All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

The staff were bright and funny, and they were the best. The donuts we got on the boat were delicious, but the juice was just okay. The place to disembark from the boat is in 1.5m of water. It's a tour mainly focused on attractions. Swimwear is a must. The attractions were enjoyable and felt safe with the staff's supervision.

スタッフは明るく面白い人たちでサイコーでした。
船でもらったドーナツは美味しかったけど、ジュースはイマイチかも。
船から降りる場所は、1.5mの海におります。アトラクションメインのツアーです。水着は必須。アトラクションはスタッフの見守りもあって安心で楽しめました。

I attended with high expectations, but contrary to my hopes, I wasn't that impressed. There are many more beautiful beaches on the East Coast, so I think it's better to look for those. The live music on the ship was very good.

期待して参加しましたが、期待に反しそれほど感動できませんでした。東海岸にはもっときれいなビーチがたくさんありますので、それを探していった方がいいと思います。船内の音楽演奏は、とても良かったです。

It was a beautiful day to head out to the sandbar. Glad we pick this excursion.

I wish the day we went the clouds was not covering the sun so the water was a little bit cold . The staff was awesome and activities was there to do but there was a jelly fish lingering so people got stung . Beside that it was a great adventure.

It was a very satisfying experience.
The explanations in Japanese were easy to understand.
There was also a great consideration for safety.

The hamburger for lunch was delicious.

とても満足度できる体験でした。
日本語でわかりやすい説明。
安全に対する配慮も行き届いています。

お昼のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。

The weather was nice, the sea was beautiful, and it was an obviously enjoyable tour, but I was especially impressed by the hospitality of the boat staff team. The hamburgers on board were also delicious. Thank you very much.

天気も良く、海も綺麗で、当たり前に楽しいツアーでしたが、とにかくボートのスタッフさんチームのホスピタリティーに感激しました。船上のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。有難うございました。

I had an amazing time! Everyone on the staff was great! We rode a banana boat, and the local guide took us to a spot where we could see sea turtles! The snorkeling was beautiful too, as the fish gathered when we scattered food! And the ocean was just stunning! My daughters, who are 8 and 6 years old, are already saying they want to go back.

めちゃくちゃ楽しめました！スタッフみんなが良い人！バナナボートに乗りましたが、牽引してくれる現地の方が海亀のいるところに連れて行ってくれました！シュノーケリングも餌をまくと魚が集まって来て綺麗でした！そしてとにかく海が綺麗！8歳と歳6歳の娘達もまた行きたいと言っています。

The blue sky and the incredibly clear water. The staff's music added to the excitement of the Hawaii trip. Additionally, there are various activities available, so you can either be fully active or take it easy and relax.

青空と最高に澄み切った水。
スタッフさんの音楽がまたHAWAII旅をさらに盛り上げてくれました。また、いろいろなアクティビティがあるのでフルに動くもよし、休憩しながゆっくり過すのもいいと思います。

Clear guidance of the whole tour, helpful crew and they are passionate about making your tour pleasant. Definitely suggesting all to have this tour

The experience of moving while listening to live Hawaiian music on the boat was amazing! I chose this plan to do SAP in the heavenly sea, and we were able to do SAP, snorkeling, and kayaking all in turns! Before we played, the staff always taught us how to do it. The staff were from overseas, but most of them spoke Japanese well, which was a great help! Since the playtime was long, I think it would be nice to take photos while waiting. In reviews of other tours, there were mentions of photo purchases being charged, but here there was none of that; in fact, the staff took pictures with our own phones, so I definitely recommend bringing a waterproof case for your phone! Even if you hang your phone around your neck to keep it dry, there’s a chance you might flip over in SAP and fall into the sea headfirst, so if it's not waterproof, your phone could be in trouble. I was worried because of reviews saying the boat was cold, and indeed, when I returned to the boat soaked from snorkeling, it felt so cold that my lips were numb. The drinks on the boat were only cold ones. So, after enjoying SAP at the end and warming up in the sun before returning to the boat, I felt much better about the cold. There were participants from various countries, and people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, and everyone seemed to be having fun. If you want to feel Hawaii, I recommend this plan! 😊

ハワイアンミュージックの生演奏を船上で聴きながらの移動が最高でした！天国の海でSAPが出来るプランを探してこちらを選びましたが、交代でSAPもシュノーケリングもカヤックも全て出来ました！遊ぶ前に必ずスタッフがやり方を教えてくれます。スタッフは海外の方ですが、ほとんどの方が日本語上手で助かりました！遊べる時間も長いので、待っている間に写真撮影などすれば良いと思います。他のツアーの口コミでは、写真の購入が有料だったなどありますが、こちらは一切そういうのは無く、なんならスタッフが自分たちの携帯で撮影してくれるので、必ず防水ケースに入った携帯を持参することをオススメします！首から濡れないように携帯を下げていたとしても、SAPでひっくり返って頭から海に落ちる事もあるので、防水じゃないと携帯がやばいことになります。船内が寒いとの口コミがあり不安でしたが、確かにシュノーケリングをして全身濡れた状態で船内に戻ると、口が悴むほど寒く感じました。船内のドリンクは冷たいのしか無いですし。なので、最後にSAPを楽しみながら身体を太陽で温めてから船内に戻ると、だいぶ寒さはマシに感じました。参加者にはいろいろな国の方がいて、年齢も小さな子からお年寄りの方がいて、みんな楽しんでいるようでした。ハワイを感じたい方は、こちらのプランがオススメです＾＾

My family and I really enjoyed the sandbar trip with Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports. They provided all of the needed sporting equipment (paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, life vests). The paddle boarding was challenging and fun. Seeing the tropical fish and the coral reef were for me the best experience of the trip. The half day trip was the perfect amount of time on the sandbar. I also appreciated the free donuts and fruit juice (beer for purchase), and the live entertainment. My wife remained in the enclosed boat. Though the musicians didn't perform while at the sandbar, she enjoyed the relaxing views of the bay.

The crew were very professional, courteous helpful, the food was great , hit the spot , felt safe on the boat and while in the water.
Highly recommended it.

My family has been in Hawaii for a week, and one of the last things we had to do was take a boat tour to Kaneohe sandbar. It came very highly recommended to us, so I found this tour and booked it! Mannnnn, this was THE SINGLE BEST thing we did all week. The boat crew was amazing. Captain Calvin was stellar, along with the whole entire crew. We were so impressed with how much fun we had! The weather was perfect for snorkeling, the kids had the best time being whipped around the ocean on the banana boat, the food was good, the music was amazing! Everything was just perfect. I didn’t want to get off the boat. Cannot lie, the Hawaiian people are the best people. Their kindness is unmatched. We had a great time. Thank you to everyone who made our boating experience amazing.

Since I started going to Hawaii, this must be my seventh or eighth time experiencing the sandbar, and the staff provided excellent safety management and support. I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.

ハワイに行き始めてから、何度目になるでしょうか、サンドバーも７～８回くらい体験しておりますが、スタッフの方々が安全管理等素晴らしい対応をして頂きました。
本当に、感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

The explanations in Japanese were great, and I had an amazing time!

I would love to participate in this event again when I come to Hawaii!

日本語での説明もあり、最高に楽しめました！

また、ハワイに来た時はここのイベントに参加したいと思いました！

This is such an awesome trip and with the perfect amount of time to still do other things back on the island. The trip to the sandbar and back was its own experience in itself with the donuts, juice and live music. That live music was AMAZING, they are so talented and sing so well. I can’t wait to come back again and bring my kids!

I had a wonderful time enjoying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and snorkeling in a very beautiful sea! The staff were funny and kind. Although I was a bit anxious because he couldn't swim, they helped us with snorkeling, and we were able to see sleeping sea turtles and fish, which was enjoyable. During the SUP experience, the female captain took some photos for us, and I still look back at them fondly. I would love to participate again at a different time!

とても綺麗な海でSUPやシュノーケルを楽しむことができ、本当に素敵な時間でした！
スタッフの方は面白い＆優しく、彼が泳げないので不安でしたがシュノーケルは引っ張っていただくことができ寝ているウミガメや魚をみることができ楽しめたようです。また、SUP体験中は女性キャプテンに写真を撮っていただきましたが、今でも見返すくらいお気に入りです。
また次回、別の時期にも参加したいと思いました！

This was probably one of my favorite activities that I’ve ever done in all of my visits to Oahu. On the short boat ride over to the sandbar we were treated to live music, drinks, sandwiches and an explanation of what we would be doing for the day.
We started by stand-up paddle boarding, then as we were relaxing and floating we saw a turtle cruise by the area. The captain asked if we would like to see some turtles. Of course we said yes, and he took our small group out to the area where turtles are known to be. What an amazing experience! There were probably more than 10! After that we were lucky enough to have Captain Calvin tell us about this sacred place. He grew up close by.
Every single crew member was kind,helpful and genuinely interested in everyone having a good time. They made sure to explain each activity. They provided snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks. I would say that this is great for couples, families, pretty much anybody.. There was a really cool floating dock with seating and an area with a volleyball net.
Some people had added banana boat rides and tube rides. I think it’s really cool to be able to add extras if you want them. The people who did it looked like they were having a lot of fun!
On our next trip to Oahu, we will definitely come back.

The water was very clear and beautiful. We took a boat to the sandbar, and along the way, they explained about sea turtles and heart-shaped coral reefs. After the explanation in English, they also provided a description in Japanese, so even those who are not good at English could enjoy it fully. Once we arrived at the sandbar, we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding for a while, and then moved on to snorkeling. The guide was always checking on us, so we felt safe and could enjoy ourselves. We were able to see sea turtles up close during both the stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. Light snacks were provided, and there was a generous amount, so we could replenish our energy well. This is definitely an activity that anyone who wants to swim in beautiful waters or see sea turtles should try!

水がとても透き通っていて、とても綺麗でした。
サンドバーまでは船で行き、途中で海亀やハートの形の珊瑚礁などの説明をしてくれました。
英語の説明の後、日本語でも説明してくれたため、英語が苦手でも十分に楽しめました。
サンドバーに着いたら、しばらくSUPなどを楽しみ、その後シュノーケリングに移りました。
終始ガイドの方が見回ってくれてるため、安心して楽しめました。
SUP、シュノーケリングともに海亀を近くで見ることができました。
軽食が出ましたが、たくさんの量が提供されたため、たくさんエネルギー補給をすることができました。
綺麗な海で泳ぎたい人や海亀をみたい方には絶対に行って欲しいアクティビティです！

It was snorkeling that even beginners could do. I was worried because various explanations were given on the boat, but it was an activity that my family could enjoy at a leisurely pace.

初心者でもできるシュノーケリングでした。船の中で色々説明されたので、心配になりましたが、家族でゆっくり楽しめるアクティビティでした。

Best tour to snorkel, tube rides and banana boat rides.

Had a great time on and off the boat. Lots of snorkeling, tubing, banana boat, kayaking, and paddling. Recommend to everyone

We took the tour to the sandbar and snorkeling. The staff were friendly and super thoughtful, the food was great!

All the crew were extremely friendly and helpful. Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Would definitely go again and have already recommended it to a few friends.

This time, the water depth was quite deep, and I couldn't touch the bottom. I could see sea turtles and coral reefs nearby, and the guide provided excellent explanations, which made it enjoyable. The spam onigiri was very delicious! 😊

今回は水深が深く足が付くか付かないくらいでした。
ウミガメと珊瑚礁が近くに見え、ガイドさんの説明も良くして頂いたので楽しめるました。
スパムおにぎりがとても美味しかったです(^^♪

Sandbar?
It was mainly snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.
When I went in March, it was a sandbar, but this time it was disappointing. I wonder if it's like this during the rainy season.
However, the performance on the boat was lively.
Snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding were really fun.
It wasn't a course to see the honu (sea turtles).

サンドバー？
シュノーケーリングとサップが中心でした。
3月に行った時はサンドバーでしたが
今回は残念でした。雨季だとこうなのかなー
でもボートの中の演奏はノリノリ
シュノーケーリングやサップはすごく楽しかったです。
ホヌをみるコースではありませんでした。

In December, during the winter season in Hawaii, the sandbar was underwater, but we descended onto the emerald green sandbar, and it was a wonderful experience. We played on the SUP and enjoyed our first snorkeling, where we were able to see tropical fish and sea turtles, which was a lot of fun. However, there were many participants, and after the English guide, there was a Japanese guide, which meant we had to wait. I wished they could have explained simultaneously for the Japanese participants.

12月のハワイ冬の季節でサンドバーは海水の下でしたが、エメラルドグリーンのサンドバーに降り、素晴らしい体験でした。サップで遊んで、初シュノーケリングで熱帯魚、海ガメを見る事ができ楽しかったです。
ただ参加者が多く
英語ガイドの次に日本語ガイドがあり、待ってる時間があった。日本人だけに同時に説明してほしかったです。

My family and I had a great time on this trip! From the musicians/staffs to the many activities, everything was 10/10. On top of it all they sang happy birthday to my son 🥹 I could write an essay on how stress-free, relaxing and just FUN this experience is. THANK YOU AND WE WILL COME AGAIN 🫶🏼

The music was outstanding and really made for a fun vibe. I loved the activities they provided, butt being able to only kayak or SUP board I. Such a small area felt pretty CT uneventful. Also, snorkeling was okay, but to be encouraged to just stay near the staff member feeding the fish felt less than what I was expecting.

I had a very enjoyable time.
The sandy beach in paradise was a bit of a problem due to the timing, as I couldn't walk on the sandy bottom of the sea at knee level.
I was able to see manta rays and sea turtles, and I got to swim with a sea turtle while snorkeling.
The hamburger lunch was also very delicious.

とても楽しい時間でした。
天国の砂浜は時期の問題か膝位置くらいの水面で海の中の砂浜を歩くと言うわけには行きませんでした。
マンタ、ウミガメが見れて、シュノーケリングではウミガメと一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。
ハンバーガーランチもとても美味しかったです｡