Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
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4.88
Excellent half day activity on Oahu.
Reviewed by: Russell G, 2023/09/22This far exceeded my expectations. The staff was great and it was a really fun experience. There were tons of fish around for the snorkeling and the kayaks and stand up paddle boards were fun to use. To top it off, the live music on board the boat was too notch. This is a must do activity for your trip to Oahu.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
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Great experience
Reviewed by: Paula , 2023/09/15The people in the boat was very friendly, the trip was amazing ! I really recommend the experience!!
Thank you guys for the amazing day !$
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/13 |
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Julie, 2023/09/14Honestly an experience of a lifetime! Would do again! Highlight of my trip to Hawaii!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
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WORTH IT!
Reviewed by: Pdelly, 2023/09/11The experience was a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The water was a bit choppy at first but there was a lot of help with that, especially since we had my 14 month old and 3 year old. The girls had a great time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
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So much fun!
Reviewed by: David, 2023/09/11Had a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling with family. Saw lots of fish. Enjoyed the water. Entertainment was a plus. Will definitely recommend to friends.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
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スタッフの皆さん良い人ばかり！
Reviewed by: maririn, 2023/09/10結論から言うと参加して良かったです！！
サンドバーは浅く小さな子どもも楽しめる海で、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は天気があまり良くなく、8月のお盆の夏真っ盛りなのに海の水がかなり冷たい！！シュノーケリングは魚もいっぱいいて、海の透明度も高く良かったですが、長く海に浸かってるのは冷たすぎるので難しかったです。
なので、サップやカヤックがとても楽しめました！！スタッフのお兄さんたちは皆さん陽気で優しくとても親切でした！
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
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Awesome as always
Reviewed by: JYB, 2023/09/01The only other ways to get to this beautiful gem is to rent a kayak and row your way here (appx 45mins each way, with no wind) or with another tour boat company. In Hawaii, the only way to a private boat is if you know someone who owns a boat, or if you are military (where you can rent the boat, but in Honolulu area).
I always enjoyed the going out to Kaneohe Bay with OSA.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/30 |
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Excellent Adventure!
Reviewed by: Connie , 2023/09/01I was very excited about this adventure and can say it was my absolute favorite excursion on our 2wk vacation. My family also agrees.
The ride out to the sandbar was so lovely and relaxing with the live music. All of the staff was so friendly and check in and boarding went smoothly. The views from the sandbar were spectacular! We spent our time snorkeling, paddleboarding and soaking in the views. The live music playing from the boat really set the aloha mood. We would definitely book this excursion again!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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10/10, Highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Max, 2023/09/01This was a great way to spend our afternoon. The water sports offered were so fun! This was hands down the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had. The reef and fish were beautiful. The crew was helpful and energetic.I felt so comfortable during this entire excursion! To top it all off, the live performers were OUTSTANDING. It was the perfect way to ride out into the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Loved loved loved this!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/30 |
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Excellent experience
Reviewed by: Angela B, 2023/08/31I enjoyed every aspect of this excursion, from the moment i was picked up from the pick up spot in Waikiki, to the excursion itself, and to the return back to Waikiki. The banana tubing and regular tubing was a lot of fun, i do find myself as a snorkeling junkie, so I mostly snorkeled the entire time. I saw some amazing fish in the reef. I felt very safe all day. My friend did the kayaking and SUPing and enjoyed their time. The musicians were amazing. I would like to thank everyone for such a great experience.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
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Must do activity in Oahu
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31Participated with 2 adults and 2 teens. We chose all included package with banana boat and bumper boat for the teens. They enjoyed the rides very much! Snorkeling was amazing, the area was shallow with reef areas. The water was so clear, we could see many fish easily. Tried kayak and SUP and both were so fun even for us as beginners. Music was amazing, staff was super kind and welcoming. If we had more days, we wanted to do it again!
Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
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Best tour in Oahu
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31There are similar tours available but this is the best tour by far! We chose the morning tour. Donuts (2-3 different types), orange juice and water were provided in a boat while going to Sandbar. Probably it took about 10-15 minutes to get there. 2 staff played live music and sang variety of songs. It was beautiful and they are great singers! In the boat, there are a few bathrooms for women and I believe one bathroom for men. Life vest is available for everyone. You can bring your own beverage including alcohol. You can do some water activities or relax in the boat. Snorkeling gear is available for free, kayak and SUP are also available though you may need to wait for your turn if they are occupied. Just being in the water (we went there at high tide and the water was close to my neck and I’m 5’4”) was relaxing since the water was so warm and clear. If you have small children, you may want to choose low tide timing unless your kids are comfortable with deeper water. There was no wave (very gentle water movement). I strongly recommend this tour to everyone. This tour provides something for everyone to have fun!
Mahalo STB for the review and sharing your experience. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
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Repeaters 2 summers in a row
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31This was our 2nd time. We did this tour last summer and it was so good that we came back again this summer! We’re 2 adults and 2 teens. Just like last year, this tour was the best highlight of our Hawaii trip. Tour staff are super friendly and funny and play/sing beautiful live music. We did kayak, teens did banana boat and bumpy boat. Snorkeling was awesome. The water is so clear that we could see sea creatures so close and clearly. Snorkeling gear was provided. It was so much fun and relaxing seeing the amazing ocean views. I wish the tour was longer! Felt like it ended too soon, I know that’s because we had a wonderful time. We will definitely do this tour again when we go back to Hawaii. Thank you for offering this amazing tour at reasonable price. We could make unforgettable family memories. Mahalo!!
Mahalo for joining us again. So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
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Perfect day out on the BAY!
Reviewed by: C.L., 2023/08/31Thank you for the hospitality & helping our fam out on the bay! From lifeguarding while we snorkeled to helping with the SUP’s! We were surprised at the attentiveness of the staff! Definitely suggest packing snacks & BYOB! The donuts going out was not enough… as my kids were hungry after all activities.Boat had changing stalls & bathrooms… and live entertainment! Defitnitely recommend adding the banana boat/bumper tubes! Was so worth our experience!
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/29 |
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Want to try it again
Reviewed by: Lena, 2023/08/27The crew and experience was great. The organization of the trip was well done. My child often gets motion sickness and the ship was so smooth they didn't even feel a thing. The activities were fun, first time paddleboarding and we had a blast.
The musicians were wonderful and entertaining. Loved the hawaiian music along with contemporary songs.
The only thing that made it less of a 5 star, was something the crew could not control. We should have checked the timing of the tides. We were expecting to be walking on sand in the middle of the ocean, but I suspect we picked a day where it was hightide, so we never "walked" on the sand, we were swimming the entire time.
Mahalo for sharing your experience with us. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
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Have to go!
Reviewed by: Morgan, 2023/08/26This was an amazing experience! The staff is so kind and there is so much to do!
Mahalo for the review. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
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AMAZING! MUST TRY!
Reviewed by: Stef Sandoval , 2023/08/22Wow this activity was one of my favorites! The sandbar alone is breathtaking, but the staff made this experience wholesome. Every single worker there was incredibly so kind, definitely brought the Aloha spirit. Live music was phenomenal as well.
Mahalo for your kind words and the beautiful picture! Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
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Best activity in Oahu!!!
Reviewed by: Randy , 2023/08/21It was my first time out at the Kaneohe Sandbar on my fourth trip to Oahu.
I've heard about it before, never had a chance. It was everything I expected and beyond. The crew was very friendly. It has to be the best activity I've ever done in Oahu!!
Mahalo for the review. We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
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A wonderful place with wonderful staff !!
Reviewed by: Audrey , 2023/08/20It was an amazing experience. We arrive in a boat to a sandbar, the water is clear as crystal and pure. You wan snorkel, play volleyball and tan.
If you have chance you can see turtles as well !
Mahalo for the review - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
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Anazing
Reviewed by: Susan, 2023/08/19I had 2 teenage granddaughters with me. They tried paddle boarding, snorkeling, and other. I just walked around the sand bar and sat in the floating barge and talked to many others. For me it was very relaxing. And the girls loved it. They met many new friends.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you and your granddaughters had a great time. -Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
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Incroyable!
Reviewed by: Audrey, 2023/08/17C'était une expérience incroyable! L'équipage et les musiciens étaient au top! Très bien organisé et encadré !!! Je recommande a 100%
J'ai pu faire du snorkeling, paddle et canoé toujours dans la bienveillance de l'équipage. Merci pour l'expérience.
Mahalo for the review - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
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Snorkeling
Reviewed by: Ksmith, 2023/08/12Amazing. Crew were outstanding, music onboard was fantastic. Sand bar was absolutely beautiful.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/20 |
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Fun experience
Reviewed by: Tritia , 2023/08/12I enjoyed having options to kayak, snorkel, and use SUP. The best part was riding the banana boat, it was so fun. I loved the staff and musicians and the fact that they were so welcoming. Only thing I wish they had was an underwater camera to rent and buy pictures like other snorkeling tours in Maui. Other than that, my family and I would definitely use this tour again
Mahalo for your review and picture! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/09 |
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The best tour!
Reviewed by: Vince, 2023/08/09The sandbar tour with lunch was fantastic. There was good music, a satisfying lunch before a swim, and nice and clean facilities for changing. The staff were all friendly and always had our safety as a top priority while ensuring we were having fun. I will be referring this tour to everyone I know! Thank you for making this a highlight of our dream vacation! Mahalo!
Mahalo Vince for your kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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Best experience while staying at Haiwaii
Reviewed by: PYX, 2023/08/05Unbeatable scene of mountains, water and sands.
Perfect snorkeling location.
All types of playing programs for free to choose.
Super nice staff.
Kids-friendly.
Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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It was totally worth it!
Reviewed by: Bamboo, 2023/08/05Sorry in advance. Not much of a writer here but we really wanted to share our experience.
Pros:
- The whole team were amazing! They screamed aloha spirit. My personal favorite was the blonde gentleman who spoke Japanese and Korean.
- live band was a hit! Both singers were amazing!
- food was basic but good. It was nicely plated as well which I was NOT expecting. Center piece was a nice touch.
- Really good bang for your buck with all the activities.
Con:
Not really reflective of the crew but the sandbar was not as shallow as I expected. Obviously it depends on the ocean and tides etc.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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Splashing in the sun!
Reviewed by: HDN, 2023/08/01We spent a great afternoon at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. It was a great ride in out with live music from the best crew!
Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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Great Excursion highly recommend
Reviewed by: Lynn Tran, 2023/07/31My hubby and I took our 9 and 5 year old on this Sandbar trip. It was a short boat ride out & the kids never got motion sickness.
Tour guide was very thoughtful and had a bunch of water toys for everyone, we had canoes, SUP, volley ball and various water sports stuff to go around.
It took 3-3.5 hours which is just perfect and right when we got tired it was time to head back.
The band playing music was very good and this is a nod to the singer as he was clearly a talent and easy on the eyes
This trip was great!! Just enough tabs priced reasonably oh and bring your own snacks & booze!! That was cool they let us pack our own munchies!
Mahalo for the review & sharing nice pictures! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/29 |
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Highly recommend
Reviewed by: Victoria, 2023/07/31Had the most amazing time! The staff are absolutely wonderful!!!
Mahalo for the review! -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/29 |
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Great experience with a fantastic crew
Reviewed by: Abhishek Kumar, 2023/07/30We loved the experience. Such soulful music on the boat followed by snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking. And then chilling on the floating couch. Loved it all.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
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Mahalo for the review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Team KBOS