Reviewed by: Laurel
Highlights of our trip to Hawaii included the banana boat ride, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking on the this cruise!
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Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Sara Lewis
We had a party of 11, including an infant....everyone had a great time. This was the highlight of our trip. Staff was really helpful and friendly. We added transportation, which was very convenient. Something we didn't see on VELTRA was ability to add banana boat independently but once I called, they explained I could add during excursion.
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Nevada Family 2022
Excellent excursion for all age groups. We ranged in age from 11-66, and a great day in the Sandbar was had by all.
The crew was extremely organized, helpful and accommodating.
We would highly recommend this excursion.
Mahalo for an excellent day in Kaneohe.
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Christine Anderson
Sandbar is really close to land. Doesn’t really get a feel of middle of ocean. The banana boat is $25 extra. I thought it was included. The snorkeling was pretty decent. It was just okay for me. Lots of people and not enough boats, you wait to use them. Kayak and paddle boards.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Carol D
Friends vacationing in Hawaii had a blast and the sub-scooters was the highlight of our trip. We recommend you also buy the package of underground photos for your forever-memories.
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Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Bulletbob
Captain and crew were very friendly and helpful. Divers assistance also very nice. Enjoyed the whole experience. Will recommend to all family and friends. ;)
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Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Shawn
The Manu Kai Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise was all it promised to be. The crew was professional and very helpful. We were treated to a nice boat ride to Turtle Canyon and once in the water we saw several sea turtles calmly swimming along as smaller fish cleaned their shells and fins. There were several species of fish swimming in small schools that we could photograph as well.
The crew was very helpful and taught a basic course in snorkeling that enabled everyone to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
The boat itself is well maintained, clean, and provided a restroom for passengers.
The beverages were served cold (after the snorkel to avoid any intoxication issues while swimming.)
I would recommend this cruise to anyone interested in seeing the majesty of Hawaii's underwater environment and thrill seekers who love ocean adventures. The crew promised turtles and we were treated to a promise fulfilled.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Joyce L
Wow, where do i start? first of all, the online purchase was very easy and straight forward. you get what are being described in the details plus more -- FUN and KINDNESS from all the staffs!
let's take it from the top -- we stayed at Waikiki area, the drive to the harbor was pleasant and nice. please do arrive early to find parking though!!
Check in -> meet the staff under the red umbrella. It literally took us a minute or less. once you get a stamp on your hand for everyone in your party, you are good to go use the bathroom, change or just hang out until the boat arrives.
Once on board -> staff will tell you where to sit and once you put your stuff away you are free to get in line for lunch. Lunch is no 5-star Ritz quality, BUT it's enough to fill your belly for all the fun activities you will do. you are always welcome to go 2nd round if there are food left behind.
Before water -> staff will introduce themselves, hang out life jackets and tell you all the rules before you jump into the water. While you are in the water, there are multiple staffs in the water to help or give you a pointer of where the fishes/corals/sea cucumbers/sea urchins are. once you are tired of snorkeling you can use the paddle boats and/or kayaks. First timers? no problem, the staffs will help you to get a hang of it before you take off. if you go far beyond or get drifted by the wind/waves (like me!) they will send someone out with the speed boat or kayak to pull you back within the area...with a SMILE! let me just tell you how many times (3) i got drifted away and these people always pulled me back with a big smile on their faces.
These staffs are so kind, helpful and so happy. they really know how to put a smile on people's face. oh and the live music onboard was wonderful, you can dance your way back to the shore! i highly recommend this group for your sandbar visit!!
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: mari
Family trip to have a wake for my father who just passed. The crew was fun and amazing. They even played a terrible Clancy Brothers song in his honor. The whole boat went silent (the Clancy Brothers are that bad). Thanks for the memories!
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Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Family
My family of 7 with 4 kids ages 12 to 7 had a great time. It was their first time snorkeling so they were able to walk in the water and try out snorkeling rather than being thrown into the ocean to figure it out. We played volleyball, football, and kayaked. Crew was excellent.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/09 |
Reviewed by: John and Judy
The crew aboard the catamaran was terrific, fun and entertaining! We would recommend experiencing this snorkel excursion in the morning, as the fish and turtles seemed to be more active earlier in the day. We had snorkeled in the same vicinity a couple of days before in the afternoon, and the sea creatures seemed to be less active then.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Deborah & family
Jesse and all crew members,
I am reaching out to thank you for all your efforts in making sure my daughter & grandchildren and I had a good time. When we arrived we expressed our disappointment and you all were so kind in reassuring us that you would do your best to make sure we had a good time. And we did!!
You were all so wonderful. Jesse, you made Jack’s day by playing football with him on the sandbar. At the end of our stay in Honolulu he said that was his favorite day of the whole vacation. I am quite sure he will remember that day all his life. And eventually my daughter and granddaughter went out and enjoyed sharing a kayak.
The lunch was very nice and all the crew members we spoke with were very kindhearted and friendly. I just can’t say enough about everyone. And Jesse, you’re also a very good singer. You and your band member are very talented!
So thank you again for making our sandbar adventure a wonderful day that we will never forget..
Sincerely,
Deborah Muehlenbein
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Todd
Crew and the Boat were great! The activity however was very crowded with many boats and other people, I guess that is to be expected! But I want to emphasize that the boat and crew were Top notch!!! Thank you Moana!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Angie E
We loved our adventure!
We stayed in Waikiki for a short trip and decided to book with this company because it had many of the activities we wanted to do available in one trip. We chose the option to be picked up in Waikiki, and it took less than an hour to get to Kaneohe. BYO food and beverages so we packed hotdogs, pbj, water and my husband packed a beer. We also packed 2 towel and a change of clothes. There is a convenience store on the dock for last minute food and drinks; TBH we probably could have bought all our food and drinks at the dock instead of lugging it from Waikiki.
We set sail with live music to the sand bar which was incredibly magical. Took 4 songs to get to our area of the sandbar and the day we went the water was about 3 feet deep. I would ADVISE to get to the floating barge asap and get a spot because we had a large family get there first and dominate the raft. (Be courteous to others and let people enjoy the raft and don't hog it!) We got to experience all activities we wanted and it was over before we knew it. We didn't kayak and had maybe wanted one more hour but the time we were out there was enough to be highly satisfied.
We paid extra for the banana and tube rides and they were so much fun! While on the banana boat, the gentleman driving the speed boat slowed down for us to see the sea turtle that was swimming passed. What a great surprise! You only get one trip on each.
All the staff was friendly and I felt comfortable they had everything under control.
We would HIGHLY recommended this adventure, especially if you have a short time in Hawaii and want to do at lot of water activities. Great for families, too!
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Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Elvy He
My daughter loves it so much. However, we don’t have big Sun that day, so I choose to stay inside of the boat most of the time. My daughter go paddleboarding and diving. She loves it. Both of us go for the banana boat, it’s too short actually like 5 mins. But it’s fun and we have people fell off. So, if the weather is good, it’ll make a big difference.
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Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Juaniss
It’s a most do when you’re visiting the island! It’s a perfect activity if you have young children! It’s well worth it! Book with enough time to experience this activity! We booked in the morning and the weather was still perfect!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Johnny
Place was amazing, not all tours have kayaks to use or standing paddle boards. Amazing views of the sandbar. Will definitely come back again or invite friends to see this amazing nature wonder.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Albert Zilberman
The staff was fantastic. Food was great . Banana boat and tube package was fantastic . Snorkeling was great . Live music was a very good touch .Overall a fantastic time .
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin
Great time in the sandbar, crew is friendly and attentive, best excursion we did in Oahu!
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Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Camisha
Driver pick us up early which is good because we were at the waiting area early. The boat ride to the sandbar was fun, definitely a great place to be. The crew is really nice and helpful. There so many option to do like paddle board, snorkel or just chill on floaty.
Plenty of snack and drink provide.
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Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: P Yang
This tour was amazing. My friend and I met the tour guides and boat at the dock in Kaneohe and once we got onto the boat, we received a decent lunch. I highly recommend doing the afternoon package for the food and better weather. The boat ride took about 15 minutes and we were entertained with live music along the way. When you dock, they give you about 4 hours to do anything you want on the sandbar. From snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or just hanging out on the floating bar. I highly recommend this as a must do activity if you are on the island of Oahu. This boat tour is definitely worth the money and so much fun!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Kunie
Staf are so nice.Music was so wonderful. But water tempurature was little bit cold.
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Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Matt S.
First off, the staff. Super friendly, super helpful, super efficient. The Kaneohe Sandbar is fun enough as is, but with S.U.P’s, kayaks, and a floating “chilling” barge, it was a blast. Family friendly. Had my three boys in tow, ages 5,7, and 15. Many mahalos to the great staff. I don’t usually post reviews, but felt the need to share. The band playing to and from the sandbar was the cherry on top!
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Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Michaela
We had an amazing time and will be back on any future trip. We saw about a million fish and two turtles. I accidentally dumped everything out of the kayak and the dry bag kept everything perfectly dry. Snorkeling and kayaking here was one of the absolute highlights of our trip.
Aloha Michaela! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review of your experience! We really appreciate that. So glad to hear you had such a good kayak and snorkel experience with us. 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: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Music (Song choice & Singers/Guitarist) - 10/10
Drink - 10/10
Sitting table - 10/10
everything was good!
I definitely recommend.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Frenchy Anne-Sophie
Great time with friendly team , cool boat, nice equipment , turtles and fish were there !
Perfect for a family with two kids !
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022
Amus, Sienna, and Mitchell were fabulous tour guides. We saw quite a few dolphins and turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Liliana
Amazing amazing amazing, definitely a must do in Oahu. The area where they take you for the activities is not to deep which makes it easy to enjoy all the different things they have to do. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The music on the boat was wonderful. Snorkeling was definitely the highlight for me.
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Vikas
We had a great experience. The guide was super friendly and patient with us throughout while we didn't even know how to swim.
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Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/01 |
Reviewed by: JRich
Who would have known a sandbar was so big and delightful. Great live music! Thanks!
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Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/11 |
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