All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

At the time of departure, there were strong winds and rain. It was cold, and I didn't feel like going into the sea. I really wondered if we were going to set off, but the staff didn't seem to mind at all, and they started with a bright attitude, which helped me let go of my worries and enjoy the experience. After we arrived, the weather forecast improved. Occasionally, the sun came out, and I was satisfied. The people I was with naturally cared for each other, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The only downside was the weather. Even in Hawaii, March is still not hot, so I think I want to go in the summer next time.

出発時は、強風で雨。寒くて、海に入る気持ちになれませんでした。本当に出発するの？という感じでしたが、スタッフの皆さまは全く気にする事なく、スタートして、明るく対応してくれていたので、ふっきれて楽しめました。到着後は天気予報も回復。時折り日もでて、満足でした。同行の方達とも自然とお互いに気をつかいながら、接していたので、和気藹々とできて、温かい気持ちにもなれました。最高点でないのは、やはり天候ですね。3月は、ハワイといえど、まだ暑くはないので、次は夏にいきたいと思います。

The weather was a bit bad, with strong winds and cloudy skies. It was quite cold to get into the sea. While snorkeling, I had so much fun that I forgot about the cold, and I got really excited when I found a turtle. There was a turtle near the coral, but when it moved away from the coral, there were no other creatures around. It was challenging to find the turtles, but the instructor helped by pointing out their location, and I was able to spot about six of them in total. After snorkeling, we had some free time, and I enjoyed paddleboarding. The catering was quite good, with hot coffee and warm water, which was very helpful. In March, it can be cold after snorkeling, so I think it's a good idea to bring plenty of towels.

少し天候が悪く風が強く曇りでした。
海に入るのが寒くて大変でした。
シュノーケル中は寒さを忘れるくらい楽しく、亀を見つけてはテンションが上がってました。
サンゴのところに亀がおりサンゴの周りから離れるとなんも生物はいませんでした。亀を見つけるのは大変でしたがインスタラクターの方がおる位置を教えてくれて見つけることができました。トータル6匹くらい見つけました。シュノーケルが終わったら自由時間で、サップを楽しみした。ケータリングもわりと充実しておりホットコーヒーやあったかいお湯がありとても助かります。
三月はシュノーケル後は寒いのでタオルをたくさん持ってた方がいいと思います。

In the afternoon plan, there was a banana boat and a bumper tube included. Unfortunately, due to high tide, we couldn't see the sandy beach, but we had a great time with marine sports in the beautiful sea. There were restrooms and changing rooms available (although they weren't very clean...). It was convenient with pick-up and drop-off from downtown Waikiki.

午後プランで、バナナボートとバンパーチューブ付きでした。
あいにく満潮で、砂浜を目にすることはできませんでしたが、綺麗な海でマリンスポーツ、とっても楽しかったです。
トイレ、更衣室付きでした(あまり綺麗ではありませんが。。)
ワイキキ市内から送迎付きで、便利でした。

always wanted to paddle out to the sandbar, but unfortunately picked the gale force wind day of the week to try it. On arrival seeing the white caps and some amateur kayakers struggling to paddle 10ft in the wind, basically paddling in place, I knew that this was going to be a rough adventure. Talking to the young staff girl, she stated that we could get a refund for the inclimate weather and typed it into the notes to the booker veltra. I said absolutely and we'll save this adventure for a different day. Thankyou state park girl, and because of that I would book this again.

After three years, I finally got to go on the sandbar tour!! The crew was fun, and I was satisfied to see many turtles! It was windy, but the hamburgers were delicious! Thank you!

3年ぶりにやっと行けたので、サンドバーツアーへ！！　クルーの皆さんが楽しくて、亀さんにもたくさん会えて満足です！風強でしたが、ハンバーガーもおいしかったです！ありがとうございました！

We experienced a sandbar tour with Captain Bruce on a private boat. The weather forecast predicted bad weather, but it only rained a little, and the sea was beautiful!!

The captain was friendly and cool, and we had a great time snorkeling and seeing sea turtles! They provided special gear for our child who can't swim, so the whole family enjoyed it together.

The drinks and spam were delicious! Since we went with three generations, it was great to have a private boat!

I was unsure about participating in the tour, but I'm really glad we did!

キャプテン・ブルースによるサンドバーのツアーを貸切ボートで体験しました。
天気も悪いとの予報でしたが、少し雨が降る程度で海も綺麗でした！！

キャプテンもフレンドリーでカッコよく、シュノーケルもウミガメも見れて凄く楽しかったです！泳げない子供にも専用のを貸して頂き家族みんなで楽しめました★

飲み物や、スパムも美味しかったです！
3世代で行ったので、貸切ボートにして良かったです！

ツアー体験も悩んでましたが、参加して本当に良かったです！

The day was so fun and easy. The transportation met us at the collection point (and returned us in the afternoon). At the boat jetty, we were welcomed with Alohas. We spent some time on the sandbar to explore, and play a game of volleyball. We then gently motored for some turtle spotting. After that, we were taken to the beautiful coral reef where we snorkelled and flippered around, what a sensation! I thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ and hot chocolate!

The sandbar was unfortunately not very sandbar-like due to the tides, but my daughter was really happy to see a sea turtle up close. It was an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. Also, the spam musubi made by the staff was delicious.

サンドバーは潮の満ち引きの関係で、あまりサンドバーらしくなく残念ではありましたが、ウミガメを至近距離で見られたのは娘も本当に喜んでいました。中々日本ではできない体験が出来ました。またらスタッフが作ってくれたスパムにぎりが美味しかった

I wanted to see the sandbar, but even though I chose a tour date that would arrive at the sandbar right at low tide, the water level was still up to my waist at the end of January due to the rainy season. However, I knew this from my research, so I enjoyed paddleboarding and snorkeling instead. On the day of the tour, the weather was great, and the water wasn't cold. The staff were very kind, taking videos for us and answering our questions patiently, which was really helpful. Even without seeing the sandbar, I had a great time, but if I have the chance again, I would love to join a tour during the dry season.

サンドバーを見たかったんですが、干潮の時間ぴったりにサンドバーに着くツアーの日付けを選んでも、1月末は雨季の為、やはり水位はお腹くらいまでありました。
でも、調べて分かっていたことなので、パドルボードやシュノーケルをして楽しみました。
当日は、天候に恵まれて、水も冷たくありませんでした。
スタッフの方たちも、とても親切で、ムービーを撮っていただいたり、質問にも丁寧に答えていただいて、助かりました。
サンドバーが見えてなくても楽しめますが、もしまた機会があれば、乾季にツアーに参加できたらなと思います。

The bus driver also provided guidance during the ride, and the captain explained things in Japanese, making it a fun and安心な体験!

バスの運転手さんも、運転中にガイドをしてくれたり、
キャプテンも、日本語で説明してくれて
楽しく安心な体験になりました！！

The water was higher than I expected, reaching waist height. I aimed to go during low tide, but I couldn't see a very beautiful sandy beach. However, the water was clear, and snorkeling was amazing. There were many fish and turtles, and I was able to swim alongside them. I also enjoyed various experiences like stand-up paddleboarding. It was a lot of fun. The explanations in Japanese made me feel secure during the experience. I definitely want to check the low tide again when I visit Hawaii next time.

思ったより海の水も腰の高さまであり、
干潮をねらって行ったのですが
なかなか綺麗な砂浜は見れませんでしたが、
海の中も綺麗でシュノーケリングは最高でした。
魚やカメさんもたくさんいて
一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。
またsupやいろいろな体験ができて
楽しかったです。
日本語の説明もあり安心して体験できました。
ぜひまたハワイに行った時は
干潮を調べて体験したいと思います。

My husband and I, with my 21 year old son, had so much fun on our recent trip to Kaneohe Bay Sandbar with Ocean Sports Adventure. The trip started with an easy check-in process. We left the pier at 9:30 and arrived at the sandbar in 15 minutes. During this time, the crew served donuts and drinks while two musicians played live music. They were really good and professional. When we arrived there, we snorkeled first. Lots of reef fish! Then we tried SUP for the first time. Since it was such a windy day, the crew made sure we didn't float away to the areas that we weren't supposed to be. The captain took some of us on his boat and went to a nearby reef where green sea turtles are. We saw 2 of them! I highly recommend this activity to anyone!

SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling were so much fun!

The staff was kind and attentive, and I definitely want to go back! They are friendly and make sure you have a great time.

I went in February 2023, so it was a bit chilly, but I really enjoyed it.

SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリング楽しかった〜！

スタッフは親切で気配りが素晴らしくまた絶対行きたいです！親切で楽しませてくれます(^^)

2023年2月に行ったので肌寒かったですが、本当に楽しかったです。

We had such a good time at the sandbar.The staff and musicians were great. Very profesional and attentive to everyone's needs. Would highly recommend to all. A great time to be had

Band was great. All the staff were incredibly nice. Bathrooms and changing rooms on board.

Really a good time with fresh lunch and good live music. Banana boats were a blast I laughed so hard. There was crew out on the sandbar showing us sea life and it was great!

Had a good time. Would recommend them to anyone. Very professional.

The sea was very beautiful! I want to go again! The staff were also interesting people! There were rice balls and drinks, making it a very fulfilling tour!

とても綺麗な海でした！また行きたいです！
スタッフの方も面白い方でした！
おにぎりや飲み物などもありとても充実したツアーでした！

I was able to see about five sea turtles and coral reefs while snorkeling. However, the sea was cold, and there was wind, so I only snorkeled once and quickly changed.

The tide was high, and my 3-year-old daughter couldn't walk on the sand, so I had to carry her and we only went a little into the water.

The sea is best to visit in the summer. The bus for transportation was also cold, so it's better to dress warmly.

シュノーケリングで、サンゴ礁、海ガメ5匹程見れました。でも海が寒い、風もあり、1回だけシュノーケリングして、すぐに着替えてしまいました。
潮も満ちていて、3歳の娘は砂の上を歩けず、抱っこして海に少し入るだけ。

海は夏に行くべきです。
移動のバスも寒いので、暖かい格好をして行った方がいいです。

The whole ever crew at the sand bar was amazing. From the boarding, to the live music, and to the guys down in the sandbar!

Highly recommend.. don't hesitate and just book it.. Awesome experience! Beautiful views! Super awesome crew on board and learned alot tooo! And would do it again! Great place to take your family. I took my sr parents and they had a blast.

Best tour of the the sandbar so many activities and awesome staff and fun for all live music ! Don’t miss out even if you are local or visiting it’s a great way to spend a day in the water with no fuss, just bring yourselves and sunscreen and be ready for fun! Snorkel paddle board volley ball, kayak, rides and sun party deck it’s all there plus great music entertainment, Lunch, bring your friends and have a blast!

This whole experience was well thought out. From the live music to the events, to the food. It is well organized and made the experience really enjoyable.

There was plenty of activities to do for all ages.

Had a great time with good music. The crew was great and the sand bar was fun!

I was lucky to be able to make a reservation as there were still openings the day before! I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and relaxing on a float in the beautiful waters of Kaneohe Sandbar (when I went, the water was about waist-deep), and after that, I was able to go on a short snorkeling trip to see the coral reefs. During snorkeling, I saw three large sea turtles, which was fantastic. There were also cute eels! It was great to enjoy cocoa on the boat along with spam musubi and snacks! Since it’s compact and enjoyable in the morning, I think it’s perfect for those with a shorter stay. There was also a Japanese staff member, so I think those who are not confident in their English will feel at ease. Don’t forget that it can be cold getting out of the water in winter without a towel!

前日にまだ空きがあり、予約できてラッキーでした！
カネオヘサンドバーという綺麗な海(私が行った時は腰くらいまでの深さでした)でSUPをしたり、浮き輪で浮いたりのんびりしたあとに、短いコースですがサンゴ礁シュノーケルができました。
シュノーケル中3匹も大きなウミガメが見れてとても良かったです。かわいいウツボもいました♪
船の上でココア飲んだりスパムにぎりやお菓子もいただけてとても良かったです！
午前でコンパクトに楽しめるので、滞在が短めな方にはぴったりだと思います。スタッフさんに日本人の方もいたので英語苦手な人も安心だと思います。
タオルがないと海から上がったあと冬場は寒いと思うのでお忘れなく！

The best tour ever. Went with this tour 4-5 times already and we absolutely love it. I took all my visitors there! All my friends and families love it. The stuffs are super friendly and they are the best people. The boat caption , Kevin is the nicest guy ever. So much activities to do : kayak , paddle board , snorkeling and banana boat. Perfect for family with kids too. Just absolutely amazing! We had the best experience and definitely will go back again. Mahalo you guys for the best time we love you guys!

Staff were so kind and fun, we had a great time snorkeling amazing!

The staff spoke Japanese, so the safety explanations, including sending signals if someone was in danger of drowning, were very clear. My husband couldn't swim very well, so we planned to wait on the boat, but thanks to the staff, we were able to go snorkeling.

It was fun to use the SAP and floaties. The spam onigiri, snacks, and macadamia nut coffee were also delicious.

Since it was cold in February, I think it's better to bring a long-sleeved cover-up.

日本語が話せるスタッフでしたので、おぼれそうになったらサインを送る等安全面含め説明がとても分かりやすかったです。主人がほとんど泳げませんでしたので船で待機する予定でしたが、スタッフの方のおかげでシュノーケリングができました。
SAPや浮き輪も使えて楽しかったです。スパムのおむすび、スナック菓子、マカダミアナッツのコーヒーもおいしかったです。
2月で寒かったので、長袖の羽織るものをお持ちいただいた方がよいと思います。

It was a bit cold with strong winds in February, but it was fine once I got into the sea! The staff were very friendly and spoke Japanese, so I felt comfortable enjoying my time there.

2月なので風が強く少し寒かったですけど海に入れば大丈夫でした！スタッフもとても親切で日本語も話せるから安心して楽しめます♪

We participated as a pair. The weather was a mix of cloudy and sunny. There were about 30 participants, and surprisingly, 28 of them were Japanese. Therefore, all the explanations that day were in Japanese, and the crew members were very kind. When we went to the heavenly sea by boat, we were greeted by an emerald blue that looked like a picture. It was much more beautiful than the sea at Waikiki Beach. We participated in early February, and the sea was warmer than we expected. First, we rode a stand-up paddleboard in the shallow waters for the first time, and it felt very pleasant. After that, we went snorkeling and swam above the fish. We also encountered turtles twice. This was the activity where I felt the most connected to Hawaii during this trip. I would love to participate again if I come back.

2人で参加。天候は曇りと晴れが混ざった感じ。参加者が30人程いましたが、なんと内28人が日本人。そのため、その日の説明は全て日本語、クルーの皆さんとても親切でした。船で天国の海にいくと、写真のようなエメラルドブルーが広がっています。ワイキキビーチの海とは比較にならないくらい綺麗。2月上旬の参加でしたが、思ったよりも海は暖かかったです。まずは浅瀬でサップボートに初めて乗りましたが、とても心地がいい。その後シュノーケリングをし、魚が泳いでいる上を遊泳していました。あと亀にも2回遭遇しました。今回のハワイ旅行で1番ハワイを感じたアクティビティでした。また来たら参加したい。