All Reviews for Kayaking Tours & Canoe Paddling

I participated with my 85-year-old mother and daughter, making it a three-generation family outing. The seawater at the sandbar was unexpectedly cold, and my mother decided to wait on the boat instead of going in. However, thanks to the very attentive staff's support, she was able to enter the water, and we had a wonderful experience riding on a SUP together.

Surrounded by magnificent scenery, we spent meaningful time in the crystal-clear sea, and I am very satisfied with the experience. It has become a great memory for us. There was also a live performance on the boat heading to the sandbar, and listening to music while enjoying the breathtaking views was the best feeling.

One issue I encountered was that I wished the meeting point had been indicated with a map in the email. The email stated that the meeting point was Kalakaua Avenue, but in reality, it was Paoakalani Avenue. When the bus didn’t arrive on time, I tried to check the email for confirmation, but I couldn’t access it without logging in. Since I was in a hurry, it took me a while to find my ID and password, which was quite troublesome. I managed to call and get assistance, so I was able to catch the bus, but I was a bit late and ended up inconveniencing those who were already on board.

85歳の母と娘と３世代家族で参加しました。サンドバーの海水が予想外に冷たく、母は海に入ることを諦め船で待っていましたが、とても親身なスタッフのサポートのおかげで海に入ることができ、娘とSUPに乗ったりと素晴らしい体験ができました。
壮大な景色に包まれ、透き通る海の中で有意義な時間を過ごすことができとても満足しています。とても良い思い出になりました。
サンドバーに向かうまでの船の中でもライブパフォーマンスがあり音楽を聴きながら絶景を見れ最高な気分でした。

一つ困ったことと言えば、待ち合わせ場所をメール内で地図等で示して欲しかったです。送られてきたメールには待ち合わせ場所はKalakaua Avenueと書かれていましたが、実際はパオアカラニ アベニューでした。時間になってもバスが来なかったので送られて来ていたメールで確認しようとしたら、ログインしないと確認できず、急いでいたのでIDやパスワードを調べるのに時間かかって大変困りました。電話をかけ対応していただけたので何とかバスに乗れましたが、少し遅れてしまい既にバスに乗車していた方々に迷惑をかけてしまいました。

We had such an amazing experience on our Kaneohe Sandbar tour. The crew from start to finish was friendly and comforting. They made us feel right at home. Loved being able to purchase snacks and drinks on board. The snorkel experience was so intimate and way different than any other that I’ve done in Hawaii. We got one on one tips and knowledge on the sea life we were witnessing. The sandwich was delicious. I brought my two year old on this tour and she loved it and was able to experience a lot for her age group. 10/10!!!!!

Despite the declaration of a state of emergency and the bad weather, the event went ahead. I inquired via email the day before, and I was very grateful for the prompt response in Japanese.

Due to the rain and wind, and the low water temperature, we got out of the sea after an hour. After that, we enjoyed a pleasant time with live music. The staff were very polite, and we had a great time.

It was a pity that we couldn't see the color of the sea well under the blue sky, but they circled the bay on the way back, so we were able to fully appreciate the atmosphere. Although it was cold and windy, there were many fish in the water, and I was glad to have participated. Thank you very much! 😊

緊急事態宣言が出された中、悪天候でしたが催行されました。前日にメールで問い合わせさせていただきましたが、すぐに日本語でお返事をくださったので大変助かりました。

雨風の中、水温も低かったので1時間で海からあがりました。そのあとは生演奏の音楽の中、心地よく過ごしました。
スタッフの方はとても丁寧で楽しく過ごせました。
青空の下で海の色がよく見えなかったのが残念でしたが、引き上げるときに湾を周回して戻ってくれたので雰囲気は十分に感じ取れました。
雨風が強く肌寒かったですが、水の中はたくさんの魚がいて、参加できて良かったと思いました。
ありがとうございました😊

It was winter when I participated, but I enjoyed it because there was no wind. I recommend afternoon trips on cold days. The performance until we reached the shallow area was also great.

冬場の参加でしたが、風の無い分楽しめました。寒い日は午後からの便をおすすめします。浅瀬に着くまでの演奏も良かったです。

I only did snorkeling and banana boating, but I was very satisfied! Most of the participants were Japanese, but there was a staff member who spoke Japanese well, so there were no communication issues! The live music was lovely, and the luxurious shuttle bus was a comfortable and pleasantly surprising point.

シュノーケリングとバナナボートしかやりませんでしたがとても満足でした！
参加者も日本人ばかりでしたが、日本語上手なスタッフさんがいて意思疎通に困る事はありませんでした！ライブミュージックも素敵でしたし、送り迎えのバスが豪華なのが快適で地味に嬉しいポイントでした。

We weren’t impressed at all about the voyage you take to the sandbar . We literally just went backwards in the boat for 100 yards and we were there. The pictures make it seem as you travel a ways to a destination …. The music was awesome and so was the light skin Hawaiian 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽……. The crew was nice but for our party of 6 , we all agreed it was lame .

The weather was great, making for an incredibly fun activity. I also tried stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and the waves were calm, so I was able to stand up and paddle right away. Being pulled at high speed on the bumper tube and banana boat had me laughing more than ever this year. I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close.

There are staff members who speak Japanese, and they provided donuts, juice, and water, so it was no problem even if I missed breakfast.

天気にも恵まれて最高に楽しいアクティビティとなりました。SUPにも挑戦しましたが、波も穏やかなのですぐに立って漕げるようになりました。
バンパーチューブとバナナボートで高速で引っ張って貰い今年一番笑いが止まりませんでした。
ウミガメも近距離で見れて大満足。

日本語を話せるスタッフもいますし、ドーナツとジュース、水も提供してくれるので朝ごはん間に合わなくても大丈夫でした

First of all, having staff who could speak Japanese was incredibly helpful. There were several people at the reception, and among them, one person spoke Japanese. Additionally, before boarding the canoe, a Hawaiian explained how to paddle and hold the canoe in broken Japanese, which made it easy to understand and gave me a sense of reassurance.

That aspect was quite significant.

Moreover, the experience was so memorable that it will stay with me for a lifetime. We paddled out a bit from the shore and then returned, and it reminded me of a scene from a Disney movie, like Moana, which made me smile.

It was truly wonderful to have a Hawaiian experience with Diamond Head in the background! I can only express my gratitude to the locals. Thank you!

まず、日本語が話せるスタッフが居た事はすごく助かった。受付には複数人いたが、その中で1人日本語を話せる人がいてさらにカヌー乗船前の説明も漕ぎ方や持ち方などハワイ人が片言日本語で説明してくれてわかりやすくて安心感を覚えました。
その点はかなり大きかったです。
そして、体験の方は一生思い出に残るくらいとてもいい体験ができました。浜から少し沖の方へ出るまでに漕いでまた浜まで戻るのですが、それがまるでディズニー映画に出てたモアナのようなシーンを思い浮かべました笑
ダイヤモンドヘッドを背景にハワイらしい体験ができた事はほんとに良かったです！
現地の人に感謝しかないです。ありがとう。

Had a wonderful time. The excursion was great! Everybody was very helpful. We appreciated the bar service. Lots of fun!

My family of 4 persons enjoyed this attraction very much. I recommend to anybody who reads this message that you guys need to go with this attraction.

Satomi and her group had an amazing time, and the live music on the boat was wonderful! It was a bit cold, but we could do as much snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking as we wanted! The fish were so big that it was a little intimidating. Seeing the black, fast sea turtles in person was like being in heaven.

サトミさん御一行が最高に楽しくて、船の生演奏も素敵！少し寒かったけど、シュノーケリングのサップもカヤックもやり放題！魚はデカすぎてちょっとビビります。黒くて早い海亀も生で見れて天国でした。

The tour wasn't bad, but it wasn't as fantastic as I had hoped for. "Lunch" was a simple sandwich and a pack of chips that left us hungry. The sandbar was beautiful but snorkeling was underwhelming.

Crews are so friendly, music is great, sandwiches are delicious, everything is good except the cloudy weather, so definitely gonna book again when the weather is nice

We brought our family of 3 on this excursion. For reference our kids are 11,9 and 6. They had alot of keep the entertained. Paddle boarding, kayak, snorkeling and snacks. As well as a bathroom on board their boat. The boat was nice and clean! It was a fun excursion that took about half of the day with travel time from our resort at the Aulani. Defintely worth our time! The weather was nice and sunny on the day we went so it was nice to relax on their floating raft.

I’ve been on various snorkeling tour options before, but this one was quite disappointing for the price. There was no thorough explanation, just “do as you like.” The cold weather was unavoidable, but everyone felt cold on the boat. In the end, they managed to serve us tea, but it was too late; many were already shivering. I wish they would consider the situation a bit more at those moments.

今まで色々のシュノーケルのオプションツアー行ったけど結構値段の割には残念
好きなようにって全然丁寧な説明なしで
寒かったのは天候で仕方なかったけど船の中でみんな寒いって感じで最後なんとかお茶出してくれたけど遅い結構みんな震えてたもう少しその時その時考えてほしい

I absolutely loved the Hawaiian singers on this tour. It was the highlight of my tour and my whole trip. Lived the Guava jelly song.

The staff was very kind, and they were friendly and funny, which made for a great experience. My 6-year-old child also participated and had a lot of fun. I would like to request their services again when I come next time.

とても親切な対応、優しくて面白いスタッフさん達でとても良い体験ができました。6歳の子供も参加して楽しんでました。また今度も来た時はお願いしたいです。

The couple enjoyed canoeing together, and even the wife, who can't swim, had a great time snorkeling in the sea! The tour participants helped each other with getting on and off the canoe and stand-up paddleboarding, creating a lively atmosphere that transcended national borders.

夫婦でカヌーに乗ったり、泳げない妻もシュノーケリングで海を満喫！ツアー者同士でカヌーやサップの乗り降り等で助け合いながら、国を超えて大いに盛り上がりました。

On this day, the water level was deep, and when I got off the boat, the water was up to my chest. I was a bit disappointed because I had imagined a white sandy beach. However, I switched gears and decided to try banana boating for the first time in my 60s! I screamed with excitement after a long time, and it was so much fun. They also took me to a spot where there were turtles. Next time, I want to go when the sandy beach is visible.

この日の水位は深く、船から降りると胸まで水がありました。
白い砂浜を想像していたので、ちょっとガッカリでした。
気持ちを切り替えて、60代で初のバナナボートに挑戦！
久しぶりにキャーキャー叫んで、とても楽しかったです。
亀のいるポイントにも連れて行ってくれました。
次は砂浜の出る時に行きたいです。

I have gone on several excursions in my travel experiences. This excursion was extremely organized, the people were remarkably friendly and the amount of activities to keep you engaged were fantastic.

We had a wonderful family trip! The experience was smooth and enjoyable, and the crews were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout. Highly recommend for families looking for a relaxing and fun getaway!

I participated in early December, and unfortunately, the weather was quite chilly and rainy, but I still had a great time. There were beautiful coral reefs nearby, and fish were swimming right in front of me. Just peeking into the water was captivating, and while enjoying other activities, time flew by quickly. During the round trip to the sandbar, there was also a performance by the crew, and the captain and crew's stories were entertaining as well.

参加日は12月初旬あいにく肌寒く、雨も降るイマイチな天候でしたがそれでも存分に楽しめました。
綺麗なサンゴ礁が近くにあり、目の前を魚が回遊しています。海中を覗くだけで夢中になれますし、他のアクティビティも堪能していると、あっという間に時間がなくなります。
サンドバーまでの往復中も、クルーの演奏もあり、また船長やクルーたちのお話も面白かったです。

I had signed up for a clear kayak and snorkeling experience, but due to the possibility of rain, I was given the option to cancel at the last minute or switch to a regular kayak. Since I had already arranged a rental car from Waikiki to Haleiwa and everything was planned, I couldn't cancel. As a result, I ended up with just the regular kayak for two hours, which was quite boring. In the end, the weather improved on the day, and it didn't rain, plus the waves weren't high, but I still couldn't do the clear kayak and snorkeling.

Additionally, I received a text the day before asking me to look for a white truck, and since the company operated with just one truck, there was no office building at the meeting point. The way it was described during the booking made it seem like there would be a building, which caused quite a bit of confusion. I was told that if I came in the summer, I could do the clear kayak and snorkeling, but I wanted to combine it with the Honolulu Marathon, so I came in the winter. If it says that clear kayaking and snorkeling are available, I really hoped they would do their best to provide those activities.

申し込んだクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来ず、雨が降るかもということで直前にキャンセルするかレギュラーカヤックにするかの選択肢を出され、ワイキキからハレイワへのレンタルカーも用意してすべて計画済の後だったのでキャンセルするわけにもいかず、クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングの料金でレギュラーカヤックだけとなりそれが2時間で退屈なものとなった。結局当日天気は持ち直し雨も降らず波も高くなかったがクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングはしてもらえなかった。また前日にショートメールが来て白いトラックを探してくれということで、トラック1台で運用してる会社だったので、集合場所に事務所的な建物はなく、申込時は建物があるような書き方だったので、かなり混乱すると思います。夏に来ればクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来るのにと言われたが、ホノルルマラソンと合わせたかったので冬に来たが、クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来ると書くのであれば、極力クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングを実施してほしかった。

The sandbar itself was stunning, and the live Hawaiian music added a perfect island vibe. Equipment was clean and easy to use, and the crew provided helpful tips to make the most of each activity.

My spouse and I tried kayaking for the first time in Hawaii on our wedding anniversary! The guide was incredibly kind, handsome, and fluent in Japanese. He taught us how to operate the kayak with great care, and we were blessed with beautiful weather, making it the best tour ever! Even as a couple approaching our sixties, thanks to our wonderful guide, we created unforgettable and extremely fun memories. Thank you very much!

夫婦で、結婚記念日に訪れたハワイで、カヤック初挑戦！
ガイドさんが、とっても親切で、ハンサム、おまけに日本語もペラペラ、カヤックの操作も丁寧に教えて下さって、お天気にも恵まれて、最高のツアーでした！
還暦間近の夫婦でも、素晴らしいガイドさんのお陰で、めちゃくちゃくちゃ楽しい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

Great snorkeling spot! Not many turtles but that can't be controlled! Some other groups saw a lot!

First, we received a lecture and then paddled out to sea. When the waves came, we paddled with all our might. If you manage to ride the waves, you can experience an incredible sense of exhilaration. The three rounds ended in no time, and I was very disappointed. I wanted to do it more.

最初にレクチャーを受けて、パドルを漕いで沖へ。波が来たら全力で漕ぎます。うまく波に乗ればこの上ない爽快感に浸れます。3回があっという間に終わりとても残念です。もっとやりたいと思いました。

This is the second time we took this activity in Honolulu. My kids love the banana boat and the bumper tube so much . Will come again next time.

I was very satisfied with the beautiful sandy beach and activities. I was hoping to see sea turtles, but it was a bit disappointing that I didn't get to see any. The staff were all cheerful and fun people.

きれいな砂浜とアクティビティで大満足です。
ウミガメを期待してましたが、会えなかったのが少し残念です。
スタッフは皆さん明るく楽しい方々でした。

The team was extremely helpful in explaining the events. I brought my wife and in-laws from Japan with us. We felt the Aloha immediately! We were worried about the cloudy morning but just as we set sail the sun came out in during our ride. We got to spend a good amount of time in the sun and enjoyed the music from the performers on board. Tip your performers, people! They can sing all the island tunes 10/10. We will certainly book again for our next trip and bring our kids. Mahalo and many thanks from Seattle, Wa.