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All Reviews for Private Snorkel Charters in Oahu

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51 reviews

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel Private Charter & Dolphin Watch Experience

An amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Melanie

We had the BEST time on our Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Dolphin & Snorkel Private Charter on October 10th!! We did the 3-hour private charter. We had a group of 25, all family, visiting Oahu for our wedding celebration and had booked this cruise for a little pre-wedding fun. Well, the cruise was beyond our expectations. We had the best time cruising around and snorkeling. We snorkeled and saw dolphins, sea turtles, and got to feed the fish. We had several kids under age 5 and they were able to accommodate us all. The crew was absolutely amazing. They took care of everyone’s needs, made us feel special, and created a super fun environment, all the while making sure we were safe. The food and drinks were also amazing!! Mine and my husband’s families cannot stop raving about the cruise and how amazing it was. It was also suitable for all ages, which was great, as we had six kids under 5. Also, booking this cruise through VELTRA was a breeze. They were so helpful and answered all my questions. Stop your searching and book this cruise, you will not regret it. I could not recommend this enough!! Thank you to the team for making this day so special for us and our family!!

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Packages: Private Snorkel Charter
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/11/02
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

Waikiki Private Snorkeling Tour & Day Sail - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Rachael

Fantastic experience! Really well organised and attentive hosts! Would definitely recommend!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo Rachael! We appreciate the feedback and am so glad to hear you had a great time. We hope to see you again. A hui hou! Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/19
Activity Date: 2023/08/07

貸切ボートチャーター  パウ・ハナ号 トイレやシャワー完備の高速カタマランで快適クルーズ!ドリンク&スナック持ち込みOK<1~12名/2~4時間/ワイキキ発>

貸切ボードでワイキキ満喫

Reviewed by: たかふみ

2時間貸切ですが沖から眺めるワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドは最高でした!
停泊しての海水浴も気持ち良い!
家族や友達の利用はお勧めです!

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Packages: 2時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/09
Activity Date: 2024/09/07

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Magical sandbar tour

Reviewed by: Maria L

We got the private boat and did the sandbar tour & I can’t recommend this enough! We played at the sandbar, toured the waters and got to see turtles & manta rays! Captain Jeff was helpful, fun & informative, the snacks were tasty and the boat was clean and in great condition. Do this tour!! You won’t regret it! It was the highlight of our trip and the best excursion I have ever done in Hawaii! My husband enjoyed it so much he wanted to do it again but we couldn’t book during the rest of our stay because they were sold out!.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for choosing Captain Bruce. It is amazing to know that the customer wanted to join our tour again during the stay. Your words made our day! We appreciated your recommendation and highlighting our Captain Jeff!
We're sorry we couldn't accommodate another tour during your stay due to high demand. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaii and on board our tours again in the future.
Aloha and A hui hou :)

  • I didn’t take many pics-we were too busy having fun!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/26
Activity Date: 2024/07/26

Royal Hawaiian Catamaran Private Charter - Waikiki Snorkel Sail

amazing and memorable experience

Reviewed by: Melissa

Our group had an amazing time with this crew on their beautiful catamaran. we travelled out to a great snorkeling spot and everyone in the group saw turtles, eels and so many fish. the crew was so kind and helpful, setting everything up for us to relax and enjoy the outing. Thank you!

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Packages: 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/31
Activity Date: 2024/07/28

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Excellent choice

Reviewed by: T. Le

My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef area with our captain/tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the sandbar as well as got to enjoy the water and sandbar area. We got lucky with the weather since it rained earlier in the day. The provided snacks and musubis were excellent. We were sad when it ended, but brought back many memories.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for joining our tour and taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your family, including your children, had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef with us. We love sharing our knowledge of Hawaii waters, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the sandbar.
We're happy the provided snacks and musubis were a hit :)

We're so grateful that we could be a part of your wonderful memories, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! A hui hou!

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Packages: Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/23
Activity Date: 2024/03/27

Waikiki Private Boat Charter - Snorkel, Daytime & Sunset Sails by Three Tiki

The hosts were excellent

Reviewed by: Julie

We had an amazing time! Even though it was windy…my family had a blast! The captain, Mikey and Lexi were great!

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Packages: [2:00PM] Afternoon Charter
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/03/07
Activity Date: 2024/03/05

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Incredible!

Reviewed by: Sophia

I initially signed up for a turtle snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be so much more than that. It transformed into the most unforgettable whale watching adventure of our lives! We were fortunate enough to witness over 20 humpback whales just off the coast of Waikiki. It was truly a breathtaking sight.

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the flexibility in the itinerary. The fact that we were given the opportunity to dedicate some time to whale watching before snorkeling made the experience even more remarkable.

I wholeheartedly recommend the private Catamaran experience to anyone passing through Honolulu. The combination of the stunning natural beauty and the outstanding service provided by your team made it an unforgettable journey.

Thank you once again for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to sharing this recommendation with friends, family, and fellow travelers.

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Packages: Afternoon Private Snorkel Package (2:00PM)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/02/21
Activity Date: 2024/02/15

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Radhika

Our family of 6 was excited about snorkeling and seeing turtles. My children and husband had never been before, so this was a perfect day with a Nick taking the kids through the water. It was a personal tour of the beautiful reef. My elderly parents preferred staying on the boat, but that was excellent too as Sam filled us in on all the history about the island. I would highly recommend taking the two-hour private charter as the attention to detail and attention to guests is unmatched. They had drinks and water for us.
What are you waiting for? Book your private charter today and experience your ocean snorkel on a level above the rest.

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Packages: Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/01/03
Activity Date: 2023/12/31

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Great tour, great crew, everything is perfect

Reviewed by: Chen

The ship is comfy, they also provide drinks.
Snorkeling spot is great, saw sea turtles and of course a lot of fishes.
We were very lucky to see 4 spots of dolphins swimming just around us and jumping and spinning.
Great crew, very friendly and helpful.
We brought 2 babies (18 months) with us, they also had a great time, could tell from their face :)

Attending a private tour allowed us to set out immediately for the dolphins when spotted them. Will def. choose to do private tour again next time.

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Packages: Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/04
Activity Date: 2023/11/27

サンドバー シュノーケリング貸切クルーズ グループ旅行にぴったり!ゆったりとしたカタマラン船でアレンジ自由自在!<10名まで/日本語クルー>

貸し切りボートでいきました!

Reviewed by: クルミ

大人3人子供3人、7歳、3歳、3歳、で行きましたが11月後半は天国の海は浅瀬にならない時期で157センチの私は胸上まで波がありました。子供達にはまだ早かったようで難しかったです。時期的に雨季もあり雨が降り海も濁ってました。日本人のトレーナーさんが雨止んだら海に行きましょうとタイミングを見計らってくれました。ありがとうございます。11月のハワイは冬なので海系の体験をするのであればホテルから大量にタオルを持って行ったり濡れてもいい上着を持ってって温かいお茶も持ってった方がいいです!私たちは全て持っていきました!
想像以上に海上がりは寒いです!お菓子やご飯系も持って行った方がいいです!酔う人は酔い止めを必ず飲んでご飯をしっかり食べていくべきです!

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Packages: 基本プラン(2023年3月まで)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/11/28
Activity Date: 2023/11/21

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Great experience ever!! The captain and his crew were amazing.

Reviewed by: Kathleen Flowers

It was great! The crew and Captain were wonderful. We saw amazing fish and other things. Highly recommended this company. Amazing service and very nice. Love it so much

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Packages: Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/03
Activity Date: 2023/07/01

Waikiki Private Snorkeling Tour & Day Sail - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

MUST DO ACTIVITY WITH JASON & COURTNEY

Reviewed by: Rosalind

The experience was absolutely very worth it with a big crew. We had a wonderful time with Jason & Courtney very very lovely host / captain. The boat was beautifully finished. Unforgettable experience 3-4 hours is absolutely perfect. We saw dolphins, sea turtles & fishes.

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Mahalo Rosalind! We had such a great time with your family. The dolphins were amazing for your trip. We hope you will come and visit us again soon. A hui hou! Mariah

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Packages: 3-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/06/29
Activity Date: 2023/06/27

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Awesome day!

Reviewed by: Max family

We rented a private speedboat. First, my apologies for most likely misspelling your name, Kaikoa or Keoke? Again, my apologies but me, my hubby and his mom had the best experience and truly enjoyed the day just talking with you about Hawaii and seeing all the wonderful wildlife when snorkeling. We also wanted to say thank you for being so kind and hospitable and putting up with our 20 questions about Hawaii life and thank you so much for sharing! Sending good vibes and hope you and your family are prosperous and happy. A thousand times Mahalo!

Reply from activity provider

Hello, thank you so much for chartering our boat tour at the Kaneohe Sandbar. We are so happy that you and your family had the wonderful time. We will make sure to deliver your message to our captain Kekoa :) Again, thank you very much for your kind words, and your time for this review. We hope we can take you to the bay again. Mahalo

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/04/02
Activity Date: 2023/02/21

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Incredible Time

Reviewed by: Tom

Many moons ago I visited the sandbar and knew I needed to come back again. It took me 10 years but finally made it!!

I ponied up the cheddar for the private speed boat and for me it was perfect. Captain K was so attentive to my family. (My daughter tripped in the parking lot within 20 seconds of meeting him). He bandaged her up. Taught us about the geography of the bay. Went out of his way to find us some turtles at the end.

My 5 year old had the time of her life with all the fish! Snorkeling was amazing. All the toys already out on the sandbar were amazing.

10 out of 10. Will do again next time in Oahu.

Reply from activity provider

On behalf of Capt. Bruce, we thank you so much for your feedback and loving support! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
A Hui Hou!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/03/16
Activity Date: 2023/03/14

Royal Hawaiian Catamaran Private Charter - Waikiki Snorkel Sail

Great experience, so much fun in the sun.

Reviewed by: S G Kennedy

This was a perfect day! From the clean and organized vessel to the safe, fun, and knowledgeable crew…nothing could be improved. I highly recommend!

  • So much fun!

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Packages: 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/11/17

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Relaxing Saturday afternoon

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii

Loved this trip! Kaneohe sandbar is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Our captain was friendly and gave us a bit of history of the area on the boat ride to the sandbar. We loved the private option, just the Captain & 6 of us total. It was great to have our own space. We brought some floats and had a relaxing afternoon.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
We're very pleased to hear whole family had a great time on the turtle watching & snorkeling tour.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Please come back again. Mahalo!

  • Calm ocean conditions

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Packages: Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/29
Activity Date: 2022/02/19

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Great time

Reviewed by: DePompa

My family really enjoyed this activity. Everyone at the Captain Bruce charter was friendly and Professional. We chartered the private speed boat. Our captain was outstanding she made sure we had a great time. A++ for Captain Bruce

Reply from activity provider

We are so happy to know that you had a good experience with us .
We appreciated your words and shared your review with our staff.
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again. Aloha and mahalo!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/25
Activity Date: 2022/07/18

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Great experience for the whole family

Reviewed by: Stefanie

We booked the trip for 4 people age 22-67. While the younger ones went on a private guided snorkeling tour and saw a lot of turtles the seniors could wander around the sand bar, take a floatie or hang out on the boat. Small snacks, soft drinks and water were provided. As well as snorkeling gear, floaties and a SUP. We had an amazing time time on the sandbar!

Reply from activity provider

Hi, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce!
We are so glad to hear that you all had a great time during our tour.
It's lucky that you could see the sea turtles and lots of fishes!
Thank you very much again for your time to post a review. We hope we can take you to the Kane'ohe Bay again!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/21
Activity Date: 2022/05/24

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter

An awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Rachel c.

This was one of the best experiences of our vacation! We got to swim with turtles and we’re truly looked after by Captain Robin, We would highly recommend chartering a boat and having this amazing experience. We will definitely do it again.

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Aloha and Mahalo for the compliments and sharing beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review of yours.
We are very pleased to hear you're having a great time and you're able to see the turtles at the sandbar.
We're looking forward to seeing you in near the future.

  • Up close and personal!

  • Up close and personal!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/09
Activity Date: 2022/05/03

Royal Hawaiian Catamaran Private Charter - Waikiki Snorkel Sail

Amazing views and service!! Would definitely do it again

Reviewed by: jumpingjellyfish

We booked a 2 hour sail for a bachelorette. When we got there, they mentioned the 2 hour option didn't allow swimming (the 3 hour did!). However, when they saw that we had come prepared with floaties, they accommodated us to ensure we could go swimming and use what we brought for our 2 hour sail! We never felt pressured to extend our sailing time at all - in the end, we ended up extending it to 3 hours anyways with no regrets at all.

The crew took such great care of us - they made sure our cups were never empty and took all the group photos we wanted, even from multiple angles unprompted! Some of us went diving with the crew members, and they happily pointed out all the sea creatures so we wouldn't miss it! They even took beautiful drone photos and sent them our way afterwards.

It became one of the highlights of our trip, and we would absolutely book again.

  • drone photo

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Packages: 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/04

Royal Hawaiian Catamaran Private Charter - Waikiki Snorkel Sail

Feb 20th Snorkeling Cruise on Royal Hawaiian Catamaran

Reviewed by: Lonnie

Excellent job by the crew. Service and facilities were great. They paid attention to the youngsters (4-10) and the old folks.... Saw lots of fish snorkeling, but also a mother and baby whale, spinner dolphins, turtles and they also provided interesting info. The seas were a little rough the day we went out but the crew made it quite comfortable. Will not hesitate to use the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran crew again!!!!!!!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Private Snorkel Charter (up to 30 passengers)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/02/26
Activity Date: 2022/02/23

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter

Perfect family vacation day!

Reviewed by: Kalika Moquin

This was the perfect way for our family to spend a vacation afternoon. We stopped and got sandwiches and drinks before. There was a cooler on the boat. The water at the sandbar was shallow and the kids had the best time swimming. No waves so very safe. Snorkeling and paddle boarding were included as well as other water toys. While snorkeling we swam with turtles! Our captain was great, and we are happy we selected the private tour and had our own space.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for chartering Capt. Bruce tour. We're very pleased to hear about your perfect family vacation day at the Kaneohe sandbar. Mahalo kindly for this wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Aloha...!

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Packages: Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/12/01
Activity Date: 2021/11/23

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: ADu

This private snorkel tour was 100% worth the money. A private pontoon boat with many amenities, including snacks, drinking water, water sport toys and others were all provided. Captain Kokua could not have been friendlier and showed us a lot to see in the area. The sandbar of course was beautiful and a huge highlight of the trip.

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Aloha ADu! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. We are very pleased to hear that friends and family are having such a wonderful time at the sandbar. Mahalo for your support!

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Packages: Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/10/07
Activity Date: 2021/10/02

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Private boat tour

Reviewed by: Sera G

Captain Robin was incredibly nice and patient with our party and has great knowledge of the area! We had an amazing time and wish we could’ve spent every day of our trip on this boat!

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Aloha Sera, on behalf of Capt. Robin, we would like to thank you for this amazing wonderful review.

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Packages: 3-Hour Afternoon Charter (up to 5 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/06
Activity Date: 2021/06/14

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Pontoon Boat Rental & Snorkel Cruise Charter

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Michelle

Took 5 friends out with me to experience the sandbar for the first time! We had such a blast! Yuko was our captain and she was the absolute best! Some snacks and drinks were provided, you can BYOB. Floaties, snorkel gear, and a paddleboard were offered. The sandbar was beautiful! Highly recommend this to anyone!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Michelle, Thank you so much for the compliments. I will share this with Capt. Yuka. Mahalo!

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Packages: Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/28

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Our captain was amazing!

Reviewed by: Malhotra

Kaikoa (sorry for misspelling his name) was a fabulous guide. Wonderful with kids. Knowledgeable and really loved his job.

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Aloha and Mahalo! I will let Captain Kekoa know regarding your wonderful compliments.

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/30
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

West Oahu Private Boat Cruise

Excellent Customer Service!

Reviewed by: Mary

This was our first time booking a private charter for our company outing. We are very pleased with the customer service from:
-Travel Consultant Mikiko, she was very accomodating and responsive
-Bus Driver Mike, he was great! He showed up early and was kind enough to wait for our large group to board the bus. He even gave us extra time after the tour to get our sea legs back on land.
-The boat crew (Yogi and the gang) was very energetic and accomodating. We were allowed to bring a cooler of beverages and some snacks, they made sure I did not have to lift a finger.

Overall, the tour was more than we expected! We saw so many dolphins, turtles, and fishes. Our group had a great time snorkeling and enjoying the inflatable slide. We didn't feel rushed but before you know it, our 3-hr charter ended so quickly – our time flew by when you're having so much fun!

Thank you again to the excellent team! Our company looks forward to the next outing with you all!

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Packages: Now Available! 3-Hour Private Charter - 50% Capacity (up to 20 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2020/08/14
Activity Date: 2020/07/31

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

The best place in the best boat

Reviewed by: Patricia

I loved everything!
The lanas-caprinas was perfect
Creme were. Adorable
Sandbar was like a Paradise , a really dream
I really recoment
We hás a delicious lunch with shrimp, breads, fruits

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Thank you so much for choosing our tour!! We are so happy that you had a great time with us. Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful picture. Hope to see you again!!!

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Packages: 3 Hour Morning Charter (up to 5 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2020/02/25
Activity Date: 2020/02/03

Famous Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Private Boat Charter & Snorkel Cruise [Open Soon]

Private boat tour

Reviewed by: Jenn

We went out to snorkel and the sandbar with a wedding group..., HAD A BLAST! The team that took us out was great . Got to snorkel with lots of sea turtles . We all couldn’t stop talking about our trip .

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Packages: Sandbar Cruise (Sep- May)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/12/02
Activity Date: 2019/09/30
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