Reviewed by: Kim
Crew and boat were great. Snorkeling spot was just ok. Saw 2 big turtles and a few fish and poor visibility. Very crowded in the water with people pushing into to you and kicking you in the face with their fins. Lunch was very poor. No choice of
Meat/cheese. Best part was the bag of chips! Mai tais had no alcohol. Save your money not worth it. Today, I saw more turtles when I was surfing by the hotel.
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Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: GarimaT
We loved everything about this experience - the crew was extremely informed and friendly.
- our 21-24 year old kids stayed back to chat with the crew for 20 minutes after we came back on shore and came away with so many tips and recommendations.
We saw 3 turtles and so many fish! On our way back we had the complimentary cocktails and great music.
For $66 a head it was the most cost effective option around. We would love to do it again and we highly recommend it.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Shaz
I booked this excursion for my 14 yr old son and me, it was our first time snorkeling. My son was a bit anxious before we boarded, he gets a bit weary when it comes to deep ocean water. The entire crew made us feel comfortable and welcome. We got up close and personal (keeping a healthy distance of course) with several turtles. The crew pointed out where the turtles were so we could have the best viewing position. All in all it was a memorable experience and the highlight of our trip for my son.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Claudia S.
This was a great experience, the staff is great and friendly!! had a wonderful time with the family out on the sandbar, caught some great pictures and videos of sea turtles.
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Packages: | Morning Sandbar Snorkel Cruise [until June 30, 2021] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
I had a great time visiting the Kaneohe sandbar with the Captain Bruce crew. They were very welcoming and provided guidance and supervision during the trip to make sure everyone was safe. I was able to see many turtles and beautiful corals while also enjoying the paddle board provided by the crew. I highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to spend a great morning (or afternoon) to enjoy some of the best nature in Oahu.
Aloha Jenny, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review regarding our Capt. and crew. Mahalo for the compliments!
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
We rented a double sea kayak for a paddling adventure across Kaneohe Bay. In about 3 hours we enjoyed snorkeling on the reef and playing around on the sandbar. Was about 4 miles paddling total, but definitely worth it.
Aloha! Thank you so much for spending a day kayaking and snorkeling with us! And thank you also for taking the time to leave this awesome review. That really means a lot to us and we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Half Day Kayak Rental (4 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Glenda G.
From the boat ride to the Underwater Scooter ride this was a fabulous outing. The scooters were so much fun for everyone. Our group of 4 ages ranged from 19 to 67 years old and we all enjoyed it. We highly recommend! We would definitely do this again. Very well organized.
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Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Kristin
Highly recommend! Was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Definitely get an anchor!!
Aloha! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this awesome review! And thank you for spending a day kayaking and snorkeling with us. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Full Day Kayak Rental (8 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay Hope
I cannot say enough great things about this experience! We spent the day listening to music, playing volleyball on the sandbar, snorkeling and swimming with turtles. It was absolutely amazing. They grilled burgers, provided drinks and the crew was super funny. Not only was the crew funny but we lost our GoPro in the water while snorkeling and they ended up going back the next day and diving for it - and they found it! Thank you to the amazing crew, we will definitely be back!!
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Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Jody
We had a wonderful time! The sandbar was beautiful, snorkeling was fun, and the crew was professional and friendly. Thanks for a memorable day!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Bautista
The only complaint I have is in regards to the cocktails. We only received 1 each instead of the three as advertised.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Anne
Awesome day spent with this tour! The sandbar and views were very beautiful. Lunch was very good, we had burgers which they cooked on the grill on the boat while we were hanging out at the sandbar, came with drinks and chips which was very filling. After we went turtle watching and saw SO many turtles, definitely more than 10! The kids were very excited to see them. Also saw many fishes at the snorkeling sight, tour guides were very helpful and safety was their number 1 priority.
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Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Megan
This was an awesome snorkel trip! I have been on many throughout the years and this was by far the best. The staff was amazing and hilarious! They took us to cool spots, we saw turtles, and had amazing views. I liked that it was a small group of people. I would highly recommend this snorkeling trip to everyone I know!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)
Such a fantastic experience for someone whose never been snorkeling before. Great for beginners and family friendly! Rain comes and goes but the sandbar and the ocean was still warm and beautiful. I would like to thanks Trevor for helping me overcome my fear of the ocean overall. Lol. Without him I wouldn’t have gone beyond the sandbar. You rock!! I had the pleasure of seeing turtles, small colorful fishes, and of course the beautiful reef. Thank you Captain Bruce for such a great hospitality. I will definitely come back with a group of families in the near future!
Aloha Cece, we're so happy for you. I'm glad you overcome your fear.
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Congcong Li
It is so safe and fun, both my sons ( 6 years and 1.5 years old) enjoyed this trip and the snorkeling, and of course BBQ is the best after playing in water.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: てつお
こんな綺麗な海があるなんて最高でした!亀にも出会えて大満足でした。0歳児を連れていきましたが問題なしでした。また子供がもう少し大きくなってから行きたいと思いました!
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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 with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Kat
I've been to Oahu many times and had always wanted to go to the sandbar but didn't get the chance to until now.
I booked the morning tour on July 8th of this year, and boy it was a beautiful day. It was cloudy the day I arrived in Oahu so I was worried about the weather.
Captain Bruce had 2 boats full of tourists out that day. We didn't meet Captain Bruce. Instead we got Captain Robin and his assistant Irvin.
Both men were so nice and helpful. They let you go off on your own, but at the same time, kept an eye on you from a distance, to make sure you don't hurt yourself or get in trouble when you're out in the water.
There were lots of watersports to do, all provided free of charge. Chips and non-alcoholic beverages were also provided free of charge.
I had a wonderful time.
The views were stunning anywhere you look. I want to go back there again. I will pick them again. Their price is cheaper compared to the others, and the staffs are awesome friendly people.
It bothered me that many people left without tipping the crew. That was not cool.
Aloha Kat, Thank you very much for the compliments. We're hopping to see you back again. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
とっても素敵な体験ができました!ツアーの方々も皆親切で先に準備をしてくれたり気を配ってくれたり亀も見れましたしハンバーガーもおいしかったです。シュノーケルはたくさんの魚が見れとても感動しましたまた。機会があれば参加したいと思います。着替える時間がなく帰りのバスは少しクーラーが効いていて寒いので濡れた水着の上にタオル1枚では風邪をひきそうになりました。
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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: | 2021/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Ross
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Both staff members even went above and beyond to make sure everyone on the tour was comfortable and safe when in the water and snorkeling.
Aloha and Mahalo Ross for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated...!
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: BeeKae
The worst snorkel tour I’ve ever been on as far as what a person was able to see under the water. My husband didn’t see a single fish. The kids and I saw two species. A black fish and a striped fish..literally two fish of each kind. Water is too cloudy to see much. I don’t believe there is really much to see even if the water were clear. No reef in sight. Way too many tourists from about 5 different boats all dropped off to snorkel at the same spot so people are constantly getting in each other’s way. I never saw a turtle except the one from the boat when we first pulled up. BEST part was the crew and the sail after the snorkel. The crew was wonderful. Brandon was super funny. Ryan and Mike both nice guys. They all work hard. Maybe it was just a poor day at sea for seeing much in the water, but I wouldn’t do it again. A sunset sail with them would be great since the sailing was the best part and the crew is awesome. But if you’re hoping to see a lot of fish and turtles while snorkeling, don’t expect it here. Wish I could get a refund.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Family of Five
Absolutely beautiful sandbar! Though we were too tired after going there and back, and could not go snorkeling at the other coral sites. Saw a sea turtle really up close at the sandbar and we were amazed. The sandbar was gorgeous and looked like paradise on earth.
Aloha Family of Five! Thank you so much for taking time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had such a good experience, albeit tiring. That paddle to the sandbar can be a beast! Thanks so much for joining us for a kayaking adventure. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Full Day (8 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: m Faulkner
We booked this somewhat last minute, trying to find a way to spend our final day on Oahu before our late evening flight - and we’re so glad we did! The crew was terrific - friendly, funny, and safety-conscious. The sandbar was a cool experience with clear water. The tour company provides plenty of floats and paddle boards to occupy everyone, and the snorkel portion of the visit was terrific! We saw plenty of turtles and fish, and it wasn’t terribly crowded. Definitely recommend!
Aloha Faulkner! We're so glad you're able to squeeze us in to join us on your last day at the sandbar. Thank you very much for choosing Capt. Bruce Mahalo!
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Eli
If we ever return to Hawaii, this is the tour that my family and I would do again! Thank you so much to the wonderful staff who took care of us and kept us safe.
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Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
We had a fantastic experience - I can't believe in retrospect that we were considering doing this in a cage. The team makes you feel at ease and safe, the crowd wasn't too large, and the boat more than adequate. I especially love that they take free photos in the water for you! Great experience!
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Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Blk_peami
Our first experience was so fun that my husband and I went for seconds end of our trip in Oahu.
Aloha! Awww, that's so great to hear! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure (twice!). That is really awesome. And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for us. We really appreciate that feedback. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: First timers
Mike and his crew were absolutely the best hosts! They made sure everything was safe and everyone was having a good time. You can tell they love what they do. They are very welcoming and helpful. They interact with their guests on the sandbar and at the reef. It was our first experience on a sandbar and they helped make it very memorable! They offer to take pics for you, they BBQ, and offer drinks (alcohol and nonalcoholic). We will definitely book this cruise again next time we come! Hopefully Mike, Ruth and their crew are available!
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Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Ann
Everything about this tour was well worth my time and money. Very happy with the experience!
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Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: MBTSANG
- Everything was great everyone had a good time.
- We enjoyed the options, it was more of a free time at the sand bar situation. If you don't want to snorkel, they leave you at the boat. But, you'll still have access to the SUP and floaties to play at the sand bar. I spent some extra time with the SUP and tossed a football around with some other guys. You can walk around the sandbar and take more pictures. Someone is always around to make sure everything is ok.
- wife went snorkeling, they kindly ask about your swimming abilities and if you're a weaker swimmer they'll keep an eye on you. I also noticed they proactively hover around families with kids incase they needed help.
Everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time.
Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Naomi
The crew was amazing but we did not see a single fish. The water was not clear, I could not even see people next to me. It was just swimming tour. That’s all. If you want to see snorkeling and see fishes, I suggest do either submarine or go the north shore to Shark’s Cove.
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Packages: | 1:00 PM Turtle Snorkeling Cruise (Snorkeling only) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Alex
This was fun. Not to hard to get out to the sandbar and the scenery is amazing. For someone that has never kayaked before this was a great first time. My group agreed that we would do this activity again.
Aloha Alex! That's awesome! Thank you so much for the awesome review, and please do come see us again soon! Stoked to hear you and your group had a great time! Mahalo!
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Packages: | “Total Yak Pack” Half Day (4 hours): Kayak & Snorkel Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
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Aloha Claudia, thank you so much for your feedback. Glad to hear the whole family is having a great time at the sandbar.