Reviewed by: Shanalei
I'm a local resident and this was my first time at the Kaneohe sandbar. This experience was amazing! I wanted to do something that my roommate & I haven't done for her birthday. I recommend getting the package to ride the banana boat & the bumper ride! Also it's BYOB, bring snacks, food, & change of clothes because they have restrooms/changing rooms on the boat. I will definitely will be booking again with my friends!!
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Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Northeight
We really enjoyed this activity. We had six people in our party, but the waves were big on our day, so they split us up into two groups. Captain Russell was amazing. He spent a few minutes with us on the beach before the outing to set our expectations. Then, we went out on the water. He was really patient with us and made sure we had good rides. It was a great experience in a really wonderful setting.
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Hello kitty mar
The best experience on our whole trip, plan to go back. I found this activity from a YouTube review which depicted the activity perfectly. We upgraded to the Banana boat and bumper ride, which is just a quick few minutes ride each. There was so much to do and explore, the 3 hours went by too fast. The musicians on board was the perfect touch in creating a fun relaxed atmosphere, their music set the tone for the trip and was the fun that pumped us up to enjoy the whole trip. My elementary school kids enjoyed all the different activities. We brought our own food and drinks. We brought our own snorkel gear. We enjoyed the included refreshments. I invited my best friends family to join us and they felt the same. Will book again.
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Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Aaaaal
Overall very good. Thank you! Overall very good. Thank you! Overall very good. Thank you!
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jerry H
The staffs are super friendly and the activities are well managed and safe!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Antonio1982
even though I couldn't make it all the way to the bottom scuba diving cause I couldn't get my breathing/hyperventilating under control I still had the best time ever just being able to experience what I did. The small Asian girl and both guys as well as the captain were awesome and the two in the water instructors were patient and encouraging. They def made it a good time and an experience in Hawaii that will last a lifetime. thank you Waikiki Dive Center. we will be back again our next trip to Hawaii. 5 STAR SERVICE!!!
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Packages: | Two Tank Introductory Boat Dive for Beginners |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Mike
The best time on the island. Staff super helpful professional and knowledgeable, kept us entertained and throughout the day. Food was great, provided us water and drinks throughout the trip (BYOB) to keep us hydrated. Will recommend to anyone looking for a snorkeling adventure.
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Shannon
Had an amazing time on a morning tour out to the Kaneohe sandbar. Very fun and friendly staff, with an additional perk of the best live music onboard. Would highly recommend!!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Sara
We had a wonderfull day, the live music, activities available and the whole mood of the trip was so much fun and relaxed!the food was just a small salad and croissant sandwich with chips and a water so if your very hungry get I’d advise you to get some food at the cafe by the docks, it’s super yummy! The trips also byo friendly so we had our own food and drinks! The staff and entertainment were amazing!there were families, children, couples and friends like our group! It was well blended and I will defiantly be coming back on my next trip to hawaii! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Tony
This was the best snorkel trip we have ever done! The crew was extremely kind and helpful. The boat was small with about 30 people on board (versus boats with 100+), which made snorkeling and the boat ride very nice as we all had our own space. Molokini was amazing. I have never seen such great coral and fish. The visibility was like seeing in HD. At Turtle Town, the one crew member (I can't remember his name, I'm sorry!) did an amazing reef tour where he pointed out different fish, gave lots of facts, and helped us try to swim under the arches. He even pointed out a white tip reef shark! And of course, we saw some turtles. Mollie, the photographer, got lots of amazing pictures of us diving and gave us an amazing deal. She even gave us lots of helpful tips for our road to Hana experience. The food was great and I truly can not stress how amazing the crew was in making this experience one of the most memorable. I would do this again!
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Leanne
Our family was really enjoying the Kaneohe Sandbar.
The crew are so kind and helpful, too.
We had a fantastic time overall!
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Lester
It is a must when you visit Oahu whether it is your first time or you have been to the island more than once. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. It was also family-friendly and parties with infants and children can definitely enjoy this tour.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Dalia C
My family of 8 went jet skiing and parasailing to celebrate my daughters 19th bday. It was such a fun and successful time in the water. We truly enjoyed how organized things were done and how we didn’t have to go somewhere different to do Both things.
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Packages: | Higher Flyer Parasail [800ft] + Tandem Jet Ski Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Cole
Staff were friendly patient helpful WE HAD A GREAT TIME! Thank you
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Birthday girl
We had a great time. Everyone was so nice and welcoming from the ladies at reception, the gentleman who drove us out to sea and prepared us for our parasailing and jet ski experience. We will also use this service for our future experience
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Packages: | Standard Parasail [600ft] + Tandem Jet Ski Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Ashbrenner
Perfect for the family! The water was not too deep for my 6 yr old, my 11 yr old got to paddle board and snorkel for the first time!! The view and the water … the colors.. WOW!! Beautiful location! I love that they have life guards in the water so you won’t float out to the deep!! Everyone on the crew was so friendly!!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jess
We loved our Excursion to The Sandbar. The transportation to the doc was prompt and fairly quick. The lunch was better than I was expecting and the boat was nice and roomy to walk around. The staff and the live music were great. We thoroughly enjoyed our day at The Sandbar I would definitely recommend this company. They also have a floating dock with chairs where you can sit and relax and look at the beautiful scenery around you which was really cool!
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Kat
We went on April 8th 2 adults 2 kids 7 and 13. Not worth the money. Crew and live music are fantastic ( this is why we gave 3 stars). Not good snorkling place. Lots of scared kids ( even our younger one was bit anxious). Not enough sport equipment to share. Important they only allowed 2 pieces snorkling gear so if you have anything different you are not allowed to use it. Some people resigned from snorkling because of this.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Dan Borchers
We had a wonderful time. The staff were all very friendly and energetic.
Live music was a bonus. The day was full of energy yet, relaxing.
Would definitely recommend it and we may do it again before we leave.
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Terry
My wife and daughter enjoyed the experience. I did as well but swallowed too much salt water during open swim and got sick off the side of the boat. The crew was very professional in dealing with me. I did get to enjoy feeding the fish before my unfortunate sickness. I would definitely recommend this adventure. It is a very unique experience!
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Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Garrett Cottam
Had a great time on this tour. They seemed to have something for everyone. We kayaked, paddle boarded, snorkeled, played volleyball, and snorkeled some more. We saw a great variety of fish and sea life. Others enjoyed the floating on the barge, socializing, taking in the sun and amazing views. The musicians were great. Played good music and had great voices. Only problem was that we needed more time because this was such a great time. Thank you to the fantastic crew! Would highly recommend this tour and company!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Laurel
Highlights of our trip to Hawaii included the banana boat ride, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking on the this cruise!
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Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Sara Lewis
We had a party of 11, including an infant....everyone had a great time. This was the highlight of our trip. Staff was really helpful and friendly. We added transportation, which was very convenient. Something we didn't see on VELTRA was ability to add banana boat independently but once I called, they explained I could add during excursion.
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Nevada Family 2022
Excellent excursion for all age groups. We ranged in age from 11-66, and a great day in the Sandbar was had by all.
The crew was extremely organized, helpful and accommodating.
We would highly recommend this excursion.
Mahalo for an excellent day in Kaneohe.
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Ruby
We really enjoyed the snorkeling tour. The staff were locals which we appreciated. They were charming, funny and accommodating. The ride was smooth and snorkeling equipment worked great. Highly recommend if you haven't been before and a great beginning snorkeling spot
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Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Luis
Our tour guide Ariel was awesome! Would do it again. Strongly recommend it.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
On our first day in Waikiki we started off with a thrill at Outrigger Canoe Surfing! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Russell was the captain and he and his crew were phenomenal and with their encouragement we powered through the surf and set up for three exhilarating rides over the breaking waves. It felt as though we were surfing. I would recommend this again in a heartbeat.
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Diana
So much fun! Our family loved this adventure. Then crew was great and we caught at least 6 waves!
Aloha, Diana! Mahalo for your generous 5 star rating! Glad that you have mentioned that you caught 6 waves. It is a benefit of "Canoe Charter" for one-hour instead of signing up for "Canoe Surfing" which guarantees 3 waves and it may take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on the condition. We strongly recommend that all guests would sign up for the "Charter" as you did. Thank you again!
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: 1-hour Private Charter Package [up to 6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Fatima
My sister and I had a great time riding the jet skis, banana boat and bumper tubes. Definitely one of the highlights of our first trip to Hawaii. You will need to bring your strength to hold on.
Thank you for the memorable experience. Will definitely come again.
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Packages: | Jet Ski, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Christine Anderson
Sandbar is really close to land. Doesn’t really get a feel of middle of ocean. The banana boat is $25 extra. I thought it was included. The snorkeling was pretty decent. It was just okay for me. Lots of people and not enough boats, you wait to use them. Kayak and paddle boards.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
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Belated "Mahalo Nui Loa" for your generous 5-star rating. Glad to know that canoe captain and our staff took care of your party. Thank you for recommending this true Hawaiian sport that you can only experience in Waikiki. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Aloha, Waikiki Beach Services