Reviewed by: Or Peretz
Great crew, beautiful bay. The cruise ship was super equipped with everything you need to have a great time. The food was delicious, the snorkeling gear was great and the restrooms were clean. We highly recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Barbu1965
John was an awesome guide. Perfect excursion, we got to swim with turtles, touched an octopus and watched a Manta Ray swim beneath us. Excellent tour !!!
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| Packages: | Group Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Alaskawayne
Wow! To start. They picked us up at our hotel to start. Then drive us to Kaneohe sandbar. Next a beautiful short boat ride to two barges loaded with sea toys. Beautiful shallow sandy beaches that are user friendly for small children to seniors. The reef snorkeling is easy, very well guided and watched in smaller groups. We swam with turtles. Captain Danny went out of his way to share local marine knowledge and make sure all got to see turtles. This was our second time- we also sent our daughter and grandchild. They immediately fell in love with the tour and friendly crew. They are like family to us now. We will always come and swim with the turtles only with Captain Bruce's Team.
We have tried others and this family prefers and highly recommends Captain Bruce's based on experience. I am a former diver for the Seattle Aquarium, researcher for Washington State Department of Fisheries, Rescue Diver, Assistant Dive Instructor Advanced Open Water and lastly Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Simply said "Captain Bruce's does it right". I send my grandkids there Thank you Captain Bruce's! We love you!!! My only request is that you start another tour a bit more advanced for experienced snorkelers.
Then sign up this family
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Juliet
Beautiful tour! We saw the coast, rainbows, whales, and a beautiful sunset! The food is fantastic and the crew is incredible! Do NOT do this if you get at all sea sick though because it is a rough ride out. I would also recommend sea sickness medication before if you don’t want to chance it all. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet because you will!
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/10 |
Reviewed by: CGB
Delightful crew. Simple food always available. very well organized. Had reef-safe sunscreen available. Even had prescription goggles for me. Captain told great stories. A great morning's adventure.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Jillian Godwin
I’m so glad we booked this excursion during our 2 day whirlwind tour of Oahu. We have a friend that’s on the island so we came over from vacationing on Maui to visit. Check in was super easy. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew was amazing. Loved the live music on the journey to and from the sandbar. Once we arrived, there was a little something for everyone. Paddleboarding, kayaking, hanging out on a floating platform or snorkeling! They even had inner-tubing and banana boat rides for an extra fee. The views of the island were stunning. Trip lasted roughly 3 hours so plenty of time to still explore the island after. Shout out to Preston and Jesse for all the aloha and good vibes. It was a super fun trip and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu. It’s a really great excursion.
We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew, and so happy to know that you had fun. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Michelle J
The cruise staff was excellent and the snorkeling was great.
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| Packages: | Standard Package [Apr 16th - Dec 14th] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Jake813
You can easily enjoy snorkeling and encounter sea turtles. The staff is very kind and accommodating, so you can participate with peace of mind and have a truly valuable experience.
手軽にシュノーケリングが楽しめ、ウミガメにも出会えます。スタッフがとても親切に対応してくれるので、安心して参加でき、とても貴重な体験ができます。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate you sharing your review and photos. We are very pleased that you were able to encounter the honu (sea turtles) in their natural habitat while snorkeling. We hope to see you again on another tour. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit. Mahalo!
この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。またレビューと写真も共有いただきありがとうございます。シュノーケリング中に自然の中で生息するホヌに出会えたこと大変嬉しく思います。またツアーへご参加いただけましたら幸いです。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Flora T.
From beginning to end this was a wonderful experience! All the staff were amazing! We got to see incredible sites, snorkel, see dolphins and whales all in one day! Highly recommend this adventure!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Mary
Great crew! Great snorkeling experience! We would recommend for anyone to do. It was my first time the crew was very helpful and made me feel very comfortable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Norman family
Everything in the title and description is not only accurate, but does not disappoint! Festive and fun the whole time... beautiful setting with the smaller islands and mountains surroundings, standing a mile off shore in the middle of the bay. Nice touch having the floating lounge, and thoughtful idea providing fish treats for snorkeling(!) The music Jessie and crew played on board, and DJ-ed during activities was awesome--so much fun dancing with the fish! We only wish could have had more than one go of the banana boat and bumper tube. Worth doing more than once on a trip here, definetly--almost tried walking in backward when we were leaving
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Lyna M
My husband and I took our family to Hawaii for spring break. We always at the kids do something different. I thought they might be hesitant, but they tried The banana boat and the bumper boat and loved it, probably one of the most fun things they did on this trip. The only thing I would say I was disappointed about this excursion was that the description said they will provide soda or coke with lunch but we got lemonade instead. The bathroom on the boat also needs to be restocked before taking the next ride out. There were no soaps or hand sanitizer to use. Besides this, we had such a fun time.
We appreciated your time for this review and sorry to hear that you had a disappointing about drink and bathroom. Your feedback has been shared with our crew. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Aleyna
The staff was super friendly and we had a fun time. We were able to see a turtle and lots of fish. They supplied snorkel gear and drinks/soda. Just remember to bring a towel because it can get chilly. Location was easy to access as they are on the beachside of dukes Waikiki. Definitely recommend Manu Kai..
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved this tour, the boat was easy to find, and its nice that its close to the hotels and quick, as we did not want a full day on a boat!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/23 |
Reviewed by: oza
Unfortunately, the sandbar was not visible, but we were able to see turtles while snorkeling, and the kids were delighted. During this time of year, the water temperature is low, so it was cold. However, it was great to try stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and once we got on the boat, we could enjoy warm drinks, which helped us warm up!
残念ながら、サンドバーは出ていませんでしたが、シュノーケリングで亀が見れて、子供達は喜んでいました。この時期、水温が低いので、寒かったです。でも、初めてSUPをやったり、船に上がったら温かい飲み物も飲めて、身体も温まり、良かったです!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate you sharing your review and photos! We are delighted that you were able to see the honu in their natural habitat and experience SUP as well. The sandbar changes in scenery and atmosphere with each season and even throughout the day. If you have the opportunity, we would be grateful if you could join us again with your family. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to it. Mahalo!
この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。また、レビューとお写真も共有いただきありがとうございます!自然の中で生息するホヌをご覧いただけたこと、またSUPもご体験いただけて嬉しく思います。サンドバーはシーズンごとに、また一日の中でも刻々と景色や雰囲気が変化します。もし機会がございましたら、またご家族でご参加いただけましたら幸いです。スタッフ一同心からお待ちしております。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/18 |
Reviewed by: MJW
This was a good tour. Saw two turtles at the first spot and my daughter saw a small reef shark with a few of the other snorkelers. Some how I missed it. Then we went to the crater and we saw tons of fish. On the way back we saw several whales which was a bonus.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
This trip was great and a great value for the price. The staff was amazing and everyone in our party had so much fun at the sandbar playing with all the water toys.
And the musicians were really good and we had fun singing along and dancing. I would definitely do this trip again and will recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great afternoon.
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Olivia
We would like to spend more time at snorkeling sessions and not 45 mins. We still have to wait people to get down into the water.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
Reviewed by: スミレ
I thought it would be a bit cold, but with excitement in my heart, I dove into the sea. I was moved by the emerald green scenery. After enjoying a delicious hamburger, it was time for snorkeling! I tried fins for the first time, and while the corals and colorful fish were pleasant, the surprise and thrill of seeing a huge sea turtle emerge from behind the corals made me really glad I participated.
少し寒いかと思いきや ワクワクな気持ちで 海にダイブ
エメラルドグリーンの風景に感動です。
美味しいハンバーガー食べて 次は シュノーケリング❗️
はじめて フィンに挑戦 サンゴやカラフルな魚も心地よかったけれど サンゴの陰から デカい!ウミガメが出てきたときの驚きと 感動は 参加してよかったです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
Reviewed by: KNRGirl
We had Captain Mike, Leroy and Tony on our adventure. They were nice, professional and very informative. Will do again for sure!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
Reviewed by: スミレ
Departure in the rain
By the time we arrived at the manta sea, the rain had stopped.
Underwater, the mantas spun around several times, and we couldn't help but cheer.
It was amazing to see them glide through the water as if they were flying.
It was just cold; we had two towels with us.
The guides were very kind, and it was reassuring to participate with Japanese support.
雨の中出航
マンタの海に着いたら 雨はあがっていた。
海の中では マンタが何度か回転して 思わず 歓声があがります。
海の中をまるで 飛んでいるかのように去っていくのもすごかったです。
ただ寒かった タオルは2枚入りました。
ガイドさんたちはとても親切で 日本語対応で安心して参加できました。
Thank you for joining us.
The sight of swimming while flipping in the water is breathtaking!
After the night tour, your body may get cold after coming out of the water, so please bring a larger towel or warm clothing when you participate.
Mahalo.
Thank you for joining us.
水中を翻って泳ぐ様は圧巻です!
夜のツアーは水から上がった後に体が冷えますので、ご参加の際は大きめのタオルや防寒着をお持ちください。
Mahalo.
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/02 |
Reviewed by: ミキキ
It was amazing with the bonus of whales, dolphins, and a rainbow. The crew's considerate service was very pleasant. There was a child who was feeling seasick, which was a bit sad, but when I told them there was a rainbow, they looked happy watching it. We were the only Japanese people, but it was okay even though we didn't understand English.
クジラ イルカ 虹
のおまけ付きで
最高でした
クルーの人の対応の気遣いもよく心地よかったです
船酔いしてる子供がいたので少しかわいそうでしたが虹が出てるよって教えてあげたら嬉しそうに見ていました
日本人は私達だけでしたが英語分からなくっても大丈夫でした
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Jen
So much fun! Would do it again! The crew was informative, easy going and made sure we were all good! Food was great! I had 2nd servings and my 6yo son had a blast! It was his first time to snorkle!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
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: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
Reviewed by: wkf
Hanauma is hard to book! Using this service was definitely the right choice! The instructor was funny and very kind, and I would like to request them again. The shuttle service to the hotel was easy and very good.
ハナウマは予約が取れにくい!こちらを利用して大正解でした!インストラクターさんも面白いし、すごく親切でまたお願いしたいと思ってます。ホテルまでの送迎も楽ちんでとても良かったです。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: saonapple
The weather was cloudy, but the staff were very kind and I had a great time. I was able to see many fish and turtles.
曇りがちな天気でしたが、スタッフさんが非常に親切で楽しめました。
たくさんの魚やカメを見ることができました。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Amm
Upon going to the sandbar for the first time, I decided to give Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay a try. So glad I did because I had an amazing time on this cruise. All of the employees were super nice and made sure everyone felt safe & comfortable on the cruise. The sandbar was absolutely stunning! The crew set up a volleyball net which allowed for all of us to have a fun match of beach volleyball at the sandbar. Those that didn't want to participate were able to walk around the sandbar at their leisure. I enjoyed that this cruise was away from all of the other cruises and boats in the area. It was like we had our own secluded little area. The food was delicious and afterwards we cruised over to a reef area to snorkel. Along the way, the captain went slow to make sure we got a chance to see all of the sea turtles floating on the surface of the ocean. We saw so many of them! The area we snorkeled in was amazing. I saw so many different kinds of fish and several sea turtles that literally swim right next to us. I had an amazing time and photos to last a lifetime. If you are thinking about doing a cruise to the sandbar, look no further. Would absolutely go again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Cardona
Absolutely loved this experience and the helpers on board made it even better! I really enjoyed how we would go along and the captain would talk about a certain place or landmark. It was so fun stopping and relaxing for lunch and going for a swim. I do recommend to bring something if you get cold easily during the cruise. The captains on board were very friendly and constantly checking up on people!They were also very open to answer any questions people had.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: あいん
The sea was beautiful. I was able to see turtles, but given the price, I'm not sure if it was worth it. I might not go again next time.
海は綺麗でした。
カメも見れましたが、値段が値段なので相応のツアーかは?です。
次回は行かないかな。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the tour. Also, thank you for taking the time to leave a review despite your busy schedule. We are always considering how to provide better services that create memorable experiences based on your feedback. We hope you will have the opportunity to visit Sandbar again. Once again, thank you for your valuable opinions.
Aloha! この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございます。また、お忙しい中、レビューのご投稿もありがとうございました。皆さまからのご意見を基に思い出に残るより良いサービスを提供できるよう常に検討しておりますので、もし機会がございましたらまたぜひサンドバーへお越しいただけますよう願っております。重ね重ね、貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Kumi
It was raining heavily and cold, but I was able to see the honu! The driver who picked us up to the boat and the staff on the boat were very kind. Thanks to someone who could speak Japanese, they provided detailed guidance on points to be careful with small children and played with them in the sea, making it a truly enjoyable time! Even in the rain, we were able to see into the water, and when the honu swam by, we could see it up close! Since my children, aged 3 and 7, can't swim, we rented a special boat. Thanks to the boat, everyone was able to see the honu and was very happy! Drinks and snacks were free, which was a great service for the kids who got a little hungry!
すごーく雨が降り寒かったですが、ホヌに会うことができました!
船までの送迎の運転手の方も、船のスタッフも大変親切な方でした。日本語が話せる方がいてくださったおかげで、小さな子供への注意点なども詳しく案内してくださったり、子供と海で遊んでいただけて本当に楽しい時間でした!雨でも海の中を見ることができ、ホヌが泳いだら姿も身近で確認できました!3歳と7歳の子供は泳げないので、専用のボートを借りました。ボートのおかげでみんなホヌを見ることができて喜んでました!飲み物やスナックはフリーでしたので、小腹が空いた子供達にとっても有難いサービスでした!
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We were truly touched to receive your wonderful feedback about having a great time despite the cold weather due to the rain. We are very pleased that you were able to see the honu living in nature. At the sandbar, there were moments when it was very quiet and the surroundings looked like a mirror. Additionally, when rain showers occur on Oahu, you can see the boundary between rain and sunshine, as well as beautiful rainbows, creating a constantly changing scenery and atmosphere throughout the day. If you have the opportunity, we would love for you all to join us again. Our staff is sincerely looking forward to it. Thank you!
Aloha! この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。また、雨のため寒くなってしまったにも関わらず楽しい時間を過ごすことができたという素晴らしいご感想を頂戴し感激いたしました。自然の中で生息するホヌの様子を皆さまにご覧いただけたこと、大変嬉しく思います。サンドバーでは、とても静かで周りが鏡のような時もあり、またオアフ島にとおり雨が起こる時などは雨と晴れ間の境界や、大きな虹が見えたりと一日の中でも刻々と景色や雰囲気が変化します。もし機会がございましたら、またぜひ皆さまご一緒にご参加ください。スタッフ一同心からお待ちしております。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
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Aloha and thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review and the compliments of yours.
We're very pleased to hear the whole family is having such a great time at the sandbar.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated and Mahalo for sharing your best experience with the Capt. Bruce tour. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.