Reviewed by: Ron Besler
We enjoyed the tour and rank it as one of our best that we have ever taken. The guide was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour and was very courteous. We had no idea that Kauai was such a movie making mecca! The structure of the DVD played during the tour was done very well.The addition of singing along with the South Pacific musical song of 'We Ain't Got Dames' was a fitting end to a great tour.
The driver was courteous and very conscious of our needs. We would recommend this to others and have fond memories of this tour
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We enjoyed this luau a lot. We've been to several luaus on Oahu, but the ground where this luau sits is just so pretty. They have a tram that goes around the property, and we even fed peacocks that roam around freely. We even saw a local wedding that was taking place.
The foods were really good, and we definitely enjoyed their open bar. We had 3, 4 of their mai tai drinks, and they made it just perfect. Foods were great so were the entertainment during the show.
Although we enjoyed the show, I thought they could improve it a little more. It was cool to see dances from non-Polynesian countries such as Japan, China and Philippines, but they could add more story line to the whole show instead of presenting it like a mix-plate. The fire knife dance was pretty good, and everyone was in awe.
All in all, I highly recommend this luau if you go to Kauai. You will have a good time for sure.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: sherry
I would highly recommend this to everyone of all ages! The staff was very nice, pleasent,and funny. The dinner was excellent! and the entertainment was just awesome! It was put together very nicely, I especially liked the way they did the one table at a time. avoided a rush to the tables, there was plenty of food to go around so no one had to miss out on everything. I even tried poi for the first time! The pork, OMG it is one of the best tasting pig I have ever had in my life! melted in your mouth! Everything was great. I can guarantee if I'm lucky enough to go back to Kauai I will do that again! I don't have any pictures developed yet or I would show them. :)
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the cruise ... Thank you
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Helicopter veteran
Well run activity, friendly staff.
For those who have not been in a helicopter on Kauai this is a must do activity. Blue Hawaiian is outstanding in service and quality of tour. On time and very friendly - no cattle calls.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Went to Kauai as part of our honeymoon and thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter tour. The most beautiful and amazing parts of Kauai can only be seen from the sky and this helicopter meant we could see it all! Pilot was very friendly and it was a plush helicopter, making it a comfortable journey. The pilot narrated the journey and made sure we saw everything very clearly. When the sun wasn't in the best position, he turned the helicopter around to make sure we got good photographs - nothing was missed! Would fly with Blue Hawaiian again :)
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was excellent. I thought it was a little overpriced but other than that it was a great experience. I also wished it had lasted longer.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This luau exceeded our expectations. There was a tour of the grounds with tons of wildlife and gardens. The dinner was delicious and the entertainment was great. Don't show up tired like we did its a really exciting place that everyone can enjoy.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: roman
my wife and i had the most thrilling experience. kauai is beautiful from the air. our pilot JIMMY was about as knowledgable as can be. he answered all the questions and was so informative. he made our flight a total satisfaction.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This tour gets an enthusiastic YES from me! And my boyfriend agrees. We both had a great time. We are outdoor enthusiasts, so we wanted to stay in nature out and doing activities while here in Hawaii, so this was just right for us.
I like especially how the trip was mixed in that we got to paddle along the river in a kayak, and then mix it up a bit with a nature walk...kept things interesting and allowed different muscles to rest.
Really good time, we both had a lot of fun.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: roman
the garden tour was beautiful. the food ws very tasty. the drinks were more than ample. the show was very very interesting. i had goosepimples watching the show. highly recommend. staff was above and beyond.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great event, can't miss it!
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Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Greatest experience of our 20 day stay on Kauai!! Would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: donna
this was second luau i have attended . This by far was more enjoyable than the other one attended. Grounds are unique and family were very pleasant and very organized. The show was beautiful. would recommend without hesitation
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Scott
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Blest12
I chose Smith's Tropical Luau because I had read some previous reviews and one reviewer stated they had been to a different luau every night and Smith's was the best. I was a passenger on the NCL Pride of America and the reviews for that luau were not good and I hate nasty food. So I chose Smith's for myself and my party and let me tell you, we were not dissapointed. First of all and probably the best thing was it was not as expensive as the other luau, next the food was great everything was very good (except the purple sweet potato, it was too dry and tasteless). The staff was great, they kept coming around asking if everything was okay. Also, there was a large crowd there, maybe 500 people maybe more, but everything ran smooth and efficiently. When we arrived we were escorted to a tram that took us for a narrated tour of the plantation and it was beautiful. Then we went into the large lanai to be seated for eating. Some went to watch the roasted pig taken out of the place whe
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Suzie Housley
Whether you are visiting Kauai for the first time or if you are a seasoned traveler, you will definitely want to check out Kauai Air Tour - Air Ventures Hawaii. There is no better value for your money.
The staff at Air Ventures was so helpful and courteous. Our pilot, Joel made landing in a small aircraft feeling like you were on a huge jet. It was the best landing I have ever experienced; I tried to convenience him to travel back and pilot our plane to San Diego. His pilot skills were superior; he could easily become a commercial pilot.
Air Ventures -- you offered me a once in a lifetime opportunity. I give you the highest form of recognition. Thank you for all that you have done. You can rest assured if I ever make it back to your Hawaii you will be the first business I call to book my air excursion.
Suzie Housley
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I felt the grounds were lacking a bit. Kauai is much more beautiful than this tropical paradise. Been to another luau few years back and much better than this. The dancers were fabulous but felt some of the show lacked authenticity, sorta felt like everyone else was tired of it all.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good for families with small children.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great for kids.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Bob G
Had a great trip and good time. Scenery was fabulious. Free dvd was a nice added touch. Pilot was great as was the hole trip. Would, will recommend to everyone.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: The Anchondo's
Our first time to Kauai and we decided to try the Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto and we absolutely loved it! it was kinda slow but very relaxing, and such beauty surrounding you how could you not like it..
I know its got some bad reviews and I cant understand why, if you appreciate the beauty of Kauai then you will love this short and sweet experience and you can get some really great pictures too.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
We had fun at the Smith Family luau, the food was good the show was good but we are faster paced people and this was a slower paced activity. It would be good for families and older couples.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
The wailua river cruise is very unique, we saw a lot of Kauai we didnt know was there, and learned a lot from our guide. The pace of the tour is slow and relaxed.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great event. You really felt like you were at someones home.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Roxanne Ziola
This was really a great Luau, in our group there were some that had seen some and others that haven't seen them at all, and we all agreed that this was the best time, even though it rained!!
Such friendly, happy people, and fun for all age groups (30-63). We brought our group pic home and hung it up on the wall, a truly good time!
Thank you Smith's Tropical Paridise Luau!! We will be back some time soon, we all hope.
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: connie
We totally enjoyed the river cruise and the fern grotto. We were a little disappointed we could not actually go into the grotto but totally understand. It will be good to come back and see it again after a few years and some more fern growth.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: connie
We have been to luau's on 3 islands and found this one the best ever. From the plantation tour to the food to the entertainment - it was all wonderful. We are so happy we decided to give it a try.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Karen S
We had a great time! The boat ride to the Fern Grotto was very enjoyable. The food and entertainment was good and enjoyed by all of us. Thank you!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Karen S
We loved the pace, entertainment and narration. Our entire family had a good time. Thank you!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
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