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

Great time at the sandbar!

Reviewed by: Charley A

We had such a good time at the sandbar.The staff and musicians were great. Very profesional and attentive to everyone's needs. Would highly recommend to all. A great time to be had

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/02/19
Activity Date: 2023/02/17

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

Worth the money

Reviewed by: Scott

Band was great. All the staff were incredibly nice. Bathrooms and changing rooms on board.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/18
Activity Date: 2023/02/16

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

So fun

Reviewed by: Comstock family

Really a good time with fresh lunch and good live music. Banana boats were a blast I laughed so hard. There was crew out on the sandbar showing us sea life and it was great!

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We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/02/17
Activity Date: 2023/02/15

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Ok

Reviewed by: Kevin

Had a good time. Would recommend them to anyone. Very professional.

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Aloha Kevin! This is great to hear! Thank you so much for choosing us for your kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We truly appreciate that very much. Stoked to hear that you had a good kayaking experience of Kane'ohe Bay with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Package - Solo Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/02/17
Activity Date: 2023/02/15

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Jeffery

The whole ever crew at the sand bar was amazing. From the boarding, to the live music, and to the guys down in the sandbar!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/02/15
Activity Date: 2023/02/11

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

Awesome time don’t miss it! We did it during week and again on Saturday! So much fun!

Reviewed by: D.I.

Best tour of the the sandbar so many activities and awesome staff and fun for all live music ! Don’t miss out even if you are local or visiting it’s a great way to spend a day in the water with no fuss, just bring yourselves and sunscreen and be ready for fun! Snorkel paddle board volley ball, kayak, rides and sun party deck it’s all there plus great music entertainment, Lunch, bring your friends and have a blast!

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Mahalo for joining our tour and sharing your experience! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/02/15
Activity Date: 2023/02/11

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

BEST EXCURSION IN THE ISLAND

Reviewed by: Ericka A

This whole experience was well thought out. From the live music to the events, to the food. It is well organized and made the experience really enjoyable.

There was plenty of activities to do for all ages.

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/02/14
Activity Date: 2022/05/28

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

Super Fun!

Reviewed by: Rewzter

Had a great time with good music. The crew was great and the sand bar was fun!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/02/13
Activity Date: 2023/01/20

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

My 4th times we love it

Reviewed by: TeeTee and TJ

The best tour ever. Went with this tour 4-5 times already and we absolutely love it. I took all my visitors there! All my friends and families love it. The stuffs are super friendly and they are the best people. The boat caption , Kevin is the nicest guy ever. So much activities to do : kayak , paddle board , snorkeling and banana boat. Perfect for family with kids too. Just absolutely amazing! We had the best experience and definitely will go back again. Mahalo you guys for the best time we love you guys!

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Mahalo for joining our tour again, kind words and great review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/02/11

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

Great!

Reviewed by: D.I.

Staff were so kind and fun, we had a great time snorkeling amazing!

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Packages: Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/02/10
Activity Date: 2023/02/08

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

Great Service

Reviewed by: Jate

Great and fun experience. Staff and performers were very kind, accommodating, and entertaining. I would highly recommend.

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/06
Activity Date: 2023/02/04

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

North shore fun!

Reviewed by: Cara Jermstad

We had a wonderful time on this adventure to the north shore on Oahu. Cousin G was our guide and he did a great job taking care of us and keeping things lively. He was so knowledgeable of the history and the area and all the ins and outs of where to go. He was really funny, too! Waimea falls was beautiful and the next stop we opted for paddle boarding. We didn't see any sea turtles, but it was still fun and peaceful. We had a small group of 10, which I don't think is usual, but it was a treat for us because we could move around easily and quickly get in and out of places. We'd highly recommend this to anyone!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/02
Activity Date: 2023/01/31

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Far kayak, but great!

Reviewed by: Tee Gee

A little difficult to navigate and see things. You’re on your own, so you’ll really need to be cognizant of the area and where to anchor down. Sand bar was a bit out, but was a great experience. Not for beginners but also not terribly difficult. Bring a watch or phone, the kayaks are very stable and didn’t tip on us when trying to get back in. Staff was great

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Aloha Tee Gee! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this great review. All very good feedback and we certainly appreciate it. Definitely good for people to know that you are going on your own so you definitely do have to be aware of a few important things. Hopefully our staff did a good job briefing you on all of that, glad to hear it sounds like they were good to you! And glad to hear overall it sounds like you had a good experience kayaking with us. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/02
Activity Date: 2023/01/31

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

Great!

Reviewed by: Marie Powers

Great fun for my family with teenagers and friends! Something to do for everyone /)

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Yes, there really is something for everyone to do at the sandbar. Mahalo! -Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/29
Activity Date: 2023/01/27

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Louis Alain

Such an amazing experience, All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped with everything, the live music was amazing and added to the experience. Great vocals by Jesse! Highly recommend! 5 stars!!

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We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew, and recommendation. Mahalo! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/29
Activity Date: 2023/01/27

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

If you’re thinking about it, just book it!

Reviewed by: Sylvia M.

We had a wonderful morning! The team working the adventure was helpful and knowledgeable. We highly recommend it! Our family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 children: age 11 and 6) and our friend that was visiting has a blast kayaking, SUP and hanging out on the floating island. Music was awesome! My kids love the lemonade and donuts.

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Mahalo for your review and nice picture! - Team KBOS

  • My friend that was visiting and I

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/01/07

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>

There are lots of fish while snorkeling! シュノーケルはお魚が沢山!

Reviewed by: さおりん

The sea was beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish. It was shallow, so the distance to the coral was close. There are various activities included, so you can really enjoy yourself.

海も綺麗でお魚が沢山みれました。
浅いので珊瑚との距離が近かったです。
アクティビティが色々ついているのでしっかり楽しめます

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We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for participating. From all of us at KBOS.

この度ツアーを楽しんで頂けた様ですね、大変嬉しく思います。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: 2023/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/01/06

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 sea is beautiful! 海が綺麗!

Reviewed by: きょうこ

The sea was crystal clear and there were lots of fish!
I had a great time with SUP and canoeing.
It was nice to have snacks and Hawaiian music as well.
The bumper tube ride was intense and really fun.

海が透き通っていてお魚も沢山!
SUPやカヌーもできてとても楽しかったです。
軽食やハワイアンミュージックもあってよかった
バンパーチューブが激しくてとても楽しかったです。

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Thank you for sharing your review and photos. We appreciate your participation in the tour! From all of us at KBOS.

レビュー&写真も共有いただきありがとうございます。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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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: 2023/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/01/06

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

Fun in the Sun

Reviewed by: Roman

Me and my partner had a great time. Staff was great and informative. My partner must learn to kayak bad work with me. A great team building excercise. I of course made no errors and had to correct the many errors of my partner . Thank you for a fun time.

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Aloha Roman! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review! We really appreciate that! Those tandem kayaks certainly are a team building, relationship counseling type of activity for sure! Glad to hear you and your partner had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/25
Activity Date: 2023/01/23

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

GREAT TIME and EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: SusanH

LOVED kayaking in the ocean instead of chartering a boat/catamaran out to the sandbar. Spent most of our time on the largest, and should of rowed over to where a guide had nicely dropped a pin for us, but due to time stopped at a closer one, and still got to see A LOT of different fish, SO COOL! and sea life while snorkeling, but no turtles. Great snorkel gear, no fins, but didn't need them. A waterproof cell case is advisable, a hardcase one altho more expensive would of been better, as the water's current pushed against the soft plastic and turned off the video while shooting. Another tip, I'm glad I got water sandals that strapped on, to walk on the sandbar. The water was warm and so clear, and the view of the Koolau Mountains are majestic.

If you have any questions, give em' a call, Andy was so helpful and gracious.

Kamaaina Kayak and Snorkel Eco-Venture IS THE ONE TO BOOK not only is He'eia State Park right at the bay's edge, where the crew helps you launch right into the water. Renting is a bargain and not-for-profit, proceeds help to fund the park, which is managed by Kama'aina Kids, a local childcare org that serves as stewards to the park.

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Aloha Susan! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this absolutely amazing review! We appreciate that so much and this is so, so awesome and gratifying to hear that you had this kind of experience with us and this kind of experience kayaking and snorkeling in Kane'ohe Bay. It looks like you had a really beautiful day out there. You'll have to come back and do it again soon and find those turtles next time! Mahalo nui loa for your support, and hope to see you again soon!

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/25
Activity Date: 2022/12/27

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

Absolutely recommended for first timers to Kaneohe

Reviewed by: Isaac

Great trip and highly recommended. The crew and live music were great and the activities included (paddle board, kayak, snorkel, volleyball) kept me and my wife busy during our time at the sandbar. We also saw live coral and a ton of fish as well as an octopus hiding near the anchor. Definitely a tour anyone should consider if they haven't visited the sandbar before. Having the boat also allowed us to avoid the sun and stay hydrated after the activities, sometime we wouldn't have been able to do if we had kayaked over from the harbor on our own.

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Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/23
Activity Date: 2023/01/19

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

Teenage review

Reviewed by: Anonymous

What can I say about “uncle” Kevin…he was the best! He’s filled with so much information about the island and we could sit and listen for hours. We did snorkeling and SUP. While snorkeling we saw a whale! While SUP we saw turtles…AMAZING!!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/23
Activity Date: 2023/01/19

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

Best experience!

Reviewed by: Sandy tran

The tour was absolutely amazing, the experience was so fun. I suggested my family and friends to visit hawaii and book the Kaneohe sand bar!y boyfriend and I had so much fun and the staffs were so friendly and helpful and so patient with everyone! The bay was so beautiful and calm, the water so clear and clean, we felt super safe while being there. We definitely enjoyed the water activities that was included in the package, I will definitely return and re book with you guys. We had a blast!

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Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/21
Activity Date: 2022/12/31

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Ilse

Beautiful ocean and amazing environment. The performers were great in the tunes and songs they played as well as their positive atmosphere!! the activities available are plenty and so much fun!

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/01/21
Activity Date: 2023/01/18

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

Definitely would recommend

Reviewed by: Des

Uncle Kevin was awesome. Friendly n funny great host/driver. Enjoyed our tour had a great time we did hike to waterfall n kayaking. Worth the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy north shore with some history/information. Read in other review that it was rushed but that’s not how it was at all at least not with our driver uncle Kevin.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/20
Activity Date: 2023/01/18

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

Definitely worth it!

Reviewed by: alchemycolorlab

We booked the all inclusive package and our salon team loved every min! The crew was fantastic and it was an unforgettable experience! Totally worth every penny!

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Packages: Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/01/19
Activity Date: 2023/01/12

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

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Look at mi

Kaneohe ocean sports at the sandbar was amazing! We started with either glazed or chocolate donuts with lemonade. When we got to the sandbar they had a variety of activities including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, volleyball and snorkeling. We loved the snorkeling! They took us to an area of the sandbar that was still shallow enough to stand but had plenty of coral to swim around and explore. Staff was friendly and constantly kept watch over the participants, making this a safe and enjoyable environment. Overall would definitely recommend especially for families

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Mahalo for your review and sharing experience! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/19
Activity Date: 2023/01/17

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

So much fun!

Reviewed by: The Grastino crew

It was so much fun for everyone and there was so many things to do! We had a blast and will definitely be back to do it again! The crew, captains and musicians were all awesome and made the excursion awesome! Thank you!!!

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Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew. Come back soon! - Team KBOS

  • On the way to the sandbar eating lunch and listening to a great band!

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/15
Activity Date: 2023/01/13

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

Great afternoon excursion

Reviewed by: Romesh

Staff were excellent and I would highly recommend that lunch excursion. We upgraded for the banana boat ride for our granddaughters when checking in. We were offered to ride in the boat so that we could get videos of the girls on the ride.
Water was shallow and bit difficult to snorkel.
Parking is at a premium and I had to wait in the lot until someone pulled out.

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Mahalo for your review and picture! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/15
Activity Date: 2022/12/21

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

Good Experience

Reviewed by: Yalan

I highly recommend visiting this place, incredibly beautiful views with emerald blue water. The service is perfect! Will definitely come back again.

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Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS

  • beautiful view from the boat

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/01/13
Activity Date: 2022/12/31
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