Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Relaxing and great customer service

Reviewed by: Matt and Ashley

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.

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ノースショア（ハレイワ）観光　選べるアクティビティ（シュノーケル・カヤックなど）＜1日／ワイキキorアウラニ・ディズニー・リゾート＆スパ発＞

I managed somehow even though I'm not good at English (laughs). 英語が苦手でもなんとかなりました(笑)

Reviewed by: Maki

A noticeable small bus welcomed us at the meeting point. There were a total of 17 tour participants, with only 3 Japanese, and all explanations were in English. There was a self-introduction time, so we needed to briefly introduce ourselves in English, mentioning where we were from, how many times we had been to Hawaii, and what we were looking forward to on this tour.

Now, although it has been corrected, I was worried because the tour course I signed up for was supposed to go directly from Honolulu to Haleiwa Town, but it deviated from the course midway. We switched from Freeway H1 to H3, passed through Kaneohe on the east coast, and headed north along the coastline. After passing the famous filming location Kualoa Ranch, we took a restroom break at Tropical Farms. Here, we could sample macadamia nuts and had the experience of cracking the nuts out of their shells with a stone. After a break at a fruit stand, we went to Sunset Beach. It was November, and surfers were challenging the high waves.

Then, the morning activities began, and we chose to take a walk at Waimea Falls Park. The entrance fee to the park was included in the tour price, and the guide paid for it. The course to the waterfall was rich in nature and very relaxing. The water volume of the waterfall was abundant due to the rainy season, which was enjoyable, but during the dry season, the water volume is low, so it's something to be cautious about depending on the date of your visit. We could swim near the waterfall, but it was murky, so we didn't swim. Since we had some time before the meeting time, we had lunch there.

After that, we moved to Haleiwa Town, and in the afternoon activity, we tried SUP (stand-up paddleboarding). The location was behind a shop called Surf & Sea, and life jackets were available at no extra charge. The tour guide provided instruction, and while it was easy to get on the board, standing up required some skill. We could also paddle while sitting on the board, which was enjoyable, and I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle up close.

Although I was worried because the tour was in a language I didn't understand, I was helped by a friendly guide and friendly tour companions.

目立つ小さなバスが集合場所まで出迎えてくれました。
ツアー客は総勢17人で、その中で日本人は3人だけ、全て英語での説明となります。
自己紹介タイムがあるので、どこから来たのか、ハワイは何回目か、このツアーに期待しているものなど簡単に英語で紹介する必要があります。
さて、現在は訂正されていますが、申し込んだ時のツアーコースはホノルルからハイレワタウンへ直行だったのが途中からコースから外れていたので心配しました。フリーウェイH1から途中H3に移り、東海岸のカネオヘを通過し海岸線を北上。映画のロケ地で有名なクアロア・ランチを通過後、トロピカルファームでトイレ休憩しました。ここではアカデミアナッツの試食ができ、また殻から石でナッツを取り出して食べる体験ができました。その後、フルーツスタンドで休憩した後、サンセットビーチに行きました。行ったのは11月で、サーファー達が高い波に挑戦していました。その後、午前のアクティビティが始まり、私達はワイメア滝公園での散歩を選択しました。公園へは入場料はツァー料に含まれ、ガイドが払ってくれました。滝までのコースは自然が豊かでのんびりと楽しむことができました。滝の水量は雨季だったので豊富で楽しめましたが、乾季は水量が少ないので行く日程によっては注意が必要です。滝壺近くで泳ぐこともできましたが、濁っていたので泳ぎませんでした。集合時間まで時間があったのでここでランチを済ませました。その後、ハレイワタウンに移動し、午後のアクティビティではSUP(スタンドアップパドル)に挑戦しました。場所はサーフ&シーという店の裏で、ライフジャケットは追加料金なしで利用できました。指導はツァーガイドが行い、簡単にボードに乗ることはできましたが、立ち上がるにはコツが要ります。ボードの上に座ったまま漕ぐこともできるので十分楽しめましたし、至近距離でウミガメに遭遇したのに感動しました。なお、貴重品ボックスと荷物を入れるロッカーは簡易なものだったので盗難を心配しましたが、特に問題ありませんでした。集合時間になったらバスに乗り、途中でトイレ休憩後、ホノルルまで送ってくれました。
日本語が通じないツアーだったので心配しましたが、親しみあるガイドと友好的なツアー仲間に助けられました。

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

This is what it's like during the rainy season. 雨季だとこうなの

Reviewed by: フーディーH

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。

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Nico and family!

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 🫶🏼

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

We had a good time

Reviewed by: Mrs G

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.

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Absolutely brilliant

Reviewed by: Tania

We had an absolutely AMAZING time!!! I did things with my kids that I never thought I would do. I will never forget it. A once in a lifetime experience - brilliant!!

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

My 4-year-old son also enjoyed it. ４歳の息子も楽しめました。

Reviewed by: ぺぷし

I considered another tour, but it was fully booked, so I chose this one, and my 4-year-old son had a great time. I read in other reviews that "it was cold on the boat," so I brought fleece jackets for the kids, but the temperature was comfortable enough for short sleeves. The tide was not out, so there was no sandy beach, but with the life jackets provided, both my 4-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter enjoyed themselves. The staff also supported us with kayaking, and the kids had fun.

別のツアーを検討しましたが満員でこちらのツアーにしましたが、４歳の息子も楽しめました。他の方の体験談に「船内が寒かった」とあったので、子供たちのフリースなども持参しましたが半袖で大丈夫な気温で過ごしやすかったです。潮は引いておらず、砂浜は出現していませんでしたが、渡されたライフジャケットがあれば４歳の息子も８歳の娘も楽しんでいました。カヤックなどもスタッフがサポートしてくれて子供達も楽しめました。

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Kaneohe Sand Bar!

Reviewed by: Aloha

We had an amazing time on this trip. Would definitely do it again!

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

A fulfilling time! 充実の時間！

Reviewed by: maiii

As the photos show, the water was quite deep, which was quite different from what I had imagined, but because of that, we were able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and the kids were thrilled!

Also, we had a lot of fun doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing in an area that is usually surrounded by sandy beaches, but this time we were completely surrounded by the sea! The weather was great too!

However, it was a bit tough for my 70-year-old parent. The water was too deep for them to get off the boat... By the way, the water level was just about where adults could finally touch the bottom, while the kids were completely submerged up to their heads. A small child next to us was scared the whole time because the water was too deep.

On this day, there were many foreigners, and they were all guided to the window seats first. Japanese guests were served later. Families with children were seated by the window, but adult groups were placed at tables in the center. I felt a bit of a difference in treatment between foreigners and Japanese guests. I guess it's just how things are in America.

Also, the foreign staff were all very friendly and cheerful! In comparison, the Japanese staff were a bit lacking in smiles, which was a bit disappointing.

However, it was an experience that you can't easily have elsewhere! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!

写真の通り、水はかなり深く、想像とはだいぶかけ離れていましたが、その分シュノーケリングでお魚がたくさん見れて、子供は大喜び！
あとは普段なら砂浜が見えるとこで行うサップやカヌーなども全方位海に囲まれた状態でできたこともすごく楽しかったです！
天気もよかったですし！
ただ70才の親にはちょっときつかった。あまりに深すぎて船から降りることができませんでした、、、
ちなみに大人がようやく足がつくかなというレベルの水位。子供は完全に頭の上まで水。
おとなりの小さな子供は水が深すぎて終始怖がってました。

この日は外国人の方が多く、先に外国人の方がみんな窓際の席へ案内されてました。日本人は後回し。子供がいる家族は窓際でしたが、大人グループは中央のテーブルへ。ちょっと外国人と日本人の扱いに差を感じました。アメリカだから仕方ないですかね。

あと外国のスタッフさん、とてもみんな楽しく親切な方ばかり！それに比べて日本のスタッフさん、笑顔もなく、ちょっと残念でした。

ですが、なかなか他ではできない体験！存分に楽しみました。ありがとうございました！

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The best activity on oahu

Reviewed by: Lalo

Captain shyla, Rivas and jesse, Preston and guy....the whole crew are top notch people.
Always a great time and we will be back.

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Shaka

The live music, the whole setup and all the activities. Top notch.

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Excellent!

Reviewed by: Rasseng

Was a great crew, great area. The captain and crew are extremely accommodating and proficient! Highly recommend!

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Good memories 良い思い出

Reviewed by: Machi-JAPAN

As the ship sets sail, the onboard events begin, and a fun time starts. This is the perfect event for those who want to enjoy a culturally rich journey.

出航と共に船内のイベントが始まり楽しい時間が始まります。
国際色豊かに旅を楽しみたい方にはうってつけのイベントです。

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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Highly recommend 10/10

Reviewed by: 50th Birthday w my Crew

18 of our group of 24 went on this excursion. A few things- SAM was absolutely fantastic! So much knowledge- loved it! The fruit stand was awesome, the macadamia nuts stop was great, we were able to get great souvenirs at the best prices, treats, coffee- delish, bathrooms were clean and staff provided an excellent experience. We did the Waterfalls (definitely recommend) in the morning and had lunch at the cafe/bar there. Everything we ordered was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Then we did kayaking, SUP and some exploring aka shopping and tastes of local foods, LOL. So glad to have taken this excursion. Sam even had ice in the cooler.

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

13 family members everyone had a blast

Reviewed by: Ahkoi

The kids enjoyed feeding the fish and snorkeling. And the staff was so helpful.

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Amazing time

Reviewed by: Ahkoi

The music on the trip was great. The kids absolutely loved the banana boat

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing experience, AGAIN

Reviewed by: Dkoi

This is our families 3rd time and the staff is so helpful and ensures everyone has an exceptional time

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

It was fun. 楽しかった

Reviewed by: りこり

The banana boat was fun! They stopped along the way, and I was able to see sea turtles from a distance. The bumper tube was a bit tough, so I think I’m good on that, but I’m glad I got to experience it!

When we were at the meeting point, there was a heavy rain and thunder, which made me anxious, but the sea was clear and sunny. However, it started to rain again later, and the water temperature was a bit low, but it wasn't cold enough to make me shiver, and I enjoyed snorkeling and seeing the fish.

It was also reassuring that there were Japanese staff members and others who could speak Japanese.

バナナボートが楽しかったです！途中で止まってくれ、ウミガメも遠くからみれました。バンパーチューブは若干しんどかったのでもういいかなという感じですが体験できてよかったです！
集合場所にいる時は豪雨で雷もなっていて不安でしたが海の方は快晴でした。ただ途中からまた雨が降ってきて水温も低めでしたが震えるほどは寒くなくシュノーケリングも魚が見れても楽しめました。
また日本人スタッフ、他の方も日本語話せる方がいて安心でした。

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A tour to remember!

Reviewed by: Nancy

We came as a group of 9. All of the workers were very accomodating and had great vibes. The live music was also amazing. We enjoyed all the activities and had a blast during our tour. Definitely recommend!

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Good time

Reviewed by: Jose Perez

Very good time and price is good for you get. Well organize and having restricted area avoid to be around too many people. Thanks

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ノースショア（ハレイワ）観光　選べるアクティビティ（シュノーケル・カヤックなど）＜1日／ワイキキorアウラニ・ディズニー・リゾート＆スパ発＞

My first big wave in life. 人生初のビッグウェーブ

Reviewed by: のんのん

The North Shore was amazing, and as expected for a championship event, the huge waves were impressive. I even encountered a sea turtle while paddleboarding. It was a great tour.

初ノースショア、さすがチャンピオン大会が開催されるだけありもの凄い大波に感動。SUP中にウミガメにも遭遇。良いツアーでした。

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A good way to kick off vacay

Reviewed by: Gabi

Such a great time. Though cloudy at times the sandbar was fun. The SUP was fun for my first time and all hosts were gracious and positive. The morning seems like a good time to go since the tide is lower. The live music was such a treat. My friends and I had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again.

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Snorkeling and more at the sandbar. サンドバーでシュノーケリングその他

Reviewed by: ちゃちゃまさ

I booked the afternoon trip. Departure at 1 PM (lunch will be served at that time), arriving at the sandbar in about 30 minutes. After that, there will be activities until around 3:30 PM. We chose the bumper tube, which was a fun first experience. After that, you can try kayaking, SUP, and more. During snorkeling, you can see many fish swimming around. This time, the sandy beach didn't appear, but we had a great time. It might be even more beautiful than Hanauma Bay, and I think it's nice that it's not crowded.

午後便を予約しました。13時出港（その際に昼食）、30分程度でサンドバー到着。その後15時30分程度まで、アクティビティとなります。私達は、バンパーチューブを選択、初めての経験で面白かったです。その後は、カヤックやSUP等、何でも体験できます。シュノーケリングでは、たくさんの魚達が泳いでいるのを見ることができます。今回は砂浜は現れませんでしたが十分楽しむことができました。ハナウマ湾より綺麗かもしれませんし、混雑していないのが良いと思います。

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Kayaking experience of an elderly couple 初老夫婦のカヤック体験

Reviewed by: ks513

My husband, 71, and I, 64, went kayaking in the Hawaiian sea for about an hour! With Hawaiian music playing, we headed to the sandbar. The water was deep up to my shoulders, which was a bit scary, but thanks to the wonderful people at the sandbar who took care of us, it became a fun memory. I am grateful.

夫71歳、私64歳が、ハワイの海でⅠ時間程、カヤックをやりました!ハワイアンミュジックが流れる中、サンドバーへ。ただ肩までの深さがあり、少し怖かったのですが、お世話してくださったサンドバーの皆様のおかげで、楽しい思い出となりました。感謝しております。

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Awesome Time

Reviewed by: Linh Tien

Everything was Amazing from the staff to the gorgeous view


Definitely need to come back with my family next time


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Great experience.

Reviewed by: Jose Pagan

Our first time in Hawaii and first time doing something like this. The staff was amazing, kind, and professional. They made us feel safe and made sure we were having a great time. The snacks and refreshments were great as well. My wife and I had an amazing time seeing dolphins, turtles and even flying fish. Thank you for this experience.

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Thanks for making this experience so memorable for us!

Reviewed by: Grace Q

My cousin and I had an amazing time. The stuff was awesome; helpful and fun.
This is a very cool location; we went during high tide and have no regrets of selecting that time slot. The weather was warm, the water was calm and clear. We took advantage of all of the activities; we kayaked, paddle boarded and hung out on the floating platform. The live music was the cherry on top. I would definitely recommend booking this specific tour.

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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

I SWAM IN A WATERFALL‼️

Reviewed by: PQ

The tour was fun! Our Drivers gave us information about sites as we drove along! We stopped at the macadamia nut farm and fruit stand!! He gave us options about what was available for us to do! I was with a big group, we chose hiking to the waterfall and kayaking/paddleboarding!! The hike was along a paved road so not much hiking but swimming in a waterfall was worth it!! Make sure you wear water shoes that can tolerate walking on rocks if you get in at the waterfall! And while paddle boarding, I saw a turtle then ate gelato at one of the vendors near the lake!
Overall 9/10 experience!!! Would have loved to have gone to the beach as well but time didn’t permit

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

First sandbar experience. 初めてのサンドバー

Reviewed by: belle

I have been to Hawaii more than 20 times with my family, but this time I participated in this tour with a friend. When I was booking in Japan, there were many similar sandbar tours, and after some deliberation, I decided on this one because of the "live music." I was truly moved by the wonderful singing and performance, even more than I expected! It was also helpful that there were staff members who spoke Japanese. The activities were a lot of fun, and I got to experience multiple things! Thank you for the big donuts and juice! I want to participate again!!

個人では行けないサンドバー、ハワイには家族と20回以上は行っていますが今回は友人と2人での滞在だったのでこちらのツァーに参加させて頂きました。
日本で申し込む際、同じ様なサンドバーツァーがたくさんあり迷った末「ライブミュージック付き」が決め手となり申し込みました。
とても素敵な歌声と演奏を聴かせて頂き思った以上に感激しました!
また日本語が話せるスタッフの方もいらっしゃって助かりました。
アクティビティは複数体験できて最高に面白かったです!
大きなドーナツ、ジュースごちそうさまでした＼(^o^)／
また参加したいです!!

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

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Reviewed by: Verónica and Blaine

We love it! My husband and I get to much fun, amazing music and excellent staff.

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