Reviewed by: firsttimeathawaii
Let me start by saying this is a must do when visiting o’ahu. The views from the sandbar are incredible. I’m 4’10” and I think the water at the sandbar come up to my waistline. It took us about 40 minutes to paddle out to it because I’m not the most athletic. Lol
The kayak tour did include a life jacket. We rented a dry bag and an anchor for $5. And anchor is a must if you want to hang out at the sandbar or snorkel at one of the reefs.
Speaking of reefs, what an experience! I saw plenty of beautiful fish and turtles. “Park” your kayak on the sandy area and do not step on the coral. They are very sensitive. If you park up by the corals, you’ll see plenty of fish and turtles popping in and out.
The staff was friendly and informative. They gave us the best route to be able to go to the sandbar and the reefs. We followed instructions and did exactly as we were told as everyone should.
You’ll have a great time if you follow the rules and respect the ocean and its animals!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Missy
Awesome crew! This was an amazing and fun experience for my family.
Aloha Missy! Mahalo for taking the time to write us a review and give us a 5 star rating. We truly appreciate it. Surfing on the outrigger canoe is truly an amazing experience for all to know the feeling of riding a wave, no matter your skill level in the surf. We hope to have you back again soon.
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Adam from Texas
Great service and hospitality. This is well worth your time and money.
Aloha Adam! We are so happy to hear you had an excellent time with our crew on the outrigger canoe! It is truly a unique and thrilling experience. We hope to have you back again sometime soon. Mahalo
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆうなり
本当は今頃サンドバーでシュノーケリングをしてたはずなのに、指定場所にピックアップに来てもらえず、ツアー会社に連絡したその後の対応の悪さに苦労した挙句時間を費やし、すでに現地にいる他のツアー参加者に迷惑をかけたくなかったので、仕方なく参加を断念しました。
今までネット環境さえあればスマホの電話機能なんて必要ないと思っていましたが、公衆電話もなく集合場所のホテルの宿泊者でもない私にとっては、必須の機能でした。
ツアー会社の言う集合場所から離れずに電話することがまず難関で、30分待って仕方なくホテルのレセプションで公衆電話があるかどうかを尋ね、親切なレセプショニストのおかげでホテルの電話で連絡させてもらえました。
その時にアプリかなんかでタクシーを呼んで現地まで行ってと言われて、アプリをダウンロードして配車を試みるも、ネット状況が悪くて何度もエラーに。そのうち現地集合時間が迫り、泣く泣く断念することに。
断念するとの電話連絡もひと苦労し、結果JALパックのレセプションに泣きつき、電話をしてもらってキャンセル連絡完了。
電話を使えず、英語も拙い私にとっては、クタクタに疲れた2時間でした。
ツアー会社に連絡した時にタクシーの手配をしてくれれば参加できたかも、LINEで連絡できたらもっと早く気づいてもらえてピックアップに来てもらえたかも。今はいろいろ要望もありますが、私も手痛い勉強になりました。
滞在期間中、唯一サンドバーにお目にかかれる潮位だった今日、他の日にリスケが出来ず残念です。
緊急時の対処がきちんとできるかどうか、ツアー会社も参加者も考えなくてはいけませんね。
この度は弊社のサンドバーツアーを楽しみに来てくださったにも関わらず弊社の不手際でご参加いただくことができず大変申し訳ございませんでした。
うまくご連絡をお取りすることができずまた他のお客様もいらっしゃりバスを戻すこともできず結果としてご参加いただくことができませんでした。
この件を受けて電話がつながらないお客様への対応をどのようにしたらよいか考えてまいる所存です。
このようなことで残念な思いをさせてしまったことを埋めることはできませんが
全額ご返金をさせていただきました。
改めましてお客様に悲しい思いをさせてしまいましたこと心よりお詫び申し上げます。
本当に申し訳ございませんでした。
HARUKA / KBOS
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Packages: | 午前プラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We did the clear bottom kayak and snorkeling.
The weather on the north shore can be a little unpredictable, so keep that in mind. Steve gave us a quick lesson and we were on our way.
My wife and I had a great time, and would recommend this to anyone looking to get in the water and see some sea turtles!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/15 |
Reviewed by: 最悪の思い出
プランには昼食つきとありました。席を振り分けられ座った場所の周囲の人たちはすでに食事中か食事が済んでいたので自分たちで食事をとりに行くのだと思い取りに行ってコレ(サンドイッチのようなもの)を持って行っていいか聞くと日本人?の女の人がやってきてスタッフが持ってくるから取るなと言いました。しかし待っても待っても誰も昼食を私達に運んではくれませんでした。
スタッフが持ってくると日本人?の女のスタッフは言ったのに持ってこなかった。 責任感が無さすぎる。安いツアーでもないのに昼食があるって書いてたからわざわざ食べずに行ったのに...それもわざわざ取りに行ったのに持ってくるとあの人は言いました。言い方もかなりキツめでした。楽しいはずのアクティビティーが嫌な思い出になった。 空腹のまま泳いで気分も悪いし楽しめませんでした。他のクルーの人達はとても親切で優しかったから本当に残念です。
この度昼食の件でご面倒をおかけし大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今回は結局昼食をお渡しすることができず、またせっかく楽しいご気分でお帰りいただけたはずの体験を
このようなことで害してしまいましたことをお詫び申しあげます。
今回の件を受けまして再発防止についてクルーの緊急ミーティングを行いました。
今後はこのようなことがないよう徹底してまいります。
また、このようなことでお客様のご気分が晴れるかはわかりませんが
少しでも挽回させていただければと考えランチ代をご返金させていただきました。
改めてお詫び申し上げます。大変申し訳ございませんでした。
Haruka/ KBOS
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/20 |
Reviewed by: LacrishaH
The experience was great. The crew and the live music were great. We love all of the availability of the water sports- paddle boats, kayaks, snorkeling, lounging on the barge. The lunch was served right away so we were on a full stomach and it gave a chance for any late strivers to come on board.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/27 |
Reviewed by: アッキー
カヤックはすごく楽しかったけど、あいにく天気。どしゃぶりだったので、諦めました。もっとしたかったです。砂浜で運ぶのが大変でした。
午後は晴れてきたので、ボディーボードをして遊んだのがすごく楽しかった。波に乗れたときはすごく気持ちよかった!
天気が良ければなーと残念です
アッキー様
ご来店ありがとうございました。
悪天候の中のカヤックでしたが、楽しんで頂けたようでよかったです。
またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます!
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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Packages: | セルフガイドカヤックツアー(送迎付き)(2024年3月まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/13 |
Reviewed by: AL. And Mike
We went with a group of good friends. We had such a good time. The waves were perfect. Will go again when we are in Oahu.
Aloha! The outrigger canoe is such a thrill, especially to experience together with good friends! We are so happy to hear the waves were perfect that day. We hope to have you back again sometime soon. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and leave us a 5 star rating. Mahalo
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/17 |
Reviewed by: sss
ホテルの近くでピックアップしてもらい、車で30分程度ぼドライブして港にむかいます。
港に到着したら60人位が乗り込める大型の船に移動して、船でサンドバーにむかいます。船の上ではドーナツや飲み物が配られ、ハワイアンミュージックの生演奏もあります。
サンドバーに到着したらSUPやカヤック、シュノーケリングなど各自やりたいことをやります。SUPとカヤックは数に限りがあるので、順番待ちになることもあります。
終わったらまた船で港に戻り、バスに乗り込みピックアップされた場所で降ろされます。
バスのシートは布製なので、座るところに敷く用のタオルを持っていくと良いです。
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Packages: | 午前プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
Reviewed by: ニコニコ
女2人で基本コースを申し込みカヤック、シュノーケルを楽しみました。
カヤック後にシュノーケルをしましたが深いところが苦手なのでライフジャケットを借りたら尚よかったなと思いました。
シュノーケルは自転車で移動したのも楽しかったです。
現地集合ガイド無しコースだったので少し不安がありましたが、日本人スタッフのなつえさんが親切に対応してくれたので困る事なく過ごすことができてよかった、感謝です。
次回も参加してカヤックで少し遠くまでチャレンジしホヌにも出会えたいいなと思います。
ニコニコ様
ツアーにご参加ありがとうございました。
カヤック・シュノーケルを楽しんで頂けたようで、私どもも嬉しく思います。
次回、ぜひ、またホヌに会いにいらしてください。
お待ち致しております。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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Packages: | セルフガイドカヤックツアー |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Ellen Freeh
This was a great experience, being able to snorkel and see the sandbar! Highly recommend! Everyone is very informative
Aloha Ellen! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review. We really appreciate that. So stoked to hear you had an awesome kayaking and snorkeling experience with us and that our staff gave you good info. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/05/30 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
Reviewed by: DKH
Secret Island is a very special place for our family. my daughter got a wedding in Moli'i garden and secret island during Covid.
we have a wonderful memory of her wedding with our closed family and friends only under 20 people.
it was a magical experience,so we had been always talking how we can go back to the island.
and we finally planned a family trip to Hawaii this spring, and we have been searched many different websites which offers a tour to the secret island.
this website did not have many reviews compared to other major travel websites, but their prices were the best so we decided to give it a shot.
and the decision was the best!
the reservation process, confirmation, instructions and everything was GREAT!
it was a little bit of cold and rainy day so we were the only group going to the island that day. we basically rented the entire island to ourselves.
we highly recommend this webstie for Kualoa ranch tour!
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Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Full Day Tour with Picnic Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
We enjoyed our half-day experience. As tourists, the Secret Island experience was nice because it satisfied my desire to do kayaking and paddle boarding. The beach was nice for young kids because they had supplies to build sand-castles, however that is the most of what my young children really enjoyed. In retrospect, most of the activities there would be best for older children and teenagers to really enjoy. For families with younger children, it may be best to buy some sand toys and head to a local beach.
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Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Amy
we had a lovely time kayaking to the coral reef and snorkeling around. the people that worked there were super kind and helpful and showed us exactly where to go and what to do with detailed instructions. thanks for having us!
Aloha Amy! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear that you had such a good experience kayaking and snorkeling with us, and especially glad to hear that our staff took good care of you. On behalf of our entire team it was our pleasure to have you, 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: | 2023/05/24 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Alok
Both ikaika and James were fantastic! Excellent tour guides and a fun experience overall. We saw turtles, eels and even a mantaray up close. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/17 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Marcus Stotts
Veltra made booking an outrigger canoe surfing activity so easy! I highly recommend using Veltra! Great price for one of our favorite activities when we were in Honolulu! We’ll definitely book with Veltra again! Mahalo!
Aloha Marcus! We are happy to hear your experience on the outrigger canoe was a memorable one. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review and give us a 5 star rating
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/05/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Mel
Great fun and great crew! It was a blast and our guides were friendly and terrific. Definitely recommend. Fun to surf in a canoe.
Aloha Mel! We are so happy the captain and crew made for an excellent experience on the outrigger canoe! Catching waves on the canoe is truly a unique experience, here in the birthplace of surfing. Please come back to join us again soon
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Karen
This was the highlight of our holiday. The crew were great and gave clear instructions. Would definitely recommend booking this ride and we would love to do it again. So much fun!!!
Aloha Karen! Mahalo for joining us for an outrigger canoe ride. We are so happy to hear you had such a memorable time catching waves on the canoe. Please come back soon to join us again
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Vivian and Mischa
We had a really great experience overall. The staff was super friendly and helpfull. We highly recommend the kayak tour and the provider. Thanks a lot
Aloha Vivian and Mischa! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review! We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us and that our team took good care of you. Looking forward to seeing you again next time! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Brenda if Ohio
Kayaking to the sandbar was a great experience. I enjoyed the scenery from the sandbar. The workers were excellent with advice to practice my snorkeling skills while in the sandbar. This helped me to be more comfortable with snorkeling for the very first time. The workers were so helpful with helping me find my iPhone, which was recovered by other kayakers at the sandbar. Great overall experience!
Aloha Brenda! That is so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had such a good experience and that our staff helped you and made the experience that much better. Very stoked you found your phone too! That's super lucky! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
I am so glad my friends and I booked this! Check-in was easy, you don't have to lug a kayak anywhere yourself bc it's there ready to go, easy-to-follow map/instructions and you get plenty of time on the water. I'll do this again for sure!
Aloha Lauren! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review and photos! Stoked to hear you had a great day kayaking with us, and we certainly hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/10 |
Reviewed by: T.U
日本人以外が多く参加しており、とにかく騒いでるグループがいて、注意事項等々聞こえず、日本語のわかるスタッフさんが個別に説明してくださいましたが、うるさ過ぎて聞こえませんでした。
電子タバコをふかしたり…アルコールを持ったまま海に入っていても誰も注意していなかったです。
凄く楽しみにしていたのにサップもカヌーも出来ませんでした。ガッカリです
この度はKBOSサンドバーツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
また私どものツアーに対して率直なご意見をいただきありがとうございます。
3/17午前のツアーは満席で約100名のお客様での催行でした。
私どものツアーはサンドバーエリアでの滞在やオーシャンアクティビティを楽しんでいただくツアーですので
ライブミュージシャンを乗せるなどして音楽やクルーも合わせて皆様の気分が高揚するような雰囲気作りを目指しております。
ご存知のように現在は日本語以外のお客様が世界各国より多くご参加いただいております。
お客様によってその楽しみ方はまちまちであり、喜んで楽しんでいただいている以上声の大きさや興奮のレベルを私どもで
コントロールするのは大変難しいというのが現状です。
また船内での喫煙は禁止しておりますが、屋外では喫煙可能なため、各自で灰皿をご用意いただくなど
他のお客様のご迷惑にならないよう自己責任において楽しんでいただくようお願いをしております。
飲酒も同様で船内、屋外ともに可能ですのでこちらも喫煙同様自己責任において楽しんでいただいております。
UCHIYAMA様におかれましてはKBOSサンドバーツアーを楽しんでいただけなかったということを聞き大変申し訳なく思っております。
当日は注意事項が聞こえなかった、喫煙、禁煙でご迷惑が掛かったあるいはSUP, カヤックができなかった等の
お申し出はなかったとの報告を受けておりますが当日クルーにお申し出いただけましたら
何かその場で対応できたかもしれないとクルー一同残念に思っております。
昨今は様々な言語、文化、考え方の皆様がハワイに来られ同じ場所での時間を共有することが増えてきております。
私どものツアーをいろいろな価値観、考え方を持つお客様皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう
日々努力をしておりますが、今回の貴重なご意見を受け
さらにより多くのお客様によい思い出を持って帰っていただけるツアー作りに生かしてまいります。
HARUKA / KBOS
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Packages: | 午前プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Julie
We had the best time on our clear bottom kayak tour! We saw sea turtles, manta rays, snorkeling, and did bridge jumping. Our guide was the best and the whole experience was great! We had a family of 4 with a 9 year old and 12 year old. They loved it! I highly recommend doing this tour!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/27 |
Reviewed by: DawnO
We did the rainforest kayak trip. Staff was friendly and the launch spot was easy to find with the map sent in email so make sure you have that handy. The trip was very peaceful and pretty. It was a bit narrow in spots. Overall would recommend!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Max family
Great staff, explained everything properly, I’ve been here before and came back with family, because I had great memories from being here before - best kayak rental place on Oahu in my opinion. We did not take any pictures because we wanted to keep our phones safe but you get to see a lot of awesome wildlife! Thank you so much for awesome memories!
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Packages: | Self-Guided Kayak & Beach Time - Explore at your own pace! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Was a great day and the team were amazing and really looked after us
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Packages: | Guided Kayak Tour + Beach Time: Flat Island & Tide Pools |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
Reviewed by: RoR
always wanted to paddle out to the sandbar, but unfortunately picked the gale force wind day of the week to try it. On arrival seeing the white caps and some amateur kayakers struggling to paddle 10ft in the wind, basically paddling in place, I knew that this was going to be a rough adventure. Talking to the young staff girl, she stated that we could get a refund for the inclimate weather and typed it into the notes to the booker veltra. I said absolutely and we'll save this adventure for a different day. Thankyou state park girl, and because of that I would book this again.
Aloha! Thank you so much for this feedback. Please do come back and see us again for a sandbar kayaking adventure! Hopefully the bay will give us calmer, less windy conditions for you next time! Mahalo.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Tressy
This is one of the most thrilling activities I have done in my decades of traveling to Hawaii. Such an incredible value! The crew was amazing. Riding the waves as you take in the majestic views of Waikiki made my birthday morning memorable. Thank you so much!
Mahalo for taking the time to give us a five star rating and write a review. We are so happy that you were able to join us for a canoe ride on your special day. Happy Birthday! We do hope that you will come back soon to catch some more waves with us. Aloha
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Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Had a good time. Would recommend them to anyone. Very professional.
Aloha Kevin! This is great to hear! Thank you so much for choosing us for your kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We truly appreciate that very much. Stoked to hear that you had a good kayaking experience of Kane'ohe Bay with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Premium Package - Solo Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/15 |
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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and feedback! We really appreciate that. First of all I am so happy to hear that our staff treated you well and gave you good info that hopefully contributed to your having a great time. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the feedback about listening to and following our staff's instructions. Thank you so much for that! I also cannot stress enough how much we appreciate your feedback regarding only being in the sand and never stepping on coral. This is such important info for everybody to be aware of, so I really hope everybody takes the time to read your review specifically. It is really, really good. Stoked to hear that it sounds like you had a great overall experience and that you consider this a 'must do' on O'ahu. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!