Wailua River Fern Grotto Cruise
IF
YOU ARE ATTENDING THE LUAU, you will be able to spend time strolling
the garden before the luau and do not need to add the Garden Stroll to
your purchase. If you would like to go to the Garden in the morning or
early mid-day and are attending the luau then you would need to purchase
the Garden Stroll.
Adventure up the Wailua River, Hawaii's largest freshwater river, known as the landing place of the first immigrants from Tahiti. We will board an open air boat for an exciting journey to see the famous Fern Grotto.
Enjoy local Hawaiians singing, dancing, and strumming their guitars as you enjoy a 3 mile scenic trip. You will even receive hula lessons on the boat!
Garden Stroll optional add-on: If you are not planning on
attending Smith's Luau after your Wailur River boat tour, but still
would like to see the amazing garden grounds, you can purchase a Garden
Stroll admission ticket. The Tropical Paradise is open daily from 8:30
am to 3:00 pm. (If you are attending the luau, you will have time to
walk through the garden after you check in for the luau.)
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy Smith’s famous Wailua River boat cruise
- Only river boat cruise in all of Hawaii
- Spacious open-air boat provides excellent views from either side
- Hear songs and stories of the old Hawaii
- Participate in hula dancing
- Enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush Fern Grotto
- Where and When:
- Tour departure times:
9:30 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour time at Wailua Marina State Park, 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map
The Garden Stroll (if you purchased this option) is available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Driving directions:
From the North (Hanalei, Princeville, Kapaa): Take Hwy. 56 South through Kapaa to the Wailua River. Go past Kuamoo road, over the river, and take the first right into the Wailua Marina State Park.
From the South (Waimea, Poipu, Lihue): Take Hwy. 56 North from the Lihue airport. A mile after the Wailua Golf Course, watch for Marina signs and the beach on the right. Just before crossing the Wailua River bridge, turn left into the Wailua Marina State Park.
- Requirements:
- No Requirements
- Restrictions:
- Vessel is not ADA accessible.
- Special Notes:
- ***Check in at the dock at Wailua Marina 15 minutes before departure.***
- Operation Days:
- Monday through Friday
- Duration:
- 1.5 hour boat tour round-trip
Garden open from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Vendor:
- Polynesian Adventure Tours
- Island:
- Kauai
- Capacity:
- Equipment: