All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

I participated on September 17th. I was very impressed by the sandbar that suddenly appears in the middle of the ocean! Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so it was a bit cold, but I had a great time. The water was about mid-calf at the shallowest point. I think it would have been even more amazing if I could have participated during low tide when the sand is fully exposed. The staff were all cheerful and energetic, making it a fun experience, and the hamburgers for lunch were very delicious. We were also able to see sea turtles here and there, making it a highly satisfying tour that I recommend. Since the waves are calm, I think even beginners in snorkeling can enjoy it.

9/17参加しました。海の真ん中に突然現れるサンドバーには非常に感動しました！当日生憎の曇り空だったので、寒かったのですが楽しかったです。水は一番浅いところでふくらはぎの真ん中位でした。完全に砂が露出する引潮時に参加できたらもっと感動的だったんだろうな、と思います。スタッフはみな明るくてテンションが高く、楽しませてくれますし、ランチのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。ウミガメもあちこちに見ることができ、非常に満足できるツアーでお勧めです。波が穏やかな場所なので、シュノーケル初心者の方でも楽しめると思います。

I'm really glad I went!
The guide was interesting and made me feel relaxed♪
I want to go again!!!!

行って本当によかったです！
ガイドさん、おもしろくてなごみました♪
また行きたい！！！！

I participated in mid-September. The staff were friendly, and I had a fun experience.

The summer-only early morning course follows this flow: "Boat → Walk on the sandbar → Snorkeling → Breakfast."

However, it can be quite cold in the morning. Once you get into the water, it's manageable, but due to the strong wind, it can be quite uncomfortable when you come out wet. Even without that, if you go with a summer mindset, it feels chilly. (At one point, all the participants were hesitant.)

Make sure to bring something to protect against the wind, or you can borrow a wetsuit.

Also, you need to pay attention to the tides, as there can be times when the water level is quite high.

It's safer to bring a waterproof camera, or you can bring a waterproof case.

There are apparently friendly sea turtles around, and you can often encounter them. (This time, one came quite close to us.)

The price seems a bit on the higher side, but overall, I think it's a good tour.

9月中旬に参加しました。
スタッフの方は感じが良く、楽しく体験出来ました。


夏限定の早朝コースは、
「船→サンドバーで歩く→スノーケリング→朝ご飯」
という流れ。

ただし、朝は結構寒いです。
海に入ってしまえばまだなんとかなるレベルなのですが、
風が強いため、濡れた後に出るとかなり堪えますし、
そうでなくても夏感覚で行くと肌寒いです。
（途中までは参加者がみんなひいていました）

ちゃんと風を防ぐものを持って行くか、
ウェットスーツを貸して下さるのでそれを利用。


また、潮の満ち引きをよく見て行かないと、
普通に水位の高い時もあるようです。

カメラは防水のものを持って行く方が安心して使えます。
あるいは防水ケースを持参。

懐いているウミガメがいるらしく、
ウミガメには結構会える雰囲気。
（今回も、間近にきてくれました）


値段はやや高めの設定な気はしますが、
総じて良いツアーだと思います。

You can enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. You'll even get to meet sea turtles. Plus, the staff is amazing!! They will definitely get you excited.

綺麗な海でシュノーケリングを楽しめる。ウミガメにも会えるよ。それと、スタッフが最高！！盛り上げてくれること間違いなし。

Watching the sea turtles up close was fantastic. I somewhat understood the meaning of the sandbar. Snorkeling...

ウミガメは真近にウォッチングできて満点です。サンドバーはその意味がなんとなく理解できました。シュノーケリングは・・・

First of all this was my first time snorkeling and my wife's 2nd or 3rd time! I was really nervous and the girls did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable in the water and made sure I had a great time! The sandbars were great! The best part where the surprise sea turtles! The reef was beautiful! We saw a ton of fish and a sea turtle! I highly recommend Captain Bob's to anyone! The music during the BBQ was great and so was the food! The girls where funny and really enjoyed what they were doing! If you guys go make sure to bring your sunblock!

The image of the sandbar had me expecting a lot, but when I actually set foot on the sandbar... it felt just like a shallow area? I think it's best to participate with slightly lower expectations. The photos that are often shared are a bit too impressive (ﾟｰﾟ; However, the location is amazing! The sea stretches as far as the eye can see, and it's beautiful. There were many other tour participants, but it didn't feel crowded, and I was able to enjoy myself. Unfortunately, the snorkeling visibility was low, possibly due to the season, but it was still a valuable experience. The Japanese guide's stories and atmosphere were very pleasant. I would love to join again if I have the chance! ♪

サンドバーのイメージ、期待が大きすぎて実際サンドバーに降り立つと。。。。ただの浅瀬？な感じが。。
期待ちょっと少なめで参加してみると丁度よいと思います。
よく公開されている写真が立派すぎるんだと(ﾟｰﾟ;
でもロケーションは最高☆みわたすかぎり海だし綺麗だし
他のツアー参加者さんはたくさんいたけどごみごみと込み合った印象はなく楽しく参加できました。
シュノーケルはあいにく時期が悪かったのか透明度が低かったけれど貴重な体験ができました。
日本語ガイドさんのお話や雰囲気がとても良かったです。
機会があったらまた参加したいです♪

The guide was Japanese and the explanations were easy to understand. The weather wasn't great, so it wasn't as beautiful as in the photos, but it's a place that is hard to visit on your own, so I recommend it for first-timers.

ガイドさんが日本の方で説明もわかりやすったです。
お天気がいまいちで写真のような美しさではありませんでしたがなかなか個人では行けないので初めての方にはお薦めです。

This snorkeling cruise was alot of fun. The crew worked really well together, skilled and knowledgeable and used alot of humor throughout the day and made everyone laugh. The bar-b-que was delicious and prepared very well. They crew made it a point to take us where sea turtles hung out and they didn't disappoint. We saw families of sea turtles swimming around. The snorkeling was good and I wished we would have had more time to spend there. The sea was gorgeous and very clear. We got to see the island that Gilligan's Island was used in the opening scene and that was great since we grew up with that show. Overall, a great and enjoyable way to spend a day and the price was comparable to the experience.

It was a bit cloudy, but we were able to see a beautiful sandbar and encountered a few sea turtles.

Unfortunately, the snorkeling time was a bit short, and I didn't get to see any fish while diving, which was disappointing.

In the end, we ate sandwiches on the way back, but the only drink available was tea...

However, you definitely should visit the sandbar! It was amazing.

少し曇りがちでしたが、綺麗なサンドバーが見れて、
数匹のウミガメに遭遇できました。

シュノーケルは、少し時間が短かったのと、潜っても
お魚に逢えなかったのが残念でした。

最後、サンドイッチを食べながら帰るのですが、
飲み物はお茶しかなかったです…

でも、サンドバーは是非行くべき！です☆感動しました。

We participated as a family of seven, ranging from 8 months to 67 years old. Everyone had a great time. It's a good plan.

家族７人で参加しました
８ヶ月~６７才までです
全員が楽しめました
いいプランです

The image of the sandbar was different from reality. The water was shallow, reaching about my thighs. My 3-year-old daughter also went, but she had to wear a life jacket.

However, the sea and sky were very beautiful, and it felt refreshing.

From the boat, we also saw a lot of sea turtles.

A Japanese female guide was fun to talk to, and the crew members were also lively, making our time on the boat enjoyable.

サンドバーのイメージ写真と実際が違いました
海水が浅いところで股下あたり
3歳の娘も行きましたがライフジャケットを身に着けないといけないくらいでした

でもとても海と空が綺麗で気分が抜ける感じがしました

船上からですがウミガメも沢山いましたよ

ガイドの日本人女性が楽しくお話をしてくれ、同乗のクルーのノリも良かったので船の中も楽しく過ごしました

We booked our first tour in Honolulu for a family trip. We aimed for low tide, and the timing and weather were perfect. The clarity of the ocean was stunning. We spotted a few turtles from the boat at a distance. However, it was unfortunate that my son injured his foot on the coral while snorkeling. It might be safer to wear water shoes.

I was a bit taken aback by the old restroom facilities and the lack of paper, but considering there was only one Japanese woman managing a large number of participants, it might have been unavoidable.

家族旅行で初ホノルルで最初のツアーとして申し込みました。引き潮を狙い、タイミングも気候もばっちりでした。海のきれいさは圧巻。カメさん探しは船上から遠目に何匹かの甲羅と顔を拝みました。ただ、シュノーケリングの時、サンゴで息子が足をけがしたのが残念でした。水中用の靴をはいていた方が無難かもしれません。
途中休憩のトイレの古さとペーパーレスには慌ててしまいましたが、大勢の参加者に対し、日本女性が１人で対応していたので行き届かないことも致し方ないのかもしれません。

We participated in the afternoon session as a family of four.

On this day, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to the adults' waist, and the sandbar was not visible.

However, it was quite a strange sight to see so many people in the middle of the ocean, far from the beach.

There was a note regarding snorkeling that mentioned "people with acrophobia," and I hesitated to leave my child behind, so this time, my child and I decided not to participate.

According to my husband, since they wore life vests, there was no chance of sinking, and he had fun seeing beautiful tropical fish.

The malasadas from Leonard's and the buffet-style lunch were delicious.

We were also able to see sea turtles, so we were satisfied.

Next time, I would like to participate in the morning session. Of course, snorkeling too!

家族4人で午後の部に参加しました。

この日は、一番浅いところでも大人の足の付け根あたりで、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。

しかしながら、浜辺から離れた海の真ん中に人が大勢いるというのは、何とも不思議な光景でした。

シュノーケリングの際の注意事項に、「高所恐怖症の人」というのがあり、高所恐怖症の子供を置いて参加するのもためらわれたので、今回は私と子供は参加を見合わせました。

参加した主人によると、ライフベストを着ているので絶対に沈むことはないし、綺麗な熱帯魚を見ることもできて楽しかったそうです。

レナーズのマラサダもビュッフェ形式のランチも、おいしかったです。

ウミガメを見ることもできたし、満足です。

次回は午前の部に参加したいです。
もちろんシュノーケリングも！

A mysterious and charming sandbar tour!! I highly recommend it.

On the way to the sandbar, I encountered nearly ten sea turtles and was able to capture great photos. Watching them swim gracefully and pop their heads up was incredibly cute, and I couldn't help but snap a picture.

The sandbar is truly strange and mystical! It feels like, "Why is there land in such a place?" At the edge (where the sandbar meets the sea), there were lots of fish. I took plenty of underwater photos while snorkeling.

The transportation seemed to be handled by someone Chinese (?), and their broken Japanese was quite confusing, making me a bit nervous at first, wondering if I would be taken to some back alley. However, we arrived safely, and once on the boat, the Japanese guide was very nice and reliable. I highly recommend this fun tour!

神秘的・魅力的なサンドバーツアー！！おすすめです。
サンドバーに行くまでにも海がめに10匹近く出会え、写真にも上手に収めることができました。すーいすーいと泳いできて、ちょこんと顔を上げる様子はとってもキュートで、思わず写真にパチリです。
サンドバーは、本当に不思議で神秘的！どうしてこんなところに陸があるの？っていう感じで、そのふち（サンドバーと海の境）には、沢山のおさかなさんがいっぱい。シュノーケルで、水中撮影も一杯しました。送迎は中国人（？）みたいで、片言の日本語が意味不明のかなり怪しい感じで最初はどこか路地裏にでも連れて行かれるんじゃないかとドキドキしましたが、無事につきましたし、船に乗ってからは、日本人のガイドさんもとてもいい方で頼りになります。とても楽しいツアーはおすすめです！

Jenner was real funny, the all girl crew were wonderful, helpful & on point. Over all we had a great time, will repeat next visit to Hawaii.

In early August, I participated with three family members and three friends, totaling six people. The pickup was smooth, and we arrived at the local port in just under an hour. It seemed to be a popular tour, with participants being a mix of Japanese and international guests. There were two boats available, one for Japanese speakers and one for international guests; we chose the international option. After about 15 minutes of departure, we arrived at "Heaven."

Since it was right after a high tide, the sandy beach wasn't visible, but the view was absolutely stunning—something you wouldn't see in Japan, and our excitement was at its peak. My 12-year-old child was snorkeling for the first time, and with a life vest on, they comfortably explored the beautiful underwater scenery. The boat was clean, and we enjoyed lunch in a tropical atmosphere, which was the perfect time to relax.

After lunch, we moved to a turtle watching point for photos, and the return trip was smooth and without any issues. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful time!

On the boat, there was a nice breeze, making it comfortable, but be careful as you might get sunburned without realizing it, so make sure to take sun protection. Also, bringing a 500ml plastic bottle filled with tap water is a great idea to rinse off some seawater and feel refreshed!

８月上旬、家族３名と友人ファミリー３名の６名で参加、ピックアップも問題なく１時間弱で現地港に到着。
人気のツアーらしく参加者は、日本＋多国籍の半々構成でした。船は2隻で日本語船と多国籍船お好きな方に乗船（多国籍選択）、出港して１５分で「天国」到着^^
大潮の直後で砂浜は出ていませんでしたが、まさに絶景、日本ではありえない光景が広がって、テンション最高潮。
子供（12）がシュノーケリング初めてでしたが、ライフベスト装着で快適にきれいな水中を散策していました。
船上もきれいで、トロピカルな雰囲気の中でランチをいただきボーーっとした最高の時間が流れます。
ランチ後はカメポイントに移動し、ウオッチング（写真）、帰りもスムーズで問題なく終了しました。
スタッフの皆さん、最高のひと時をありがとう~


船上は風があって快適で、気付かないうちに日焼けしますので、日焼け対策は万全に、後、５００ｍｌのペットボトルに水道水を入れて持っていくと、軽く海水を流せてすっきりですよ

The water was a bit cold, but as the sun rose, the colors became beautiful and it warmed up, and on top of that, we got to see a rainbow, which was amazing. The explanation about snorkeling was thorough, and even the companions who had felt scared on other tours were able to relax and enjoy themselves. They said they wanted to do more of this kind of thing.

The breakfast was delicious, and I was happy that they shared leftover snacks by putting them in a zip bag for everyone.

水は少々つめたかったけど、太陽が昇るとともに色もきれいにそして、あたたかくなってきて、おまけに虹も見れて最高でした。
　シュノーケルについての説明もていねいで、他のツアーで恐怖感を覚えていた同行者も安心して楽しんでいました。
こんなんやったらもっとしたいそうです。

朝食もおいしく、食べ残ったお菓子などをジップバックに入れてみなさんにわけてくださり、うれしかったです。

The sandbar unfortunately wasn't visible above the water, but we were able to take great photos with the beautiful scenery in the background. The sea turtles were a bit disappointing. Snorkeling around the coral was fun. The lunch prepared by the captain was also delicious.

サンドバーは、あいにく水面から出ていなかったが、美しい景色をバックに良い写真が撮れました。ウミガメは少し期待はずれでした。珊瑚の周りのシュノーケリングは、楽しかったですね。キャプテンが調理するランチも美味しかったです。

I participated in a tour for the first time, and it was absolutely wonderful. Everything was as beautiful as paradise, and the staff were all very cheerful people, which made it truly enjoyable. The white sand of the sandbar, the cuteness of the sea turtles, and the beautiful fish while snorkeling among the corals created unforgettable memories for the kids as well. Also, the hamburgers on the boat were delicious! An uncle next to us played the guitar and sang, making it a truly dreamy time. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

初めてツアーに参加しましたが、非常に素晴らしかったです。
すべてが天国のようにきれいで、またStaffの皆さんも非常に愉快な方々ばかりで、本当に楽しみました。
Sandbarの白い砂、ウミガメの可愛らしさ、珊瑚でのシュノーケリングの美しい魚たち。子供たちにとってもどれも忘れらない思い出になりました。
それから、船上のハンバーガーのおいしかったこと！横でおじさんがギターの弾き語りをしてくれて、本当に夢のような時間でした。
素晴らしい思い出をありがとう！

Sail and snorkel trip was great. Thanks to the all-girl crew and everyone at Captain Bob's. Special thanks to Jenner for his bus trip narration and musical cruise entertainment.

Only poor note was the ride home. Bus trip back to Waikiki was a nightmare. Traffic was horrible and Vince is way too polite to be a city bus driver.

It was the tour I was looking forward to the most in Hawaii. It was just as I expected, very good!! The guide was mostly Japanese, which gave me a sense of security. The sandbar was wonderful, but the snorkeling, which was my first time, was also very good. The final turtle watching was satisfying as I was able to see many turtles. If I have the opportunity to go again, I definitely want to go.

ハワイで一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。
期待通り、とてもよかったです！！
ガイドさんはほとんど日本人だったので、安心感がありました。サンドバーも素晴らしかったけど、初めてのシュノーケリングもとても良かったです。
最後のウミガメウオッチングも、たくさんのウミガメを見ることができ、とても満足のいくツアーでした。
また行く機会があれば是非行きたいです。

The weather was not great on the day of the tour, but miraculously, it cleared up when we arrived at the sandbar. The gradient from the sandbar to the deep sea was beautiful, and I was very satisfied with it. We also saw nearly ten sea turtles. I didn't realize there were so many of them!

Overall, it was a satisfying tour, but I wish the pickup time had been 20 to 30 minutes earlier so that we could have had a bit more time for snorkeling. That way, we would have been able to catch the low tide and see the sandbar more clearly from the water's surface.

当日は天気がイマイチでしたが、サンドバーに着くと奇跡的に晴れました。サンドバーから海の深い所へのグラデーションが美しくとても満足のいくものでした。ウミガメも10匹近く見れました。あんなにいっぱいいるものなんですねー。
全体的には満足のいくツアーでしたが、ピックアップの時間をもう20~30分速めてもらって、シュノーケリングの時間をもう少し取ってもらいたいなと思いました。
そうすれば干潮の時間にも間に合って水面から出たサンドバーも見やすくなると思います。

The weather was favorable, and we were able to see many sea turtles. The snacks were delicious, and I was satisfied. The sandbar had a wonderful contrast with the sea and was very beautiful. Next time, I would like to visit during a lower tide.

天候にも恵まれウミガメも数多く見ることができました。軽食も美味しく満足。サンドバーも海のコントラストが素晴らしく綺麗でした。今度はもっと引き潮の時に訪れたいと思います。

We were blessed with good weather and encountered about seven sea turtles. The guide mentioned that days like this are truly rare. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch and had a blissful time.

天候にも恵まれ海がめも7匹ぐらい遭遇し、ガイドさんもこんな日は本当にめずらしいとの事。昼食も美味しく頂き至福の時を過ごせました。

We all had an amazing day snorkeling. the crew were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great time. The reef was brilliant and we would definitely have gone back for a second visit if we had time on this trip.
brilliant for all the family.

I participated in the afternoon session.
We boarded a yacht from the harbor and enjoyed a pleasant breeze while taking in the wonderful scenery during a brief cruise.
I spotted two turtles basking in the sun.

On this day, the sandbar didn't emerge from the water, but it was shallow enough to knee height, allowing us to enjoy the mystery of it.
The weather was nice, but there was quite a bit of wind, so the water felt warmer, almost like being in a hot spring.

While snorkeling, a turtle appeared right in front of me and swam towards me as I was getting my camera ready, which was a bit scary, but I was able to play with the turtle after snorkeling.

I had already enjoyed so much up to this point, but the lunch was absolutely delicious.
The staff asked, "Would you like to eat on the yacht's deck?" and my husband and I took over the space for ourselves (laughs).

Shopping usually takes center stage in Hawaii, but participating in this tour created the best memories and made me think that next time, I definitely want to go out to sea on a yacht again!

午後の部に参加してきました。
港からヨットに乗り、気持ちの良い風を浴びながら、素晴らしい景色を眺めながら、しばしのクルージング。
甲羅干しをしているカメを２匹発見しました。

この日のサンドバーは海面から顔を出すことはありませんでしたが、膝ぐらいの浅さだったので十分神秘を味わえました。
天気は良かったですが、風が結構あったので、水の中の方が温かく、温泉に来ているようでした。

シュノーケリングでは目の前にカメが現れ、カメラを構えていた自分の方に向かってきたので怖かったですが、シュノーケリング後もカメと遊ぶことができました。

ここまでも十分楽しみましたが、なんといってもランチが最高においしかったです。
スタッフの方が「ヨットのデッキで食べますか？」と言ってくれ、夫婦２人で占領させていただきました(笑)

いつもハワイはショッピング中心になりますが、このツアーに参加して、次回も必ずヨットで沖に出よう！と思わしてくれる最高の思い出になりました！！！

Our experience with Captain Bob's Snorkel Cruise was awesome. The staff was laidback and friendly and made our experience great. They played volleyball on the sandbar with us, cooked us an awesome burger and gave great tips and help to make our snorkle experience the best. Could have done with a little less of Jenner's singing, since he seems to like to "ham it up" a bit too much.

I look forward to my next trip to Oahu so I can do this tour again.

This was the third time we've taken Captain Bob's and for the third time, we had a great time. This has become a "must do" activity for us on every trip. The crew is friendly and helpful - Jenner and Kelly stood out for us - and the lunch was very good. The sandbar is my favorite part of the activity. As long as Captain Bob keeps sailing, we'll continue to climb aboard!

I previously participated in a morning tour with my husband in March. At that time, it was cold and the sky was overcast, and the seawater was so cold that we had to give up on snorkeling! However, we got some great photos at the beautiful sandbar!

This time, I joined an afternoon tour with friends! We were able to enjoy snorkeling, but due to the tides, the sandbar seemed to be underwater?? We couldn't see the beach that appeared in the sea. What a shame.

We were able to see sea turtles multiple times and even swam with them!

以前３月に主人と午前のツアー参加した経験ありです。その時は寒く空もどんより・・余りに海水が冷たくシュノーケル断念！しかし、美しいサンドバーと記念写真はバッチリ！
今回は友達と午後のツアー参加！シュノーケルは楽しめましたが、潮の満ち干きの関係？あれっ？サンドバーが海中？？海に現れる砂浜は対面出来ず。残念。
海がめさんは何回も見れたし一緒に海中で泳げましたよ！