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I was able to see the honu (sea turtle). It's recommended to go when you have enough stamina, as you'll be snorkeling for a long time. I felt cold and got a bit seasick along the way, but thanks to the instructors, I was able to participate in a fun atmosphere.
ホヌが見れました。長い時間シュノーケリングをする為、体力がある時がお勧めです。途中で寒く感じ波酔いをしましたが、先生方のお陰で楽しい雰囲気で参加出来ました。
Great service,on time pickup. Navigated transportation well. The guides shined with extras such as wetsuits for hire and even prescription mask. In the water they knew where to find the fish and the easiest routes through the reef. Best snorkel tour for beginners. Lots of fun even for experienced snorkelers.
Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko
I participated in a tour that ended in the morning. The weather wasn't very good, and it was a bit chilly, but I didn't feel as cold as I thought I would when I got into the water. During snorkeling, there were many colorful fish, and I encountered a turtle a couple of times. Additionally, there was a pod of dolphins a little further out, making it a satisfying tour in a short amount of time. Next time I come to Hawaii, I want to recommend it to my friends and join them.
午前中で終了するツアーでしたので参加してみました。余り良い天候ではなく、少し肌寒い気温でしたが海に入ると思ったより寒く感じませんでした。シュノーケリングでは様々な色の魚がたくさんいて、カメさんにも2度程遭遇デキました。更に少し先の方にはイルカの群れがいてたりと短時間で色々と満足デキたツアーでした。次回、ハワイに来た時には友人達に勧めて一緒に参加したいです。
It's a short time in the ocean, but you'll be swimming with fins. Since the kicking motion is something you're not used to, it can be quite tiring, so it's a good workout! (laughs)
短時間の海中ですがフィンを使用しての回遊。普段慣れないキック動作ですので結構疲れると思いますので良いトレーニングになりますよ(笑)
We booked the Kaneohe sandbar standard package as we had our 2 year old kid travelling with us. We got to do a bit of everything swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard. My son enjoyed his first kayak ride. There is a good deck once u reach the sandbar where we can relax in between activities. The crew were friendly and hospitalable. We enjoyed the music onboard. I would definitely recommend the Kaneohe sandbar experience to anyone visiting Oahu !!!!
Please check the weather and tide timings before you book.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
The tour was very good.
It was disappointing that the pickup time was delayed. If there is going to be a delay, I would like to be informed by email. The phone line was not reachable. I hope this can be improved.
ツアーはとても良かったです
お迎えの時間が遅れていた事は残念です
遅れるならメールにて送って欲しいです
電話は繋がらないし
改善して欲しいです
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We apologize for the delay caused by traffic conditions on the day of the event. We will share your feedback internally. Thank you. From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。当日は交通状況によりお待たせしてしまった様で申し訳ございませんでした。頂いたご意見は社内で共有させて頂きます。ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
I had a great time seeing whales, dolphins, and turtles! The ocean was incredibly beautiful. Captain T J, Kristin, and Minako were all kind and easy to understand.
クジラ、イルカ、カメ全部が見れて楽しかったです!
海もめちゃくちゃ綺麗でした( *`ω´)
T Jキャプテンに、クリスティン、みなこみんな優しくてわかりやすいです💪
Aloha, Haru! Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School! It was truly lucky to see not only dolphins and turtles but also the humpback whales that are unique to Hawaii during this season! The water clarity on the west side of Oahu is high, and the beautiful blue is an experience you can only have here. Also, thank you for your comments about Captain TJ, Kristin, and Minako! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed interacting with the crew. Thank you for the five stars as well. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and A hui hou!
アロハ! はる。様 イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました! イルカとカメだけでなく、この時期のハワイならではのザトウクジラも見ることができて本当にラッキーでしたね!! オアフ西部の海の透明度は高く、ここでしか体験できない綺麗なブルーですよね。また、キャプテンTJ、クリスティン、みなこに関してコメントしていただき、ありがとうございます!! クルー達との交流も楽しまれたようで嬉しく思います。五つ星もありがとうございます。はる。様のまたのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and A hui hou!
Super fun tour with easy to talk to guide. So many fish to see. Our son even saw an octopus.
You guys did great! Hope we see you again
Dan
It was a trip with small children, but we were able to enjoy it without getting bored. It was very fun.
I wanted to see the dolphins a little closer. Thank you.
小さな子どもズレでしたが、
飽きずに楽しむことができました。
とても楽しかったです。
もう少し近くでイルカが見たかったです。
ありがとうございます。
They are great! We enjoyed all our time on the catamaran, the crew did a great job
Due to the tides, we were submerged on the sandy beach. We encountered quite a few turtles, which was great, but the water clarity in Hawaii (Honolulu) wasn't very good, so that was disappointing.
潮の関係で、自分たちは砂浜なは水没していました。
亀にはかなり遭遇できたのでとてもよかったのですが、ハワイ(ホノルル)の透明度はあまり良くないので、そこは残念。
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour the other day. We look forward to seeing you again, along with the sea turtles.
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。またお会いできる日をウミガメとともにお待ちしております。
Unique experience with a knowledgeable and fun crew! Common sense and safety first approach put us all at ease, so the swim was nothing but fun. We also saw dolphins, green turtle and a whale! They even pointed out to listen for a whale song under the water, which we heard!! If on Oahu, this is a must!
We were entertained by discovering sea turtles and seeing heart-shaped corals even before we arrived at the sandbar. During snorkeling, we were able to see sea turtles right in front of us, and our family was thrilled. There were staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring, and everyone was very kind, making it a fun experience. I recommend it to anyone considering snorkeling.
サンドバーに到着するまでもウミガメを発見したり、ハートのサンゴを見せてくれたり楽しませてくれました。
シュノーケリングではウミガメを目の前で見ることが出来て家族で感激しました。
日本語が話せるスタッフの方もいて安心ですがみなさんとても親切で楽しい体験になりました。シュノーケリングを検討されている方にはオススメです。
The fee does not include a tip, so cash for the tip is necessary.
料金にチップは含まれていませんので、チップ分の現金は必要です。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It seems that your family was able to encounter a sea turtle, which is believed to bring good luck. Please come visit us again when you return to Hawaii. A hui hou!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーを楽しんでいただけて大変うれしく思います。
幸運を運んでくると信じられているウミガメにご家族で遭遇できたそうですね。ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際は遊びにいらしてください。A hui hou!
We did this just 8 months ago and we brought the rest of the family with us this time. There was 8 of us and everyone participated in all of the activities and it didn't matter that the weather wasn't perfect, the aloha shared by this team is what made this experience wonderful. Thank you for making our Obana's day!
Nice to have coffee as an option on cooler days
Mahalo for coming back & your review! - Team KBOS
As the name "Angel's Sea" suggests, the ocean is truly beautiful. The staff on the boat taught us about turtles and sea turtles, and they grilled hamburgers for us to enjoy on board, which was a unique experience that we don't usually get to have. It was so much fun!
天使の海の名の通り、海がほんとにきれい。船上のスタッフもカメ!とウミガメがいることを教えてくれたりハンバーグを焼いてくれて船上で食べるとかなかなか普段できない経験ができました☆楽しかった!
We had an excellent adventure on our morning trip. The crew was great and took care of every possible detail to ensure all the guests had a good experience.
The live music was an added bonus that we truly enjoyed! Highly recommend this as a great way to spend a few hours on the water.
a long sleeve water shirt will be helpful for morning trips
Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
Don’t mistake their wry humour for un professionalism. Saw them take another’s concerns with slightly damaged gear seriously. Would’ve liked a more guided experience on the water where to best see stuff but for the cost, I can’t blame em. A dolphin pod swam up to the boat on the way back and they stopped to let us experience it.
Super enjoy! The crew are great and friendly.
Staffs are super kind. The sightseeing and activities were super fun! Definitely will come back!
I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time in 30 years. We arrived in an 8-passenger van before the parking lot opened, but there were quite a few cars lined up. Thanks to our guide departing early based on the previous day's situation, we were able to enter quite smoothly. It seems that tour guests can enter preferentially. Before descending to Hanauma Bay, we watched a video and received explanations, which took about 30 minutes. We descended about 30 meters down a steep slope in a large buggy that holds around 15 people. In the past, there were many fish near the shore because people fed them, but now there aren't as many. Following our guide, we were shown the areas where the fish are, from the left side of the bay to the right. Along the way, we were able to see a turtle. Additionally, we spotted a whale spouting outside the bay.
30年ぶりにハナウマ湾に行きました
8人乗りのバンで、駐車場の開場前に着きますが、結構車が並んでいます
ガイドさんが前日の様子から早めに出発したため、結構スムーズに入場できました
ツアー客は優先的に入場できるようです
ハナウマ湾に降りる前に、説明、ビデオを観るので、30分ぐらいかかります
ハナウマ湾までは、30mぐらいの急な坂を15人乗りぐらいの大型バギーで降ります
以前は、餌を与えていたため、波打ち際まで多くの魚がいましたが、今は余りいません
ガイドさんに従って、湾の左側から右側まで、魚がいるところを案内してくれます
途中でカメを観ることができました
また、湾の外にクジラの潮吹きが見られました
They provide careful explanations even for children who are snorkeling for the first time. It's a good idea to rent a wetsuit since you'll be in the water for quite a while.
シュノーケルが初めての子供でも丁寧に説明してくれます
結構長く海に入っているの、ウェットスーツを借りたほうがいいです
We had such a such a great time with Dan and Keico. They were very caring, excellent services. We saw a school of fish, beautiful tropical fishes, and a turtle! We would not be able to venture so far without their guide. Dan’s Japanese was exceptionally good, it is hard to believe he learned it in Hawaii! Thanks for the unforgettable experience!
You better be able to swim!
Thank you guys. Glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again soon.
Dan
Kaneohe Bay was an unforgettable day on the water! The crew was welcoming and friendly, the music set the perfect vibe, and there were plenty of fun water activities to enjoy. The spacious deck provided a comfortable spot to relax right at the Sandbar, and the snorkeling experience was incredible, with some of the best fish to see up close. Highly recommend!
Mahalo for your review & recommendation! - Team KBOS
We had the best time! The boat was the nicest one we’ve seen during our stay. The 2.5 hrs on the water made it a great value with a delicious cocktail of our choice included! AND we saw TURTLES TOO! Wow! Thank you for everything guys!
Amazing place and nice people will definetly go back again
Mahalo for your review. Come back soon!! - Team KBOS
We had a blast at the sandbar! The boat ride there was fantastic with great music and a fun crew. Once there we got to hop on the Banana Boat w/ Captain Calvin and he really made sure we were comfortable with the speed (thumbs up for faster, shaka for same speed, and thumbs down to slow it up). In addition to that helped setup a ride back to the shuttle spot since my aunt had trouble walking that far. The staff there are the best!
We got lucky and went by some sea turtles while out there on the banana boat. They swam right beneath us!
There was also live music on the boat and it was sooo good. Great songs, great musicians and singers. Wow!
We also got to kayak around and tried the stand-up paddle board for the first time. It was amazing to be out in the ocean surrounded by the beauty of the water and green mountains. It's truly magical, and I hope it stays that way forever. We should all respect it and guard it.
This should be a "must do" when traveling to Oahu!
Definitely recommend getting on the Banana Boats + Raft! It's worth it!
Mahalo for your great review & sharing nice picture! - Team KBOS
I am afraid of water. When our team went snorkeling, I told the captain I wouldn't go. She said, "I take you and you should overcome it." Then she put me on a big noodle and slowly pulled me to the snorkeling place. It's wonderful that I can see some tropical fish and turtles. Thank you, Captain!
Thank you for join our tour. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first snorkeling experience! We hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable adventures.
Great trip and crew, friendly, experienced, welcoming. Definitely recommend. We were a family of 6.
Mahalo for sharing! We're stoked to hear that you had a great time with us. Aloha!
No complaints! Boat is well taken care of and the crew is outstanding and very laid back. This trip is worth every dollar.
The water was crystal clear and riding the stand-up pedal board was such a great experience. Every staff was very kind and welcoming. Also, kudos to the two musicians on the boat. The songs they played made the experience more enjoyable.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
Dan is awesome! He is helpful and professional during the tour. Highly recommended!
Thank you guys, glad you enjoyed!
Staff is amazing and so kind! The sandbar is so clear and beautiful, we even saw a sea turtle paddle boarding around!
Mahalo for your review & beautiful picture! - Team KBOS