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Smith's Motor Boat Service, Inc. 
Aloha!
Thank you for choosing to visit the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. We look forward to welcoming you to our island home!
For more than 60 years, our family has been welcoming visitors to the islands, sharing some of the history, legends and culture of the historic Wailua River Valley.
We invite you to join us for a relaxing river boat tour on the only navigable river in the State of Hawaii, the Wailua River. Cruises depart daily at 9:30am, 10am and 11:30am in the morning and 1:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm in the afternoon.
For an experience for the senses, we invite you to join us at the Smith Family Garden Luau. You'll be able to smell fragrant blossoms in the 30 acre botanical garden, see the unveiling of the "kalua pig" at the imu ceremony and taste some of our favorite island foods while listening to some Hawaiian music. The luau show provides a colorful array of ethnic dances representing some of the many cultures that have come to make Hawaii their home.
Once again, we look forward to sharing our little corner of paradise with you on your upcoming visit to Kauai!
Aloha from Kauai!
Kamika Smith
General Manager
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Sharing Songs and Legends of the Wailua River Valley is a Family Tradition In 1946, Walter Smith, Sr. and his wife, Emily, started our family business with a small rowboat and a borrowed outboard motor. Four generations later, we continue Grandpa's tradition of sharing our love of Kauai and its rich cultural heritage.
During the two mile river journey, you'll hear songs and stories of ancient Hawaii like the King's Highway, sacred Mount Kapu, and the First Hau Tree. In addition, guests enjoy learning the hula during a lesson provided by a young hula dancer. Everyone gets into the act during the river cruise!
Smith's famous Wailua River cruise boats are powered by an ingenious rear-engine system invented by Walter Smith, Sr. The spacious, open-air boats provide excellent views from either side during the trip upstream.
The Wailua River is known as the only navigable river. in all Hawaii. The river's fresh water pours down from Mt. Wai'ale'ale, one of the wettest spots on the planet. Lands along the river were the sacred capital of ancient Kauai and the birthplace of the island's ali'i, or royalty.
At the Fern Grotto landing, you'll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush Fern Grotto.
The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai. Ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto, which was formed millions of years ago. Native Hawaiian plants and colorful exotic tropical plants provide a rain-forest atmosphere.
The entire tour takes one hour and 20 minutes round-trip.
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Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservations, please do so 24 hours prior to the date of event to avoid any cancellation charges. Cancellations received less than 24 hours will result in a 50% cancellation fee. A "No-Show" on a reservation will result in a 100% cancellation fee.
Website: http://www.smithskauai.com
Phone: 808-821-6895 • Toll Free:
Year Established: 1946
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