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

Sand, Sea, and Throttle

Reviewed by: Jared

We had the best time during our time at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure. The live music (an experience in itself) really sets the tone for the day. The staff were friendly and helpful. One of the crew members told me to step on him to get into the kayak. Because he was shorter, he was underwater, while I used him as stairs. And we actually had to do this twice, because I flipped out on the first try. We purchased the package that included the bumper tube ride, and I must admit I misjudged our driver, who I think was the boat captain. For some reason, I was under the impression that she was going to take us us a mild tour around the bay. This was a prime example of don’t judge a book by its cover. Let me say this clearly: la capitana was all throttle. Honestly, the tubing was the best part of my day. I would recommend this to all. Great time.

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Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/30
Activity Date: 2023/09/08

カイルア スタンドアップパドル(SUP)ツアー 選べるガイド付きプランまたはセルフガイドプラン ビーチアイテム&昼食付き<送迎付きプランあり>

The best day for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)‼️ 最高のSUP日和‼️

Reviewed by: showco

First of all, TOMO, who came to pick us up in the morning, was very cheerful, friendly, kind, and funny, making the travel time from the hotel to the shop incredibly enjoyable. We were blessed with great weather, and the staff told us it was the best day for SUP this year! When we set out on the SUP, we could feel the beauty of the ocean, the blueness of the sky, and the gentle breeze up close, making it a wonderful SUP experience. During the SUP, we were very lucky to encounter a honu, which became the best memory. In the afternoon, we rented bicycles and cycled around Lanikai Beach and the town of Kailua. All the staff were very kind to us, and we had the best day. If I visit Hawaii again, I definitely want to try kayaking at this shop next time. Thank you very much!

まずは朝のピックアップに来ていただいたTOMOさんがとっても明るくて、親しみやすくて、親切で、面白くて、ホテルからショップまでの移動時間も最高に楽しかったです。
お天気にも恵まれスタッフさんからは今年1番のSUP日和よ!と教えてもらい、いざSUPで海にくり出すと、海の美しさと空の青さと微風を間近で感じることが出来、素晴らしいSUP体験でした。
SUPの途中ではとてもラッキーなことにホヌにも出会え最高の思い出になりました。
午後からは自転車を借りてラニカイビーチやカイルアの街中をサイクリングしました。
スタッフさんみなさんに親切にしていただいて、最高の1日を過ごすことができました。
またハワイを訪れたらぜひここのショップで次はカヤック体験をしたいと思います。
本当にありがとうございました。

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Dear Showco,

Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed Kailua so much. Please do come and visit us again. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit. Thank you!

Kailua Beach Adventures, Japanese Staff

showco様

ご来店誠にありがとうございました。
カイルアをたくさん楽しいんで頂けたようで、とても嬉しく思います。
また是非遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございました!

カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同

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Packages: セルフガイドプラン(送迎付き)(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/30
Activity Date: 2023/09/05

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>

Sandbar サンドバー

Reviewed by: てつ

I enjoyed being able to share the same time with members full of exotic charm while enjoying various activities!

色々なアクティビティを楽しめるし、異国情緒溢れるメンバーで同じ時間を教諭できることか楽しかったです!

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We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and sharing with participants from various countries on our tour. Thank you for joining the tour.
From all of us at KBOS.

私どものツアーには色々な国の方が参加して下さっておりますので異文化の方との体験、共有を楽しんで頂けた様ですね、大変嬉しく思います。ツアーご参加ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2023/09/30
Activity Date: 2023/09/06

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

Perfect view !

Reviewed by: Lianne

We had a great time ! We were able to try everything at our trip from snorkeling, paddle boarding and just relaxing in their floating pad ! The crew was very helpful, we added transportation and it was such a convenience to be pick up from the hotel and had a ride back also.

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Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/24
Activity Date: 2023/09/22

Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More

Good way to spend the day

Reviewed by: Vince

Lots to do but equipment has seen better days. Bathrooms were portable

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Packages: Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/24
Activity Date: 2023/09/01

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

MUST DO WATER ACTIVITY!!

Reviewed by: Hong

This was the most fun water activity my friends and I did. We did the 9AM excursion so the sun was not fully out and was kind of chilly out there. But you end up warming up in the water. The snorkeling was amazing this was the most fishes that we saw during our whole time in Hawai'i (we've done snorkeling about 3x this trip). We also did the Bumper tube ride. I would only recommend this if you want some adrenaline! Since we did the 9AM, they provided donuts and OJ. I would recommend that you bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks. There is also a convenient store by the dock if you want to pick up food. If you're wondering, they DO have restrooms on the boat and a changing room as well. Bring a set of comfortable clothes to change into (: This is the 1 activity i would do again!

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Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/24
Activity Date: 2023/09/19

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: VC

This is a must! everything was amazing, so much fun. great activity and the Live Music on our boat was wonderful. enjoyed every minute of it. Staff was wonderful.

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Mahalo for you review and kind words for our crew. We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/22
Activity Date: 2023/05/03

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

Excellent half day activity on Oahu.

Reviewed by: Russell G

This far exceeded my expectations. The staff was great and it was a really fun experience. There were tons of fish around for the snorkeling and the kayaks and stand up paddle boards were fun to use. To top it off, the live music on board the boat was too notch. This is a must do activity for your trip to Oahu.

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Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Sandbar - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/22
Activity Date: 2023/09/20

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 is necessary to check the tide level. 潮位の確認が必要。

Reviewed by: りえ

The day we participated, the depth was just enough for adults to stand. Depending on the tide, it can be completely different from the photos, so it's better to check before signing up. It was also a windy day in late September, and the water temperature was low, so the kids got cold and quickly wanted to get out, which was unfortunate. (There were even babies who enjoyed it for over an hour.)

All the staff were very friendly, and it was reassuring that the Japanese-speaking staff provided thorough explanations. It was almost full, and there wasn't a place to sit, but they kindly asked us to move, which was a great help.

If you're going to snorkel, it seems better to have marine shoes. I bumped my foot against the coral reef (which you shouldn't touch) and got injured.

私たちが参加した日は、大人がやっと足がつく深さでした。潮位によっては、写真と全く異なるので、調べてから申し込んだ方が良いです。また9月下旬の風の強い日で、水温も低く子供達は寒がりすぐに出てしまい残念でした。(1時間以上楽しんでいた赤ちゃんもいました)
スタッフの皆さんは、全員感じが良く、日本語スタッフの方が丁寧に説明してくださるので安心です。ほぼ満席で座る場所がなかったのですが、移動をお願いしてくださり大変助かりました。
シュノーケルをするなら、マリンシューズがあった方が良さそうです。珊瑚礁に足をぶつけてしまい(触ってはいけません)怪我をしてしまいました。

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Thank you for participating in the KBOS tour. How is your injury now? I hope you are feeling better. I am very sorry that the weather and tide did not meet your expectations on the day of the tour. The conditions of the sea, such as weather and water levels, vary daily and are beyond our control, but we hope you were still able to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii. Thank you for sharing your family's experience with us. From all of us at KBOS.

この度はKBOSツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。お怪我その後どうですか?良くなっているとよいのですが。。ツアー当日はお天気、潮位ともにご期待に沿えなかったようで大変残念に思っております。天候や水位など海の状況は日々異なりコントロール出来ませんが、その様なハワイの自然も楽しんで頂ければと思い日々ツアーを催行させて頂いております。この度はご家族の体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同

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Packages: 午前プラン
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/09/21
Activity Date: 2023/09/19

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>

Focusing on a comparison with a certain tour. 某ツアーとの比較を中心に

Reviewed by: Yui

The sea was beautiful, the staff was cheerful and kind, there was live music, and the activities were a lot of fun!

This time, I participated in two consecutive tours to different sandbars, so I will compare based on my experiences.
- Boat size (this tour had a larger boat. The restroom was also fairly decent. Since there were many passengers, the atmosphere may vary depending on the participants. When we joined, there were relatively many families and three generations participating, which created a friendly vibe.)
- Activities (if you want to try banana boating or bumper tubing, this is the tour for you. Both snorkeling and SUP were enjoyable on either tour.)
- Live music (when we participated in this tour, the songs were mainly famous ones from Japan and Disney.)
- Provided snacks (the donuts here were American-sized and sweet.)
- Boat docking location (it was a bit far from the shallowest part of the sandbar. Due to tidal conditions, there were places where children around 120 cm tall could not touch the bottom at all... although life jackets were provided, it might be a bit challenging for children who are not good at swimming.)
- Japanese guide (it may vary by day, but on the days we participated, the guides provided detailed explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring.)
- Changing clothes, etc. (I think it's better to prepare something to wear over your swimsuit and plan to get on the bus as is. There are restrooms at the port, but they are limited, and the women's restroom has a long line. It is recommended to keep wearing aqua shoes. If you want to take videos or photos, don't forget a waterproof phone case!)

海は美しく、スタッフも陽気で親切、ライブ演奏もあり、アクティビティも大変楽しかったです!

今回2日連続でサンドバーが目的地の異なるツアーに参加したので、体験した範囲で比較してみます。
・ボートのサイズ(こちらのツアーの方が大きかったです。お手洗いもそれなりにしっかりしたものがあります。乗船人数が多いので、参加者によって雰囲気が左右されると思います。私たちが参加したときは親子連れや三世代参加が比較的多く和やかでした)
・アクティビティ(バナナボート、バンパーチューブにトライしたい場合はこちら。シュノーケリングやSUPはどちらでも楽しめました)
・ライブ演奏(私たちがこちらのツアーに参加したときは、日本でも有名な曲やディズニー中心でした)
・提供される軽食(こちらのドーナツはアメリカンなサイズと甘さでした)
・ボートの係留場所(サンドバーの一番の浅瀬からは少し離れた場所でした。潮位の条件もあって身長120㎝程の子供は全く足が着かない場所もあり…ライフジャケット着用ですが、泳ぐのが苦手な子にはややハードルが高いかもしれません)
・日本人ガイド(日によると思いますが、どちらのツアーも参加した日は日本語で細々とした点まで説明してくださって安心感がありました)
・着替えなど(どちらも水着の上に羽織れるものを用意して、そのままバスに乗る前提でいたほうがいいと思います。港にお手洗いがありますが、数が少なく女子トイレは長蛇の列になります。足もとはアクアシューズを履きっぱなしにするのがおすすめです。動画や写真を撮りたい方は防水スマホケースをお忘れなく!)

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Thank you for participating in the tour and for sharing your family's experience (including advice). From all of us at KBOS.

この度はツアーへのご参加、ご家族の体験(アドバイスを含め)をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Packages: 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/16
Activity Date: 2023/08/22

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Paula

The people in the boat was very friendly, the trip was amazing ! I really recommend the experience!!
Thank you guys for the amazing day !$

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Mahalo for your kind words! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/15
Activity Date: 2023/09/13

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>

Sandbar Snorkeling Cruise サンドバー(砂州)シュノーケルクルーズ

Reviewed by: KEI

I participated thinking I could land on a sandbar and enjoy snorkeling in the shallow waters, as mentioned in the guidebook and tour advertisement.

However, on the day of my visit, the sandbar was underwater, at a depth of 1.2 meters, likely due to high tide. I wore a life jacket and enjoyed snorkeling, but unfortunately, I didn't encounter any fish.

I would have appreciated it if the tour advertisement had mentioned that the sandbar might not be visible depending on the tides. I recommend that those planning to participate check the high tide times in advance before signing up.

ガイドブックやツアー募集にあるようなサンドバー(砂州)に、上陸して浅瀬でシュノーケリングを楽しめるかと思い参加致しました。

参加日は満ち潮だったのか、サンドバーは海の下、水深1.2m下にありました。
ライフジャケット着用しシュノーケリングは楽しみましたが、魚には遭遇出来ず残念に終わりました。

ツアー募集に潮の満ち引きによっては、サンドバーが海面に出ていない状況になる事がある旨記載して頂きたかったです。
これから参加される方は、事前に満潮時間を確認の上申込される事をお勧めします。

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Thank you for participating in the KBOS Sandbar Tour. We are very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations.

The weather and the tides of the sea vary daily and are beyond our control, but we hope that you were still able to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii. We will take your feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our tours in the future. Thank you for your valuable input.

Sincerely,
The KBOS Staff

この度はKBOSサンドバーツアーへのご参加頂きありがとうございました。ツアーがご希望に添えなかったようで弊社としても大変残念に思っております。
天候や海の潮の満ち引きの状況は日々異なりコントロールできるものではありませんが、その様なハワイの自然も楽しんで頂ければという思いでツアーを日々催行させて頂いております。この度頂いたご意見を参考に今後もより良いツアー作りに努めさせて頂きます。貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。  KBOS スタッフ一同

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Packages: 午後プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き)
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Posted on: 2023/09/14
Activity Date: 2023/09/12

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Julie

Honestly an experience of a lifetime! Would do again! Highlight of my trip to Hawaii!

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So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/14
Activity Date: 2023/09/12

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>

The best option 最高のオプション

Reviewed by: Coo

We booked a plan with a banana boat and a paddle tube for the family. It was an exhilarating experience in the thrilling waters of Hawaii, almost feeling like we were going to be thrown off. We could enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP as we pleased.

The guide spoke fluent Japanese, so there were no issues. A light lunch was provided before swimming, which was just the right amount. We enjoyed live music on the boat, and there was a bottle to put tips in on the way back, which seemed optional.

Since it wasn't during a high tide, we could stand, but the water still reached up to our necks. Floating while gazing at the beautiful sea, fish, and the towering mountains felt uniquely Hawaiian. Even if it rained, it was just a passing shower. It gets cold when you come out of the water, so a jacket is essential. Having a waterproof phone case would have made it even better.

家族でパンパーチューブ、バナナボート付きのプランを申し込み。振り落とされそうなくらいスリル満点ハワイの海を体験。シュノーケリングにカヤック、SUPどれも好きなように楽しめます。
ガイドの方は流暢に日本語を話すので問題ありません。軽いランチも泳ぐ前には適量です。
船上ライブを聴きながら盛り上がり帰りに瓶があるのでチップを入れます。任意の様です。
大潮ではなかったので足はついても首まで海水がありました。きれいな海と魚、高山の山々を眺めながら浮かぶ気分はハワイならではと思います。雨が降っても通り雨。海から上がると寒いので上着は必須です。防水携帯ケースを持ってればもっと最高でした。

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Thank you for sharing your experience participating in the tour. The weather and water levels can vary daily, and we cannot control the ocean conditions, but it seems you enjoyed the natural beauty of Hawaii and the tour activities. We look forward to your next participation. From all the staff at KBOS.

この度はツアーへのご参加体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。天候や水位など海の状況は日々異なりコントロール出来ませんが、そんなハワイの自然とツアーアクティビティを楽しんで頂けた様ですね。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2023/09/12
Activity Date: 2023/09/09

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

WORTH IT!

Reviewed by: Pdelly

The experience was a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The water was a bit choppy at first but there was a lot of help with that, especially since we had my 14 month old and 3 year old. The girls had a great time.

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Mahalo for your review! We're so glad your family had a great time. -Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/09/11
Activity Date: 2023/08/16

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

So much fun!

Reviewed by: David

Had a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling with family. Saw lots of fish. Enjoyed the water. Entertainment was a plus. Will definitely recommend to friends.

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Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2023/09/11
Activity Date: 2023/09/08

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

スタッフの皆さん良い人ばかり!

Reviewed by: maririn

結論から言うと参加して良かったです!!
サンドバーは浅く小さな子どもも楽しめる海で、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は天気があまり良くなく、8月のお盆の夏真っ盛りなのに海の水がかなり冷たい!!シュノーケリングは魚もいっぱいいて、海の透明度も高く良かったですが、長く海に浸かってるのは冷たすぎるので難しかったです。
なので、サップやカヤックがとても楽しめました!!スタッフのお兄さんたちは皆さん陽気で優しくとても親切でした!

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天気が崩れると寒いこともあり、当日は水が冷たかったとの事で残念でしたが、他のアクティビティを楽しんで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。この度はツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2023/09/10
Activity Date: 2023/08/16

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>

Sandbar Tour サンドバーツアー

Reviewed by: しょうちゃん

I was able to make a reservation the day before, and the pickup location and time were emailed to me right away, which was reassuring. I had heard that there could be trouble if you don't know the meeting place, but it was clear at the ABC Store, so there were no issues.

About 30 of us boarded the bus, and we left Waikiki, arriving at the pier in 45 minutes. There, a Japanese staff member joined us and provided a helpful explanation in advance. On the boat, we also enjoyed live music.

The activities included snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, and I was satisfied to have about two hours to use freely. However, since it was "do as you please," beginners should learn how to do each activity in advance.

About a quarter of the participants were Japanese. The staff were all friendly, and it was a fulfilling experience without any feelings of loneliness. I highly recommend it.

前日に予約がとれましたが、ピックアップの場所と時間は直ぐにメールされたので安心。待ち合わせの場所がわからずトラブルになるケースかあると聞いていましたが、ABCストア前でお店のナンバーが明快だったのでトラブルなし。
30人くらいでバスに乗り合わせ、ワイキキを出発して45分で埠頭に。そこで日本人スタッフがついて事前に説明していただいて助かりました。船中では弾き語りも楽しめました。
アクティビティはシュノーケリング、カヤック、SUPの3種類で、約2時間自由に使えたのは満足でした。ただ、お好きにどうぞ、なので初心者の方はそれぞれ事前にやり方を学んでおいた方がよいです。
日本人は1/4くらい。スタッフは皆さんフレンドリーで孤独感もなく充実したアクティビティでした。オススメです。

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Thank you for sharing your experience participating in the tour. For those who are new and unsure about using the activities, our staff will provide thorough explanations and guidance, so please feel free to reach out to the staff during your next visit. Best regards, the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへのご参加体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。初めてでアクティビティの使用がわからない方、ご不安な方にはスタッフが丁寧にご説明、指導いたしますので次回ご参加の際は是非、お気軽にスタッフにお声をかけて下さいね。KBOS スタッフ一同

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ワイキキビーチ SUP 1時間プライベートレッスン <ロイヤルハワイアンホテル>

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Waikiki ワイキキでSUP

Reviewed by: くにお

I was thrilled to be able to do SUP for the first time in my dream destination, Waikiki. The location was excellent, and it was just a short walk from the neighboring Sheraton.

My family and I had a private lesson for two, and we started by learning how to stand and paddle easily on land before heading straight to the ocean. We practiced standing up and paddling alternately.

Since we didn't wear life vests, it was surprisingly tough to swim back up every time we fell in. After a few tries, we were able to stand up, and the instructor ended up paddling off on his own. (laughs)

In the end, it was a 60-minute lesson, but I reached my physical limit after about 45 minutes and ended up sitting on the board, drifting with the waves.

憧れのワイキキで初めてのSUPができて感激でした。とにかく立地がよく、となりのシェラトンからも歩いてすぐなのがよかったです。
家族と2名でプライベートレッスンでしたが、最初は陸で簡単に立ち方や漕ぎ方を習い、すぐに海へ。
2人交互に立ち上がり漕ぐ練習をします。
ライフベストは着用しないので、落水する度に泳いで這い上がるのが意外としんどく、何度かそれぞれ立てるようになるとインストラクターの方も勝手にスイスイ漕いでどっか行ってしまいました。笑
結局60分のレッスンでしたが45分くらいで体力は限界に。板に座って波を漂ってました。

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Thank you for the 4-star review, Kunio. The life vest can be cumbersome while paddling and makes it even more difficult to climb back onto the board from the water. Sitting on the board and paddling through the waves is also great practice. We look forward to your next visit.

くにお様:
4つ星の口コミありがとうございます。ライフベストはパドルする時に邪魔になり、水からボードに這い上がる時にさらに難しくなります。
板に座って波を漕ぐのもとても良い練習になります。またのお越しをお待ちしております。

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

Awesome as always

Reviewed by: JYB

The only other ways to get to this beautiful gem is to rent a kayak and row your way here (appx 45mins each way, with no wind) or with another tour boat company. In Hawaii, the only way to a private boat is if you know someone who owns a boat, or if you are military (where you can rent the boat, but in Honolulu area).
I always enjoyed the going out to Kaneohe Bay with OSA.

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

Excellent Adventure!

Reviewed by: Connie

I was very excited about this adventure and can say it was my absolute favorite excursion on our 2wk vacation. My family also agrees.
The ride out to the sandbar was so lovely and relaxing with the live music. All of the staff was so friendly and check in and boarding went smoothly. The views from the sandbar were spectacular! We spent our time snorkeling, paddleboarding and soaking in the views. The live music playing from the boat really set the aloha mood. We would definitely book this excursion again!

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

10/10, Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Max

This was a great way to spend our afternoon. The water sports offered were so fun! This was hands down the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had. The reef and fish were beautiful. The crew was helpful and energetic.I felt so comfortable during this entire excursion! To top it all off, the live performers were OUTSTANDING. It was the perfect way to ride out into the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Loved loved loved this!

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

Excellent experience

Reviewed by: Angela B

I enjoyed every aspect of this excursion, from the moment i was picked up from the pick up spot in Waikiki, to the excursion itself, and to the return back to Waikiki. The banana tubing and regular tubing was a lot of fun, i do find myself as a snorkeling junkie, so I mostly snorkeled the entire time. I saw some amazing fish in the reef. I felt very safe all day. My friend did the kayaking and SUPing and enjoyed their time. The musicians were amazing. I would like to thank everyone for such a great experience.

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Mahalo for the review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Team KBOS

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

Must do activity in Oahu

Reviewed by: STB

Participated with 2 adults and 2 teens. We chose all included package with banana boat and bumper boat for the teens. They enjoyed the rides very much! Snorkeling was amazing, the area was shallow with reef areas. The water was so clear, we could see many fish easily. Tried kayak and SUP and both were so fun even for us as beginners. Music was amazing, staff was super kind and welcoming. If we had more days, we wanted to do it again!

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

Best tour in Oahu

Reviewed by: STB

There are similar tours available but this is the best tour by far! We chose the morning tour. Donuts (2-3 different types), orange juice and water were provided in a boat while going to Sandbar. Probably it took about 10-15 minutes to get there. 2 staff played live music and sang variety of songs. It was beautiful and they are great singers! In the boat, there are a few bathrooms for women and I believe one bathroom for men. Life vest is available for everyone. You can bring your own beverage including alcohol. You can do some water activities or relax in the boat. Snorkeling gear is available for free, kayak and SUP are also available though you may need to wait for your turn if they are occupied. Just being in the water (we went there at high tide and the water was close to my neck and I’m 5’4”) was relaxing since the water was so warm and clear. If you have small children, you may want to choose low tide timing unless your kids are comfortable with deeper water. There was no wave (very gentle water movement). I strongly recommend this tour to everyone. This tour provides something for everyone to have fun!

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Mahalo STB for the review and sharing your experience. Team KBOS

  • Super clear water!

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

Repeaters 2 summers in a row

Reviewed by: STB

This was our 2nd time. We did this tour last summer and it was so good that we came back again this summer! We’re 2 adults and 2 teens. Just like last year, this tour was the best highlight of our Hawaii trip. Tour staff are super friendly and funny and play/sing beautiful live music. We did kayak, teens did banana boat and bumpy boat. Snorkeling was awesome. The water is so clear that we could see sea creatures so close and clearly. Snorkeling gear was provided. It was so much fun and relaxing seeing the amazing ocean views. I wish the tour was longer! Felt like it ended too soon, I know that’s because we had a wonderful time. We will definitely do this tour again when we go back to Hawaii. Thank you for offering this amazing tour at reasonable price. We could make unforgettable family memories. Mahalo!!

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Mahalo for joining us again. So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS

  • Kayaking

  • View from kayaking

  • Leaving Sandbar

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

Perfect day out on the BAY!

Reviewed by: C.L.

Thank you for the hospitality & helping our fam out on the bay! From lifeguarding while we snorkeled to helping with the SUP’s! We were surprised at the attentiveness of the staff! Definitely suggest packing snacks & BYOB! The donuts going out was not enough… as my kids were hungry after all activities.Boat had changing stalls & bathrooms… and live entertainment! Defitnitely recommend adding the banana boat/bumper tubes! Was so worth our experience!

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

Want to try it again

Reviewed by: Lena

The crew and experience was great. The organization of the trip was well done. My child often gets motion sickness and the ship was so smooth they didn't even feel a thing. The activities were fun, first time paddleboarding and we had a blast.

The musicians were wonderful and entertaining. Loved the hawaiian music along with contemporary songs.

The only thing that made it less of a 5 star, was something the crew could not control. We should have checked the timing of the tides. We were expecting to be walking on sand in the middle of the ocean, but I suspect we picked a day where it was hightide, so we never "walked" on the sand, we were swimming the entire 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>

We all had a great time at the beautiful sea! 綺麗な海で家族みんな楽しめました!

Reviewed by: coffeelover

I planned my day starting in the morning. We gathered at Ross Dress for Less at 8 AM. There were other buses for different tours, so I got a bit confused, but I was able to board without any issues. After passing a few more stops, we rode the bus for about 30 minutes to the sandbar's boat dock.

When we arrived, we had to fill out a consent form, but there were Japanese staff there, so it was fine to do it in Japanese. The explanations were also in Japanese, allowing us to smoothly board the boat.

Inside the boat, we had assigned seats, which was reassuring.

On the boat, we could help ourselves to donuts and drinks.

At the sandbar, in addition to snorkeling, we could also enjoy boating and stand-up paddleboarding. Since it was shallow, we could relax and have fun without worry.

We had about two hours to play, so we had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves.

I recommend this experience because you can enjoy various activities for this price.

By the way, we returned to Waikiki around 12:30 PM.

朝からのプランにしました。
8時にROSS FOR LESSに集合でした。このツアー以外のバスも止まってたので、少し迷いましたが、無事乗ることができました。他にもいくつか停留場所を通り、30分くらいバスに揺られ、サンドバーの船乗り場へ。

着いたら、承諾書を書かないといけないのですが、ここでは日本の方がいたので日本語で大丈夫でした。説明も日本語で、スムーズに船に乗ることができました。

船の中では、席が決まっているので、安心でした。

船の中では、ドーナツとドリンクをセルフサービスでもらうことができました。

サンドバーでは、シュノーケリング以外に、ボートやサップもできました。足がつくところなので、安心して楽しむことができました。


遊ぶ時間も2時間はあったのでたっぷり遊べました。

この値段で、色んなことが楽しめるのでおすすめです。

ちなみにワイキキに帰ってきたら12時半ごろでした。

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Thank you very much for sharing your family's experience with us. We look forward to your participation in another tour. From all the KBOS staff.

この度はご家族の体験をシェアして頂き大変ありがとうございました。またのツアーのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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

Have to go!

Reviewed by: Morgan

This was an amazing experience! The staff is so kind and there is so much to do!

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