Reviewed by: Shital Lakhani
The crew was amazing very very helpful and literally taught us snorkelling. The music was fabulous. Saw many fishes. Had loads of fun in the ocean.
Recommend it 100%
My husband loved it so much. He actually said thank you honey for booking this trip.
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/22 |
Reviewed by: 3 Hour Tour Guests
Had a great time on this 3 hour tour.
Amazing and helpful staff.
Helped us snorkel, paddle board.
Juice and Lunch was delicious.
Live Band incredible.
Loved the Christmas decorations!
Mahalo for your review & sharing pictures! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Zaw
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Veltra Sandbar Ocean Sports and I must say it exceeded my expectations. From the moment I engaged with the staff, I was impressed by their friendliness and the professionalism. Their team not only delivered on its promises but also provided a seamless and user-friendly seevices.
The customer support was exceptional, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction. Any queries I had were promptly addressed.
My overall experience was nothing short of fantastic.
Thank you
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
胸あたりまで海水があったのでサンドバーって感じはしなかったですが事前に潮の満ち引きを調べてみたら昼間はそんなに引かないのがわかっていたのでまあ仕方ないという感じでした。
カヤックやサップが楽しめてスタッフさんがみんな楽しくいい方達だったので楽しく参加できました。船の中の音楽も良かったです。
年に何度しか見れない本物のサンドバーをみてみたいです。
この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。潮位は高かったようですがアクティビティお楽しみ頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。是非、次回ご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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Packages: | 午前プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
It was not the best weather day… raining but it cleared when we boarded the boat to Kaneohe bay. The trip was pleasant with warm welcoming, music, and a light but satisfying breakfast. The crew were amazing. So helpful and very knowledgeable and safety conscientious.
The snorkeling was beyond our expectations and the day out on the sandbar was such fun with the crew being extremely attentive to our needs.
We had an amazing day . Can’t wait to do it again
Mahalo for your review and sharing nice pictures! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Chenwei
This tour is impressive. We two adults and one kid (5 years old) really enjoyed the tour. There are roughly 3 hours from leaving and back to the wharf, including the round trips (20 minutes), preparation and cleaning (20 minutes), and the total number at Sand bar for playing is about 2 hours 20 minutes, which is enough for playing kayak, paddle board, snookering, volleyball, and relaxing.
The place itself is safe. KBOS assigned one or two staffs for each kind of activity, and they provide help for whoever needs it. The water depth was 3~4 ft when we were there, and the staff said the water depth is 2~5 ft depending on the tides. Little kids friendly as long as they are not sacred of swimming.
Simple lunch and drink were provided. Live music on the boat. The staffs are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
We self drive from Waikiki, which took us about 40 minutes before the lunch time. There are a lot of parking spots.
We will come back when we visit Oahu again.
Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/28 |
Reviewed by: pote
いわゆる、潮が引いて歩けるサンドバーを期待すると、ちょっと違うかもしれません。
それでも日本人も含む、陽気なインストラクターさんと、船内は生演奏の音楽もあってとても気持ちがよく優雅な時間を過ごせました。
シュノーケル、カヤック、SUPスポットの近くにイカダがあって、その上で景色を眺めながら日向ぼっこをしている時間も最高でした。
バナナボートに乗って引っ張られている最中、たまたまですが、ぷかぷか泳いでいるウミガメを見ることもできました!
ツアーへのご参加、すてきなお写真も共有頂き誠にありがとうございました。またのご参加是非お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
The staff was very friendly. However, the price of the ticket did NOT match the value of the experience.
The inside of the boat is in poor condition (holes in the ceiling tiles, visible mold, peeling paint, an overall unpleasant smell, etc.) The life jackets are old and mildewy, and the snorkeling gear should probably be upgraded.
The lunch (included in the ticket price, not free) consisted of a sandwich with 1 slice of dollar store quality lunch meat cut in half (it was supposed to be turkey but looked like bologna), pineapple slices, a few pieces of lettuce as salad, and an optional bag of chips. Your beverage options were either powder juice mix or water. Hot tea was served at the end.
For those expecting a bar when looking at the ticket price, NO alcohol is served. This seemed out of the ordinary compared to the other boat excursions I’ve been on, and the other guests were also surprised by this.
The live music was great until they started playing Christmas songs that could have passed for lullabies halfway into the trip. People were literally falling asleep. Since the weather wasn’t great (*not anyone’s fault*), it would’ve been nice if they played more upbeat tunes. Perhaps the majority of our ticket price goes to the live music fee since everything else was extremely lacking.
All the reviews I read and pictures I viewed before booking were great, and now they seem dishonest/misleading. Due to the nature of the issues I found (boat conditions, equipment conditions, and quality of food), I do not think my experience is unique or this was an “off” day.
Again, the staff was very friendly, and I do NOT place any blame on them. However, their friendless did not make up for the deficiencies I explained above.
Aloha Danielle, we are sorry that you didn't enjoy our tour. We shared your feedback with our crews, and we will discuss about better way to our customer satisfied (music, lunch and equipment etc.). They will make an effort to meet high expectations. When we check the boat, we couldn't find any wholes in ceiling tile. We do maintenance our boat and keep clean everyday but will do check more carefully. Mahalo for sharing your experience. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Peach
I really enjoyed the friendly people whoever was leading the tour and also the live music, it was fabulous! But I would have to say , they didn’t do good for the safety part… I got injured from the snorkeling because it was my first time ever, I definitely lacked of knowledge about how to snorkel safely, and no one was giving instructions about how to stay safe in the ocean. I got injured from accidentally hitting the coral, I never know the coral can be that close to people (I never had ocean experience). I also was not the only person that was injured, another strong man, he was attacked by jellyfish. Hopefully they can do better for the safety instructions.
We are very sorry to hear that you got injured from coral. Your feedback has been shared with our crews and we will make effort to keep everyone safe. Mahlo! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Lala
Me and my husband did several activities in the Big Island and Oahu and the experience we had in the Sandbar was the best out of all. The reservation was easy and the staffs/crews on the boat were very friendly. They delivered the information and guideline very well and were willing to help. Kayaking was so fun and relaxing and snorkeling was amazing(I can't swim but the life vest they provided helped me to explore the ocean). We saw more fish than we did at Hanauma Bay. I definitely recommend this activity to everyone who visits Oahu. Next time I go, I would bring a jacket or an extra beach towel with me because I felt a little cold on the way back(They give you hot tea to help).
Mahalo for your review and sharing experience! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Elise
It was a great experience and best time I and my friends had in Honolulu. All staff was very nice and helped us to enjoy the activities safely. Thank you and we will visit again!
Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/25 |
Reviewed by: わきこ
大きな船でポイントに向かう途中もウクレレの生演奏もあり、飲み物や昼食のサービスもありとても快適だった。カヌーやsap体験も楽しくシュノーケリングも道具も全て用意してあり手ぶらで楽しめる。
私が行った日は天気が悪く雨混じりで日が差さず寒くて、時間いっぱいまで海に入って居る人が少なかったが、船に上がってもウクレレ演奏で楽しませてくれるので、このサービスを選んで満足です。冷えた体を温めるあったかい飲み物のサービスも心に染みました。
天気が良ければこの世ならぬ美しい景色を堪能出来たとは思うがこればかりは運次第。
一つ不満があるとすれば港の駐車場がそんなに広くないので、私はたまたまうまく空いたところに止められたが、止めるスペースがなければレンタカーできた人は困ると思う。
ハワイの天気は変わりやすく暖かい日もあれば、残念ながら天気が崩れると寒いこともあります。天候の善し悪しにかかわらず皆様が楽しんで頂けるようなツアーを催行していきたいと考えております。この度はツアーへのご参加、体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/15 |
Reviewed by: MK
WOW such an amazing experience! The staff was so kind, hospitable, and caring. The live music was amazing. The activities were so fun. Thank you to the team for a beautiful experience!!
We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/14 |
Reviewed by: JJ
I took my 13 year old and we had a blast. There’s something to do for everyone. I highly recommend the bumper boats.
Mahalo for your review! Yes, there really is something for everyone to do at the sandbar. -Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Tiff
Just the perfect amount of time at the sandbar. There’s a platform if you don’t want to be in the water. There’s canoes and stand up paddle boards.
It was a fun experience over all.
Also included was snorkeling.
Mahalo for sharing your experience and nice pictures! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Kate
Having been to a few islands and done various activities, the Kaneohe Sandbar was a unique experience. Standing in the bay very far from shore, being able to look at the windward coast while SUP'ing and snorkeling and generally hanging out was so memorable. On top of that, the guides were so great and friendly, the donut and tang tasty treats and music from live performers was an unreal touch.
This was a great way to get exposure to a bunch of activities without exhausting yourself getting out to the sandbar on a rented kayak. Being able to BYOB and not worry about how that will affect your trip back to the dock was a super bonus!
NOTE: the snorkeling on the sandbar is super limited since the water is only waist-deep. Great for beginners and kiddos, but if you want a more snorkel focused tour, search around for that.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Carina
This was great afternoon
We were a picked up from our accommodation and bought the full packages
There was a party atmosphere with the band playing on the boat on the way there and back.
The staff were friendly, helpful and relaxed but still professional
The activities were good fun.
Great afternoon, Hightly recommend.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/02 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ太郎
極楽浄土が存在しました。ウクレレの演奏を聴きながら、ダイビングスポットまで船で行き、綺麗なサンゴ礁と魚がたくさんいるところでダイビングし、カヌーにのって楽しみました。忘れられない思い出をつくることができました。
ツアーを楽しんで頂き、何よりも忘れられない思い出の1つになった事を大変嬉しく思います。この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
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Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Adriana V
A must do experience…. We arraigned for the shuttle to pick us up at our hotel which I highly recommend to add that to package because you are tired after the experience…. The staff was awesome and went out of their way to make sure we had a good time. The musicians were fantastic, beautiful voices and very funny. I highly recommend the higher package that includes the banana boat ride…. It’s so worth it
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Lalo
The morning tour on 11/3 couldn't have been better. The small deli/store has adult beverages, some limited hot items and small snacks but they do serve food. The pancakes where delicious but the egg spam and cheese breakfast sando was perfect. When we returned as the afternoon tour was starting the deli/store switched over to more lunch items like fried chicken which looked pretty good.
The tour was great! The crew was on point and the entertainment brought it to another level. Couple bathrooms and they served donuts, juice and water to start. The activities were a highlight. It's my first time out at the sandbar and just hanging in the water was the best. I'm 6ft and it was up to my neck at its highest, atleast where I ventured to. The dock was a good place to get some time off the water if not in the boat. Kayaking and sup were awesome. Snorkeling is a must do with Brudahh guy! The whole crew was a blast. The ke'aloha singers are worth the price alone.
Bring a cooler with whatever snacks/picnic food/drinks and adult beverages. Grab a towel and some sunscreen and you're going to have a great time! But forsure I'll be back!
Sidenote: we got there at 8am for our checkin at 845 and parking was sparse. I'm not sure where everyone else ended up but it didn't seem like a huge inconvenience wherever they parked. Just don't park where you aren't supposed to like the 2hr spots and the boat trailer spots.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Huan
It was stress free and full of fun. Everything was prepared including snorkeling gears, paddles, kayaks, etc. There was even a floating lounge. We saw a lot of tropical fish and coral. Crew members were very nice and enjoyed what they do. Will recommend 100%!
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Jack
The crew is so friendly and willing to work with everyone on the boat. Go out of their way to make you feel comfortable on the water and experience all of the activities they have to offer.
Beautiful scenery all around you and being on the sandbar was so cool. The tube and banana boat rides were a blast and the jet boat operator is a stand up dude
Mahalo for your review, kind words for our crew, and the beautiful pictures! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: LSH
Great experience! Ship staff were so patient. Would highly recommend!
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mama
All I can say, this group is awesome. We had the sandbar adventure last January 4, 2023. Despite the weather didn’t cooperate, they still made sure that we have a good time. Supposedly it’s a big group, but because it’s raining that day, some parties cancelled their trip while we just want to get over it and don’t want to be back the next day. It turned out to be an awesome adventure for us. My kids still did their banana boat ride and bumpers as well as paddle boarding and snorkeling. And my daughter even had a chance to have duet with my HERO!!! (It’s a long story).
I’m so thankful with them coz my kids really enjoyed this adventure. We all had a good time.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! We are so glad to know that your kids enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
Reviewed by: The Rhodes'
This tour exceeded all expectations! The crew was outstanding along with the transport accommodations from hotel to the boat. The musicians aboard were nothing short of amazing. You will leave this tour with seeing some of the most beautiful landscape ever. The equipment was top notch along with a great beach experience with snorkeling, kayaks and volleyball. I have been to Hawaii numerous times before and this excursion tops the rest! Mahalo!
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Ally L.
Had a great time onboard this ship as we went over to the sandbar. Super family friendly, music was great, and the staff on board the ship were incredibly helpful. Would recommend for anyone wanting to headout out to the sandbar for a variety of ocean activities!
Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Wait
Very well organized
Good directions
Great music
Had a great time
Will recommend to friends
Mahalo for your review and kind words! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
The crew was great! The entertainers were very good. Our family had a very nice time but were disappointed with the snorkeling. Very limited area with not many fish to see. It was a nice afternoon overall.
Mahalo for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience snorkeling. Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Love:
- beverage and donuts onboard
- live music —> huge plus
- lots of equipment and activities
- staff are amazing! Very friendly and helpful
- love how you are almost guaranteed to see the corals and fish — great exp
What can be improved:
- the area is very limiting, so you can’t go too far with the kayak or SUP
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Yalan
I highly recommend visiting this place, incredibly beautiful views with emerald blue water. The service is perfect! Will definitely come back again.
Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/31 |
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We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again. Mahalo! - Team KBOS