All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar Tours & Cruises

I went on a day when the water level was about waist-high. I enjoyed snorkeling, canoeing, and paddleboarding to my heart's content. The music on the boat created a nice atmosphere, and the donuts were delicious.

I opted for a pickup service from downtown Honolulu, but on the way there, the driver almost left me behind without confirming my name. When I tried to tell him my name, he didn't listen and closed the door on me. After a while, he opened the door again, saying that I was indeed on the reservation and could get on, but that initial interaction left a very negative impression on me.

腰くらいの水位の日に行きました。
シュノーケリング、カヌー、ボードなど時間いっぱい思い思い楽しみました。
船内ミュージックも雰囲気良く、ドーナツも美味しかったです。

ホノルル市内から送迎をオプションで付けましたが、行きの際、ドライバーの方から名前の確認もされずに置いていかれそうになり、名前を伝えようとしても聞いてもらえずドアを閉められました。
しばらくしてやっぱり予約されてたから乗ってくれとドアを開けられ無事に乗れましたが、その時の対応だけとても印象悪くマイナスでした。

The banana boat can hold six people, and while it goes fast, it's not so fast that you'll be thrown off, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

We happened to see a lot of honu (sea turtles), so we were able to see them up close. They said we were lucky, so it might be rare to see them.

Other activities (like canoeing) may have limited availability, so you might need to wait your turn.

However, since we had plenty of time, there was no need to rush.

バナナボートは6人乗りで、スピードは速いけど振り落とされるような速さではないので、安心して楽しめる。

たまたまホヌがいっぱいいたので、近くで見ることが出来た。
運がいいと言っていたので、中々見ることが出来ないのかも？

他のアクティビティ(カヌーなど)は、数に限りがあるので、順番待ちする必要があるかもしれません。

ただ時間に余裕があったので、そんなに焦る必要はない。

Two first-time participants.
The staff on board were very friendly, and we had a great time.
There were some changes from last time, and it was meaningful to participate!

初参加２名。
船中のスタッフは、とってもフレンドリーで楽しく過ごせました。
前回と少しずつ変化していてそれなりに参加することに意義あり！でした。

We visited the heavenly sea to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The tide was high, so we couldn't do the sandbar walk, but we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. I was also very satisfied to encounter a HONU! I will participate again!

妻の還暦記念で天国の海を訪れました。
潮位が高く、サンドバーウォークは叶いませんでしたが、サップとシュノーケリングで楽しみました。
ＨＯＮＵと出会うこともでき大満足でした！
また参加します！

Fantastic experience, the whole process is smooth, the staff are friendly and accommodating

Snorkeling and ocean leisure activities (such as banana boat rides, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding) are included, making it enjoyable for a variety of people. The snorkeling area is very shallow, so even those who are not good swimmers can enjoy it safely. The staff is friendly and speaks both Japanese and English.

シュノーケルと海のレジャー（バナナボート、ボートやサップ等）がついていて色々な人が楽しめます。シュノーケルもとても浅いエリアなので、泳ぎが苦手でも全然安全に楽しめます。スタッフは日本語、英語ともにOKでフレンドリーです

It was a tour where I could do everything I wanted at once: exploring sandbars, observing sea turtles, and snorkeling. The staff was friendly and accommodating in both English and Japanese, which made me feel very secure. Meals and drinks were included, and I could also experience the atmosphere of international cuisine.

サンドバー散策、うみがめ観察、シュノーケルとやりたいことが一度でできるツアーでした。スタッフも親切で英語も日本語にも対応しているのでとても安心です。食事や飲み物も含まれていて海外の食事の雰囲気も感じられます

The staff was very cheerful and kind. However, the size of the snorkeling set did not fit at all, and also, this might be unavoidable, but I was confused by how deep the tide was, more than I had imagined. If I could have received a briefing on snorkeling or the tide conditions the day before or just before departure, I might have been better prepared mentally...

スタッフの方はとっても明るくて親切にしてくださいました。
ただ、シュノーケルセットの大きさがまったく合わなかったのと、あと、これは仕方がないかもしれませんが、想像以上に潮が深くて、困惑しました。
前日直前や出発前の事前に、シュノーケルのレクチャーとか、潮の状況とか、きかせてもらえたら、心の準備ができたかも…

Tour consists of sandbar and coral reef with amazing burger lunch in-between. All gears for snorkeling were provided as well

I knew in advance that the tide wouldn't go below zero, but on this day, it felt like the tide was gradually rising. It was fun to do various activities like stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. During snorkeling, we were given bread to feed the fish, and many of them came close.

潮位がマイナスにならないことは事前に分かっていたのですが、この日は段々潮位が上がっていく感じでした。
サップやカヤックなど、いろいろなアクティビティができて楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングでは、餌のパンをもらえて、魚がたくさん寄ってきます。

The sandbar is located inside the bay, so the waves were very calm. I usually get seasick, but this time I was fine. We saw turtles from the boat, and finally, we went snorkeling around the coral reef.

サンドバーが湾内なので波がとても穏やかでした。船酔いしやすい方ですが、今回は大丈夫でした。亀は船の上から見て、最後に珊瑚礁の周りをシュノーケリングしました。

The participants in the tour were mostly young people and families, and as a senior couple, we felt a bit out of place at first. However, driven by our long-held dream of swimming with the honu, we decided to join the tour.

Our experience was amazing! We were truly able to swim next to the honu. There were also various fish of all sizes nearby, allowing us to have the experience we had always dreamed of.

We also tried stand-up paddleboarding. I fell into the ocean several times, but it was fun, and while laughing, I managed to stand up eventually.

The staff engaged with each participant, and we had a really enjoyable time. I'm so glad we took the plunge and participated!

一緒のツアーに参加された方は、予想通り若い方たちや家族連れの方がほとんどで、シニア夫婦の私たちはちょっと気後れするかなと思っていたのですが、長年の夢だったホヌと一緒に泳ぎたいという思いから、思い切って参加してみました。
感想　最高でした！
本当にホヌの隣で泳ぐことができました。ほかにも大小さまざまな魚たちも近くにいて、あこがれていた体験ができました。
SUPにも挑戦しました。何度も海に落ちましたが、それも楽しく、あははと笑っているうちに何とか立つことができるようにはなりました。
スタッフの方からの参加者それぞれへの声掛けもあり、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。
思い切って参加して本当に良かったです。

This tour was the perfect amount of time and offered so many different things to do. Nothing better than enjoying the day with your teenaged kids and they actually enjoyed being together. Thanks to everyone, especially the driver for the tubing/banana boat. So much fun!

We love the experience they provide. Music is great. Staff is all good people and the activities are all fun. Definitely recommend doing it.

I participated about three years ago, and it was so great that I decided to join again this time. The staff were truly kind and friendly. There were also Japanese staff members who provided attentive support, so I think even those who are not used to it can participate with confidence.

This time, my family of three joined, and during snorkeling, the staff warmly watched over my slow-swimming daughter and even pointed out where the sea turtles were. Thanks to being able to see the sea turtles up close, my daughter, who is not very good at swimming, seems to have developed an interest in snorkeling.

If I have the opportunity to go again, I would like to participate next time as well.

3年ほど前にも参加したのですが、とても良かったので今回も利用させていだだきました。
スタッフの方は本当に親切でフレンドリー。日本人スタッフの方もいて、きめ細かい対応をしてくれるので、慣れない方でも安心して参加できると思います。
今回も家族3人で参加しましたが、シュノーケリングの時、泳ぎの遅い娘を温かく見守っていただいたうえ、ウミガメの居場所も教えていただきました。間近でウミガメを見ることができたおかげで、あまり泳ぎの得意ではない娘も、シュノーケリングに興味を持ってくれたようです。
また行く機会後あれば、次回も参加したいと思います。

From start to finish, this excursion was worth every penny! Phenomenal staff and awesome adventures!

Family friendly and safety conscious.

We were able to fully enjoy the ocean activities such as snorkeling, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding at our leisure. During snorkeling with the guide, we had a relaxed and private time, and we encountered sea turtles multiple times. My grandmother didn't go into the water, but she was happy to relax on the boat. Our whole family was very satisfied, and choosing a private cruise was definitely the right decision.

シュノーケル、カヌー、SUPなど自由に使用でき海の遊びを満喫できました。ガイドさんとのシュノーケルでは、ゆったりとプライベートな時間を過ごせ、ウミガメに何度も出会えました。祖母は海に入りませんでしたが、ボートでリラックスして過ごせて喜んでいました。家族みんな大満足で、貸切クルーズを選んで正解でした。

The staff were all cheerful and fun! Both the SUP and canoeing were enjoyable! The snorkeling was a bit cold, but it was great to see so many fish.

スタッフさんが皆明るくて面白い！supもカヌーも楽しかったです！
シュノーケルは少し寒かったけど、お魚がたくさん見られて良かったです。

The staff were friendly and very kind. They thoroughly explained how to use the snorkeling gear in advance, and after putting on life jackets, we were guided to deeper areas with coral reefs after getting accustomed in the shallow waters, while being closely monitored.

At the boundary of the shallow area, beautiful fish and sea turtles were swimming nearby, making for a very enjoyable time. After that, we played on the boards, and the parents seemed to have more fun than the kids. The weather was a bit disappointing with clouds, but my family didn't mind as it reduced the worry about sunburn.

スタッフの方は気さくでとても親切でした。シュノーケルの使い方など事前にしっかり説明されライフジャケットをつけて浅瀬で慣れてから珊瑚礁のある深めの所に誘導されましたがしっかり見守りもされていました。
浅瀬との境界で綺麗な魚や海がめが側で泳いでいてとても楽しい時間でした。
その後はボード遊びをして子供より親が楽しんでいました。天気は雲でやや残念でしたが日焼けの心配が減ったと家族は気にしていませんでした。

I participated with my child (5th grade). It was our first experience with banana boat, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling, but the water depth was safe enough for adults to stand, so we enjoyed it safely.

子供（小5）と参加しました。バナナボート、Sup、カヤック、シュノーケル、全て初めての体験でしたが、大人の足が届く水深なので安全に楽しめました。

Although I didn't go until the tide was low enough to see the sandy beach, the weather was great and the view was amazing. The fact that the staff seemed to be enjoying themselves might be the biggest reason I felt relaxed. They served popular spam musubi, snacks, miso soup, cocoa, macadamia-flavored coffee, cola, Sprite, ginger ale, and guava juice (which I love because it makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii), along with Doritos, potato chips, and apples. It's good to have light snacks like this since overeating can make you feel queasy while snorkeling. While snorkeling, I was surprised to see sea turtles on the bottom and quite large fish (maybe a yellowtail?) swimming just below me, which was a great experience. The underwater scenery might have more small and beautiful fish like in Miyako Island, but the view of the sandbar sharply divided into two colors is unique to this place, so I'm satisfied.

干潮で砂浜が見えるまでは行かなかったものの、天気が良くて最高の景色でした。スタッフさんが楽しんでるのが一番こちらがリラックスできる理由かもしれません。人気のいやむすびのスパム握りとお菓子、味噌汁やココア、マカダミアフレーバーコーヒー、コーラ、スプライト、ジンジャーエール、グァバ缶ジュース（ハワイに来た感じがして私はこれが好き）ドリトス、ポテチ、りんごなどが出されます。食べすぎるとシュノーケルで酔ったりするのでこれくらいの軽食でいいです。シュノーケルではウミガメが底に見えたり、結構でかい魚（鰤ぐらい？）がすぐ下を通り驚きますがいい経験です。海の中は宮古島とかの方が小さくて綺麗な魚が多いかもしれませんが、二色にきっぱり分かれるサンドバーの景色はここしかないので満足です。

The weather was great, and it was amazing to see so many honu (sea turtles) 😀. The staff were all very kind, and I will participate again.

天気も良く、あんなに、たくさんのホヌに会えたのは、最高でした😀
スタッフさんも親切な方ばかりて、また、参加します。

I chose the plan with the banana boat. With about two and a half hours of activity time, I was wondering if it might be too much for just two adults before we started, but that was definitely not the case. We were able to enjoy activities for the entire duration! Especially during snorkeling, I was amazed to see so many fish gathering right in front of me, attracted by the food provided by the staff.

バナナボート付きのプランにしました。2時間半ほどの活動時間で、始まる前は大人二人には持て余すかな…？と思いましたが全然そんなことはありませんでした。時間いっぱいアクティビティを楽しむことができました！特にシュノーケルでは、スタッフさんにいただいた餌を目当てにたくさんの魚たちが目の前に集まってくれて感動しました。

I made the best memories with my grandchild. We experienced snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming in the ocean, which we can't do in Japan.

孫と最高の思い出ができました。シュノーケリング、サップ、海水浴を日本では体験できないことができました？

Nice short ride out to the sandbar. At high tide volleyball net was mostly under water. Life jackets and balls to throw readily available. Great staff.

We had a great time paddleboarding and snorkeling while watching sea turtles. The time flew by! Our guide was attentive to ensure everyone could enjoy safely, so the whole family had a blast. The scenery was also amazing, making the experience even more memorable.

SUPで遊んだり、海がめをみながらシュノーケリングしたり、あっという間の時間でした。
安全に誰も楽しめるようにガイドさんが気を配ってくれているので、家族全員楽しめました。景色も最高であっという間の時間でした。

I was able to see sea turtles in the beautiful ocean. I had a great time playing with the SUP and felt fulfilled. There was a temporary shower, but it didn't bother me, and I enjoyed myself. The crew members were also kind and fun people.

綺麗な海でウミガメにも会えました。ｓｕｐで楽しく遊べて充実して過ごしました。一時的にシャワーが来ましたが、気にもならず楽しめた。クルーの方達も親切で楽しいかた達でした。

I was able to use it with peace of mind, without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

I participated on the second day in Hawaii. A sister who is fluent in Japanese explained everything in a fun way with jokes. First, we played beach volleyball in the shallow water and took photos. After that, we had grilled meat on the boat, which was like a hamburger, and then we went snorkeling. I got to see coral and cute fish, and it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it!

ハワイ２日目に参加しました。
日本語堪能なお姉さんが冗談交えて楽しく説明してくれ、まずは浅瀬の所でビーチバレーしたり、写真とったり。
その後船上で焼いてくれた肉をハサミハンバーガーをたべ、それからシュノーケリングへ。
サンゴやかわいい魚がみれてすごい堪能しました。
オススメです！

We had the most fun on the Kaneohe Sandbar Tour. We snorkeled, kayaked, played in the water, & had the best time!!! The staff was so helpful & wonderful. I highly recommend doing this. It was one of my favorite parts of our trip!