All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

This sandbar tour was the best choice! It was so fun! They had all the gear and all we had to do was bring ourselves! They supplied the tastiest BBQ burgers with vegan options as well! Our captain was so professional, yet funny, and extremely helpful taking pictures for us, and giving us the best sandbar adventure ever! We played volleyball, snorkeled, and enjoyed cruising around the sandbar. I can't wait to go again!

Mahalo nui loa!

Rich Tucker
www.329islandtours.com
329islandtours@gmail.com

I was able to see sea turtles, and I really enjoyed activities like stand-up paddleboarding and beach volleyball. I gave it four stars because I was a bit anxious while waiting for the bus to pick us up at the meeting point.

ウミガメを見れて、サップやビーチボール等もとても楽しかったです。
集合場所にバスのお迎えが来るまで不安だったのもあり星4つとさせていただきました。

The weather was rainy, which was a bit disappointing, but I was satisfied with the activities. Both paddle boating and snorkeling were fun. I even got to see a turtle. The staff's service was also good. I deducted one star because of the weather!

お天気が雨模様で、少し残念でしたが、アクティビティは満足。パドルボートもシュノーケリングも楽しかった。
亀にも会えたし。
スタッフの対応も良かったです。お天気の分だけ☆マイナスさせてもらいました！

I was expecting a blue sky and blue sea like in the images, but unfortunately, it rained, which was a bit disappointing. However, thanks to the staff who lifted the atmosphere, I decided to make the most of it and enjoy despite the rain.

For snorkeling, we went to a very deep part of the sea, but since I can't swim, I was scared and gave up, staying in the shallow area. Many staff members kindly encouraged me, so I decided to take the plunge and let them take me to the deep sea. Holding onto the float that the staff pulled, I felt safe enough to put my face in the water, and it was incredibly fun. I was able to see many different kinds of fish, including a large pufferfish and even four sea turtles. If I get the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you very much, Jamie and all the other staff members. I'm glad I didn't give up at that time. Thank you!

イメージのような青い空　青い海を期待していたのですが生憎の雨で少しガッカリしていたんですが、スタッフの皆さんが雰囲気を盛り上げてくださったお陰で雨でも精一杯楽しもうと思いました。　シュノーケルは凄く深い海に行くのですが泳げない私は怖くて諦めて浅瀬にいたところ何人ものスタッフの皆さんが優しく声を掛けてくださったので、思い切って深い海に連れて行ってもらいました。スタッフさんが引っ張ってくれる浮き輪に掴まらせて貰って顔を海につけても安心感があり凄く楽しかったです。たくさんの大小様々な種類の魚、大きなフグや海亀は4匹も見ることが出来ました。次回ハワイに来ることが出来たら是非また参加したいです。ジェイミーさん　その他のスタッフの方々大変お世話になりました。あの時諦めないで良かった　ありがとうございました

It was a great experience. The staff are friendly and helpful. The music was great.

I came to Hawaii for my honeymoon. When you think of Hawaii, you naturally want to visit the beautiful ocean, so I was looking forward to the sandbar, and the water there was even more beautiful than I imagined! The photos taken at the sandbar with the mountains in the background turn out to be stunning.

There was a Japanese staff member on the boat who was able to answer any questions I had, which made me feel very comfortable participating in the tour!

ハネムーンでハワイ旅行に来ました。
ハワイと言ったらやはり綺麗な海に行きたかったので、サンドバー期待して行ったのですが、サンドバーの海が想像以上に綺麗で感動しました！
山々の背景にサンドバーで撮る写真はかなり映える写真が撮れます。

船には日本人のスタッフの人がいて、わからないことは教えてくれたので、すごく安心してツアー参加出来ました！

We headed to a sandbar located about a 10-minute boat ride from He'eia Kea Boat Harbor, which is about a 40-minute bus ride from the Waikiki Beach area.

Due to the tides, the sandbar was not fully exposed during my visit, but we were able to experience shallow waters up to our knees.

On the way from the boat harbor to the sandbar, we were able to see sea turtles, and during snorkeling, we got to see them up close.

There were various activities available, such as snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and floating rings, so there was never a dull moment.

Additionally, each person was provided with a rice ball, snacks, and warm drinks on the boat, which was helpful when we got cold.

The staff's English was very easy to understand, so anyone with a little English knowledge could grasp almost everything. They also provided explanations in Japanese after the English ones, so even those who don't speak English at all can participate with confidence.

The bus ride to and from the location can be quite cold due to the air conditioning, so having a light jacket would be convenient.

I had a great time.

ワイキキビーチ地区からバスで40分ほど移動したHe'eia Kea Boat Harborからボートでさらに10分ほどのところにあるサンドバーに向かいます。

潮の満ち引きの関係で私の体験した時はサンドバーが露出するほど潮は引きませんでしたが、膝下ほどの浅瀬を体験出来ます。

ボートハーバーから、サンドバーまで移動する途中にウミガメを見ることができ、その後のシュノーケリングでも手が届くくらい近くでウミガメを見ることが出来ました。

シュノーケリング、サップ、浮き輪など色々遊ぶ物もあったので飽きることはないです。

また、船上で1人1つおにぎりと、スナックや温かい飲み物が提供されるので体が冷えた時は助かりました。

スタッフの方の英語もすごく聞き取りやすいので、少し英語ができる人ならほぼ全て理解出来ますが、英語の説明の後に日本語の説明もして頂けたので全く英語が出来ないひとでも安心して参加出来るかと思います。

行き帰りのバスはクーラーが寒いので、羽織ものはあると便利だと思います。

楽しかったです。

It's a wonderful tour with a beautiful sea and filming locations used in Jurassic Park in the background. The snorkeling is done in a great spot, so you can see plenty of fish and I saw several turtles as well. It was an option tour where I could spend time in a homey atmosphere, and I have no complaints.

綺麗な海だしバックにジュラシックパークで使われた撮影場所もある素晴らしいツアー。
シュノーケリングも良い具合の場所でやるから魚も沢山見れるし亀も何匹も見ました。
アットホームにツアーを過ごせて文句なしなオプションツアーでした。

Whole crew are amazing and show such excellent hospitality and service! Always make us feel so comfortable with our whole experience! Music sets the vibes and when you get to the sandbar it’s breathtaking! Even on an overcast day like we had it’s so worth it! so I can say rain or shine you have you have to experience it. Shyla was amazing and runs a great group, it’s always a must when we visit Oahu. Thank you again for the amazing hospitality and we can’t wait to come back. Mahalo!!!

We had a big group of us go on this tour. It was seamless from the start. Check in was super easy, the boat ride was quick and so much fun!! The band was incredible!! And the donuts were yummy. When we got to the sandbar instructions were given and we got to go explore and have fun! My daughter actually got stung by a jellyfish while snorkelling and it could have ruined our excursion but the staff were excellent. Got her help immediately and were super attentive and caring to make sure she was doing ok. They even shared their own experiences with jellyfish. She got out in the water and had more fun before we had to head back to shore. Thank you for everything!! If we come back to Oahu we would definitely do another tour!!

The trip was so much fun! The crew was amazing and there were so many things to do. I wasn’t going to snorkel but Captain Robin encouraged me, personally took me out to make sure I felt safe and comfortable and showed me multiple turtles! It was the most amazing experience! Thank you for an amazing time!

Even though we had some overcast we had a great time because of the amazing crew we had. The women were fun and knowledgeable. They guided you through every step amd were there to assist. We certainly will plan to go again.

Very good experience. Good food, music and activities. Overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend for families, safe and fun

Crew was fantastic! So friendly and made our day so much fun.

It seems that sandbars appear depending on the season or time of day. When we went in late March during the day, it was just a regular shallow sea. There was live music on the cruise, which made us feel like we were in America! The activities were also fun. It seems essential to bring a jacket or a change of clothes, as it was quite cold.

サンドバーは時期？か時間帯により砂浜が現れるようです。
私たちが行った3月下旬の昼は普通に浅い海でした。
クルーズないで生演奏がありアメリカを感じられます！
アクティビティも楽しかったです。
上着や着替えは必須に思えます。
結構寒かったです。

Thank you for a great afternoon. My family enjoyed volleyball, and snorkeling. The lunch was great and the entertainment was too.

I had a very precious experience snorkeling at the sandbar for the first time, swimming alongside sea turtles. It was a bit cold because it was cloudy, and the beach wasn't visible, so I want to try again when it's sunny and during low tide.

初めてのサンドバーでシュノーケリングでは海亀と併走して泳いだりととても貴重な体験をしました。
曇りだったので少し寒かったのと砂浜が出てなかったので晴れで干潮の時にまたリベンジしたいです

My kids and I had a awesome time. The staff was really nice and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The place is amazing. I highly recommend this outing. We enjoyed the banana boat ride and the bumper ride. The water was a bit chilly but we still enjoyed a lot.

Wow! To start. They picked us up at our hotel to start. Then drive us to Kaneohe sandbar. Next a beautiful short boat ride to two barges loaded with sea toys. Beautiful shallow sandy beaches that are user friendly for small children to seniors. The reef snorkeling is easy, very well guided and watched in smaller groups. We swam with turtles. Captain Danny went out of his way to share local marine knowledge and make sure all got to see turtles. This was our second time- we also sent our daughter and grandchild. They immediately fell in love with the tour and friendly crew. They are like family to us now. We will always come and swim with the turtles only with Captain Bruce's Team.
We have tried others and this family prefers and highly recommends Captain Bruce's based on experience. I am a former diver for the Seattle Aquarium, researcher for Washington State Department of Fisheries, Rescue Diver, Assistant Dive Instructor Advanced Open Water and lastly Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Simply said "Captain Bruce's does it right". I send my grandkids there Thank you Captain Bruce's! We love you!!! My only request is that you start another tour a bit more advanced for experienced snorkelers.
Then sign up this family

I’m so glad we booked this excursion during our 2 day whirlwind tour of Oahu. We have a friend that’s on the island so we came over from vacationing on Maui to visit. Check in was super easy. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew was amazing. Loved the live music on the journey to and from the sandbar. Once we arrived, there was a little something for everyone. Paddleboarding, kayaking, hanging out on a floating platform or snorkeling! They even had inner-tubing and banana boat rides for an extra fee. The views of the island were stunning. Trip lasted roughly 3 hours so plenty of time to still explore the island after. Shout out to Preston and Jesse for all the aloha and good vibes. It was a super fun trip and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu. It’s a really great excursion.

You can easily enjoy snorkeling and encounter sea turtles. The staff is very kind and accommodating, so you can participate with peace of mind and have a truly valuable experience.

手軽にシュノーケリングが楽しめ、ウミガメにも出会えます。スタッフがとても親切に対応してくれるので、安心して参加でき、とても貴重な体験ができます。

Everything in the title and description is not only accurate, but does not disappoint! Festive and fun the whole time... beautiful setting with the smaller islands and mountains surroundings, standing a mile off shore in the middle of the bay. Nice touch having the floating lounge, and thoughtful idea providing fish treats for snorkeling(!) The music Jessie and crew played on board, and DJ-ed during activities was awesome--so much fun dancing with the fish! We only wish could have had more than one go of the banana boat and bumper tube. Worth doing more than once on a trip here, definetly--almost tried walking in backward when we were leaving

My husband and I took our family to Hawaii for spring break. We always at the kids do something different. I thought they might be hesitant, but they tried The banana boat and the bumper boat and loved it, probably one of the most fun things they did on this trip. The only thing I would say I was disappointed about this excursion was that the description said they will provide soda or coke with lunch but we got lemonade instead. The bathroom on the boat also needs to be restocked before taking the next ride out. There were no soaps or hand sanitizer to use. Besides this, we had such a fun time.

Unfortunately, the sandbar was not visible, but we were able to see turtles while snorkeling, and the kids were delighted. During this time of year, the water temperature is low, so it was cold. However, it was great to try stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and once we got on the boat, we could enjoy warm drinks, which helped us warm up!

残念ながら、サンドバーは出ていませんでしたが、シュノーケリングで亀が見れて、子供達は喜んでいました。この時期、水温が低いので、寒かったです。でも、初めてSUPをやったり、船に上がったら温かい飲み物も飲めて、身体も温まり、良かったです！

This trip was great and a great value for the price. The staff was amazing and everyone in our party had so much fun at the sandbar playing with all the water toys.

And the musicians were really good and we had fun singing along and dancing. I would definitely do this trip again and will recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great afternoon.

We would like to spend more time at snorkeling sessions and not 45 mins. We still have to wait people to get down into the water.

I thought it would be a bit cold, but with excitement in my heart, I dove into the sea. I was moved by the emerald green scenery. After enjoying a delicious hamburger, it was time for snorkeling! I tried fins for the first time, and while the corals and colorful fish were pleasant, the surprise and thrill of seeing a huge sea turtle emerge from behind the corals made me really glad I participated.

少し寒いかと思いきや　ワクワクな気持ちで　海にダイブ
エメラルドグリーンの風景に感動です。
美味しいハンバーガー食べて　次は　シュノーケリング❗️
はじめて　フィンに挑戦　サンゴやカラフルな魚も心地よかったけれど　サンゴの陰から　デカい！ウミガメが出てきたときの驚きと　感動は　参加してよかったです。

So much fun! Would do it again! The crew was informative, easy going and made sure we were all good! Food was great! I had 2nd servings and my 6yo son had a blast! It was his first time to snorkle!

Kayaking to the sandbar was a great experience. I enjoyed the scenery from the sandbar. The workers were excellent with advice to practice my snorkeling skills while in the sandbar. This helped me to be more comfortable with snorkeling for the very first time. The workers were so helpful with helping me find my iPhone, which was recovered by other kayakers at the sandbar. Great overall experience!

The weather was cloudy, but the staff were very kind and I had a great time. I was able to see many fish and turtles.

曇りがちな天気でしたが、スタッフさんが非常に親切で楽しめました。
たくさんの魚やカメを見ることができました。