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

not quite

Reviewed by: Happy camper

I was most excited to be at the actual (gilligans Island) unfortunately....not really allowed to be on the Island. Fun kayak beautiful scenery and some nice snorkeling as well

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

The "non-tour" tour of north shore

Reviewed by: Renee

The best of tour plusses without the negatives. You spend most of your time at the location you choose and doing the activity you choose. Justin was very knowledgeable and personable. He let us choose our activity on site and even let people customize it by picking 2 morning activites and no afternoon ones. It was awesome.

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

I had a great time! 楽しみました！

Reviewed by: アリーナ

The next day, I suffered from muscle pain in my arms and the sting of sunburn, but I had a very enjoyable time. The instructors prioritized safety while also providing assistance and ensuring we had fun. If I could wish for one thing, since we went all the way to Kailua, it would be great if they could extend the return time a bit so we could enjoy more activities.

翌日以降、腕の筋肉痛と日焼け痕のひりひりに苦しんでますが、非常に楽しい時間を過ごしました。インストラクターの方々が安全を優先し、時折援助しつつも、しっかりと楽しませてくれました。欲を言えば、せっかくカイルアまで行くので、帰りの時間をもう少し遅くしてくれると楽しめることが増えるのにな、と。

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

Fun day

Reviewed by: Erin

Fun day off activities. Good driver and guide, well organised, good options of activities. Saw a variety of different beaches including sea turtles.

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

fun adventure

Reviewed by: Rob

Did this tour one morning, the guide who gave us the tour of the place was great, made us feel welcomed. The walk to the beach was definitely interesting but if your not prepaired to lug around a heavy canoe be aware you also have to cross a busy intersection. If you drive to the shop you can ride all day which was a good perk. Once in the ocean it was dangerous but fun because waves were big but we still had fun.

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

Great Time

Reviewed by: Ben H

I had a blast! Usually go snorkeling on vacation. This is the 2nd time I've gone on a kayaking and snorkeling adventure. Was a little winded so the snorkeling activity was just OK. As for for the kayaking adventure... I loved it! Waters were a bit rough but manageable. As for the two tour guides Natalie and Zoey, I can't say enough about their friendliness, expertise and all around knowledge of the adventure and the history of the surrounding island

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

Awesome Kayaking Adventure

Reviewed by: JPCamper

My wife and I had never kayaked before and were a little nervous about an ocean kayak. We had contacted the provider before booking and they assured us that they could accommodate even first-timers, which they certainly did. The guides explained everything we needed to know about handling the kayak and were with our group, which they keep small, at all times from launch, through the ocean paddling, and landing. Our guide, Clay, was extremely knowledgeable about kayaking, the bird sanctuary island, which is the destination, and the islands in general.
Everything that was listed in the description of the excursion was provided.

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

Was good/ok

Reviewed by: LaRaye

Water was choppy so it made it difficult to ride. Some tips and spills. Will definitely need some upper body strength.

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

Big disappointment

Reviewed by: cueno

Driver only spoke of food! Then it was not very clear on what was included so we missed the food trucks and NO lunch (after all talk and no food).

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

What an adventure!!

Reviewed by: Kathy

I cannot say enough about what a great time my husband and I had on this outing! We had never kayaked or gone snorkeling. Thankfully Natalye and Bailey, our guides, were very helpful. I would do this again any time. Thanks for a great experience!

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

It was a bit expensive, but I'm glad I could experience kayaking. 少し高いがカヤック体験できてよかった

Reviewed by: ハナウマ子

It felt a bit expensive, but I was glad to safely experience kayaking. The staff were all kind, and I would like to use their services again!

少し高い気もするがカヤック体験を安全にできて良かった。
スタッフの方はみんな親切でまた利用したいと思いました！

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

The Surf Bus

Reviewed by: Laura

It was great, i got picked up and he drove out to the northshore, showed us around the town and then the activities started. He was very available to pickup after each activity and drop you off where you wanted to go. Waterfall, snorkeling, shrimp truck, beach time & stand up paddle board, it was great. There are other activities to pick from. He even stopped because he saw a sea turtle was sitting on the beach, so we could see it and take pics, it was great!

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

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Angela

This tour is a great way to see and experience the North Shore from the land and in the water. Our tour guide (HC) knew his way around the island like nobody's business. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time. Plenty of time for snorkeling, bike riding, checking out waterfalls, SUP or kayaking AND SHOPPING! I highly recommend!

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

Fun times

Reviewed by: Lynn

Great day on the secret beach. Although there are only a few kayaks & SUP's, the 8 of us had plenty of time on them. Beach chairs provided and we took picnic. The area to use equipment is blocked off and is a tad smaller than we would have liked. Also the area is over a reef so if you fall in the water be careful. Enjoy

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

Great Time

Reviewed by: Monty Magnet

Taking this tour was very helpful in making sure we made the most out of our visit. Our guide gave us a detailed review of the area so that we were able to make an informed decision on our activities. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Lauren

We loved this trip. The guide was super helpful and friendly. We will be booking this trip again.

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

Awesome day on the North Shore

Reviewed by: Georgie C

I think our guides name was AC... he was amazing, had so much interesting information, made the drive to the north shore very entertaining.

First stop was Haleiwa Town on the north shore where we could have a look around and even got to try the famous shave ice. Next a drive along the shore to see all the amazing beaches and even some celebrity houses, then had a stop at the pipeline for some photos, and then he took us to see all the activities so we knew what they all were.

My friend and I chose the waterfall hike/swim, then AC took us the Waimea Bay for a swim, then the kayaking in the afternoon, and a great burger from Haleiwa Town. On the way back to Waikiki we stopped at a beach famous for turtles and we saw one on the beach. AC then dropped us off at the dole plantation - a complete surprise - so we could have a look around and try the dole whip. On the drive back AC played some stand up comedy on the tv so we could all relax and have a laugh.

Overall an incredible day!

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

Great place

Reviewed by: Annie

Easy to rent equipment, easy return. Staff friendly and very helpful for first time kayakers. Would highly recommend

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

Everything was perfect!

Reviewed by: Kelly

BAILEY AND TOMO WERE WONDERFUL GUIDES AND IT WAS SO SPECIAL TO BE ABLE TO SNORKEL A PRIVATE LOCATION. IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT IT YOU HAVE TO GO!

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Kayak カヤック

Reviewed by: つっちー

The wind was strong and there were waves, so it was tough, but the scenery was beautiful and I enjoyed it, and I also learned about kayaking. The pizza for lunch was delicious, and the departure and arrival were on time. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

風が強く、波もあったので大変でしたが、景色が綺麗で楽しめましたし、カヤックについての勉強にもなりました。
お昼のピザも美味しかったし、発着も時間通りで、また機会があれば参加したいです。

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

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

Reviewed by: Lani S.

I wanted to head out to the North Shore, but did not want to sit on a stodgy bus all day and listen to someone drone on and on. The Surf Bus was the PERFECT choice since I not only got to experience the highlights of the area, but got to do some fun activities as well.

I decided to do Snorkeling, the Waimea Falls nature walk and SUP. Harry was very accommodating about squeezing in two activities for the morning section, and I am so happy that he did. The snorkeling was AMAZING! It was literally like swimming in an aquarium. I got to be in the water for a little over an hour and then I was picked up to go to Waimea Falls Park. The walk was quite easy, and if you have a hard time walking, shuttles are available for $10 round-trip at the park. I didn't go into the water since I just wanted to sit and relax, but the walk to and from the waterfall was about 45 minutes total. REALLY beautiful.

For my afternoon, I chose SUP and even though I had never done it before, I figured it out pretty quickly after the briefing from the guys at the surf store. I never quite made it to the "stand up" part of "stand up paddling", but my "sit up" paddle was just as fun and I made it all the way down the river.

With about an hour left before I had to meet the bus, I had a delicious burger and fries at Teddy's Bigger Burger and washed that all down with some shave ice from Matsumotos (lychee and strawberry YUM!). All in all, a great experience and wonderful way to see the best of the North Shore in a day :)

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

Not Quite As Advertised But Brilliant Nevertheless

Reviewed by: Simon

Whilst the weather is always a variable on these sort of trips it would seem that what we experienced was an average day. It was windy with a fair chop in some areas. Landing on the island for lunch was challenging and a number of boats capsized going through the confused surf (caused by waves come around both sides of the island). The staff were excellent, and there were no safety issues, but people with no or limited kayaking experience may find the trip daunting. The kayaks are very stable and the distance paddled was enough to give you some muscular reminders the following day if you haven't paddled for a while, but it is not excessive. There were no opportunities for snorkelling.

The trip is well worth doing but don't expect it to look like the photos on the brochure.

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

Expectations...

Reviewed by: -PAUL-

I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!

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

Great day with AC as tour guide

Reviewed by: McDougalls

We had a wonderful day with AC as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, pointing out local sites and giving history along the way. He bent over backwards to accommodate everyone on the tour, taking each group to their favorite locations, running back and forth moving us around from hot spot to hotspot as we each finished our excursions. He was very professional at all times. We would hIghly recommend him as a tour guide. We had a blast! He even went out of his way to go back and find a lost article for us- which fell out of the van at a previous stop.

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Perfect weather for kayaking. カヤック日和

Reviewed by: さぼてんマン

The weather on the day was perfect, making it an ideal day for kayaking.

The pickup was on time, and after arriving, we were able to borrow bodyboards and snorkels to play at Kailua Beach until lunchtime. For lunch, you can choose from pizza, BBQ plates, or salad bowls, but I definitely recommend the pizza! The spinach and garlic pizza, in particular, is exquisite! The restaurant staff were cheerful, and we had a great time dining!

After lunch, we pulled the kayaks to the beach. I think it took about 15 minutes to reach Flat Island. Upon arriving at Flat Island, we received various explanations about the island's ecosystem and Hawaii's history from our guide, Yasuyo. They also took plenty of photos, and it was truly a fun time.

After kayaking back to Kailua Beach, we pulled the kayaks back to the shop. We pulled the kayaks ourselves both ways, but it didn't feel burdensome at all.

It was really fun!!!

当日は天候に恵まれ、絶好のカヤック日和でした。

迎えも時間通りで、到着してからお昼まではボディボードやシュノーケルを貸していただき、カイルアビーチで遊びました。
昼ご飯はピザ、BBQプレート、サラダボールから選べますが、、、ピザを断然お勧めします！
特にほうれん草とガーリックのピザが絶品です！レストランの店員さんも陽気で、楽しく食事することができました！

昼ご飯を食べた後、カヤックをビーチまで引っ張って行きます。
フラットアイランドまで15分程度だったと思います。
フラットアイランド到着後はガイドのヤスヨさんから島の生態系やハワイの歴史について等、様々な説明を受けることができました。
写真もたくさん撮ってくれ、本当に楽しい時間でした。

カヤックでカイルアビーチに戻った後は、再びカヤックを引っ張ってお店まで戻ります。
行きも帰りもカヤックを自分たちで引っ張って行きますが、特に負担には感じませんでした。

本当に楽しかったです！！！

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

It was really fun! It was also friendly for beginners. 本当に楽しい！初心者にも優しかった

Reviewed by: まひる

It was a sunny day, but very windy. When kayaking, strong winds can make it take longer to reach your destination and require more effort to paddle, but the woman who guided us was very interesting and kind. The excitement when we arrived was incredible! I had the most fun experience in Hawaii. Also, the pizza was really delicious! I definitely want to come back someday. However, we had to wait about 30 minutes for the other tour participants, so we couldn't spend more than 20 minutes at Lanikai Beach, which was disappointing! If we had one more hour, I would have been even more satisfied.

晴れましたがとても風が強い日でした。カヤックは風が強いと、たどり着くまでが時間がかかり漕ぐ力も必要になりますが、教えてくれた女性がとっても面白くていい方でした。たどり着いたときの感動はひとしお！ハワイで一番面白い体験をできました。あと、ピザ本当においしかったです！いつかまた絶対来たいです。ただ、他のツアーの方を待つのに30分くらい待ったりする時間もあったので、ラニカイビーチには20分もいられず残念！あと一時間長ければより満足でした。

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Great fun!

Reviewed by: Peter

This was a perfect way to see a different part of Hawaii away from Waikiki. The pick-up from the hotel was on time with a really friendly driver. We arrived and easily took our own kayaks to the beach. Highly recommend going to Lanikai beach and snorkeling. We chose the pizza for lunch and it was great!

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Landing on a deserted island! 無人島上陸！

Reviewed by: みなっちょ

I rode a kayak for the first time, but I went without an instructor. I was a bit anxious about the path to the sea, but I arrived quickly and was able to go to an uninhabited island. A lifeguard helped me when getting in and out, so it went smoothly. It seems like those with good athletic skills can manage without an instructor. Next time, I want to go further away.

初めてカヤックに乗りましたが、インストラクターなしにしました。
海までの道が少し不安でしたが、すぐ着いて無人島にも行くことができました。
乗り降りの際はライフセーバーが手伝ってくれたので、すんなりできました。
運動神経に自信のある人はインストラクターなしでも良さそう。
次は遠いところまでいってみたいです。

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カイルア　カヤック＆シュノーケルツアー　選べる日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアーまたはセルフガイドカヤックツアー　ビーチアイテム＆昼食付き＜送迎付きプランあり＞

The sea kayaking to the uninhabited island was amazing. It's definitely worth experiencing at least once. 無人島へのシーカヤックは最高でした。一度は、体験する価値があります。

Reviewed by: 原田　利之

Since it was our first time as a couple, I was initially worried about what would happen if we tipped over in the kayak, but it was surprisingly stable, and I had no worries at all. The instructor explained everything very clearly, and they even took photos of us on the uninhabited island, providing excellent service. The weather was great, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and we were able to paddle the kayak well and have fun.

My only complaint was that we had to clean up the canoe ourselves at the end. It was difficult for us to lift it up a slightly elevated hill from the beach, and we had to ask a male companion for help. Even after getting it up, it was tough to drag it to the platform where we had to place the canoe. While I don't mind cleaning up ourselves, I would have appreciated a little more guidance or assistance with the cleanup route and lifting.

夫婦で初めてでしたので最初は、カヤックでひっくり返ったりしたらどうしようかとか考えていましたが、意外と安定していて心配は全くありません。
インストラクターの方が、非常にわかりやすく説明してくれたし、無人島での写真などもとってくれって、サービス満点でした。
天気もよく、すごくきれいな海で、カヤックもうまく漕げたし、楽しむことができました。
唯一の不満は、最後のカヌーの片付けが自分たちでやるのですが
海岸から少し高い丘に上げるのに、自分たちでは難しく、、同行の人の男性に手伝ってもらったり、上げてもカヌーをのせる台まで引きずるのも大変でした。
自分たちで片付けるのはいいですが、もう少し片付けるルートとか上げる時の誘導・手伝いが欲しかった。

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Kailua kayak

Reviewed by: toni turnham

This was fun, it was a windy day which made the kayak out to the island a little harder, but Hayley our guide was a great guide. The groups are kept small which makes it better.The staff are all very friendly, it's well organised, and there was a nice choice of 4 different free lunches that came with the activity.

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