Reviewed by: Surya
Very good experience. Good food, music and activities. Overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend for families, safe and fun
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Heather
Crew was fantastic! So friendly and made our day so much fun.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/13 |
Reviewed by: やまん
It seems that sandbars appear depending on the season or time of day. When we went in late March during the day, it was just a regular shallow sea. There was live music on the cruise, which made us feel like we were in America! The activities were also fun. It seems essential to bring a jacket or a change of clothes, as it was quite cold.
サンドバーは時期?か時間帯により砂浜が現れるようです。
私たちが行った3月下旬の昼は普通に浅い海でした。
クルーズないで生演奏がありアメリカを感じられます!
アクティビティも楽しかったです。
上着や着替えは必須に思えます。
結構寒かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for sharing your review and photos. We look forward to your next participation. From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーご参加、レビュー&写真も共有頂き誠にありがとうございました。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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| Packages: | 午後プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Murphy Family
Thank you for a great afternoon. My family enjoyed volleyball, and snorkeling. The lunch was great and the entertainment was too.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Emanuele
My kids and I had a awesome time. The staff was really nice and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The place is amazing. I highly recommend this outing. We enjoyed the banana boat ride and the bumper ride. The water was a bit chilly but we still enjoyed a lot.
Mahalo for sharing your experience and nice pictures!! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Jillian Godwin
I’m so glad we booked this excursion during our 2 day whirlwind tour of Oahu. We have a friend that’s on the island so we came over from vacationing on Maui to visit. Check in was super easy. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew was amazing. Loved the live music on the journey to and from the sandbar. Once we arrived, there was a little something for everyone. Paddleboarding, kayaking, hanging out on a floating platform or snorkeling! They even had inner-tubing and banana boat rides for an extra fee. The views of the island were stunning. Trip lasted roughly 3 hours so plenty of time to still explore the island after. Shout out to Preston and Jesse for all the aloha and good vibes. It was a super fun trip and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu. It’s a really great excursion.
We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew, and so happy to know that you had fun. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Norman family
Everything in the title and description is not only accurate, but does not disappoint! Festive and fun the whole time... beautiful setting with the smaller islands and mountains surroundings, standing a mile off shore in the middle of the bay. Nice touch having the floating lounge, and thoughtful idea providing fish treats for snorkeling(!) The music Jessie and crew played on board, and DJ-ed during activities was awesome--so much fun dancing with the fish! We only wish could have had more than one go of the banana boat and bumper tube. Worth doing more than once on a trip here, definetly--almost tried walking in backward when we were leaving
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Lyna M
My husband and I took our family to Hawaii for spring break. We always at the kids do something different. I thought they might be hesitant, but they tried The banana boat and the bumper boat and loved it, probably one of the most fun things they did on this trip. The only thing I would say I was disappointed about this excursion was that the description said they will provide soda or coke with lunch but we got lemonade instead. The bathroom on the boat also needs to be restocked before taking the next ride out. There were no soaps or hand sanitizer to use. Besides this, we had such a fun time.
We appreciated your time for this review and sorry to hear that you had a disappointing about drink and bathroom. Your feedback has been shared with our crew. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
This trip was great and a great value for the price. The staff was amazing and everyone in our party had so much fun at the sandbar playing with all the water toys.
And the musicians were really good and we had fun singing along and dancing. I would definitely do this trip again and will recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great afternoon.
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Brenda if Ohio
Kayaking to the sandbar was a great experience. I enjoyed the scenery from the sandbar. The workers were excellent with advice to practice my snorkeling skills while in the sandbar. This helped me to be more comfortable with snorkeling for the very first time. The workers were so helpful with helping me find my iPhone, which was recovered by other kayakers at the sandbar. Great overall experience!
Aloha Brenda! That is so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear you had such a good experience and that our staff helped you and made the experience that much better. Very stoked you found your phone too! That's super lucky! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Doris
From the moment we were picked up near the hotel and dropped off at it, this was a class 1 experience. Everyone made sure we had a great experience. We were a party of 7 ranging from 81years old to 12. We all rode the banana boats, thrilling! One of us fell off (not the 81 y/o) and was retrieved. The float ride was thrilling our 12 y/o said. The water is clear, the fish ample and snorkels provided along with advice for best viewing. The musicians were outstanding, the fellow passengers getting in the groove and dancing. Whole experience a lifetime memory.
We are so glad to know that you and your family had great experience! Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
I am so glad my friends and I booked this! Check-in was easy, you don't have to lug a kayak anywhere yourself bc it's there ready to go, easy-to-follow map/instructions and you get plenty of time on the water. I'll do this again for sure!
Aloha Lauren! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review and photos! Stoked to hear you had a great day kayaking with us, and we certainly hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Christina
Truly the best day ever! So much fun on this boat…fun and friendly crew, amazing musicians, tons of activities…couldn’t have asked for anything more! Super family friendly but also great for an adult day of fun. You can bring your own cooler with alcoholic beverages and your own food to ensure you have whatever you need on board. I only wish it had been longer!
Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/30 |
Reviewed by: AONOBI
It was very cold from the morning, just as I expected. I was disappointed when the thunder started halfway through, but the live performance quickly lifted the gloomy atmosphere!
朝からとても寒く、予想通りでした。
途中から雷も鳴り始めがっかりしていましたが、生演奏などで落ち込んでいた雰囲気も一気に晴れました!
The weather in Hawaii can be changeable; there are warm days, but unfortunately, the weather can also turn bad and become cold. However, I am very pleased to hear your words that "the atmosphere that was downcast brightened up instantly with live performances!" Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
ハワイの天気は変わりやすく暖かい日もあれば、残念ながら天気が崩れ寒いこともあります。でも”生演奏などで落ち込んでいた雰囲気も一気に晴れました”とのお言葉を聞き大変嬉しく思っております!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。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jess
The friendliest crew, amazing musicians, fun activities, and beautiful scenery! Wonderful afternoon on our last day of vacation. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Mahalo for your review & kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Julie
We had the best time on our clear bottom kayak tour! We saw sea turtles, manta rays, snorkeling, and did bridge jumping. Our guide was the best and the whole experience was great! We had a family of 4 with a 9 year old and 12 year old. They loved it! I highly recommend doing this tour!!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/27 |
Reviewed by: daa
Nice music, great food there's so much aloha around.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Adachi and Osiris
The fact that I booked to just experience the sand bar is my small disclaimer, But the boat ride out to the sandbar including the friendly staff breakfast snacks and juice along with the live band / music and all the SUP, Kayaking Snorkeling and Lounging we could do is what made this an experience of a lifetime for me and my son! They provided all the above for a great rate plus you can add on other activities like the bumper boat ride etc. I highly recommend Veltra tours! You won't be disappointed!! Mahalo
Mahalo for your review and nice pictures! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Marissa
We had an amazing time! 10/10 would recommend!! Defiantly a must when visiting Oahu. Mahalo to the crew and musicians!
We're so glad you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Reviewed by: T.U
There were many participants who were not Japanese, and there was a group that was just too noisy, making it hard to hear the instructions. Although a staff member who understood Japanese explained things individually, it was too loud to hear. People were vaping and even entering the sea with alcohol, yet no one was reprimanding them. I was really looking forward to it, but I couldn't do either stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing. I'm very disappointed.
日本人以外が多く参加しており、とにかく騒いでるグループがいて、注意事項等々聞こえず、日本語のわかるスタッフさんが個別に説明してくださいましたが、うるさ過ぎて聞こえませんでした。
電子タバコをふかしたり…アルコールを持ったまま海に入っていても誰も注意していなかったです。
凄く楽しみにしていたのにサップもカヌーも出来ませんでした。ガッカリです
Thank you for participating in the KBOS Sandbar Tour. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our tour.
The tour on the morning of March 17 was fully booked with approximately 100 guests. Our tour is designed for guests to enjoy their time at the sandbar area and partake in ocean activities, so we aim to create an uplifting atmosphere with live musicians and a lively crew. As you may know, we currently have many guests from around the world who do not speak Japanese. Each guest enjoys the experience in their own way, and given that they are having fun, it is quite challenging for us to control the volume and excitement levels.
While smoking is prohibited inside the boat, it is allowed outdoors, so we ask guests to take personal responsibility and prepare ashtrays to avoid inconveniencing others. The same applies to drinking, which is permitted both inside and outside the boat, and we encourage guests to enjoy responsibly.
I am truly sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the KBOS Sandbar Tour. We have received reports that there were no complaints on the day regarding not being able to hear the safety instructions, issues with smoking, or not being able to use the SUP or kayak. Our crew regrets that if you had brought these concerns to their attention on the day, they might have been able to address them.
Recently, we have seen an increase in guests from various languages, cultures, and perspectives sharing time in the same place in Hawaii. We strive daily to ensure that our tour can be enjoyed by guests with diverse values and viewpoints. We will take your valuable feedback into account to create tours that allow even more guests to take home wonderful memories.
HARUKA / KBOS
この度はKBOSサンドバーツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
また私どものツアーに対して率直なご意見をいただきありがとうございます。
3/17午前のツアーは満席で約100名のお客様での催行でした。
私どものツアーはサンドバーエリアでの滞在やオーシャンアクティビティを楽しんでいただくツアーですので
ライブミュージシャンを乗せるなどして音楽やクルーも合わせて皆様の気分が高揚するような雰囲気作りを目指しております。
ご存知のように現在は日本語以外のお客様が世界各国より多くご参加いただいております。
お客様によってその楽しみ方はまちまちであり、喜んで楽しんでいただいている以上声の大きさや興奮のレベルを私どもで
コントロールするのは大変難しいというのが現状です。
また船内での喫煙は禁止しておりますが、屋外では喫煙可能なため、各自で灰皿をご用意いただくなど
他のお客様のご迷惑にならないよう自己責任において楽しんでいただくようお願いをしております。
飲酒も同様で船内、屋外ともに可能ですのでこちらも喫煙同様自己責任において楽しんでいただいております。
UCHIYAMA様におかれましてはKBOSサンドバーツアーを楽しんでいただけなかったということを聞き大変申し訳なく思っております。
当日は注意事項が聞こえなかった、喫煙、禁煙でご迷惑が掛かったあるいはSUP, カヤックができなかった等の
お申し出はなかったとの報告を受けておりますが当日クルーにお申し出いただけましたら
何かその場で対応できたかもしれないとクルー一同残念に思っております。
昨今は様々な言語、文化、考え方の皆様がハワイに来られ同じ場所での時間を共有することが増えてきております。
私どものツアーをいろいろな価値観、考え方を持つお客様皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう
日々努力をしておりますが、今回の貴重なご意見を受け
さらにより多くのお客様によい思い出を持って帰っていただけるツアー作りに生かしてまいります。
HARUKA / KBOS
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: DawnO
We did the rainforest kayak trip. Staff was friendly and the launch spot was easy to find with the map sent in email so make sure you have that handy. The trip was very peaceful and pretty. It was a bit narrow in spots. Overall would recommend!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Max family
Great staff, explained everything properly, I’ve been here before and came back with family, because I had great memories from being here before - best kayak rental place on Oahu in my opinion. We did not take any pictures because we wanted to keep our phones safe but you get to see a lot of awesome wildlife! Thank you so much for awesome memories!
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| Packages: | Self-Guided Kayak & Beach Time - Explore at your own pace! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Emily
The crew was amazing! The watersports we did was so much fun! Snorkeling and water volleyball was so cool, a turtle just swam up by our net and popped in to say hi! Views were incredible as well! Highly recommend this tour
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Was a great day and the team were amazing and really looked after us
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| Packages: | Guided Kayak Tour + Beach Time: Flat Island & Tide Pools |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
Reviewed by: はにすけ
In the afternoon plan, there was a banana boat and a bumper tube included. Unfortunately, due to high tide, we couldn't see the sandy beach, but we had a great time with marine sports in the beautiful sea. There were restrooms and changing rooms available (although they weren't very clean...). It was convenient with pick-up and drop-off from downtown Waikiki.
午後プランで、バナナボートとバンパーチューブ付きでした。
あいにく満潮で、砂浜を目にすることはできませんでしたが、綺麗な海でマリンスポーツ、とっても楽しかったです。
トイレ、更衣室付きでした(あまり綺麗ではありませんが。。)
ワイキキ市内から送迎付きで、便利でした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠に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&バンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/11 |
Reviewed by: RoR
always wanted to paddle out to the sandbar, but unfortunately picked the gale force wind day of the week to try it. On arrival seeing the white caps and some amateur kayakers struggling to paddle 10ft in the wind, basically paddling in place, I knew that this was going to be a rough adventure. Talking to the young staff girl, she stated that we could get a refund for the inclimate weather and typed it into the notes to the booker veltra. I said absolutely and we'll save this adventure for a different day. Thankyou state park girl, and because of that I would book this again.
Aloha! Thank you so much for this feedback. Please do come back and see us again for a sandbar kayaking adventure! Hopefully the bay will give us calmer, less windy conditions for you next time! Mahalo.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Yuka
I wanted to see the sandbar, but even though I chose a tour date that would arrive at the sandbar right at low tide, the water level was still up to my waist at the end of January due to the rainy season. However, I knew this from my research, so I enjoyed paddleboarding and snorkeling instead. On the day of the tour, the weather was great, and the water wasn't cold. The staff were very kind, taking videos for us and answering our questions patiently, which was really helpful. Even without seeing the sandbar, I had a great time, but if I have the chance again, I would love to join a tour during the dry season.
サンドバーを見たかったんですが、干潮の時間ぴったりにサンドバーに着くツアーの日付けを選んでも、1月末は雨季の為、やはり水位はお腹くらいまでありました。
でも、調べて分かっていたことなので、パドルボードやシュノーケルをして楽しみました。
当日は、天候に恵まれて、水も冷たくありませんでした。
スタッフの方たちも、とても親切で、ムービーを撮っていただいたり、質問にも丁寧に答えていただいて、助かりました。
サンドバーが見えてなくても楽しめますが、もしまた機会があれば、乾季にツアーに参加できたらなと思います。
We are sorry to hear that the water level was high this time, but we are glad to know that you were able to enjoy the activities. We look forward to your participation in our tours when you visit Hawaii again. Thank you. From all the KBOS staff.
今回水位が高かった事は残念でしたが、その分アクティビティをお楽しみ頂けた様でうれしく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーへのご参加を是非お待ちしております。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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Tressy
This is one of the most thrilling activities I have done in my decades of traveling to Hawaii. Such an incredible value! The crew was amazing. Riding the waves as you take in the majestic views of Waikiki made my birthday morning memorable. Thank you so much!
Mahalo for taking the time to give us a five star rating and write a review. We are so happy that you were able to join us for a canoe ride on your special day. Happy Birthday! We do hope that you will come back soon to catch some more waves with us. Aloha
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| Packages: | Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Esther B
My husband and I, with my 21 year old son, had so much fun on our recent trip to Kaneohe Bay Sandbar with Ocean Sports Adventure. The trip started with an easy check-in process. We left the pier at 9:30 and arrived at the sandbar in 15 minutes. During this time, the crew served donuts and drinks while two musicians played live music. They were really good and professional. When we arrived there, we snorkeled first. Lots of reef fish! Then we tried SUP for the first time. Since it was such a windy day, the crew made sure we didn't float away to the areas that we weren't supposed to be. The captain took some of us on his boat and went to a nearby reef where green sea turtles are. We saw 2 of them! I highly recommend this activity to anyone!
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/14 |
Reviewed by: KANAKO
SUP, kayaking, and snorkeling were so much fun!
The staff was kind and attentive, and I definitely want to go back! They are friendly and make sure you have a great time.
I went in February 2023, so it was a bit chilly, but I really enjoyed it.
SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリング楽しかった〜!
スタッフは親切で気配りが素晴らしくまた絶対行きたいです!親切で楽しませてくれます(^^)
2023年2月に行ったので肌寒かったですが、本当に楽しかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We look forward to your participation in the tour again when you come to Hawaii! From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーへのご参加をお待ちしております! KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/15 |
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Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS