So happy to experience and learn about some of the culture as well as see more of the beautiful parts of the inner island. The food was fantastic and the show was amazing. So glad we took the time to experience this venue.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/04 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
This luau is a great luau. The food and entertainment were very good. It is a good family event.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Extremely pleasant, and affordable. Beautiful, must see fern grotto. We ate our imaginary Poi.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/01 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
My entire trip was wonderful but the Luau experience was extraordinary. The grounds itself are like being in paradise but the food was really good and so much of it. The entertainment however was amazing. I particularly enjoyed how the history of those who inhabit the islands was depicted. Anyone planning to visit the Hawaiian islands should definitely do this. I would certainly do it again.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/09 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/17 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
My husband and I had an excellent time there.
We arrived and the staff was very friendly in directing us where to go. As we got into the tram, we were welcomed but a coupe peacocks flapping their feathers. The tour of the garden was very informative and fun. If you get there early you can walk around and take pictures. The food was delicious! There was a live band and taught us how to do the hula. And the show was very entertaining. We definitely recommend this luau. We love the fact that it is family owned.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/26 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/15 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Relaxing, informative, and entertaining...great value
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
We have gone to numerous luaus with mixed experiences. Sometimes great dancers but average food. Sometimes just a poor experience altogether. We went the the Smith family luau in 2011 when we took our parents for their 50th anniversary. We loved it. Great food with an outstanding setting.
This year we took our son, daughter in law and grandson to Kauai for a week. We decided to go to Smiths luau the night before leaving. If far exceeded expectations.
Come early to walk the garden grounds as they are spectacular. Our son has gone to luaus on Maui and Oahu as well as at Gaylords. He thought this one had it all. Great food a very well done show.
You too will come back.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
After being driven around the Paradise Garden we were left to wander and take pictures until the rising out of the pit of the roasted pig - the Imu. The aroma was mouthwatering, and shortly thereafter we were led to the food area, and invited to take our seats. The food was brilliant and plentisome, I doubt many would have left not feeling truly sated.
After the feast, we walked to the theatre (shame that it rained, but it did not dampen our spirits) we were presented with a show of dancing from a range of Pacific countries. The dancers (in the rain) put on a brave face and gave us a great evening. Certainly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting a Luau.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Wonderful time very peaceful. All the people were very friendly like family.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
We loved the luau. The food was great and the show, with all the history was wonderful. I highly recommend the Smith family luau.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Smith family makes you feel like ohana. Best luau on island.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Was awesome to return to fern grotto after 44 years. Well done!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
We had a wonderful time at the Smith Luau. The site is amazing and utterly beautiful; the connection to Kauai history is impressive and impeccable. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know the other people at our table, even though they were strangers. The food was fantastic, varied and perfectly prepared. We loved the fact that nothing felt rushed or skimpy. The presentation in the theater was exceptionally well performed and really captured the variety of island cultures that have created this Pacific paradise. There was absolutely nothing about this evening that I would have made any different.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
I've been to 3 others and this is the best and most professional we have been to. They are the most friendly and family like,very personal. Ready to go again. Everyone was awesome.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Great evening, great people, great food, great show. Thank you! It was worth it!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Families |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
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!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/04 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Excellent! We enjoyed both river boat grotto tour & luau. Great Experience with good food and lively, talented entertainment. Family oriented! Friendly wonderful people!
Highly recommended.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Friends |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/22 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Very organized, professional and friendly. I am in a wheelchair and appreciated all the help from tram to buffet line - everything. We went on river cruise next day and it was awesome. Mahalo!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Attended as: | Couples |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Was this comment helpful?
[Yes]
|
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.