grotto as it had been years ago so this most likely is what led me to my disappointment but first time goers will still find it a lovely trip and fun for all. Aloha
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful ride!
Reviewed by: TraveLpro
This activity works for the whole family. The river is lovely and passengers get a bit of entertainment and a bit of history.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good entertainment
Reviewed by: Kansas620
The staff and Captain were very nice. The musicians were outstanding! Loved the walk back to the boat, down the path through rain forest. A little disappointed in the viewing distance from the Fern Grotto. It was explained that in 2006, the area received torrential rainfall and suffered a mudslide. Since that time they had to built back the tour area, which means a viewing stage/deck, quite a ways away from the Fern Grotto itself. You can no longer go to the mouth of the cave, and pictures did not turn out well.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Deb
Such a beautiful part of the island! We had a great time on the tour, our guides were amazing.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Nice relaxing ride on the Waimea River
Reviewed by: Jackie Benavidez
We took the morning tour and really enjoyed it. We were entertained by musicians on our way to the Grotto and was even taught a simple hula dance. The Grotto was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the area. I would definitely take this tour again.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Must Do Activity on Kauai!
Reviewed by: Jackie
This was my 3rd trip to Fern Grotto over the years and it never disappoints! The entertainment is awesome! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! There were 18 of us on this trip and most were first timers, they loved it! Can't come to Kauai and not see the Fern Grotto!!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/18 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Very professional job
Reviewed by: scott
This is a busy, but very well organised event - We had the full package - coach transfer, train ride, meal and show. The food was of very high quality and as a vegan I was very pleasantly surprised by the variety of veggie food. (There is plenty for the meat eaters too!). The show good too - something for everyone I reckon.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto
Reviewed by: Tiff
Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Couldn't of been happier
Reviewed by: Christian
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Boat ride and laua
Reviewed by: Bob D
Lots of fun. Entertainment was great. Narrative was very informative. Grotto was awesome. We included the laua which was most fantastic. Food beverage and entertainment was great. My first laua and my best. Thank you for a great evening. All the staff were very friendly
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Poi
Reviewed by: Angie
Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/01 |
シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞
2回目
Reviewed by: TERUTERU
シダの洞窟は20年前にはじめて行き、今回が2回目でした。一人参加のため遊覧船は英語ガイドになると観念していました。ところがこの日は日本語ガイドの船が出るのでそちらに乗せてくれました。日本人の団体のためにチャーターした船でした。ラッキーでした。シダの洞窟には入れませんでした。展望台が新設されてここから眺めることになり残念でした。日本語ガイドの説明で事情がよくわかり納得でした。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Best Luau!
Reviewed by: Tisha
What an awesome experience! Recommend the gold seating. Food was ok but the performance was phenomenal! Bottomless Mai Tai's and Blue Hawaiians. Will go again the next time I visit Kauai!
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| Packages: | Gold Package: Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Fern grotto boat cruise
Reviewed by: Rachel
Nice boat ride. Great entertainment and historical info. The Fern Grotto was a Beautiful place and glad they have preserved it so nicely.liked it was not too long.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance
Amazing
Reviewed by: Jody
I loved the Luau. My kids including my 8 year old was entranced the entire time. They especially loved the fire dancer. But the entire show was awesome. The food was delicious and there was tons of variety.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailau river cruise to fern grotto with live entertainment
Reviewed by: Alvin lunsford
Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Iz like performer
Reviewed by: Nhids
This 1 1/2 hr activity is really good for those who doesn't have upper body strength to do kayak to get to grotto which is a beautiful mystical place. The whole family enjoyed very much the ride and the entertainment whose voice is the future IZ. The staff were all awesome! Thank you all for making our day great!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
So enjoyable!
Reviewed by: Kim Wood
We loved our afternoon river cruise! The entertainment was great and the fern grotto was breathtaking! Staff members were warm and very inviting! We will recommend this activity to others!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
I would do this again!
Reviewed by: Dru
I really feel like this river cruise is special, you get to see and hear how this culture has evolved.. The singing is fantastic and the commentary is great as well. Such a nice family!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful trip,very peaceful.
Reviewed by: Penny
Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wailua River Cruise
Reviewed by: DHK
My wife and I took her mother on this scenic cruise. The were very friendly and attentive to all their guests. The pilot did a great job noting the points of interest. The singing and dancing during the cruise added a nice entertaining local flavor.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Delightful river trip
Reviewed by: Della
Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!
Reviewed by: Maren
When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.
This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.
You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.
Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.
Already did it once but will do it again!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful tour
Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat
A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Wonderful Day (Despite the Rain)
Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein
Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Worth every penny spent!
Reviewed by: Lisa
Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/04 |
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