Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
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A good relaxing day
Reviewed by: -PAUL-, 2024/02/24A great day to kayak, just the right amount of clouds and right amount of wind. Going try again, went to the one of the small islands, want to check out the sand bar next time.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/23 |
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Do it!
Reviewed by: Raoury, 2023/09/12Absolutely give it a go, had an amazing time. Compared to the outrageously expensive chartered cruises you can take to the sand bar this is by far the best way to do it. Just paddle out and take everything at your own pace. We ended up floating around with several turtles whilst on the sand bar and had an amazing four hours. Definitely the way to do it if you can handle the 40-minute paddle out there.
Aloha Raoury! 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 agree that kayaking is the way to experience the sandbar if you're up for that paddle! That is great feedback and we really appreciate it. Stoked to hear you had an awesome sandbar kayaking experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
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Amazing Experience!
Reviewed by: Lauren, 2023/09/11Kayaking out to the sandbar was one of my absolute favorite things I have done on Oahu! It wasn't too far to paddle, you get plenty of time out on the sandbar, the instructions and checkin/checkout was easy - something I will certainly do again!
Aloha Lauren! 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. So stoked to hear you had such a great experience and that it was one of your favorites from all of Oahu. That's so awesome to hear. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/10 |
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Must Do!
Reviewed by: Lauren, 2023/04/01I am so glad my friends and I booked this! Check-in was easy, you don't have to lug a kayak anywhere yourself bc it's there ready to go, easy-to-follow map/instructions and you get plenty of time on the water. I'll do this again for sure!
Aloha Lauren! 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 and photos! Stoked to hear you had a great day kayaking with us, and we certainly hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/10 |
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GREAT TIME and EXPERIENCE
Reviewed by: SusanH, 2023/01/25LOVED kayaking in the ocean instead of chartering a boat/catamaran out to the sandbar. Spent most of our time on the largest, and should of rowed over to where a guide had nicely dropped a pin for us, but due to time stopped at a closer one, and still got to see A LOT of different fish, SO COOL! and sea life while snorkeling, but no turtles. Great snorkel gear, no fins, but didn't need them. A waterproof cell case is advisable, a hardcase one altho more expensive would of been better, as the water's current pushed against the soft plastic and turned off the video while shooting. Another tip, I'm glad I got water sandals that strapped on, to walk on the sandbar. The water was warm and so clear, and the view of the Koolau Mountains are majestic.
If you have any questions, give em' a call, Andy was so helpful and gracious.
Kamaaina Kayak and Snorkel Eco-Venture IS THE ONE TO BOOK not only is He'eia State Park right at the bay's edge, where the crew helps you launch right into the water. Renting is a bargain and not-for-profit, proceeds help to fund the park, which is managed by Kama'aina Kids, a local childcare org that serves as stewards to the park.
Aloha Susan! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this absolutely amazing review! We appreciate that so much and this is so, so awesome and gratifying to hear that you had this kind of experience with us and this kind of experience kayaking and snorkeling in Kane'ohe Bay. It looks like you had a really beautiful day out there. You'll have to come back and do it again soon and find those turtles next time! Mahalo nui loa for your support, and hope to see you again soon!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
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What a fun activity
Reviewed by: JandJ, 2022/12/01Super fun! A friend booked it for us and we had a blast! Staff were friendly and super helpful and telling us where to go and what to expect!
Aloha J and J! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and photo! That is great and we really appreciate it. So glad to hear our staff took good care of you and you had a great kayaking experience with us. Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
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Great activity with friends and family!
Reviewed by: LLandMar, 2022/12/01The sandbar is so much fun! We got to go with 2 other couple friends and we had a blast. The weather was perfect and the staff were super helpful in letting us know where to kayak to and the time expectations to get to each location point
Aloha LL and Mar! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and photo! We really appreciate that. I am so glad to hear that our staff treated you well and that you had a great kayaking experience with us and made it to the sandbar! Hope to see you again soon for another sandbar kayaking adventure! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
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Great Experience
Reviewed by: YoSar, 2022/12/01Super fun! They tell you where to go to get the clearest water and snorkel depending on the weather and climate of that day too! So much fun!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and photo! That's great. Stoked to hear you had a great experience kayaking with us and that it sounds like you picked a really good weather and conditions day. We hope to see you again soon for another Kane'ohe Bay kayaking adventure! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
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Kayaking was awesome
Reviewed by: Karissa , 2022/10/08The overall experience was amazing. It was the best part about our trip. The scenery is breathtaking. The best part was snorkeling in a hole that was bombed in 1942. When we snorkeled in the bomb hole we seen a couple turtles and other sea life. The only thing that I didn’t care for was that it is a workout to come back. I thought it was gonna be easy to kayak the way back but it was exhausting. So I would say give yourself some time to come back especially if you have young children because you will sweat.
Aloha Karissa! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and amazing pictures! We really appreciate that! Stoked to hear you and your family had a great time (and got a great workout!). Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/09/17 |
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Beautiful views the whole way out and back
Reviewed by: Natalia F. , 2022/09/28This experience really shows off Oahu's beauty! My boyfriend and I reserved a 4 hour time slot and kayaked out the sandbar. We had as much fun getting to the sandbar as we did at the actual sandbar. Snorkeled around a nearby coral reef and saw a huge sea turtle. Kayaked around the sandbar a little more before heading back and saw 5 other sea turtles. I hear that's pretty rare though. Don't bring towels because they'll get soaked anyway on the kayak and bring lots of sunscreen and hats!!
Aloha Natalia! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review and pictures! That is great and we really appreciate it! Stoked to hear you had such a great experience and that the turtles cooperated for you! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/09/21 |
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A must do!
Reviewed by: Jonny, 2022/09/13This was a really awesome, unique experience. I would recommend kayaking with someone rather than alone especially if you're completely out of shape like I am as I was super sore after but let me tell you that it was COMPLETELY worth it. I did see one turtle and I wasn't even really looking! It took me like 45 minutes to get to the sandbar because I stopped a few times to take it all in. I had trouble getting back on my own because it started to get windy so I called the tour people and they came and picked me up without hesitation and were incredibly sweet about it. I'd come back with another person for sure or when I'm more in shape haha!
Aloha Jonny! 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 for us. We really appreciate that, and certainly good feedback. I am very glad to hear it sounds like you had a great kayaking experience with us. While we certainly would never leave anybody out there, and I'm glad to hear our staff took good care of you, it is important to also point out that normally we do have to charge an additional fee if we have to send a boat out to come get anybody and bring them back unless there is some type of emergency. It sounds like we made an exception for you, which is awesome, but only since you mentioned it in your review I did want to clarify that for the sake of others. It's usually not a free ride back if folks go too far and then cannot make it back to us. But of course we will make sure everyone gets back safe! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/20 |
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Absolutely amazing
Reviewed by: Mike , 2022/08/16absolutely love the tour. Never been snorkeling in Hawaii. Bucket list checked. Definitely will do this again!
Aloha Mike! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and photos. We really appreciate that. It looks like you had a great day on the water! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
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It was the highlight of my vacation!
Reviewed by: Rob M, 2022/08/13I can’t believe it took this long for me to try this excursion. It is an activity I will add to every visit to Oahu. The experience and view is like no other. I was a little worried because I have a younger child (11 yrs old) and we have been kayaking in the past but it only took us 35 minutes to get to the sandbar. Once the rust shook off we were able to get back in 25 minutes. The people on-site were very helpful and supportive. They made sure you had everything you need snorkel equipment, life vests, and dry bags. I would suggest the eight hour if you plan to snorkel at another location outside of the sandbar. That way you can conserve your energy for paddling back.
Aloha Rob! 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 for us! We really appreciate that. Anytime we hear this was the highlight or your vacation and all the other high praise in this review, that is extremely gratifying for us and just great to hear. So stoked you had this kind of experience. I speak for everybody here when I say it was our pleasure to have you join us and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/03 |
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Kayaking
Reviewed by: Shellley, 2022/08/07This was such a blast! My daughter and I rented a tandem canoe and spent a glorious day around the reef fields. We would come up on a drop off, drop anchor in a shallow area and then just turn on the GoPro and swim down the reef wall with the schools of fish as our guides. Many different species of fish, a few octopus, and sea snakes. We could also hear the “crackling” of the coral (which sounds like Rice Krispies in milk), which was something you can’t appreciate when you’re in large groups of people because of the noise. Amazing experience— would do it again, but be sure and bring your “reef safe” sunscreen.
Aloha Shelley! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this amazing review and photo. That is really great and we appreciate it very much. Stoked to hear you had this kind of experience kayaking and snorkeling with us and saw so much marine life. Kane'ohe Bay is great for that and I'm glad you had a great experience of it. Also, thank you for the REEF SAFE sunscreen PSA. Very, very important. We are very appreciative of that kind of feedback. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
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Great experience!
Reviewed by: Mira, 2022/07/13Friendly and informative staff! Gave us great recommendations on where in the waters to go. It was a very new experience being able to walk and snorkel around the Sandbar and we were very lucky to see and swim with a few turtles at the Sandbar as well!
Aloha Mira! 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 for us! We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear that you had such a great kayaking, snorkeling, sandbar experience. And very glad to hear our staff took good care of you and the turtles cooperated! Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
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Great time!
Reviewed by: Niks, 2022/07/09There was ample parking at the facility and we were able to quickly find the check in table. The staff let us know that due to higher than normal winds (15 mph, normal would be 5 - 10mph) they were offering people the option to rebook. We opted to continue since it was the only day we could do this.
Staff said it usually takes about 30mins to get to the sandbar. We are by no means super kayakers, took us about 45mins to get there. Spent about 2 hours out there, eating snacks, snorkeling with turtles and taking pictures.
Took about an hour to kayak back. Because of the winds, there were times when paddling didn't move us anywhere.
Overall great experience! Only rec would be to bring extra water. We each finished a 16oz and 24oz thermos, and were really thirsty by the end because of the sun.
Aloha Niks! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thanks for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked you were able to make it to the sandbar on a windy, challenging day! And very glad to hear overall you had a great experience and a great workout. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/06/18 |
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You don’t want to miss this!
Reviewed by: Lesley, 2022/05/27I think this may be one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life- if you like to kayak and like to swim this is for you! Soo soo amazing!
If going alone make sure you bring waterproof case for your phone soo you can keep it with you in case of any trouble- you have full reception while in the water!
Great staff, beautiful scenery, and amazing experience!
Aloha Lesley! Wow, what amazing feedback! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review for us! We really appreciate it. It is so beautiful out there (awesome photo from the sandbar) and when we hear one of the best experiences of your life, that is just so gratifying and that really means a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/05/25 |
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Cloudy at first but
Reviewed by: Douglas Greening , 2022/03/24Sun came out! Spectacular views! Kayaking can be difficult, but really enjoyed the views!!!
Aloha Douglas! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review. We really appreciate that. It certainly can be difficult paddling in ocean conditions, but definitely worth it for how beautiful it is, and hopefully a fun adventure and a good workout. Glad to hear you had a great kayaking experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
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A must do!
Reviewed by: Must do!, 2022/03/01Kayaking to the sandbar was an absolute blast and would do it again!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure. I am so glad to hear you had such a great kayaking experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
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Fun time - nice staff!
Reviewed by: From AK, 2022/01/18The staff was super nice and the equipment in good shape. They provided a waterproof map and told us the best spots to snorkel and maybe see turtles. We saw turtles and lots of fish! One note; When I booked the Yak Pack tour I was told it was thirty minutes to the sandbar. When I got there I learned it was actually more like 45 minutes. So that would take a good bit of our four hours. We wanted to snorkel too so we kayaked and snorkeled and didn’t make it to the sandbar which was just fine. Loved it. Brought snacks and drinks. Had a picnic on the kayak.
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such awesome feedback and pictures of your experience. All very good feedback, and we really appreciate that a lot. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. And even though you didn't go to the sandbar, the other areas you went to are definitely better snorkeling areas. The sandbar is just a longer paddle, but you'll have to come back and kayak out to the sandbar next time! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/01/14 |
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So much fun!!!
Reviewed by: BuNNY, 2021/09/19Weather was tough. Super workout, but it was an adventure. So much fun! Best birthday morning work out!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for what sounds like a windy kayak adventure! Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review and photos too! We really appreciate that. Glad to hear that you had a good adventure and a good workout for your birthday. That's awesome! Happy birthday, thank you again, and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/09/17 |
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Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Renju, 2021/09/16It’s a great workout; reaching the sandbar was well worth the effort.
Aloha Renju! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel experience! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for us. We really appreciate that. Glad to hear you got a good workout and had a good time! The sandbar is amazing and well worth the workout for sure. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/09/14 |
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Fun time!
Reviewed by: Valerie, 2021/09/01We had such a fun time going out on the kayak's. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything was explained without feeling rushed. They give you maps and explain where to go and how long it will take to get there. We had so much fun! I highly recommend doing this.
Aloha Valerie! That's awesome! Thank you so much for coming out and kayaking with us! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review and photo. That is so helpful and we really appreciate it! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
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So much fun!
Reviewed by: Valerie, 2021/09/01We had so much fun kayaking. They were so nice and friendly, they explained everything. They gave us a map of the different areas to go and approximately how long it would take to get there. We had a great time! Would definitely recommend.
Aloha Valerie! Thank you so much for taking the time leave this awesome review and photo for us! I am so glad to hear you had a great experience, and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
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Beautiful experience at the Kaneohe Sandbar!
Reviewed by: Rosalie, 2021/08/04My family and I had a wonderful time kayaking to the Kaneohe Sandbar. We would love to do this again in the near future!
Aloha Rosalie! That's awesome! 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 and photo! That really means a lot to us and we really appreciate it! That's such and awesome photo. You should post that on social media and tag us, and we'll repost and tag you!
Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
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We would love to do it again!
Reviewed by: Sharon, 2021/07/29The staff was friendly and gave clear instructions. We had a great time as family. At the beginning we were afraid since it was our first time; however, we managed to get to the sand bar. While in the water, we found another person who was very nice to help us get there. Thanks so much!
Thanks!
Aloha Sharon! That's great! 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 for us. We really appreciate that. Glad you and your family had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
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Fun times on the water!
Reviewed by: Oll fam., 2021/07/245 adults and 1 5 year old. Only one person with experience on the water via dragon boating.
Becky checked us in and let us know the water conditions weren’t good for beginners at 8am, we had to pass the time for 90 minutes but it made it worth it.
Joey helped set us up with pfds and the kayaks and answered all of our questions. We had a ton of questions. Joey was awesome.
We had a 4 hour block but we called it a day after 2 hours on the water, we saw some turtles, inconspicuous sea cucumbers and a lot of reefs.
We brought our own dry bags but you can rent from them as well. You can also rent snorkeling equipment.
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. That really means a lot to us and we appreciate it very much. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
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A must Do in Oahu
Reviewed by: PbPalumbo, 2021/07/03From booking this experience to actual having the experience was AWESOME! Whether you're a beginner or a pro kayaker this is a super majestic and beautiful area to experience kayaking. The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the area & scenic snorkel spots to paddle too. All the snorkel equipment is included in the rental. I recommend this place highly.
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a day on the bay, and thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for us! We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
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Awesome adventure
Reviewed by: Tony, 2021/06/11Was windy but still pushed on through and made it to the sandbar. Awesome adventure and very beautiful. The water was super clear. Saw corals, and the beautiful scenery which opened my eyes to the wonders of Hawaii!
Aloha Tony! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure. Glad you were able to brave the wind and have an awesome kayak and snorkel adventure! Thank you for taking the time to leave such awesome feedback and pictures. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
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Amazing !
Reviewed by: Brittani , 2021/04/17This was my favorite activity . The sand bar was spectacular and snorkeling with sea turtles made my whole life . Would 100 recommend to any one
Aloha Brttani! I don't know how I missed it, but I'm just now seeing your review. Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review for us! That's amazing. We really appreciate that. And so glad to hear you had such a great experience kayaking and snorkeling Kane'ohe Bay with us. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/04/15 |
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Aloha Paul! That's awesome! 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 it. Stoked to hear you had such a great experience and the weather cooperated. Looking forward to seeing you again for a sandbar paddle! Mahalo!