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All Reviews for Kayaking Tours & Canoe Paddling in Oahu

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

An experience you won’t want to miss!!

Reviewed by: Josh Wheeler

This excursion was amazing. The trip out was smooth, the staff was super friendly and helpful! The snorkeling and activities were so much fun!! I highly recommend the morning tour, the weather was amazing! We had a little bit of rain before the sun peeked out and gave us a beautiful time. The view was breathtaking, as the clouds parted the views of the mountains were unbelievable! Would definitely do this again.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/04
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

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

The best experience and crew

Reviewed by: Silviya

Everything was excellent; so much to do and see for 3hrs. Live music while you paddle boarding was magical. The crew was terrific! They teach you how to snorkel, paddleboard and kayak. Pretty good deal. Highly recommend!!!

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/06/03
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

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

North Shore tour with Calvin

Reviewed by: Carol

It’s a great experience visiting the North Shore with Calvin! He’s funny and created a relaxing environment for us!
I would recommend a tour with Uncle Calvin who takes good care of folks in the tour and gave many good advices on where to get good food in town.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

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

We had an AMAZING time! Book it now!!

Reviewed by: Jamie

This was an incredible experience for my daughter and I. It was well worth the money. We were able to snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, and lay in the sun. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They made us feel super welcome and I would 100% do this again next time I return to the island! Thank you!!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

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

Sandbar

Reviewed by: Khristian

Amazing experience! The team was very helpful with every activity and the sandbar was very beautiful

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

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

So much fun! And the crew was fantastic!!!

Reviewed by: Esther

My friends and I did the Kaneohe bay sandbar in the afternoon since it included a lunch box, and it turned out amazing. We did snorkel, kayaking, paddle boarding. It was such a good time! One of the crew members even helped one of my friends who didn’t knew how to swim. They kept us safe all the time if we were to leave safety area.

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

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

Fantastic excursion!

Reviewed by: Geoff

The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish! The land crew was so helpful trying to get us all onboard safely and efficiently. Once onboard, the crew and entertainment was beyond anything we could have expected. They were friendly, engaging and so welcome! At one point, they took us out on a boat to a heart-shaped reef so that we could leave flower petals in honor of the loss of our mother. It was just the best time and we highly recommend this booking for anyone wanting to go out to the sand bar to have fun, be very well taken care of and create a day of memories that will last a lifetime.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/30
Activity Date: 2022/05/07

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>

I'm very satisfied with the many activities available! 沢山のアクテビティができて満足!

Reviewed by: まみむ

On the boat to Sandbar, I was able to enjoy donuts and live music, making the travel time enjoyable! I was satisfied with the many activities I could experience! The staff was very kind and attentive, checking if there was anything I didn't understand in their explanations and occasionally providing explanations in Japanese. However, there were no lockers, so be careful with your valuables. I would be very satisfied if the price were a bit lower!

サンドバーに行く船ではドーナツが食べられたり生演奏が聞けたりと、移動時間も楽しく過ごせました!沢山のアクテビティが体験できて満足です!スタッフの方が、説明で分からなかったことはないかと色々気にしてくれたり所々日本語で説明してくれるなどとっても親切で優しかったです!ロッカーなどは無かったので貴重品の管理には注意です。もう少し金額が安ければ大変満足です!

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Packages: 午前プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/30
Activity Date: 2022/05/04

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Dara

I absolutely enjoyed the experience. I wasn't able to see too many sea life, however, that didn't take away from the overall fun at all. I personally have a mild fear of the deep ocean, so going too far out into sea in a kayak frightens me. But it would be a miss opportunity for me to not try this at least once while on vacation. My only criticism is that the kayaking zone is a little confusing to figure out, so I felt it was too mixed up with the commercial zone and the military zone. The zone marker was hard to figure out so my group just follow other groups instead.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Dara! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! Thank you also for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. I am very glad to hear it sounds like you had a great time kayaking with us and conquered your fears a little bit! That's great. I know it is a big bay and without a lot of markings or anything, we do our best with the map, but sometimes it is hard to figure out. Thank you so much again, we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/29
Activity Date: 2022/05/27

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

Jessie is the man!

Reviewed by: Adam Sankarsingh

From start to finish the crew was extremely gracious, funny, and welcoming. The donuts and juice were a great touch. Everyone was really impressed and loved listening to the singing to and from the sand bank. I highly recommend to take time and have a conversation with Jessie!!

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/29
Activity Date: 2022/05/27

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

You don’t want to miss this!

Reviewed by: Lesley

I think this may be one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life- if you like to kayak and like to swim this is for you! Soo soo amazing!
If going alone make sure you bring waterproof case for your phone soo you can keep it with you in case of any trouble- you have full reception while in the water!
Great staff, beautiful scenery, and amazing experience!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Lesley! Wow, what amazing feedback! 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 for us! We really appreciate it. It is so beautiful out there (awesome photo from the sandbar) and when we hear one of the best experiences of your life, that is just so gratifying and that really means a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui!

  • The best part of kayaking is going where others can’t lol

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Packages: Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/27
Activity Date: 2022/05/25

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

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Ganddy

To begin the pickup by the driver was great. The staff was so friendly it was contagious. The musicians were great. The vibe was amazing. We had a great time and would do recommend them to anyone.

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/27
Activity Date: 2022/05/25

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Lisa

This was one of the most amazing days of our trip to Hawaii the sandbar was so beautiful the clear water was amazing!! The snorkeling was so fun! The boat ride was so much fun and the crew was awesome we actually wish the boat ride was longer, we didn’t want it to end!!! I definitely recommend this tour!!
The lunch is good too

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/26
Activity Date: 2022/05/24

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

Best sandbar tour

Reviewed by: Mariclair

The staff and entertainers the best!! So helpful and acvoto everyone

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/21
Activity Date: 2022/05/19

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

Best experience!

Reviewed by: Jen

I am so happy I went with this company for my “All inclusive Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel Cruise, Ocean Sports Adventure & Live Music“ package! My girl friend and I had a blast! Check out my page for photos and videos of my fun experience: IG: Jen4fit

  • This was the BEST!

  • Before the tip over.

  • Fun times!

  • The BEST crew members!

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/21
Activity Date: 2022/05/05

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

Best excursion in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Faye

The best excursion to do in Hawaii! If we go back, we’d do it again! Staff is nice, never felt fear on the boat at all!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/21
Activity Date: 2022/04/29

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

Trip was amazing!

Reviewed by: Luigizanoria

The boat crew was amazing! They were all friendly and overall made the trip enjoyable! The musicians were very good! I’ll definitely come back and when I do, I’m bringing my family so they can experience what I experienced!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/21
Activity Date: 2022/05/19

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Elisha

The whole experience is awesome and worth it. Their's alot of activities that you can do. The customer service is also awesome. They're all well trained and organized. Their is also a live band that provides the perfect chill music the entire tour.

I highly recommend them and definitely coming back.

  • Kayaking with my hubby

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/20
Activity Date: 2022/05/18

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

Great!

Reviewed by: EEE

Really enjoyed the sandbar tour! One of the best experience on island!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/05/19
Activity Date: 2022/05/17

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

Loved it

Reviewed by: Leslie

This was a great experience! A must do if visiting and looking to enjoy a day in the ocean with lots of options for different water activities. Would recommend!

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/17
Activity Date: 2022/05/07

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

Great water sports

Reviewed by: Danny

The crew and the water activities were really fun

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/17
Activity Date: 2022/04/20

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

Unforgettable experience

Reviewed by: Shiela

I am impressed by how organized the entire check-in process was - after checking in, we were directed to receive instructions from one of the workers before heading down to get our gear and get launched in the water.

The day of our activity was very windy, so the workers made sure we understood all the landmarks, dos, and don'ts. It was my first time kayaking in the middle of the ocean. And even though I was scared, I felt safe knowing everyone was an expert with what they were doing.

We saw a big turtle while paddling back to the shore. What an experience! I definitely recommend to book your activities through Veltra.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sheila,
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 for us. We really appreciate that. I am so glad to hear you had this kind of experience with us and with kayaking in Kane'ohe Bay. That's great. 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: 2022/05/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/23

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

Such a great experience

Reviewed by: Shu

We originally booked a self-guided kayaking trip to the sandbar with another company but decided to switch to the cruise last minute. Best decision ever! We had a blast with the activities and the musicians did a fantastic job keeping everyone excited. With a pregnant family member we felt safe snorkeling with a very responsible lifeguard watching us. Every crew member had a cheerful sprit which definitely was contagious. Kudos to the crew and we will be coming back next time we visit Oahu. Mahalo.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/16
Activity Date: 2022/05/14

Kailua Bay 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Explore Tide Pools & More!

wonderful experience.

Reviewed by: Angie

our rental day provided anything we could have possibly wanted for our entire beach day. we used the kayaks and a cooler first and had a blast going out to the island. we then borrowed boogie boards and the waves that day were awesome. Definitely look them up. we spent all day there on the beach and didn't have to bring a thing with us. Lunch was even provided, we had the pizza, huge slices and pretty tasty. Easy to check in, they make sure you're safety informed and they have helpers on the beach. 10 out of 10.

  • a little trip to put in spot but kayak carts make it easy.

  • out in the water....look how blue!

  • out on the island

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Packages: Self-Guided Kayak & Beach Time - Explore at your own pace!
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/16
Activity Date: 2022/05/04

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

A fun time

Reviewed by: Kylie

Loved the snorkeling. The staff was amazing. Very helpful and friendly. The scenery was incredible. I took off one star because some of the lifejackets had mysterious stains on them. I would say this is mostly for people 18-30. It was a young crowd.

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/16
Activity Date: 2022/05/14

Outrigger Canoe Surfing with Waikiki Beach Boys

Great Ride

Reviewed by: Fun Outrigger Ride

The ride was great----a lot of fun. However, although they offered to have a photographer available to take pictures, she was not there at the time of the ride and we lost the opportunity for the photos.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Sorry for the delayed reply. We are so happy you enjoyed the canoe ride. We do apologize that the photographer however wasn't on site at the time of your booking. We will be sure to reach out to the photography team to remedy this is the future. We hope to have you back sometime in the near future.

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Packages: Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/14
Activity Date: 2022/04/20

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Silvina

It was one of the best experiences in Oahu. I will do it again! The place is amazing and the crew was excellent at all times! They make everything easy for us to enjoy each moment at the sandbar!

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/13
Activity Date: 2022/05/11

Outrigger Canoe Surfing with Waikiki Beach Boys

Great !!

Reviewed by: Bill

Excellent staff and outrigger crew.

Our group planned our visit for two years before we could make the trip. The outrigger canoe was on my bucket list every planning session.

Thanks for the wonderful rides.

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Packages: Outrigger Canoe Surfing: Three Wave Ride Package [3-6 passengers]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/07
Activity Date: 2022/04/15

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

Kool Kayak Experience!

Reviewed by: May

My boyfriend and I purchased the kayak/snorkeling experience and it was quite the memory! Everyone was great helping us get set up and guiding us! When we went out and kayaked we saw so many different fishes during our snorkeling adventure! The crazy part was that it started raining while we were far out and snorkeling. Instead of kayaking back we continued to snorkel until the rain stopped! For the price and experience it was totally worth it!

Also I recommend purchasing the 4 hour experience because I don’t think you will be out for the whole 8 hours even tho it costs just a little bit more! We were our a max of 2 hours!

If you’re wondering on whether or not to purchase think no more! Overall it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it! Also booking this package will prepare you for everything vs booking on the actual business site since this package has a dry bag, snorkeling gear, and the anchor (this will keep your kayak in place while you’re snorkeling). Hope this helps and you make great memories from this experience!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha May! Thank you for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this great review for us. Your feedback is very valuable and much appreciated. I’m certainly glad to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us, 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: 2022/05/07
Activity Date: 2022/04/16

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

Satisfying!!!

Reviewed by: DaNaMeyRie Roque

The place is really nice and the boat is clean and safe. The staff are very accommodating and friendly, they gave us detailed instructions and safety reminders. They guided us until we completed our activities.
Me and my 3 girls get there 15 minutes before 9am (few minutes window for us to get the free parking spot and signed the waiver forms).
We reserved the morning all in package and it was satisfying and activities are worth the price.We purchased food at General Store and Deli which is next to the boat docking area. We waited for 4 more groups and the boat moved forward at 9:30am. The live music entertainers were great and they sang really well and made us felt comfortable through out our entire stay. (They have jars for the cash tips so bring some for them coz they deserved it).
The rest of the water activity crews were all friendly and remindful, specially Shyla. She made us felt satisfied with our banana boat and water tubing (flat float). (Follow her advises). Snorkeling was great and found different kinds of fishes. (Be careful not to get hurt from the corals, wear appropriate attire for protection). The kayak and paddle boat crews are very nice, they kept eye on everyone’s safety. We played volleyball but a bit windy so pick the good weather. There were water, orange juice and donuts with 3 different flavors and you can bring your own food and drinks (no glass containers or bottles allowed). It was fun and unforgettable. Thank you!

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Packages: Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/04
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