Hawaii
We took our teenage daughters on this tour. Staff were friendly and the day went smoothly overall. I was very disappointed to see that the staff chum the waters (feed the fish) in order to make this a better snorkel experience for guests. Feeding the fish makes them more aggressive, leads to overpopulation and affect their health.
While we appreciated the live music on board and music played over speakers when in the water, the loud cheesy music on the way home was just too much (Baby Shark, Gangnum Style etc. ) This may appeal to some tourists but just created a very loud experience and took away from our enjoying the natural beauty around us.
The Kaneohe Sandbar is worth visiting, just make sure you this type of experience is right for you b
Mahalo for your review. We are sorry about that you were disappointed to feed the fish & loud music. We shared your feedback to our crews and make an effort to meet high expectations. - Team KBOS
As a non-swimmer, I enjoyed the trip as much as my family. Every crew member is wonderful, fun, and put safety as priority. Highly recommended!
Mahalo for your review & recommendation! - Team KBOS
The captain and crew were so great. We had such a great time. Highly recommend going on this tour!
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Mahalo for your review & recommendation! - Team KBOS
The live music on boat was incredible! The sandbar had awesome colors. Very much recommended!
Mahalo for your review & recommendation! - Team KBOS
The weather was perfect, and it was the best experience! Choosing the banana boat and tubing course was the right decision. During the banana boat ride, the boat staff took us to a sea turtle spot, so they stopped the boat for us to watch the sea turtles, and the kids were thrilled.
天気にも恵まれ最高でした♪バナナボートとチューブラインのコースで正解でした。バナナボートでは途中ボートの方が海亀のポイントに連れてってくれたので、ボートを止めて海亀ウォッチをしてくれ、子供も感激してました。
It's a bit cold, so long sleeves are a must.
少し寒いので長袖必須ですね。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Please feel free to visit us again. We look forward to seeing you.
From all the staff at KBOS.
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。楽しんで頂けた様ですね、大変嬉しく思います。また是非遊び委いらして下さい。お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
The staff were bright and funny, and they were the best. The donuts we got on the boat were delicious, but the juice was just okay. The place to disembark from the boat is in 1.5m of water. It's a tour mainly focused on attractions. Swimwear is a must. The attractions were enjoyable and felt safe with the staff's supervision.
スタッフは明るく面白い人たちでサイコーでした。
船でもらったドーナツは美味しかったけど、ジュースはイマイチかも。
船から降りる場所は、1.5mの海におります。アトラクションメインのツアーです。水着は必須。アトラクションはスタッフの見守りもあって安心で楽しめました。
I participated on December 31, but the boat was in the shade and the bus's air conditioning was cold, so a change of clothes is necessary.
12/31参加でしたが、船は日陰、バスのエアコンは寒いので着替えは必要です。
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Thank you for participating. From all of us at KBOS.
この度は安心してツアーを楽しんで頂けた様で大変嬉しく思います。ご参加ありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
I had a wonderful experience.
There were about 30 people on the tour, and none of them were Japanese.
The ride there was a bit rocky, but the return trip was comfortable.
The crew was also wonderful.
The captain's service was excellent.
I was able to see whales and dolphins.
The nature of Kauai is amazing.
とっても素敵な体験しました。
30人程ツアーで日本人は、誰もいませんでした。
行は揺れましたが、
帰り追波で快適でした。
乗務員も素敵な人たちでした。
船長のサービスが素晴らしく。
クジラ・イルカもみれました。
カウアイ島の自然が素晴らしい。
It's good to have a jacket or raincoat since the waves can splash a bit.
波が少々かぶるので
ジャンバー・雨カッパがある良い。
I attended with high expectations, but contrary to my hopes, I wasn't that impressed. There are many more beautiful beaches on the East Coast, so I think it's better to look for those. The live music on the ship was very good.
期待して参加しましたが、期待に反しそれほど感動できませんでした。東海岸にはもっときれいなビーチがたくさんありますので、それを探していった方がいいと思います。船内の音楽演奏は、とても良かったです。
We are very sorry to hear that we could not meet your expectations despite your participation in the tour. The sea's appearance can vary due to weather and tidal changes, so we would be grateful if you could visit us again when the opportunity arises. Thank you for your feedback. From all the staff at KBOS.
この度はせっかくツアーにご参加頂いたのにご期待に沿えなかった様で大変残念に思っております。天候や潮の満ち引きなどによっても海の表情も異なりますので、また機会があればお越し頂けますと幸いです。ご感想を頂きありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
It was a beautiful day to head out to the sandbar. Glad we pick this excursion.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
I wish the day we went the clouds was not covering the sun so the water was a little bit cold . The staff was awesome and activities was there to do but there was a jelly fish lingering so people got stung . Beside that it was a great adventure.
Mahalo for your review. We are sorry for the day. We operate tours every day to ensure that people can enjoy the tour safely but the conditions of the ocean, such as jellyfish, vary from day to day and cannot be controlled. We hope you enjoyed your time at the sandbar to make you want to come back and visit us again. - Team KBOS
We recently hired Aloha Blue Charters for a private charter in Maui for our family. This was a special trip to honor and carry out the final wishes of my parents. Captain Larry and First Mate Freddy brought us near their favorite area in Kihei and were very helpful and caring during our ceremony. It was a wonderful and memorable time for our family. Thank you Captain Larry and Freddy!
Booking was a smooth and efficient process, with excellent response time.
I had an amazing time! Everyone on the staff was great! We rode a banana boat, and the local guide took us to a spot where we could see sea turtles! The snorkeling was beautiful too, as the fish gathered when we scattered food! And the ocean was just stunning! My daughters, who are 8 and 6 years old, are already saying they want to go back.
めちゃくちゃ楽しめました!スタッフみんなが良い人!バナナボートに乗りましたが、牽引してくれる現地の方が海亀のいるところに連れて行ってくれました!シュノーケリングも餌をまくと魚が集まって来て綺麗でした!そしてとにかく海が綺麗!8歳と歳6歳の娘達もまた行きたいと言っています。
When getting out of the sea, it was cold with the wind, so a cover-up or bath towel was essential!
海から上がると風があると寒いので羽織りものやバスタオルが必須でした!
It seems you enjoyed encountering sea turtles and seeing many fish. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all the staff at KBOS.
ウミガメとの遭遇、沢山のお魚を楽しんで頂けてたようですね、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
The blue sky and the incredibly clear water. The staff's music added to the excitement of the Hawaii trip. Additionally, there are various activities available, so you can either be fully active or take it easy and relax.
青空と最高に澄み切った水。
スタッフさんの音楽がまたHAWAII旅をさらに盛り上げてくれました。また、いろいろなアクティビティがあるのでフルに動くもよし、休憩しながゆっくり過すのもいいと思います。
The bus temperature in Hawaii is set quite low, so I think it's better to have something to wear. The water is also cold, so you'll feel pretty chilly on the way back.
HAWAIIのバスの設定温度はかなり低めなので羽織るものがある方がいいと思います。水も冷たいので帰りはかなり冷え切ってしまいます。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
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
Clear guidance of the whole tour, helpful crew and they are passionate about making your tour pleasant. Definitely suggesting all to have this tour
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
The experience of moving while listening to live Hawaiian music on the boat was amazing! I chose this plan to do SAP in the heavenly sea, and we were able to do SAP, snorkeling, and kayaking all in turns! Before we played, the staff always taught us how to do it. The staff were from overseas, but most of them spoke Japanese well, which was a great help! Since the playtime was long, I think it would be nice to take photos while waiting. In reviews of other tours, there were mentions of photo purchases being charged, but here there was none of that; in fact, the staff took pictures with our own phones, so I definitely recommend bringing a waterproof case for your phone! Even if you hang your phone around your neck to keep it dry, there’s a chance you might flip over in SAP and fall into the sea headfirst, so if it's not waterproof, your phone could be in trouble. I was worried because of reviews saying the boat was cold, and indeed, when I returned to the boat soaked from snorkeling, it felt so cold that my lips were numb. The drinks on the boat were only cold ones. So, after enjoying SAP at the end and warming up in the sun before returning to the boat, I felt much better about the cold. There were participants from various countries, and people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, and everyone seemed to be having fun. If you want to feel Hawaii, I recommend this plan! 😊
ハワイアンミュージックの生演奏を船上で聴きながらの移動が最高でした!天国の海でSAPが出来るプランを探してこちらを選びましたが、交代でSAPもシュノーケリングもカヤックも全て出来ました!遊ぶ前に必ずスタッフがやり方を教えてくれます。スタッフは海外の方ですが、ほとんどの方が日本語上手で助かりました!遊べる時間も長いので、待っている間に写真撮影などすれば良いと思います。他のツアーの口コミでは、写真の購入が有料だったなどありますが、こちらは一切そういうのは無く、なんならスタッフが自分たちの携帯で撮影してくれるので、必ず防水ケースに入った携帯を持参することをオススメします!首から濡れないように携帯を下げていたとしても、SAPでひっくり返って頭から海に落ちる事もあるので、防水じゃないと携帯がやばいことになります。船内が寒いとの口コミがあり不安でしたが、確かにシュノーケリングをして全身濡れた状態で船内に戻ると、口が悴むほど寒く感じました。船内のドリンクは冷たいのしか無いですし。なので、最後にSAPを楽しみながら身体を太陽で温めてから船内に戻ると、だいぶ寒さはマシに感じました。参加者にはいろいろな国の方がいて、年齢も小さな子からお年寄りの方がいて、みんな楽しんでいるようでした。ハワイを感じたい方は、こちらのプランがオススメです^^
A mobile phone in a waterproof case. The scenery is very beautiful, so please take a picture.
防水ケースに入った携帯。とても景色が綺麗なので、ぜひ撮って欲しい。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for sharing your experience. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへのご参加、また体験をシェアして頂き誠にありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
My family and I really enjoyed the sandbar trip with Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports. They provided all of the needed sporting equipment (paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, life vests). The paddle boarding was challenging and fun. Seeing the tropical fish and the coral reef were for me the best experience of the trip. The half day trip was the perfect amount of time on the sandbar. I also appreciated the free donuts and fruit juice (beer for purchase), and the live entertainment. My wife remained in the enclosed boat. Though the musicians didn't perform while at the sandbar, she enjoyed the relaxing views of the bay.
This tour is highly recommended!
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
The water was rough, lots of big swells, people were throwing up over the side or in the bathroom, some laid on the benches in the cabin area. Food was not anything fancy but the crew members were very nice, we have been on some very high end dinner cruises and felt disappointed in this one. Shame that so many people didn't eat at all or very little and trying to drink anything was a mission due to the swells. I did take some breathtaking pictures of the sunset, thankfully I took motion sickness medicine.
If the water is that rough offer a refund or reschedule.
My family has been in Hawaii for a week, and one of the last things we had to do was take a boat tour to Kaneohe sandbar. It came very highly recommended to us, so I found this tour and booked it! Mannnnn, this was THE SINGLE BEST thing we did all week. The boat crew was amazing. Captain Calvin was stellar, along with the whole entire crew. We were so impressed with how much fun we had! The weather was perfect for snorkeling, the kids had the best time being whipped around the ocean on the banana boat, the food was good, the music was amazing! Everything was just perfect. I didn’t want to get off the boat. Cannot lie, the Hawaiian people are the best people. Their kindness is unmatched. We had a great time. Thank you to everyone who made our boating experience amazing.
Bring some extra snacks, especially for your bigger kids. Make SURE you have sunscreen! Have fun!
Mahalo for your review & sharing pictures! We are very happy to hear that you had a great time. Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
Since I started going to Hawaii, this must be my seventh or eighth time experiencing the sandbar, and the staff provided excellent safety management and support. I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.
ハワイに行き始めてから、何度目になるでしょうか、サンドバーも7~8回くらい体験しておりますが、スタッフの方々が安全管理等素晴らしい対応をして頂きました。
本当に、感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We hope you enjoyed the tour with peace of mind. We look forward to your next participation. From all the KBOS staff.
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。安心してツアー楽しんで頂けましたかね。またのご参加、是非お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
This is such an awesome trip and with the perfect amount of time to still do other things back on the island. The trip to the sandbar and back was its own experience in itself with the donuts, juice and live music. That live music was AMAZING, they are so talented and sing so well. I can’t wait to come back again and bring my kids!
Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you & your kids. - Team KBOS
This was probably one of my favorite activities that I’ve ever done in all of my visits to Oahu. On the short boat ride over to the sandbar we were treated to live music, drinks, sandwiches and an explanation of what we would be doing for the day.
We started by stand-up paddle boarding, then as we were relaxing and floating we saw a turtle cruise by the area. The captain asked if we would like to see some turtles. Of course we said yes, and he took our small group out to the area where turtles are known to be. What an amazing experience! There were probably more than 10! After that we were lucky enough to have Captain Calvin tell us about this sacred place. He grew up close by.
Every single crew member was kind,helpful and genuinely interested in everyone having a good time. They made sure to explain each activity. They provided snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks. I would say that this is great for couples, families, pretty much anybody.. There was a really cool floating dock with seating and an area with a volleyball net.
Some people had added banana boat rides and tube rides. I think it’s really cool to be able to add extras if you want them. The people who did it looked like they were having a lot of fun!
On our next trip to Oahu, we will definitely come back.
If you drive, give yourself extra time to find parking.
Mahalo for your great review and sharing pictures. So glad we got to be part of your next trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
Captain Kauai and crew were absolutely amazing! Loved hearing the history of Hawaii. The food was great! Could not have asked for a better cruise. Thank you for making our vacation a memorable one. Highly recommended!!
Our family (my wife, myself, our 3 sons and 2 daughters in law) had a great cruise on this private yacht. The crew was outstanding and looked after our every need. We cruised and then stopped for an hour long swim. We enjoyed a few Mai Tai's and really loved the hot tub. Overall a great experience which we would highly recommend.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you and your family enjoyed the cruise, the crew's service, and the hot tub. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Best tour to snorkel, tube rides and banana boat rides.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
Had a great time on and off the boat. Lots of snorkeling, tubing, banana boat, kayaking, and paddling. Recommend to everyone
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
All the crew were extremely friendly and helpful. Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Would definitely go again and have already recommended it to a few friends.
Mahalo for your review & recommended us to your friends! - Team KBOS
Sandbar?
It was mainly snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.
When I went in March, it was a sandbar, but this time it was disappointing. I wonder if it's like this during the rainy season.
However, the performance on the boat was lively.
Snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding were really fun.
It wasn't a course to see the honu (sea turtles).
サンドバー?
シュノーケーリングとサップが中心でした。
3月に行った時はサンドバーでしたが
今回は残念でした。雨季だとこうなのかなー
でもボートの中の演奏はノリノリ
シュノーケーリングやサップはすごく楽しかったです。
ホヌをみるコースではありませんでした。
There are quite a few differences depending on the season and weather.
I think it's better to check the differences when going to look for honu (sea turtles).
次期や天気によってかなり
違いがあります。
ホヌを探しに行くのとの違いを確認した方が良いと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very sorry that the water level was high on the day of your participation and that we couldn't meet your expectations, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the activities. The water level changes daily, so we hope you can come back on a day with a lower tide next time. Thank you for sharing your photos! From all of us at KBOS.
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。ツアーご参加当日はあいにく水位が高くご期待に沿えなかった様で大変残念でしたが、、アクティビティは楽しんで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。水位は日々時間によって変わりますので次回は是非、潮位の低い日を狙ってぜひお越し頂けますと幸いです。お写真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
My husband and I did the sunset cruise on my birthday during our trip to Maui and I highly recommend it. The staff were amazing and made sure all of the guests were well taken care of. The views were unbelievable. The food and drinks were abundant and tasty. We would definitely do it again if we make it back to Maui.
My family and I had a great time on this trip! From the musicians/staffs to the many activities, everything was 10/10. On top of it all they sang happy birthday to my son 🥹 I could write an essay on how stress-free, relaxing and just FUN this experience is. THANK YOU AND WE WILL COME AGAIN 🫶🏼
Mahalo for the review! We are so happy to hear that your families had a fun experience. We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
The music was outstanding and really made for a fun vibe. I loved the activities they provided, butt being able to only kayak or SUP board I. Such a small area felt pretty CT uneventful. Also, snorkeling was okay, but to be encouraged to just stay near the staff member feeding the fish felt less than what I was expecting.
See above
Mahalo for your review & sharing experience. Your feedback will be shared with our staff and will be used to further improve our services. - Team KBOS