Wailua River Cruise and Grotto

Wailua River Cruise and Fern Grotto Tour in Kauai (Wai'ale'ale Crater, Opaekaa Falls)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Embark on a unique Hawaiian adventure with the Wailua River Cruise and Grotto tour, featuring serenades by local musicians.
  • Discover the only navigable river in Hawaii, the Wailua River, fed by multiple tributaries from the Wai'ale'ale Crater to the ocean.
  • Enjoy a 1 hour 20-minute riverboat journey, filled with picturesque views of tropical grasslands, majestic Mount Waialeale, and lively water activities.
  • Encounter the enchanting beauty of Fern Grotto, a lava rock haven covered with lush tropical ferns, known for its superior acoustics.
  • Secure your love for the island with a romantic stop at the Opaekaa Falls overlook. Book now for this unforgettable experience!
Price: $139.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Water/Beach
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to step on and off the boat and walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces, some of which are on an incline. Smoking is not permitted in the State Park.

Wailua River Cruise and Grotto

The Wailua River is a long, slowly meandering river that starts at the Wai'ale'ale Crater and is fed by many tributaries on its way to the ocean. It is the only navigable river in Hawaii.

For a unique Hawaiian Wailua River cruise, travel upriver to the sacred Fern Grotto, a lava rock grotto covered with tropical ferns. The grotto is renowned for the Hawaiian musicians who will serenade you with traditional local songs, including the famous "Hawaiian Wedding Song." The superior acoustics within this natural amphitheater greatly enhance the music.

The Kauai tour up the river usually takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on a long, flat-bottom riverboat, during which you will encounter kayakers, motorboats and water skiers along the way. There'll be many great photo opportunities of tropical grasslands lining the river and the majestic cloud-covered Mt. Waialeale in the background of your Wailua river cruise. You will also enjoy the overlook at Opaekaa Falls -- another romantic stop that will surely secure your love of this garden island.