Shore Excursion: Wailua River Cruise and Luau Combo
To pass even more savings on to you, we’re offering this 2 tour combo on the beautiful island of Kauai.
Take in the sights and sounds of our ‘Garden Isle’ where love blossoms alongside beautiful flora at the famous Fern Grotto. Add to this a captivating luau featuring the best Hawaiian food & entertainment and your day in Kauai will be a memorable experience. This package includes our Wailua River Cruise & Grotto Tour and Island’s Best Luau shore excursions on the same day.
*Prices shown are for current schedules only and may be subject to change.
About Wailua River and Fern Grotto
Take a leisurely cruise down the Wailua River to the botanical beauty of the Fern Grotto. Here, the Hawaiian Wedding Song is a natural match for this lush environment, so bring somebody you love. The overlook at Opaekaa Falls is another romantic stop that will surely secure your love of our Garden Island.
About the Smith’s Family Garden Luau
Revel in the music of the island, a portion of history preserved through songs and chants called mele. Celebrate Hawaiian traditions as well as songs and dances from other cultures that share this tropical paradise. From Hawaiian hula to Tahitian drum dances and Samoan fire knife dances, join these talented performers in the rhythm of aloha.
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- Wailua River Boat Cruise* Float down a fresh water river while being enchanted by songs and stories of ancient Hawaii.
- Fern Grotto* Discover the beauty of a tropical rain forest filled with lush native plants.
- Opaekaa Falls Lookout* A 151 foot waterfall crashing into a hidden pool.
- Island’s Best Luau* For cruises visiting from February – October, we attend Smith Family Garden Luau. The Smith Family Garden Luau offers exceptional food, hospitality, and quality entertainment. The luau is from around 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but hours may vary by the season.
* Denotes stop made
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February – October cruises
Smith Family Garden Luau
Highlights:
- Mai tais, beers, and wines available
- At the pa’ina (feast): Kalua pig roasted in an imu oven, the famous teriyaki beef recipe courtesy of their cousin Gary, chicken adobo, lomi salmon mahimahi, mac salad, poi, and Hawaiian desserts among other menu items
- Hawaiian hula, Tahitian drum dances, and Samoan fire knife dancing
- You might be invited to show off your hula moves on stage
- You’ll have time to stroll through the family gardens and lush grounds after your lei greeting
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- Wailua River Boat Cruise fare included.
- A stop at Paradise Garden is made if Fern Grotto is closed.
- Wear walking shoes and dress comfortably. You may want to bring a light jacket in case of rain.
- Due to circumstances beyond our control(i.e. traffic congestion, inclement weather, etc.) the routing and times are subject to change.
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- Due to limited availability, we require that ADA vehicle reservations be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to date and time of service. Roberts will make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of the disabled traveler.
- For electric wheelchairs or scooters: The combined weight of the wheelchair and guest cannot exceed 500 lbs, the maximum width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 29 inches.
- Not all stops on this tour are ADA accessible.
- Wailua River Boat Cruise is not ADA accessible. Guests unable to walk on their own will need to be assisted by someone in their own party to be carried in/out of the boat.
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- Tour subject to cancellation if the minimum number of 4 participants is not met.
- Cancellations made outside of 48 hours from service day is subject to a 10% cancellation fee & a 6% booking fee. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours in advance are non-refundable. For combo bookings, the scheduled day of service is defined as the day of the first tour in the combo.
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Pricing:
Wailua River Cruise & Smith Family Garden Luau:
- Adult: $246.00 + taxes and fees
- Child (4-11 yrs): $126.00 + taxes and fees
- Infant (3 yrs & Under): Free
Availability and Schedule:
Available on Thursdays for Pride of America cruise ship passengers only.
- Pick up time: 2:30 PM
- Approximate return time: 9:00 PM
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✅ Transportation from/to Nawiliwili Harbor
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Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto Tour
Starting at $172.50
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✅ Transportation from/to Nawiliwili Harbor
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This Kauai excursion combines a visit to Waimea Canyon, “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and a scenic ride up the Wailua River to the unique Fern Grotto where the ferns actually grow upside down.
Hawaii Movie Tours on Kauai
Starting at $172.50
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✅ Transportation from/to Nawiliwili Harbor
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Feel like a Hollywood star as you see and stop at famous filming locations on The Hawaii Movie Tours® on Kauai on this full-day shore excursion.