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All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar in Oahu

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

Snorkeling adventure

Reviewed by: Nisa Johnson

This 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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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/12
Activity Date: 2022/05/09

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

This was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed by: Laurak91

This 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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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/12
Activity Date: 2022/05/10

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Kool Kayak Experience!

Reviewed by: May

My boyfriend and I purchased the kayak/snorkeling experience and it was quite the memory! Everyone was great helping us get set up and guiding us! When we went out and kayaked we saw so many different fishes during our snorkeling adventure! The crazy part was that it started raining while we were far out and snorkeling. Instead of kayaking back we continued to snorkel until the rain stopped! For the price and experience it was totally worth it!

Also I recommend purchasing the 4 hour experience because I don’t think you will be out for the whole 8 hours even tho it costs just a little bit more! We were our a max of 2 hours!

If you’re wondering on whether or not to purchase think no more! Overall it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it! Also booking this package will prepare you for everything vs booking on the actual business site since this package has a dry bag, snorkeling gear, and the anchor (this will keep your kayak in place while you’re snorkeling). Hope this helps and you make great memories from this experience!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha May! Thank you for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this great review for us. Your feedback is very valuable and much appreciated. I’m certainly glad to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us, and we hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/10
Activity Date: 2022/04/16

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter

An awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Rachel c.

This was one of the best experiences of our vacation! We got to swim with turtles and we’re truly looked after by Captain Robin, We would highly recommend chartering a boat and having this amazing experience. We will definitely do it again.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and Mahalo for the compliments and sharing beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review of yours.
We are very pleased to hear you're having a great time and you're able to see the turtles at the sandbar.
We're looking forward to seeing you in near the future.

  • Up close and personal!

  • Up close and personal!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/09
Activity Date: 2022/05/03

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation

Would definitely do it again

Reviewed by: Georgia

Amazing morning - everything was every smooth & easy from the pickup to the drop off. Unfortunately for us weather was on the dreary side but we still had a great morning.
They take you snorkelling also which is great for anyone who has never snorkelled! Was a great way of seeing the bay & the island.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for joining our tour and spending your time for leaving the review!
We are glad that even though you still had a good time during the tour.
Please come back and we look forward to taking you to the Kane'ohe bay again, Thank you!

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Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/09
Activity Date: 2022/05/07

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

Captain Bob

Reviewed by: Nnr

It was interesting, loved the sand bar, the weather was that great but enjoyed it

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/07
Activity Date: 2022/04/16

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Satisfying!!!

Reviewed by: DaNaMeyRie Roque

The place is really nice and the boat is clean and safe. The staff are very accommodating and friendly, they gave us detailed instructions and safety reminders. They guided us until we completed our activities.
Me and my 3 girls get there 15 minutes before 9am (few minutes window for us to get the free parking spot and signed the waiver forms).
We reserved the morning all in package and it was satisfying and activities are worth the price.We purchased food at General Store and Deli which is next to the boat docking area. We waited for 4 more groups and the boat moved forward at 9:30am. The live music entertainers were great and they sang really well and made us felt comfortable through out our entire stay. (They have jars for the cash tips so bring some for them coz they deserved it).
The rest of the water activity crews were all friendly and remindful, specially Shyla. She made us felt satisfied with our banana boat and water tubing (flat float). (Follow her advises). Snorkeling was great and found different kinds of fishes. (Be careful not to get hurt from the corals, wear appropriate attire for protection). The kayak and paddle boat crews are very nice, they kept eye on everyone’s safety. We played volleyball but a bit windy so pick the good weather. There were water, orange juice and donuts with 3 different flavors and you can bring your own food and drinks (no glass containers or bottles allowed). It was fun and unforgettable. Thank you!

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Packages: Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/04

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Beautiful Reef, very windy day

Reviewed by: M. Graham

First off, the day turned out to be very windy and a little rainy and therefore want the best kayaking weather, but they did offer us a refund or reschedule. It was out last day and we didn’t have anything better to do so we stayed.
The guys getting our kayak and gear gave us some information about where to go and a little about the kayaks (hope to anchor them, out the heaviest in back), but nothing really about paddling or steering especially in the windy conditions. We had some idea, so it wasn’t too bad, but a little more direction would have been helpful.
Once on the water, it was choppy and a hard kayak, but we pushed through. It was hard to anchor in the sand because we had two anchors for three kayaks and the wind was too strong. We ended up tying all three to the two anchors and that worked. The spot was great to snorkel in (We went to horseshoe bend? It was the spot recommended for snorkeling). The coral was beautiful and on a clearer day would be gorgeous. There were fish, but it was harder to get close up to see them with life jackets on. We did see a giant fish and a huge turtle walk right under me. It was pretty cool.
A little more guidance on the kayaks and ensuring everyone has tips on paddling in currents and waves and’s provide defogger for the snorkeling and it would be great. Thank you!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Glad to hear you still had a good kayaking and snorkeling experience on a day with some tough conditions. All good feedback that we really appreciate. Thank you so much. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/04
Activity Date: 2022/05/02

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Sand bar

Reviewed by: Tina

Great experience, the staff was great, and live music was nice! Snorkeling experience was great, there were a great amount of fishes to see.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/02
Activity Date: 2022/04/28

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Fun for the whole family

Reviewed by: Amanda F

We had a great time on Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel Cruise. There was so much to do - from kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, volleyball... or just lounging. A fun time was had by all. The staff was super friendly, the live music was excellent. The boat was clean. Would do this again!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/02
Activity Date: 2022/04/19

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH AN AWESOME CREW!

Reviewed by: Dawn

We had a wonderful time! Everything went smoothly, the crew were super friendly and easy-going, and everyone on the boat was awesome. Definitely going to book with them again! :)

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/01
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

サンドバー 天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き<午前/日本語クルー>

最高の場所

Reviewed by: papa

ゴールデンウィーク前に出発したので、日本人は少なく参加人数も少なめでした。わさわさしないでサンドバーで泳いだりバレーをしたりステキな青空の下でのんぎりリフレッシュその後ウミガメを観て珊瑚の周りをシュノーケル日本では水槽の中で泳いでいる魚を間近で観たり海亀も近くで泳いでいたりとにかく最高の1日でした。天気に恵まれとにかく明るく元気なインストラクターの方々に感謝です。日本人インストラクターのゆきさんありがとうございました。

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Packages: BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/01
Activity Date: 2022/04/29

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

WORTH EVERY PENNY

Reviewed by: Emily

This was the best part of our trip, the staff was so nice and welcoming and truly made the experience even better. The sandbar was gorgeous and al the activities were amazing. I would recommend this to everyone and would definitely re book again!

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/01
Activity Date: 2022/04/29

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Fun for the whole family.

Reviewed by: JCC

Whole family had a great time. We enjoyed the snorkeling, kayaking, the sand volleyball, and the music. We brought our own lunch and snacks and had a small picnic on the cruise. Also amazing views of Kaneohe from offshore.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/01
Activity Date: 2022/04/16

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

Highlight of our family's vacation!

Reviewed by: slee818

Highly 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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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/25

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Nikki

The entire crew was amazing!
It was such a fun experience, I’d definitely do it again.
It’s perfect for all ages and non swimmers!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/05

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

The Best!!!

Reviewed by: Diners Choice Group

We 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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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/09

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Karina

The Experience On Sandbar Was outstanding, The Boat was Big And Very Clean, The Experience Of Live Music Was Wonderful And The Guys We’re Very Nice, Helpful And Funny..

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/06

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Would be fun on a nice day!

Reviewed by: Carly

This would be an amazing thing to do weather providing!!

The day we booked was overcast and windy, when we arrive there was a bulletin board with things to know noting you would not see the sandbar clearly that day. We checked in wnd the lady had told the people behind us who asked to rent kayaks that the water was quite rough and that if you are begginers it’s probably not a good day to go out. We were worried as beginners then… the water was so rough we got about 20 mins out and the wind was blowing us all over the place and every wave we hit felt like we were going to flip the kayak. We decided it was not safe and decided to go back. They wouldn’t even refund us considering the weather conditions so it was a complete waste of money unfortunately. If they would of let us switch dates we would of been happy to do that but they don’t allow you cancel unless they decide the weather isn’t good enough. Was super disappointing.

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Claresse

20/10 reccomend!! Great music and the crew was so friendly. Signed up for the tube and it was so fun that we decided to sign up for the banana boat too. Another passenger had a health condition and they were so accommodating to her. Went with just the boyfriend and no kids, but they’re super accomadating to families with littles too. It’s a must go!

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/30
Activity Date: 2022/04/28

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Disappointing

Reviewed by: Elsmeister

We chose this company due to the reviews, but unfortunately we were disappointed with the reality. The guy checking us in was fine, but very serious and not really friendly. The weather was pretty windy, so the conditions were not easy. However we were given no guidance from the staff on how to deal with this, or any tips. When we asked where we should aim for to reach the sandbar, we had the very unhelpful advice of 'its kind of where that yacht is now, so head for that'. Bearing in mind the yacht was moving! It would really have helped to have some clear markers or something to aim for, especially when wind and tides are taking you in the opposite direction! We got lots of don't go here or here' but not much else.
While the sandbar is around 1.5 miles out, so not too far, it really required knowing what you are doing, and some real strength to cope with strong winds and currents to reach it. Otherwise it could have been very dangerous. The sandbar was really interesting to see when we got there, but the strong winds bashed the kayak around so much we couldn't stay too long. Obviously that's not this company's fault though. Overall it wasn't what I expected and a bit disappointing unfortunately.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha, I am very sorry to hear that your experience was a disappointing one. Unfortunately the wind/conditions are something we cannot control, and 1.5 miles in ocean conditions is quite a long paddle. You are correct, it definitely does require a good bit of strength and paddling ability. So, it's great that you made it to the sandbar in those conditions. It sounds like you did a good job finding your way and paddling in some challenging conditions. I am more sorry to hear that you didn't find our staff's instructions or briefing to be helpful. They limit how many characters my response can be, but we'd love to give you a better answer to your concerns if you want to email us directly. But I'm sorry our instructions fell short and weren't as helpful as they should have been, and sorry that led to a disappointing experience. Thank you for your feedback. That is very much appreciated, and hopefully something that we can use to improve our process for the future. Mahalo.

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/29
Activity Date: 2022/04/27

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

excellent tour

Reviewed by: john

the experience is very pleasant throughout the whole tour, the staffs are very friendly and answered all our questions.

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/22

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Fun-times had by all!

Reviewed by: Christine C

Our families had a great time! We loved the banana boat ride, and Enjoyed the live music! Staff were so friendly and inviting and always put our safety first! Definitely will do this again!
Mahalo \nm/. We were on the afternoon ride on 4/26

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation

A must do !!!

Reviewed by: Karla

It was an amazing experience!! the guides were outstanding! They took care of us so well, very knowledgeable and friendly .
This place is unbelievable beautiful !
A must do if you are in Oahu.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feed back is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

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Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Awesome Experience!!!!

Reviewed by: Gerry

My wife and I had an awesome experience on doing the sandbar and beside the goodtimes we had in the water, i think the live music made it perfect!
Highly recommended and for sure going to book again next time we are back in the island!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/03/29

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Blanca Alcaraz

We booked the afternoon ride and had an awesome time. The crew is great. They are very friendly and helpful and have such amazing attitude. The guys playing music are good too. The lunch sandwich was good, I loved the salad. The boat has changing rooms and restrooms! First time snorkeling and very much enjoyed this time with my kids. Its about 4ft deep.. Would do it again. Leave tips!

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

OMG!!! This tour is amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Samira T

We came from Canada to Oahu and wanted to visit the sandbar. The food, staff, entertainment, everything was beyond our expectations!! This is a great great tour !! dont hesitate and get a ticket!!! You will LOVE IT!!
Thank you to all the amazing staff !

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation

Great tour!

Reviewed by: Mina

Enjoyed the tour, was actually surprised by how tasty the bbq lunch was! I went in April so I’m not sure how this affects the visibility but it was difficult to see when snorkeling. Really enjoyed seeing the sea turtles and hanging out at the sand bar

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Ryan & Riyah

We had a wonderful time and we enjoyed all the activities at the Kaneohe Sandbar. We did the paddle board, kayak and snorkel with breathtaking views. The live music was so relaxing during the boat ride. Thanks to the captain, crew and singers who were all so friendly and amazing! Overall, it was an excellent service provided by the Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports! I definitely will book again on my next trip and recommend them to my family and friends.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/27
Activity Date: 2022/04/13

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Adventurous Experience!

Reviewed by: lucy

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience kayaking to the sandbar! It was easy to follow the instructions and the map to get to our destination. It is quite tiring, but the view is breathtaking. We did start our kayaking adventure around 9am, so those that had an earlier reservation at 8am were already at the sandbar, so we were on the lookout for the bright yellow kayaks when making our way there, but I can definitely see some getting lost if they went early in the gloomy morning. Weather conditions do vary on how visible and shallow the sandbar is, but we were lucky to get to see the sandbar exposed!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Lucy,
Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us! We really appreciate that. Stoked you made it to the sandbar. And your feedback about the conditions, wind, tide, visibility, distance, difficulty level, all of the above is all very true and great feedback for people to hear. So we appreciate that as well. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had an overall good experience and good workout kayaking out there. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/26
Activity Date: 2022/04/21
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