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Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

It was a great production!

Reviewed by: Mary M

The uncovering of the pig was very interesting, and it tasted so very delicious, as well as everything else. The Smith family kept everyone well entertained. I would definitely see it again.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/24
Activity Date: 2023/10/11

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Try to find good seats

Reviewed by: Csaba

Ordered tickets online, showed up early at the location and waited in the line to get in the boat. I was lucky to get good seats in the boat where the view is better than seating in the middle. If you take this trip you will see what I mean.
Some of the people ended up seating in the middle and they didn’t look happy about that…

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/10/21
Activity Date: 2023/09/29

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Smiths River boat cruise.

Reviewed by: Matt

Such a great experience. It’s an adventure that anyone can do. Very relaxing and a lot to see.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/21
Activity Date: 2023/09/29

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing and Informative

Reviewed by: Denise

This was a great way to spend some time seeing the beauty of the island and learning some of its history. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. I had a great time.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/10/20
Activity Date: 2023/10/18

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Rave Warning

Reviewed by: Lisa G

Great experience! Even my snarky teens loved it! The food was very good. Lovely and engaging atmosphere. Great staff! The performances were impressive and high caliber. Definitely recommend!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/10/19
Activity Date: 2023/10/17

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

October 2023

Reviewed by: Fran

The "entertainment" on the way up the river was great. The fern grotto is absolutely beautiful; although a little disappointing that you can't go inside the cave these days, its still a worthwhile trip. Commentary on the way back was very informative and gave everyone some insight into Hawaiian culture.
Acoustics could have been better as it was hard to hear some of what was being said.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/19
Activity Date: 2023/10/17

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fun and Leisurely

Reviewed by: L Davis

The experience was nice and very low key - exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were so awesome. We enjoyed their stories and the music. And the Fern Grotto was as beautiful as described.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/18
Activity Date: 2023/10/05

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good time!

Reviewed by: Giggly

The weather was beautiful and our guide on the.boat was fun. The ladies who sang and did the hula were a nice touch. I learned things about the hula that I did not know. They made the excursion memorable. The fern grotto was pretty it it looks like it needs to recover a lot of its growth. Glad we went, though. An interesting adventure.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/11
Activity Date: 2023/10/09

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fun Quick Part of the Day

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful tour! Our family was happy we found time to visit the Grotto!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/10/01
Activity Date: 2023/09/22

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Absolutely Top-Notch Experience and Loving Staff

Reviewed by: Cameron Immesoete

I've been fortunate to attend somewhere between 10 and 12 different Lu'aus, mostly in O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i. Our experience at Smith's was superior for the following reasons:

1. Atmosphere and ambience: the Garden is absolutely beautiful, and few lu'aus have an ambience like this. Another good one for this to be fair is the Polynesian Cultural Center Lu'au.
2. Authenticity: the Polynesian & Fire Show, and other traditions (like pulling the pig from the earth) encompassed in the lu'au, were top-notch and very well-executed.
3. The Food & Drinks: a greater variety, quantity, and quality of food & drinks were offered here versus any other lu'au I've attended. There were two times as many food choices, and thanks to the buffet style, you can feast on them all.
4. The Staff: the staff here is so genuinely kind. My fiancee and I biked a few miles over to this lu'au and we had to bike back in the dark. Our hostess ran to her car and gave us some headlamps! It was so kind of her. We're really grateful for the Smith Family team.

Thank you all very much. I highly, highly, highly recommend.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/23
Activity Date: 2023/09/01

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Must do in Kauai!!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This luau is informing and very exciting! They talk a lot about the past of Kauai and ancestral history. Price point at only $25 (without dinner) is absolutely great, especially for families with little ones. Handicap seating is available. Main seating area is at a slant so if you want to sit towards the bottom (closer) come early. My 1 year old even loved it and was clapping. Attire is Hawaiian style and it’s wonderful to see all the cool outfits. Bathrooms are close by and water is provided. I felt it ran a bit short this time compared to last year but it was still super amazing and would 100% go again.

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/09/21
Activity Date: 2023/09/20

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Luau (not on a beach)

Reviewed by: Colorado

Entertainment was great! Everyone was very nice. Pictures were awesome. It was not all you could eat and drink. The food was cafeteria style and put away before we could get seconds. Desert was basic. Not at all what we expected at a luau.

Where is the pig on a spit?? Fresh fruits and vegetables from the island?

Definitely should’ve done more research before attending a Luau. If you want a Beach Luau, this is not the one for you. If you wanna plantation in Luau, where the people are friendly, and the food is average, this is your place!

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Packages: Standard Hawaiian Package (with Hanalei & Princeville Transportation)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/16
Activity Date: 2023/09/12

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Way too crowded

Reviewed by: TravelerT

I was expecting to "be at one with nature" but there were so many people. We took a short walk up the path, which was beautiful but no time to stop & appreciate it or take photos. Then, when reaching to grotto, it was so crowded, there are other people in all the photos. You don't actually go into the fern grotto, you see it from a short distance. We were told we could take photos on the way down, but the path is narrow and there's the huge line of people behind you so you can't stop. The river ride was nice, but the entertainment took away from the peacefulness of the ride.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/13
Activity Date: 2023/09/11

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A nice family outing.

Reviewed by: TTD

My husband and I did this trip with our 20 and 14 year olds. We all enjoyed it. The boat scenery is beautiful the grotto is an amazing site and the music and entertainment on the way home was nice. We all even participated in the hula lesson.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/09
Activity Date: 2023/08/15

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto boat tour

Reviewed by: Debbie

Beautiful river excursion; would have loved more time and not so rushed at the Grotto. One song seemed lame. Wanted time to take pictures of foliage on way down. Definitely would not recommend for wheelchair guests. It was steep and pavement unfriendly to wheelchair wheels and very steep and slippery incline uphill.
Entertainment on way back was very fun and good.

  • Gorgeous plants

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/05
Activity Date: 2023/09/01

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful River Cruise

Reviewed by: Pat

We took this River Cruise on our 20th wedding anniversary. it was to remind us of the beauty of the Fern Grotto that we visit many years ago. The boat ride was fun. We loved the narration, the music and hula dancing. I highly recommend this cruise.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/02
Activity Date: 2023/08/11

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A bit of history

Reviewed by: Michelle B

The crew was very interactive with guests. They told the story of the grotto and about Hawaiian history. The fern grotto isn’t what it used to be but still a beautiful spot.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/30
Activity Date: 2023/08/28

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＞

楽しい船旅でした

Reviewed by: りりん

船は15分ほどで行きは周辺の説明、帰りはフラを皆で踊るなどして楽しかったです。シダの洞窟は圧巻でした。
地図上の待ち合わせ場所が少しずれていて、迷いました。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/30
Activity Date: 2023/08/28

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Wonderful luau

Reviewed by: Sharon Blackwood

Perfect night. Seating was good, the variety of food was plentiful and delicious. The show was great. Very beautifully done. Loved the story of the love a father has for his daughter and interesting history of the island. Marvelous performances, great fire dances, wonderful cast. Recommend to everyone.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/24
Activity Date: 2023/08/21

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Beautiful, but boring.

Reviewed by: Traveler

The overall cost was reasonable, the grotto beautiful, but the cruise and experience was pretty dull overall.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/23
Activity Date: 2023/08/21

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＞

カウアイ島に来たならMust go!

Reviewed by: mitchy

リフェの空港から遠くないところに集合場所の港？があります。
特にチェックイン等もなく、バウチャーを見せてそのまま船へ。
出航したら周辺のいろいろな説明を聞きながら川を遡行。
途中、カヤックに乗った人達と手を振りあいながら十数分での船着き場に到着。そこから徒歩で数分のところに目的の洞窟がバーンと登場。
洞窟の中にこそ入れませんが、壮大かつ神秘的とも言える佇まいに何とも言えない落ち着きと満足感が漂います。洞窟前では、フラも披露され、ハワイ感を存分に堪能できます。
帰りの船内でもハワイアンミュージックの披露や、ツアー参加者全員でのプチフラ教室?!も。皆んなノリノリで一体感もまた良かったです！
今回のツアーでは日本人のまとまった参加があったため、「上を向いて歩こう」のフラバージョンの披露も。別のツアーの団体さんか何かのようでしたが、もしそれらの方がおられなければ日本人は私一人だったので、この曲を聴くこともできなかったかと。なかなかラッキーな体験でした。

  • 船内。意外とたくさん乗れます。

  • 洞窟どーん。

  • みんなでノリノリフラ！

  • 洞窟までの道中。植物園の中を歩いている感じ。

  • 洞窟前でフラの披露。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/08/22
Activity Date: 2023/07/24

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Amazing Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Grounds the luau takes place on is breathtaking- my favorite luau on all islands.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/21
Activity Date: 2023/07/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Family friendly fun!

Reviewed by: Jenna H

The whole family had a blast. The river boat ride in total took about 2hrs. I appreciate that this is family owned and ran. Good people and great stories. It is worth going to for the experience.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/16

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Excellent 10 out of 10

Reviewed by: Etcheverry

So good highly recommend great food, amazing show, loved it all!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/04
Activity Date: 2023/08/02

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Great family evening.

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this event and so did my daughters- the hula dancing is simply gorgeous and unforgettable.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/31
Activity Date: 2023/06/16

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Lisa G.

Our family of 8 ranging from ages 16-91 really enjoyed this excursion. Relaxing ride on the boat with beautiful live Hawaiian music and dancers was an extra treat. The Fern Grotto was beautiful. I would highly recommend this excursion.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/28
Activity Date: 2023/07/26

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great tour very informative and funny!

Reviewed by: Annamarie

Great tour very informative. The people were so funny I would definitely do it again and recommend my friends and family.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/25
Activity Date: 2023/07/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance

Reviewed by: Kar

Decent boat ride, Hawaiian music & Hula dance. Walk to Fern grotto the best part of ride

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/20
Activity Date: 2023/07/18

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Where was wonderful

Reviewed by: Kathleen Oliva

Show was wonderful people were funny smart and very informative

Enjoy the boat trip in the drawer to that

Would definitely recommend it to others

Nice family run business

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/19
Activity Date: 2023/07/17

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Matt Olsen

This is our second time going to the Fern Grotto and it was just as beautiful and amazing as the first time we went 9 years ago. We booked online and it was very easy. We got to the check in site and they handed us a ticket with our name already on it and asked us to turn it in when we boarded. Right on time, they asked us to head down to the dock and board our river boat. Everyone that we encountered had a big smile and a kind word for us. They gave us a brief safety talk and we were off! Our guide going out there was very knowledgeable and talked to us about the history of the island. When we reached the Fern Grotto, they sang for us some beautiful songs and then we hiked a little way up to the grotto. We took lots of pictures and then made our way back! We were treated to some songs and beautiful hula dancing on the way back. The young lady on the microphone was so much fun! She was a jokester, and she had a beautiful singing voice. The ladies doing the hula dancing were just so beautiful to watch and you can tell they love what they do. Overall, it was a lot of fun and I highly recommend. I do recommend booking online as it will save you some time when you get there. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/13
Activity Date: 2023/07/11
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