All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

Zoe and Natalie were amazing guides. Both were friendly, patient and informative. We loved the kayaking and for me it was my first time snorkeling. We battled sun, wind and a rain storm-very interesting. Lunch at the end was just the icing on the cake. Starving after all our hard work! Only change I would suggest, would be to put in changing rooms, as not so nice trying to get dressed and dry in the toilets.

Thank you Zoe and Natalie.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the beautiful scenery like in the photos due to the rain. However, we were able to spot sea turtles from the boat. Since we were on the mountain side, it's understandable that the weather can change quickly, but I want to try again on a sunny day.

あいにくの雨で写真のような綺麗な景色は見れませんでした。船の上からウミガメの姿は見ることができました。山側なので天気が変わりやすいのは仕方ないですが次は晴れの日にリベンジしたいです。

This time I participated in a short course, but when I got there, I wished I had chosen a slower-paced course. I think it's better to choose a course where you can take your time.

今回は短時間のコースに参加しましが、行ってみるともっとゆっくり出来るコースにすればよかったと＞＜　参加の際はゆっくり出来るコースがいいかと思いますよ

This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to try something new, so I joined this tour. The weather was great, and I was able to take some beautiful photos. I also enjoyed snorkeling nearby and had the chance to encounter a turtle, making it an amazing day. Since I went barefoot, it was a bit painful walking on the sand, so next time, I think I'll bring some water sandals.

５度目のハワイで、何か新しいことにチャレンジしたいということで、今回このツアーに参加しました。天気にも恵まれとても綺麗ないい写真が取れました。近くでシュノーケルも楽しめ、カメにも出会えて最高の一日でした。裸足で行ったので、砂を上を歩くときに少し痛かったので次は、海用サンダルを持っていこうと思います。

Even though it's called turtle watching, you only see turtles occasionally floating from the board. I thought we would go to the sandbar at high tide, but the water was up to my chest, which was completely different from what I expected. In the end, snorkeling was included, but there wasn't a single fish, and with a group of 60 people splashing around, you couldn't even see underwater. I later heard that there are no fish in Hawaii in October. So why did they offer snorkeling? It was completely not worth the price. I'm very dissatisfied.

ウミガメウォッチと言ってもボードからウミガメが時々浮いているのを見るだけ。満潮の時にサンドバーに行くのかと思えば、胸のあたりまでで水があり、全く期待と違った。あげくにシュノーケリングが入っていたが
魚一匹おらず、60人もの団体でバシャバシャ泳ぐため海の中すら曇って見えない。後で聞いたら、10月ハワイは魚がいないとのこと。ではなぜシュノーケリングをさせたのか？全く料金に見合わない。とても不満。

The driver wearing a blue T-shirt that said "Captain Bob" was supposed to guide us in both English and Japanese, but in reality, it was a large man in a gray tank top who was very tanned and could hardly speak Japanese (・_・;). However, I was relieved that the guidance on the boat was provided entirely in Japanese by "Yuki-san."

When my son got stung by a jellyfish (?), he kindly helped with cooling treatment and explained how to handle it afterward. The hamburger for lunch was also delicious (⌒∇⌒).

During my first snorkeling experience, I was a bit flustered, but he kept asking from the boat, "Are you okay?" which reassured me (I might have looked like I was drowning, lol). I saw sea turtles several times, but unfortunately, I couldn't swim with them. (However, it seemed like others on the opposite side were able to swim with them.)

The sandbar was beautiful, and if I ever go to Hawaii again, I would love to visit this place once more.

「’’Captain Bob’’と書かれた青いTシャツを着ているドライバーがツアー名を英語と日本語でご案内します。」と、案内には書かれてましたが、実際にはグレーのタンクトップを着た、めっちゃ日焼けをしてる日本語がほとんど話せない大きな男性でした(・_・;)
しかし、船での案内は「ユキさん」が終始日本語で安心しました。
息子がクラゲ（？）に刺されたときも、心配してくださってクーリングの処置と、その後の対処法を教えてくれました。
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです(⌒∇⌒)
初のシュノーケリングで、バタバタしてる私に船の上から「ダイジョーブデスカー？」と声を何度もかけてくださり、安心しました（溺れてるように見えたかもｗ）
ウミガメは何度も見られたのですが、残念ながら一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったです。
（でも、反対側で泳がれていた方々は一緒に泳げたようです）

サンドバーが綺麗で、またハワイに行くことがあれば、もう一度行ってみたい場所でした。

I want to say that the weather on the day of participation was great, but the sand was up to my waist... The hamburgers were excellent, and the Japanese crew was very friendly, so I would like to participate again next time.

参加日は天候に恵まれ最高と言いたいところですが砂浜が腰のあたりまで・・・ハンバーガーが絶品だったし日本人のクルーが凄く感じ良かったので次回も参加したいと思います

Although it rained a little at times, we had a wonderful experience at the beach. During snorkeling, we even saw a sea turtle swim right in front of us.

My wife got stung by a jellyfish, but we were still very satisfied.

時々雨もぱらつきましたがとてもいい海を体験することができました。
シュノーケリングでは目の前を海亀が通過する所も見られました。

クラゲがいた為、嫁さんが刺されちゃいましたが、それでも大満足です。

I participated in October, and while the weather was good, the wind was strong! Because of that, the waves were high and the sea was a bit murky.

After snorkeling, my husband got seasick and couldn't eat much, which was unfortunate. Even for those who usually don't get seasick, it might be safer to take motion sickness medication just in case!

However, we did see turtles, and the sea was beautiful, so I was very satisfied! I want to try again when I come back to Hawaii!

10月の参加でしたが、天気はよかったのですが風が強い！
その為波が高く海が少し濁っていました。

シュノーケリングをしたあと、旦那が波酔いしてしまい、あまりごはんがたべられなかったのがかわいそうでした。
普段酔わない人でも、一応酔い止めは飲んで置いた方が安全かもしれません！

でも、カメさんもみれましたし、海もきれいで大満足です！
次ハワイにきたらまたリベンジしたいです！

Everything ran like clockwork. The pickup from the hotel was on time and everything was ready for us to go when we arrived. As a new Kayaker I found the instructions helpful and really enjoyed the Kayaking. It was not only good fun but has given me the confidence to do a lot more kayaking in the future. As a part of the tour we also did some snorkelling in between kayaking. While snorkelling I saw five turtles and just before going out to snorkel we also saw a sting ray. I had high expectations for this tour and it managed to exceed them!

I must say thank you to Kevin who was our guide who was willing to answer all out questions and guided us around expertly making us feel at home on the water.

The lunch provided was great after having spent so much energy. It really hit the spot!

The tour staff were all friendly, and the coordinator was an exceptionally cheerful and experienced Japanese woman. Her talks were entertaining, approachable, and cute. On the way to the snorkeling point, we saw a lot of manta rays and swimming sea turtles, and thanks to her engaging commentary, the time on the boat was not just a transfer but a really enjoyable experience. When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, I was able to swim quickly enough to go for another round, and during the second round, I spotted a sea turtle and was able to swim alongside it, which was truly moving! I wished I could have snorkeled for a longer time, but the snacks and hot tea after getting out of the water were perfectly seasoned and at just the right temperature, making them very delicious. I really felt that choosing this tour was a great decision! I highly, highly, highly recommend it!

ツアーのスタッフはみんな気さくで、仕切りのお姉さんはとびきり明るい日本人のベテランさん。トークは面白いし、親しみやすくて可愛い。シュノーケリングポイントに向かっている時、マンタの群れや泳いでいるウミガメをたくさん見かけたし、お姉さんのトークのおかげで、船上が単なる移動ではなくとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。ポイントに着いてシュノーケリングする時も、私は泳ぐのが早かったのでもう1周行かせて貰えたし、2周目の時にウミガメを見付けて一緒に泳ぐことが出来たので感動しました‼︎もっと長い時間シュノーケリングしたかったけど、海から上がった後のスナックとホットティーも塩加減やぬるめの温度が絶妙で、とても美味しかったです。今回はこのツアーにして本当に良かったと思いました！超超超オススメです！

Two years ago, we participated in a sandbar tour for the first time with my family, but due to the bad weather, it was too cold, and I regretted having to borrow a wetsuit and shivering on the boat. I wanted to see the amazing views again, so this time I joined with my daughter. Although the weather wasn't perfect, the scenery was much better than last time, and we were fortunate to encounter a school of manta rays, which is quite rare. I appreciated the timing of this trip. The relaxed atmosphere from the captain and the staff was great for us as repeat visitors.

The BBQ lunch we had on the boat was grilled directly by the captain himself, making for a perfect lunchtime while enjoying the views. It was delicious! After lunch, we went snorkeling and swam with beautiful tropical fish and turtles around the coral reefs.

Thank you to the Japanese staff member, Yukiko. I visit Hawaii every year, and I will definitely join the tour again next year!

２年前のお正月に家族で初めてサンドバーへのツアーに参加しましたが、天気も悪かったせいで、寒すぎてウエットスーツをお借りして、船の中で震えていたことが残念に思えていました。
最高の景色をもう一度見たくて、今回娘と二人で参加しました。
晴天とは言えなったのですが、前回よりも遙かに景色もよく、なかなか見ることのできない、マンタの群れに遭遇するなど、今回のタイミングに感謝でした。船長さんをはじめ、スタッフさんのラフな感じが２度目の私たちにはとてもよかったです。
船の中で食べたBBQランチは、船長さん本人がグリルで直接焼いてくれて、景色を眺めながら最高のランチタイムでした。美味しかったです！
ランチ後のシュノーケリングでは、サンゴ礁の周りにいるきれいな熱帯魚や亀と一緒に泳いだりできました。
スタッフの日本人女性ユキコ？さん、ありがとうございました。
毎年ハワイは行きますが、また来年もツアーに参加しますね～

We actually were locals to the islands but live in the mainland now. Wanted to see the sandbar. It was a great tour. Everyone on the boat ⛵️ from captain Ashley to everyone in her boat was awesome and super nice and accomandating. Would recommend anyone for this tour got to snorkel see and the sandbar. Food was pretty good to.

I was very satisfied with the crystal-clear sea. My spouse and I participated, and the staff took many photos for us at the sandbar, which we really appreciated (they suggested some very creative angles). The lunch we had on the boat was exceptional as well.

どこまでも透き通った海に大満足でした。夫婦で参加したのですが、サンドバーでスタッフさんがたくさん写真をとってくださり、ありがたかったです（とても凝ったアングルを指示してくださいました）。船の上でいただいたランチも格別でした。

I think there were no issues with the pick-up service. They came to pick us up at the hotel right on time. The weather was bad from the morning, and although it hadn't started raining yet, it was the coldest day in Hawaii. The explanation for snorkeling was longer than expected, and while we listened to it in the water, my husband and I were shivering, but we finally couldn't take it anymore and went back to the boat to drink some warm tea (laughs). The others also looked quite cold. By the time the return bus came to pick us up, it had started to rain quite a bit, which was disappointing, but I think it would be enjoyable if the weather is good. ★

送迎などは何の問題もなかったと思います。きちんと時間どうりにホテルへ迎えに来てくれました。朝から天気が悪く雨までは降っていなかったのですがハワイで一番寒い日でした。シュノーケリングの説明が思った以上に長く、海に浸かったまま話を聞くので主人と二人でぶるぶる震えながら頑張っていましたがとうとう耐え切れず船に戻ってあたたかいお茶をのんでいました（笑）ほかの方たちもかなりさむそうにしていました。帰りのバスが迎えに来る頃にはかなりの雨がふりだし、残念でしたが、天候さえよければ楽しめると思います★

You can have a fulfilling day from morning to evening, including transportation. I enjoyed the sandbar landing, the cruise, and snorkeling near the coral reefs, and the BBQ hamburgers on the boat were delicious. It was a popular tour with many participants for the activities. Whether the sandbar appears or the weather is good depends on luck.

移動を含めた朝から夕方まで充実した1日を過ごせます。サンドバー上陸（？）、クルーズ、珊瑚礁近辺のシュノーケリング、それぞれ楽しめましたし、船上で食べるBBQハンバーガーも美味しかった。人気のツアーだけあった大人数でのアクティビティです。あとはサンドバーでサンドが現れるか、天気が良いか、それぞれは運次第です。

The staff were fun and it was a great time. The day I made the reservation was forecasted to be rainy, but somehow it cleared up, and the sandbar looked beautiful. However, since it had been raining for several days, the water level was up to my waist, which was deeper than I had imagined. The lunch hamburger was also delicious, as they grilled the meat on the boat. I would love to go again if I have the chance!

スタッフのみなさんも、楽しい人たちでとてもたのしかったです。
わたしが予約した日は雨の予報でしたが何とか晴れ、サンドバーは綺麗に見れました。
ただ連日雨だったので腰くらいの位置まで水かさがあり想像してたよりは深かったです。
ランチのハンバーガーも船で肉を焼いてくださり、おいしかったです。
また機会があれば行きたいです！！

I had been looking forward to this place for a long time. It was sunny, but as soon as we got on the boat, it started to rain... Fortunately, it stopped quickly. What impressed me the most was the service. The staff promptly wiped down the benches that had gotten wet from the rain. I didn't expect that at all since I was in my swimsuit and it was overseas, so I was really happy about it. Also, surprisingly, the boat's restroom was clean!

In addition to seeing sea turtles, we also spotted manta rays (which are said to be rare), and I was very satisfied with the snorkeling experience. The staff were all kind and entertaining. The lunch was delicious too; the captain grilled hamburgers on the boat, which made for great burgers.

The only downside was that the sandbar was a bit deep. But that can change from day to day, so I just had bad luck... I'm thinking about trying again next year. I would like to go with the same tour company as this time.

前々から行きたかった場所でとても楽しみにしていました。晴れていたのですが船に乗って早々雨が…
でもすぐ止んだので良かったです。でもここで良かったのはサービス。雨に濡れたベンチをスタッフの方がきちんと拭いて下さりました。水着だしましてや海外だし全くそんな事期待していなかったのにとても嬉しかったです。また船のお手洗いも意外にもキレイ！！
海ガメに加えマンタも見られ(マンタはたまにしか見られないそう)シュノーケリングも大満足。
スタッフの方もみなさん親切で面白い♪ランチもキャプテンが船で焼いてくれるハンバーグを使ったハンバーガーで美味しかったです。
今回残念だったのは少しサンドバーが深かった事。でもこれは日によって変わるし運が悪かった…
また来年チャレンジしよっかな。
今回と同じツアー会社さんで行きたいです。

It was just an ordinary shallow sea. There are more sea turtles around Hawaii Island, which is fun. It was great to see manta rays. I was dissatisfied that the snorkeling was adjusted for beginners.

ただの普通の浅瀬の海だった。ウミガメはハワイ島の方が沢山いて楽しい。マンタが見れたのは良かった。シュノーケルは初体験の人に合わせて行うのが不満。

The sandbars you see on TV only appear when you calculate the tides. If you happen to experience a water depth of around your ankles, I think you’re quite lucky. The world you see on TV might be a bit difficult to experience on a tour, unless you rent a private boat and plan the date and time accordingly. When I went, it was from mid to late September, and the shallowest part was about halfway up my thighs.

Indeed, the water near the sandbar was clear and beautiful. However, it rained, and the overall experience was somewhat lacking.

The hamburgers made on the boat were delicious. The patties were frozen, but they grilled them on a BBQ, so they tasted great.

The issue came after lunch. We moved from the sandbar to an area with lots of coral for snorkeling. They took us to a place where you could say the coral spread over a large area. We were warned not to touch the coral, but depending on the tides, in shallow areas, the coral was about 30 cm below the surface. Can you swim in such places? The coral wasn’t particularly beautiful, and there weren’t many fish, so I didn’t feel the joy of snorkeling at all. Additionally, I was the only one who got stung by jellyfish multiple times on both shoulders and hands, having to endure pain and itching. You could say I was unlucky, but for this kind of experience, it felt overpriced.

テレビで観るようなサンドバーは潮の満ち引きを計算しないと現れません。
偶然にも足首程度の水深を体験出来た方は、かなりラッキーだと思います。
テレビで観るような世界は、ちょっとツアーでは難しいかな？プライベートで借り切って、日にちや時間も計算して行くなら別ですけど。
私が行った時は9月中旬～下旬にかけてでしたが、1番浅い所で太股の中間ぐらいでした。

確かにサンドバー近くは海は透き通っていて、きれいではありました。
しかし、雨は降るし、何とも言えない感じでした。

ただ船の上で作ってくれるハンバーガーは美味しかったです。( ´艸｀)パテは冷凍物ですが、BBQ用のコンロ？で焼いてくれるので、美味しかったです。

問題はランチを食べた後。
サンドバーから、珊瑚がたくさんあるところへ移動して、シュノーケリングをします。確かに珊瑚のの岩と言ってもいいぐらい大きい範囲にわたって珊瑚がある場所に連れて行ってくれます。
珊瑚には触らないようにと注意を受けましたが、潮の具合なのか浅いところだと水面から30cmぐらいの所に珊瑚があります。こんな所で泳げますか？？
特にキレイ珊瑚でもないし、魚がたくさんいるわけでもなく、シュノーケリングの楽しさが全く感じられませんでした。
そして私だけクラゲにたくさん刺されて両肩、両手と痛みと痒みに耐えなければなりませんでした。
運がなかったと言えばそれまでですが、こんな内容に対しては高いという感じです。

I was most excited to be at the actual (gilligans Island) unfortunately....not really allowed to be on the Island. Fun kayak beautiful scenery and some nice snorkeling as well

We all had a great time as a family, from my parents (67 and 66 years old) to our 10-month-old baby and 6-year-old sister! The staff member was very good at talking, and the BBQ hamburgers were delicious.

両親(67歳&66歳)から10ヶ月の赤ちゃん、6歳のお姉ちゃんまで家族みんなで楽しめました♪
スタッフのお姉さんのお話もお上手で、BBQのハンバーガーも美味しかったです。

I visited with my 2-year-old child, and we had a wonderful time. The staff were all very attentive, and we felt safe and comfortable even with a child.

2歳の子供連れでさんかさせてもらいましたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。スタッフも皆気が利いて、子供連れでも安心して過ごすことが出来ました。

The weather wasn't very favorable, but we were able to enjoy the activities very much. However, the explanation for snorkeling wasn't very detailed, so I think it might be a bit challenging for first-timers.

天候にはあまり恵まれませんでしたが、とても楽しくアクティビティをすることができました。ただ、シュノーケルの説明はあまり詳しくされなかったので初めての方はたょっと大変かなと思いました。

I was expecting a beach that looked like the one in the photos, but after a one-hour bus ride (and a late pickup) and a 20-minute boat ride, I arrived at just a beautiful sea. The water was only waist-deep, so it felt like I paid a lot of money just to soak in a nice sea. The guide was friendly and had a great attitude, so I gave it two stars, but it was still very disappointing.

写真で見たようなビーチの出現を期待していましたが、バスで1時間（しかもピックアップは遅れ）、船で20分ほどの移動で訪れたのはただの綺麗な海、といった感じでした。深さが腰ほどまであったので高いお金を払って綺麗な海に浸かりにいったようなものでした。ガイドの方は気さくでとても感じがよかったので星は２つにしましたが、その分とても残念でした。

The Japanese guide was very attentive and made the experience enjoyable. However, the water level was higher than waist height due to high tide. I recommend going during low tide! It's a good idea to bring a large bath towel and a phone that can be hung around your neck! Also, since changing rooms can get crowded, it's advisable to wear your swimsuit from the start and have an outfit like a dress for quick changes!

日本語のガイドのお姉さんがとても気が利いて楽しめました。ただ、満潮時だったので腰より高い位置に水位がありました。干潮時に行くのがオススメです！大きなバスタオルと携帯を首からかけられるのを持っていくと良いですね！あと着替えが混むので元から水着を着てワンピースなどで早着替えできる格好がおすすめです！

I've always wanted to visit Sandbar♡ I went there on my honeymoon. At the start of the tour, it was rainy and cloudy... just when I was feeling anxious, the sky cleared up!!!! I couldn't contain my excitement at the breathtaking scenery that exceeded my expectations☆彡 For those who will be participating, I highly recommend taking the smaller boat♡ You might get splashed by the waves, but you can enjoy lunch without waiting, and you get to see sea turtles and mantas up close!! The mantas were swimming in a circle, feeding on plankton, which is said to be a rare sight. The turtles even came to greet us while we were scuba diving, and I was so happy to swim with them♡ I also learned that it was a filming location for Jurassic Park and Pirates, which added to the excitement♡ If you visit Hawaii, you definitely should check it out♡

以前から行きたかったサンドバー♡
ハネムーンで行かせていただきました。
ツアー始めは雨で曇り...不安に思っていたところで晴天に！！！！
期待以上の光景に興奮が止まりませんでした☆彡
これから参加される方はぜひちっちゃい方の船に乗ることをおすすめします♡
波しぶきで濡れることはありますが、昼食は待たずに食べられるし、海ガメやマンタを間近で見ることができました！！
マンタは群れで円陣を組んでクルクル回りながらプランクトンを食べていました。なかなか見れない珍しい光景との事です。
カメちゃんはスキューバ中にも会いに来てくれて一緒に泳げて幸せー♡
ジュラシックパークやパイレーツのロケ地だということもわかりさらに興奮♡
Hawaiiに来た際にはぜひ行ってみてください♡

I participated in a sandbar tour during my trip to Hawaii last year, and it was so beautiful that I decided to join again this time! I booked the half-day plan, and we were lucky with the weather, allowing us to take lots of great photos! We also got to see turtles up close, which was so much fun! I definitely plan to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii!

去年のハワイ旅行の時もサンドバーツアー参加し、とても綺麗だったので今回も参加させていただきました♡半日プランで予約しましたがお天気にも恵まれいい写真がたくさん撮れました！タートルもすごく近くで見れてとっても楽しかったです！！次のハワイ旅行でも絶対参加しようと思います♡

Unfortunately, I ended up waist-deep in the sea, but I had a great time taking photos, playing volleyball, and snorkeling. I was also able to see turtles from the boat. The crew members were all fun, and the hamburgers grilled on the water were delicious! I would love to participate again!

残念ながら腰当たりまで海に浸かってしまったが
写真を撮ったり、バレーをしたり、シュノーケルをしたり
楽しい時間を過ごせました。
船上の上から亀も見れました。
クルーの方が楽しい方ばかりで、また、海の上で焼いたハンバーガーもおいしかった！
また参加したいです！

The weather wasn't very good, the water was cold, and due to the tides, the sandy beach that you see in pictures was completely invisible. However, I was able to have an experience that I normally wouldn't get to have. It was a strange feeling to be standing in the middle of the ocean.

On the way to the sandbar, I was thrilled to see sea turtles and manta rays.

Also, the breakfast sandwich was simple but very delicious.

Even if you don't go snorkeling, you can enjoy playing in the water near the boat without getting soaked, so you can have fun even if you're not confident in your swimming skills.

あまり天気が良くなく、水も冷たく、干満の関係で写真で見るような砂浜もまったく見えない状態でしたが、普段、できないような体験ができました。海の真ん中に立っている不思議な感覚です。
サンドバーに着くまでには、ウミガメやマンタが見られ、感激でした。
また、朝食のサンドウィッチもシンプルですが、とてもおいしかったです。
シュノーケリングをしなくても、船の近くでずぶぬれにならずに水遊びができるので、泳ぎに自信がなくても楽しめます。