Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
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4.83
Very friendly staffs, awesome experience, will come back again when I’m in the island!
Reviewed by: Alex J, 2022/08/11Friendly staffs, clean equipments, tasty lunch, excellent job guys!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/09 |
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Great all inclusive snorkeling trip!
Reviewed by: Serah, 2022/08/07This was one of the easiest excursions we did on Oahu. Transportation to/from Waikiki, funny/friendly/knowledgeable hosts, bbq lunch and drinks were great, and the snorkeling gear and other ocean fun gear was included for the family. Definitely recommend!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
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A Must-Do for Locals and Visitors!
Reviewed by: Czarina, 2022/08/05Honestly, my expectations for this tour was not high. Reviews seemed mixed all around (i.e., Yelp, Google, etc.) and what I "really" wanted was the tour that had all the additional activities, i.e., banana boat, stand-up paddle board, but it was completely booked. However, the experience on this specific tour was sooooo much better that I anticipated. I booked the reservation for 17 (14 adults + 3 children), with most visiting from the East Coast mainland with even quite a handful of locals for which this was their first time to Sandbar, and they were more than accommodating to our large party. At first, I thought the time allocation was too short for each excursion (1. Sandbar (1-hr), 2. Turtle watching (15 min.); 3. Snorkeling (1-hr)), but it was perfect! Any longer and it would have felt drawn out. The lunch tasted better than I expected. Not too little and definitely not too much (otherwise the kids would have vomitted!). So don't be discouraged by it JUST being a BBQ burger -- you'll be pleasantly surprised. Drinks were available on board - non-alcoholic (free) and alcoholic ($5 each) and they had quite a variety so don't worry about being parched! The boat staff was super energetic and had a really cool vibe. They informed you ahead of time of all the do's and don'ts and was always available to answer any and all questions and concerns. And lastly, the Captain really made the trip memorable! He was a lot of fun and you just knew he loved his job. The weather was perfect, so that too, helped to make the day. Overall, it was a very memorable experience and I look forward to recommending this tour package to the rest of our family and friends, local and visiting.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
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Kaneohe sandbar tour was an Adventure. Thanks to Capt. Eggy and crew. It was an experience my family and I won't forget. Mahalo.
Reviewed by: Kaponoakoni22, 2022/08/05Capt Bob's sandbar tour was awesome. Capt Eggy and crew were A+. The snorkeling around the mini pop up reef was the highlight of the day. Running around the sandbar was fun. Getting to see Honus along the way was spectacular. Lunch was good. Capt Eggy and crew were very accommodating to everyone's needs. Highly recommend taking this tour. It was worth it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
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Nice to do, could be better
Reviewed by: Michelle, 2022/07/30Overall the tour was nice but there were a few things I wish I had known beforehand.
1 - I went in July & the sandbar water height was about at my bottom (I'm 5' tall). It wasn't good for any toddlers because they wouldn't be able to stand on the sand, so we had to carry our 2 1/2 year old the whole time. Current is a little strong for the toddler too. I was hoping it would be the time of year where the water was below knee deep so the toddler can enjoy.
2 - the only activity on the sandbar was volleyball, which I don't play. Other tours had other activities listed on their tour which I wish this tour had, especially for the price! It was a more expensive tour than others & had less activities than other tours I was researching. Other tours had live music. For the price, it should have more perks, The only good thing was that this was available last minute & they got us in which I appreciated.
3 - The food was good & the hot chocolate at the end of the snorkeling portion was great! However, like some reviews said, you could at least give us fresh pineapple vs canned. That was horrendous for this being Hawaii. Burger, beans & bag of chips was perfect!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
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Making family memories!
Reviewed by: C Webster, 2022/07/29Absolutely enjoyed the excursion. I was able to book for a family of 7 only days in advance. Glad that worked out for us! The crew was professional, fun, and caring. I was a first time snorkeler and non swimmer. One of the crew members was kind to tote me around the reef to help ease my anxiety. I saw a majestic turtle and fish! The bbq burger lunch was superb! They stayed on schedule. No complaints whatsoever. I would absolutely recommend booking on Veltra.com for booking with Captain Bob’s snorkel tour! It was quick and convenient. You won’t be disappointed. It made for a memorable day! Thank you to the Captain Bob’s crew! You guys were amazing!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
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Must do!
Reviewed by: Cynthia Wang, 2022/07/23Absolutely amazing experience. Crew was awesome. Boat ride was fun, views were stunning, lunch exceptional. Snorkelling gear was provided and they even had flippers for everyone!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
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Excellent snorkeling trip
Reviewed by: Tara, 2022/07/23This was a very organized snorkeling trip. Only 5 captains are allowed to go to the sandbar. Stunning scenery in the sandbar. Our kids played volleyball and we drank beer! We got back on the boat and ate a delicious lunch of hamburgers. Then headed out to snorkel. On the way we saw several sea turtles. The snorkeling was along a coral reef and we saw many cool fish and another turtle. One of the workers took my 12 year old out and helped her snorkel. She was sacred to go out. That was very impressive! I would definitely recommend this company! Everyone had a great time!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/28 |
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Fun at sea
Reviewed by: Torres Family, 2022/07/13I appreciated leaving on time from the harbor. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The ride
allowed us to see the beautiful Kaneohe Bay. We were given ample time on the soundbar which is breathtaking. Snorkeling was also a lot of fun and we see a number of turtles. The lunch and service was great.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
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Reviewed by: Taylor, 2022/07/11Our trip was amazing, food was great!
They gave us everything we needed; we hope to book again. The sandbar was great to be able to play volleyball and then snorkel and sea the turtles. Best adventure by far!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/10/15 |
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Great day on the water!
Reviewed by: kp123, 2022/07/03This was a great experience! We stayed in Waikiki and the pick-up and drop-off was amazing, especially at the end of the day since we were able to sleep on the shuttle home. Swimming around and playing volleyball on the sandbar was fun! The crew did a good job getting the passengers involved. After lunch we drove around and saw sea turtles before heading to the reef to snorkel. It was our first time snorkeling, but the crew was helpful making sure we were comfortable with the gear. We had a blast! Would definitely book this if you're looking to maximize your time with activities.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/28 |
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AMAZING!!!
Reviewed by: Vickie, 2022/07/01This tour provided a number of firsts for me and my husband. It was our first time on a sandbar. Our first time turtle watching. Our first time snorkeling. Everything about this trip was fantastic. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
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Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Carlos , 2022/07/01Me gusto la actividad y disfrute mucho
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
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Fun and casual.
Reviewed by: Teresa W. , 2022/06/30Very relaxed environment, welcoming crew, and fun to be had by all ages. We snorkeled, played volleyball and had a great lunch, I would definitely do again.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
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A total MUST!!!
Reviewed by: Roger, 2022/06/29Second time and it always amazes me I will totally be back next year with my fam!!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
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First snorkeling for my boys and girls
Reviewed by: Hyojin, 2022/06/29My kids age ranging from 5-9 years and they loved it! Best lunch-cheeseburger ever. Time went by so fast when you are on the boat having fun, I’m glad I picked this one over the three hour one fyi. We will definitely be back!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
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An experience you don't want to miss!!!
Reviewed by: Brenda, 2022/06/25The transportation to and from the place makes it such a smoother process! Everyone on the crew were really amazing and sweet! We had so much fun and it's definitely something everyone should do if it's their first time visiting. The only thing is that they don't have towels, so bring your own! Otherwise it was such a fun experience for the family!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
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Fun in the Sun
Reviewed by: Erika , 2022/06/24It was wonderful! Although the day wasn’t the warmest, the experience was well worth it…beautiful location. Must see!?The crew was very helpful, the activities were fun, and glad we had a meal because after being in the sun - playing and sun bathing, it hit the spot ! Thank you for the great memories. Hope to do it again when we return to Oahu!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel and BBQ lunch with free transportation
Reviewed by: AHN, 2022/06/20It was my second time to this activity. This time my family of 4 revisited taking 2 more families (4+3) with us. We all had a blast. It was a great, fun, friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed the sandbar, snorkeling, and the hospitality of the onboard staff.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
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Great snorkeling fun!
Reviewed by: Christine , 2022/06/19This was a great experience for me and my family. The kids had never been snorkeling and it had been a long time for me. I like that we had transportation from the hotel, and then a fun boat ride. They had life vests and snorkeling gear. The stop at the sandbar was fun because we decided to get used to the snorkeling gear while others played volleyball. And my daughter doesn’t swim so she was getting comfortable in the water there. Lunch was great, a nice bbq on the boat. And then the snorkeling was so cool! By the way there’s a ladder down into the water (especially good for kids but all the adults used it too.) We saw a lot of sea turtles on the way to our spot. And also while swimming. And as you know or will hear, you have to back up from them and give them 10 feet of space. But they are majestic! So cool to see the reef and all the tropical fish. My son especially loved it. The crew was all very great and helpful. I think it’s a great trip and we are glad we did it!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
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Really amazing trip
Reviewed by: Kumar, 2022/06/16Usually do not right reviews. But the crew of Captain Bobs were amazing. We had a very fun time and felt very comfortable. Thank you for this amazing trip I will never forget.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/19 |
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Amazing time and amazing crew!
Reviewed by: Maxim , 2022/06/12I really think this is one of the best tours offered on Oahu. They provide you with 4 hours on the water on the most beautiful side of Oahu, offer free pickup and drop off to Waikiki, provide lunch and refreshments, and sell beer and wine all day long! We had a great time drinking some beers, playing volleyball at the sandbar, relaxing in the water, and snorkeling at the coral reef. I saw 3 huge eels, and 2 giant puffers and we also saw a dozen turtles around the boat during the duration of the tour. Also, every crew member was so helpful and kind. They were engaging with everyone, helping everyone out every chance they could, and just overall had great energy on the boat which creates an even better tour. We really enjoyed it! Mahalo for everything!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Jose , 2022/06/10It was a really great time and vibes with the whole crew. Definitely recommend it to anybody coming to experience Hawaii. I will definitely come back next time in in Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
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Best Tour and Crew!
Reviewed by: Denise, 2022/05/14The crew was amazing, so fun and engaging! The experience itself and the activities were fantastic, most memorable part of our vacation. Most definitely recommend to anyone visiting the island. From the sandbar, to the turtle watching, and the snorkeling, this tour did not disappoint. My 11 year old had a great time and says it was the highlight of our vacation. It was for sure an unforgettable experience that my family and myself will treasure forever!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Josh, 2022/05/14Loved it, great staff, amazing views, turtle watching and snorkeling were amazing.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/04/20 |
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Snorkeling adventure
Reviewed by: Nisa Johnson , 2022/05/12This was a great adventure. I have never snorkeled, so this was very exciting. It was a little scary getting in the 40foot water to swim to the coral. But once I was near the coral, it wasn't bad. I would have liked to see more fish and turtles, but there could have been many reasons why we didn't see that many. What I would have liked to have was more time snorkeling. I felt it was too short. Even though I was still scared to be in the water. I had my husband to hold onto. I did enjoy seeing the fish. I also would have liked for them to play a little music. Just to get the energy going. Not too loud, but a little something would have been nice. Otherwise, all the members of the crew were extremely nice and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable with them. It was a great adventure, I definitely would recommend it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
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This was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed by: Laurak91 , 2022/05/12This was an amazing experience.
I highly recommend it.
My 4yr & 2yr old had a good time.
The bbq was good and everyone was very friendly and nice. We saw a few turtles most deff worth every penny!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/10 |
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Captain Bob
Reviewed by: Nnr, 2022/05/07It was interesting, loved the sand bar, the weather was that great but enjoyed it
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/16 |
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Highlight of our family's vacation!
Reviewed by: slee818, 2022/04/30Highly recommend activity with young children! The crew was so accommodating to everyone on board and nothing makes it a great time when good music, food and fun under the sun. We still talk about this activity and how much fun we had. It was definitely the highlight of our trip in O'ahu and we'd do it again the next time we're back!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
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The Best!!!
Reviewed by: Diners Choice Group, 2022/04/30We had the best time with Captain Bob’s Picnic Sail!
Captain Eggy and crew were so accommodating and the burgers weren’t bad too!
The Sand Bar was amazing.. and we saw a lot of turtles on the way to the Coral Reef. Snorkeling was so much fun although we didn’t see a lot of fishes.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/09 |
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