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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Activity Date: | 2023/03/07 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
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Fun, enjoyed the music and narrative. Good history of the area
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
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People are great, fun, a good afternoon on the water
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
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The boat ride was very nice and theSmith family crew were very pleasant and informative. Seeing the grotto was awesome.
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
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Pro: sensational show!
Con: rushed diner and so-so food
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
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Great evening, there is lots to do and learn on the plantation before the show even begins!
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/12/19 |
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Great tour. Had a wonderful time with my elderly mother and young daughter
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
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This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/12 |
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Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/12/10 |
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Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!
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Activity Date: | 2022/11/14 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
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The train ride was so fun, definitely add this on as you get more of the experience of the plantation!
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/21 |
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Lots of experience filled and learning through the night!
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/14 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
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Very Nice, Relaxing Cruise for anyone too take. Everyone should do it one time, while Visiting Kauai.
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
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Pleasant boat ride with interesting history and fun staff. Fern Grotto beautiful and unique. I would recommend to my friends.
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/20 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
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It was a beautiful tour, so much fun and I learned a lot.
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Activity Date: | 2022/09/22 |
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We had an fun time one the short river cruise. Learned some history, saw beautiful views, heard wonderful live Hawaiian music and watch hula dancing. Very fun.
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/12 |
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