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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!
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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 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Perfect
Reviewed by: Curtis Fam
2 helpful workers helped my 2 little kids give them the opportunity to snorkel. Very grateful they were able to have there experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/02 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
We had a great time
Reviewed by: Dee
This was a great mini adventure for our family. The crew was outstanding and very attentive to everyone on board and provided everything we needed for snorkeling. We saw turtles and lots of fish and would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to snorkel off the coast of Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/01 |
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 |
Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran
Excellent!
Reviewed by: Jeannie R.
With a professional, friendly staff, our snorkel tour was excellent! We were promptly greeted and got on board. The staff offered us water or soft drinks as we waited for the rest of the passengers to board. There was nice seating all around, and you can bring along a bag with your towel, phone, whatever. They gave us plenty of directions and offered us snorkel gear, but we brought our own that we had rented. They also provide inflatable life vests. While we were snorkeling, they kept a sharp eye on us, ready to help with any mask issues or otherwise. There were lifeguards both in the water and on deck, but it was easy swimming. The turtles were all around, with colorful fish as well. We snorkeled for maybe an hour, then got back on board - the mai tais hit the spot after having salt water in your mouth! I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend. In fact, my daughter was wishing I had booked two tours while we were in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
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.
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.
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 |
Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Zola was awesome!!
Reviewed by: Danielle Kadlec
First time snorkeling for my husband and I. Zola was very thorough and showed us all kinds of sea life! 10/10 recommend!! Will have to try scuba diving with Zola next!!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| 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
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!
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 |
Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch with Free Transportation
Great time!
Reviewed by: xoxo
My family and I had a wonderful experience :) the environment was very friendly and safe.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Really fun
Reviewed by: Saya
It was fun, the staff very friendly and what they offered was at the price
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/21 |
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Cruise with SUP, Guided Snorkel & Transportation
Loved this experience!
Reviewed by: Kim
Did the afternoon tour. Had a wonderful time! Ladies on our Blue boat was very personable and sweet! Made our trip out to the sandbar soooo relaxing and fun. Would definitely reccomend.
We're very pleased to hear you're having a great time at the sandbar.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your best experience with us with the Capt. Bruce tour.
Please come back with your kids next time. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
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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!