All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

The beauty of the ocean and the sea turtles made the children very happy. I also think the staff were kind and responsive.

海の美しさやウミガメなど、子供たちは大喜びでした。スタッフの皆さんも親切で、対応もよかったと思います。

I was able to see sea turtles up close in an unreal space, and I had a great time with the friendly staff! If I have the chance again, I would love to return.

非現実的な空間でウミガメも近くで見ることが出来たうえ、気さくなスタッフの方と一緒に楽しい時間が過ごせました！
また機会がありましたら、リピしたいと思います。

I participated in the afternoon session on March 19. It seems there had been a lot of rain just before, causing many cancellations, but the weather was great that day and I didn't feel cold at all. In any case, I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful scenery. It was my first experience with the beautiful sea and sandy beach (although the sea didn't completely recede that day...). I was satisfied to see sea turtles, rays, and pufferfish up close. This excitement can't be conveyed through photos alone. I definitely recommend participating. The staff was friendly, and the barbecue was delicious.

3月19日の午後の部に参加しました。直前は雨が多く催行中止が多かったようですが、この日はいい天気で寒さも感じませんでした。ともかくすばらしい風景で満喫しました。きれいな海と砂浜（この日は完全に海水がなくなることはありませんでしたが・・・）で、初めての体験です。ウミガメ・エイ・フグも至近で見られ満足しました。写真だけではこの感動は伝えられません。是非参加されることをお勧めします。
スタッフも親切でバ−ベキュ−もおいしかったです。

I participated in the tour on the afternoon of March 20. The wind was strong and it was a bit chilly. At the shallowest point, it was about knee-deep.

It was indeed a very beautiful view, and the seawater was clear. I was very impressed when we got off the boat and walked to the sandbar. However, once we reached the sandbar, there wasn't much to do. It might be good to bring a beach ball or something, but walking from the boat to the sandbar is quite challenging, so it might be better not to bring anything...

As for activities at the sandbar, the only things to do are taking photos of the guests (for a fee) and filming a DVD (for a fee). So, until that is finished, we couldn't return to the boat, leaving us with nothing to do. Since it's shallow, we couldn't swim either. Most people were just wading in the water (since it gets cold when you get out), almost like taking a bath.

There were many beginners in snorkeling, and with so many people, it was more about following the staff's instructions and just swimming forward rather than enjoying it slowly. I think it would be better to do snorkeling at a different location.

I was a bit disappointed, especially since my expectations were high.

3/20の午後のツアーに参加しました。
風が強くて、肌寒かったです。
一番浅いところで、膝くらいでしたか。

確かにとても美しい眺めで、海水もきれいです。
ボートから降りて、サンドバーまで歩く時はとても感激しました。
ただ、サンドバーについてからはやることがなく、
ビーチボールか何か持っていけば良いのかもしれませんが
おそらくボートから降りてサンドバーまで歩くのは結構大変なので、何も持たない方が良いかと…

サンドバーですることといえば、お客さんの写真（有料）をとることと、DVD（有料）を撮ること。
なので、それが終わるまでボートに帰ることもできず、何もすることがない状態です。
浅いので泳ぐこともできません。
ほとんどの方が海につかって（出ると寒いので）お風呂状態？？という感じ。

シュノーケリングも初心者が多く、人数も多いこともあって、ゆっくり楽しむというより、スタッフのかたの指示通り、とにかく泳いで進む！
シュノーケリングは別の場所でやる方が良いと思いました。

期待が大きかっただけに、少し残念でした。

The weather was perfect, and it was the long-awaited paradise of the sea. We walked in the sea (sandbar) that was about 40 centimeters deep, taking photos the whole time. After that, we went snorkeling, but it was difficult for my 9 and 7-year-old children, and they ended up getting bored. It would have been nice if there were other enjoyable activities like craft making on the boat.

天気にも恵まれ、念願の天国の海でした。
深さ４０センチほどの海（サンドバー）を歩き、ひたすら写真撮影。その後は、シュノーケリングでしたが、9歳、7歳の子供達には、難しく、時間を持て余しました。（船の中では、他に楽しめるクラフト作りなどがあれば、良かったです）
　
　

The day we went was calm and windless for the first time in a while. The water level was below the knees, but we had a truly valuable and enjoyable time. Above all, the staff were very kind. I want to go again.

私たちが行った日は、久し振りに風もなく、穏やかな日だったようです。水位は、ひざ下でしたが、とても貴重な良い時間を過ごせました。何より、スタッフの皆さんが優しかったです。また、行きたいです。

I had a great time encountering sea turtles! The hamburgers were delicious, and the staff was very polite and pleasant. However, my third-grade son seemed a bit scared of snorkeling.

ウミガメにも出逢えて楽しかったです！ハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフはとても丁寧で気持ち良かったです。ただ小学3年生の息子はシュノーケリングが少し怖かったようです。

WOW! From the moment we arrived at the pier (we drove as we had a toddler with us) Jenner was playful and set a great mood. Everyone was excited for a day on the water, even though the weather didn't look too great. The Sandbar was fantastic, it's a unique experience being in the middle of the ocean, walking around. My husband had NEVER snorkeled before and found it hard to put the experience into words; he saw fish he'd only ever seen in documentaries and he was fascinated by the colours and the way they would swim around him... he's now officially addicted. Lunch was really good; well organised, quick and tasty. Our little one kinda freaked out on the boat and the staff were great with cheering him up. Jenner played his guitar while we ate and I've never felt more relaxed and like I was "in Hawaii". We saw turtles, the coral reef we moved to after the sand bar was unbelievable - the marine life is abundant and a hot cocoa at the end of a day snorkeling in cooler water was a perfect e

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old child. While anchored at the sandbar, a sea turtle came by, and everyone was thrilled! Snorkeling was a bit too much for our child, but once they get a little older, we would love to try it again.

６歳の子供を連れて、家族３人で参加。
サンドバーに停泊中に、海カメも寄ってきて、みんな大喜び！
シュノーケリングは、さすがに、子供には無理でしたが、もう少し大きくなったら、再度、行ってみたいですね。

My dream of standing on a sandbar during my trip to Hawaii came true, and it was amazing. When I walked on the sandbar, the water was about ankle-deep, but standing there, I could see a beautiful panoramic view of the blue ocean, which felt wonderful. The staff kindly offered to take photos, saying, "Let’s take some pictures," and they captured various angles for us.

For snorkeling, I was provided with a life jacket, snorkel, and aqua pole (a cylindrical float), and I got ready. Since it was my first time snorkeling, they taught me how to use the equipment, and I swam. When I swam to the area with coral, I could see many small fish swimming around. I think it would be better to practice snorkeling beforehand so that you can swim further and enjoy it more. Those who were just in swimsuits looked a bit cold, but I wasn’t cold because I wore a short-sleeve T-shirt over my swimsuit.

The staff explained everything in Japanese, which made it easy to understand and reassuring. On the way, we also saw three large sea turtles swimming. It was a fun cruise tour, and I would love to go again.

ハワイ旅行でサンドバーの上に立つ夢がかない最高でした。サンドバーの上を歩くと水が足首くらいまであったけれどその上に立ち一面パノラマできれいな青い海が見えてとても気持ち良かったです。スタッフの方は「写真を撮りましょう。」と親切に声をかけて下さりいろいろな方向を向いた写真を撮って下さいました。
　
シュノーケリングでは、ライフジャケット、シュノーケル、アクアポール（円筒形ビート板）を貸してもらい身支度しました。スノーケリングは初めてでしたので使い方を教えてもらい泳ぎました。サンゴのある所まで泳いで行くと小魚がたくさん泳いでいるのが見えました。シュノーケリングは事前に練習して行く方が遠くまで泳げて楽しめると思いました。水着だけの人は少し寒そうでしたが私は、水着の上に半袖Ｔシャツを着ていたので寒くなかったです。

スタッフの方が日本語で話して説明して下さったのでよくわかり安心できました。また、行く途中に３びき大きなウミガメが泳いでいるのを見ました。楽しいクルーズツアーでした。また、行ってみたいです

We will be divided into groups for the yacht and board, but please ensure that the time allocation is fair. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and enjoyable. I was able to take pictures with friendly sea turtles. I highly recommend snorkeling. The guide was attentive, so I felt safe enjoying the underwater experience. The meals were sufficient, and there were baked goods that were delicious. I'm glad the tour had more time than I expected. It can get quite cold, so it's better to have a jacket.

ヨットとボードに分かれて乗船しますが、時間配分等不公平にならないようにしてもらえます。
サンドバーはすごく綺麗で楽しめました。
人懐っこい海亀と写真を撮ったりできました。
シュノーケルお勧めです。ガイドの方が気配りしてくれるので安心して海の中を楽しめます。
食事も十分で焼き菓子等もありおいしかったです。
思っていたより時間に余裕のあるツアーでよかったです。
結構寒いので上着があった方がいいです。

I participated with my mother and son. Unfortunately, my son was in a bad mood and we couldn't go into the sea, but the scenery was beautiful, and the food we had on the boat (sandwiches and salads) was delicious, so we were very satisfied! There were sea turtles that often come to play swimming around the boat, and they were so cute. The staff also noticed that we were staying on the boat and talked to us. We couldn't go into the sea this time, but I definitely want to go again when my son is a little older.

母と息子と参加しました☆
残念ながら息子のご機嫌が悪く、海に入ることはできませんてしたが、景色も綺麗で、船で食べる料理(サンドイッチやサラダ)も美味しく、とっても大満足でした！
よく遊びに来ると言う海亀が船の周りでずっと泳いでいてかわいかった(*^^*)
海に入れず船に残っている私たちにも気づかってスタッフの方もお話ししてくれました♪
今回は海には入れませんでしたが、また息子が少し大きくなったら絶対行きたいです(^^)

I was worried about the weather, but we were blessed with good weather, and the sandbar had very nice conditions with water up to my ankles. The staff's response was wonderful, and I was able to have a great time. Since it can be quite cold on the water during this season, I recommend bringing long sleeves in addition to a towel. I also encountered a sea turtle, and it was a very good activity. I definitely want to participate again.

天気は心配していましたが好天に恵まれ、サンドバーも足首程度までの海水でとてもいい条件でした。
スタッフの対応も素晴らしく、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。この時期海上はかなり寒いのでタオル以外に長袖の持参をオススメします。
ウミガメにも出会えたしとてもよいアクティビティーでした。是非また参加したいと思います。

Since it was March, it was a bit chilly. I recommend participating in this tour during warmer times. The water was cold, and we walked towards the sandbar while enduring it a little. If you’re not good with the cold, definitely bring a rash guard! When I participated, there was no beach, and I was about 20 centimeters submerged in water at the sandbar. So, if you’re aiming for a complete beach experience, it might be better to check the timing. As for snorkeling, I thought we would be doing it in shallow areas, but it was actually quite deep, which might be tough for first-timers, children, or those who aren’t strong swimmers. My mother, who was with me, said she was scared and watched from the board. However, while we were on the boat, we saw a manta ray and a sea turtle, which was very exciting! I heard that on lucky days, you can see both!

時期が３月という事もあり肌寒かったです。こちらのツアーは温かい時期に参加される事をオススメします。水も冷たく、少し我慢しながらサンドバーめがけてあるいていきました。寒いのが苦手な方はぜひラッシュガードを！私が参加したときは、砂浜はでてこず、サンドバーでも２０センチ位水につかっていました。なので、完全な砂浜を目的にしている方は時期を確認されていてからの方が良いかもしれませんね。シュノーケリングは、浅い所でやるのかと思いきや、結構深い所だったので、初めてシュノーケリングする方や子供さんや泳ぎが不得意という方には厳しいかもしれません。同行した母は、怖いといってボードで見ていました。でも、ボートで走っている途中では、マンタとウミガメが見れ、とても感激しました！運が良い日は両方見られるらしいですよ！

This time in Hawaii, we weren't blessed with good weather, as there was a storm with rain and wind right up until the day before the tour. On the day of the tour, when we left Honolulu, the weather was still bad, and I was worried. However, when we arrived at the location, it was cloudy but slightly sunny. Yay! The sandbar was a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and I was really glad I finally got to go. It was a wonderful place.

Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to our driver, Frankie Sakai, who was very kind on the way there, and to Yumi, who was also very helpful on the way back. Our guide on the boat, Yuta, was full of energy and made the experience enjoyable.

My son and his wife haven't been to the sandbar, so I will definitely recommend it to them.

今回のハワイは天候に恵まれず、ツアーの前日まで雨・風のストーム。当日もホノルルを出発した時は天気が悪く心配しましたが、現地に着いた時は曇からやや晴れ気味。やったぜ。サンドバーは以前から行ってみたかったところ、今回実現して、やっぱり来てよかったと思いました。素晴らしいところでした。
それに行きのドラーバー・フランキーサカイさん、帰りのユミさんととても親切で感謝しています。また、船上のガイドのユウタ君もとても元気で楽しかったです。
息子夫婦もサンドバーには行ってないとのことなので、是非薦めておきます。

The ocean is beautiful, anyway. Unlike Waikiki Beach, you definitely should visit the white sandbar. However, it was windy and quite cold that day, so I refrained from snorkeling. But a sea turtle came really close, approaching the people who were snorkeling, as if it were swimming alongside them. I captured that moment from the boat, and it was an incredibly valuable experience that left me very impressed.

とにかく海が綺麗。ワイキキビーチとはまた違って、白いサンドバーには是非行ってみるべき。ただ、風もあり、しかもその日は寒かったので、シュノーケルは遠慮してしまいました。が、ウミガメが本当に近くまでやってきて、シュノーケル体験をしている人たちの所へ行き、まるで一緒に泳いでいるかのように目の前まで来てくれました。私はそれをボートの上から撮影しましたが、大変貴重な体験をする事ができ、大感激でした。

The sea was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff were fun, which was great. I thought it would be convenient to prepare a waterproof camera in advance (you can buy one there). It was disappointing that I could only see the turtles from a distance. I was able to see them up close when I went to the North Shore.

海もきれいで、ごはんもおいしくて、スタッフの方も楽しくてよかったです。あらかじめ防水用のカメラを用意しておくと便利かなと思いました。（中で買えます）
カメが意外と遠目に見るだけだったのが残念。ノースショアに行った時の方が間近にみれました。

The day started with heavy rain from the previous day, and it was still raining quite a bit on the day of the tour. The tour company even called to ask if we wanted to cancel, but we believed it would clear up and decided to go, and that was the right choice! As we were on the boat heading to the sandbar, the rain stopped, and for a brief moment, we even saw some sunshine! Many people canceled that day, so the tour had a small number of participants, which made it feel like a private experience, and we really enjoyed it. Standing in the middle of the ocean at the sandbar felt very strange and magical!

The barbecue on the boat was delicious, we spotted some turtles, and even though I was nervous about snorkeling for the first time, it was a lot of fun! The staff were all really nice and amazing! I highly recommend this tour!

この日は前日から激しい雨が降っていて当日もかなり雨が降っていてツアーの会社からもキャンセルするかの電話があったのですが、晴れることを信じてツアーに望んだんですが正解でした！船に乗ってサンドバーに向かっていると雨がやんで一瞬だったけど日差しも見えました！この日はキャンセルした人が多く、少数人数でのツアーだったので貸切状態でとっても満喫できました。サンドバーは海の中心に立っているみたいですごく不思議な感じがしますよ！
船の上のバーベキューもおいしかったし、カメも発見出来たし、初めてのシュノーケリングも緊張したけど楽しかったです！
スタッフの人達もみんないい人で最高です！
おススメのツアーです！

I was very moved.
I checked the time to see how shallow it would be, and it was about 10 cm deep, which was even more impressive!!!

However, it was during the rainy season, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see the blue sky and it was a bit chilly.

凄く感動しました。
浅くなる時間を確認して行ったので１０ｃｍないぐらいで
さらに感動！！！

ただ雨期の時期だったので青空が見えず
肌寒い中だったのが残念でした。

I participated on a cloudy day with lower temperatures. The rain from the previous day made the water visibility somewhat poor. Compared to a sunny day, I think the experience loses quite a bit of its charm. Still, it was enjoyable to see sea turtles and underwater fish. The experience of standing in the middle of the ocean was very precious. The explanations during snorkeling and the attention to safety were thorough, making it a tour that beginners can join with confidence. The meals were all delicious and served buffet-style, allowing us to choose what we liked. I requested a DVD, but the final product was not as good as I had hoped. It included several clips where my eyes were closed and others where people intruded, which left me feeling very disappointed, especially since I paid extra for it. I really wanted to preserve those important memories, so it's quite regrettable. While the weather is beyond anyone's control, I hope they can improve the quality of the photos. Overall, it was a very enjoyable tour.

曇り空で気温も低めの日に参加しました。
前日の雨で海の透明度がやや悪かったです。
晴れた日と比べてしまうと良さはかなり下がると思います。
それでもウミガメや水中の魚を見ることが出来たりと楽しい内容になっています。
海の真ん中に自分たちが立っているという体験はとても貴重なものでした。
シュノーケリングの時の説明や安全面への配慮もしっかりしていて
初心者の方でも安心して参加できるツアーだと思います。
食事は好きなものを自分で取る形でどれもすごくおいしかったです。
ＤＶＤをお願いしましたが出来上がりは期待していたよりもイマイチな出来でした。
目を閉じてしまっているものや他の人が入り込んだものも複数含まれていて
追加料金を出してまで頼んだのにこんなものかとすごく嫌な気分です。
大切な思い出をちゃんと残したかったのに残念でしかたありません。
天候はどうしようもできませんが写真はもう少しがんばって欲しいと思います。
全体的にはとても楽しいツアーでした。

The weather was cloudy, but walking on the sandbar felt great on my feet. I would like to go again on a sunny day to see the scenery and the sea turtles. *It would be nice if there was a discount for those who participated on a bad weather day for their next visit.

天候は曇りでしたが、サンドバーを歩いたら足の裏が気持ちよかった。
晴天の日に景色とウミガメを見にもう一度行きたいです。
＊天気の悪い日に参加した人が、次回参加の場合は割引があったらいいのではないでしょうか。

It has already been a year since I went (^ - ^)/ I was looking forward to it, but unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, which was a bit disappointing. I also ordered a DVD for an extra fee and had some photos taken＼(^o^)／ As we were taking pictures, the sun started to come out, and from that point on, it was really beautiful and moving! The difference when the sun is out is amazing! I was also happy to see a baby sea turtle up close while snorkeling! ♥

もう去年になりますが行ってきました(^-^)/
楽しみにしていたのですが、生憎の曇り空でちょっと残念でした。
別料金でDVDも頼み、写真も撮ってもらいました＼(^o^)／
とっていたら途中から晴れてきたので、そこからはとても綺麗で感動しました！やっぱり太陽の出によって全然違いますね！
シュノーケリングではウミガメの子どもも近くで見れて嬉しかったです♡

Walking leisurely in the ocean!! A turtle is swimming leisurely and coming closer to me!! It's coming from the turtle's side... I'm just filled with excitement and surprise!

海の中で悠々と歩いて散歩!! 其処に此れも悠々と泳いで
いる亀ｻﾝが近付いてくるんですよ!!
亀ｻﾝの方からですよ･････感激と驚きしか無いよね

It was a very rare and enjoyable experience to be able to walk on the sandy beach in the middle of the ocean! Snorkeling was also amazing!

海の中央に砂浜があってそこで歩けるなんてとても貴重な体験で楽しかったです♪シュノーケルもできて最高でした！

The weather was great, and I was able to see plenty of turtles and beautiful fish, which was really wonderful. The Japanese-speaking guide was also very accommodating, making for a pleasant tour. This time, I participated with my wife, but next time I would like to join with a larger group.

天候にも恵まれ、亀やきれいな魚もいっぱい見ることができすごく良かったです。日本語を話すガイドさんの対応も良く気持ちがよいツアーでした。今回は妻とふたりで参加しましたが、次回は大勢で参加してみたいです。

This is my seventh time in Hawaii, and I finally made it to the sandbar. Thank you, Izumi, for your help. It was amazing.

今回でハワイは７回目、やっとサンドバーに上陸出来ました。スタッフのいずみちゃんありがとう。最高でした。

For the first snorkel outting of our trip, this was a great way to get the ball rolling. Other than the long drive to get to the boat launch everything was smooth sailing. The crew was great and fun to travel with and were very knowledgable on the sites we visited. The trip to the sand bar was a treat. Only regret is we would love to have stayed at the reef longer.

The sea was a beautiful cobalt blue. The children were very happy. The lunch on the cruiser was delicious. I definitely want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.

海はコバルトブルーですごくきれいでした。
子供も大変喜んでいました。
クルーザ上でのランチもおいしかったです。
次回のハワイでもぜひ参加したいと思います。

This time, I participated with ten friends, and the boat to Sandbar was separated for international guests and Japanese guests. The staff's service after boarding the boat was excellent. The hamburgers for lunch were, as expected in America, hearty and delicious. It's an attraction that can be enjoyed by groups, couples, and families alike. I will participate again!

今回は友人１０名で参加したのですが、サンンドバーに行くまでの船もインターナショナルと日本人で別れていたり、船に乗ってからのスタッフの対応は最高によかったです。昼食のハンバーガーもさすがアメリカ肉ボリューミーで美味しかったですね。グループでもカップルでもファミリーでも楽しめるアトラクションです。また参加しま~す。

I took a bold step to take a vacation after 30 years of service and 20 years of marriage. It felt like we truly relaxed this time in Hawaii, which we hadn't visited since our honeymoon.

This tour was simply "healing."

From the moment we boarded the bus at the meeting point on January 31, we could feel the staff's consideration. During the ride, they talked about Hawaii's flora and the town's scenery, and before we knew it, we arrived at our destination.

The encounter rate with sea turtles was almost 100%.

What impressed me about this responsible tour company was their unwavering priority on "safety" in everything they did.

This is an extremely important point for participants.

Even as beginners, they constantly kept an eye on us. Especially during snorkeling, in addition to the guiding staff, there was a boat prepared, and one staff member was diligently watching over everyone's safety near the participants who were enjoying themselves.

Moreover, they implemented these safety measures discreetly without making a big deal out of it. We, as a mature couple, were keenly aware of it!

Thank you. Truly, thank you.

This became a memorable trip that we will never forget.

私が勤続３０年、結婚２０年ということで思い切って休暇をとってやってきました。
新婚旅行以来のハワイで、夫婦ともども今回は本当にゆっくりしたという感じでした。

特にこのツアーは「癒された」の一言。

１月３１日、集合場所でバスに乗った時からスタッフのお気遣いが感じられ、乗車中でもハワイの草花の話、町並みの話など、あっという間に現地に着きました。

ウミガメの遭遇率はほぼ１００％と言ってもいいのではないでしょうか。

それと、私が「さすが、責任あるツアー会社だな」と思ったことは、すべてにおいて”安全性を最優先している”という点。

これは参加者にとって極めて重要な点ですね。

初心者の私たちにも常に目配りを怠らず、特にシュノーケルの際には、案内のスタッフ以外にボートが一艘用意してあり、楽しんでいる参加者のそばで１名のスタッフがしっかり皆んなの安全を見守っていてくれたのです。

しかも、それをことさらアピールすることなく、さり気ない安全対策、私たち熟年？夫婦はしっかりと見ていましたよ！

ありがとう。本当にありがとう。

いつまでも忘れることのない記念旅行となりました。