All Reviews for Kayaking Tours & Canoe Paddling

I received detailed explanations and rules in Japanese, and even though most of the participants were from Europe and America, I felt comfortable joining in! The water temperature was still a bit chilly, but the sunny weather made it pleasant to spend time there! The crew also spoke to us in Japanese, which was heartwarming! I plan to visit again right in the middle of the season next time!

日本語で細かい説明やルールなどお話ししていただき、他の参加者はほとんど欧米の方でしたがその中でも安心して参加できました！
まだ水温が若干冷たかったのですが、晴れてくれたので気持ちよく過ごせました！クルーの方も日本語で話しかけてくれてほんわかしました！次回はシーズン真っ只中に訪れたいと思います！

What a great way to spend an afternoon! The company offers plenty of activities for you to stay active if you want out on the sandbar, or you can just chill out and lounge in the sandbar living room. The lunch was awesome! The staff was very friendly and professional. The 2 man band had amazing talent! I truly enjoyed the experience. It was very relaxing and fun. Thank you for the memories and joy!

I’m so happy I booked this excursion. The staff were super friendly and interactive with everyone. The music was great! And the location was just breathtaking. The water was warm, crystal clear and safe to swim and do other activities.
This excursion was so worth it!!!

We did everything they offered, tube ride, banana boat turtle watching, snorkeling, SUP boarding, kayaking, throwing the football. We loved this and will definitely do it on our next trip. They even have a big floating living room. And the snorkeling was really good- saw all kinds of fish. Loved this trip.

The sandbar itself is a must-go! Staff with KBSO were so friendly and professional, and the tour was well organized. We really enjoyed the snorkeling and water play in the clear shallow water 😊

We had a really good time. Our only complaint was that out of all the pictures there are none of showing us actually riding the wave in. As well we really only wanted a couple of the pictures but didn’t have that option, buy them all or none

All the years I've been coming to Oahu, I've never done anything like this excursion! Best money spent on a family outing. It was majestic! The live music was beautiful, the lunch was outstanding! The crew and captain were so friendly and really made you feel included and very welcome, like a trip out with old friends. I cannot say enough about how special and memorable this trip was. Core memories built! Thanks you so so much Kbos! Special shout out to Braddah From our hometown of Vallejo Ca.! Do yourself a favor and just go!

We had a great time kayaking the ocean and river. Guides were very friendly, fun, annd accommodating and kept everyone in our group safe!

We used it across three generations! After a brief lecture, we headed straight to the sea. It was surprisingly easy to get out to the open water, and with the guide watching the waves, we surfed on canoes! The view of Diamond Head was beautiful and we had a great time.

3世代で利用しました！
簡単なレクチャーの後に、すぐに海へ。
意外と簡単に沖に出て、ガイドさんに波を見てもらい、カヌーでサーフィン！
ダイアモンドベッドも綺麗に見えて楽しかったです。

It was just the two of us, the captain, and a young guy, so there were four of us in total. At first, I was scared when we were paddling out to sea because of the big waves, but once I got used to it, it was fun and great. Surfing was the best! 😀 Since I'm a bit of a scaredy-cat, I borrowed a life jacket. I had a lot of fun. I was able to buy the photos and videos properly. Thank you very much!

私達夫婦2人と、船長さんと若いお兄さんの4人でした
海に向かって漕ぐ時、大きな波だと最初怖かったけど、慣れたら楽しくて良かったです
波乗りも最高😀
怖がりだから、ライフジャケット借りました
楽しかったです
写真ビデオちゃんと買う事できました
ありがとうございました

The weather was great, and I had a fun time surfing. The captain's shouts of "Paddle!" and "Faster!" got me pumped up, and when I was exhausted, I was able to catch a wave and feel the best breeze.

天気に恵まれ、楽しい波乗りができました。キャプテンの「こいで！」「早く！」にテンションが上がりクタクタになってきたら波に乗って最高の風を感じられました。

Both on the ship and at sea, it was truly the best time‼️ There were so many activities that the kids didn't have enough time. We will definitely come again!

船内も、海上も、本当に最高の時間でした‼️
アクティビティもたくさんあり、子供たちは時間が足りませんでした。
また絶対に行かせていただきます！

If you're looking for entertainment, a variety of activities (snorkeling, volleyball, SUP, and kayaking), this is the way to go! It's perfect for families. We have gone both in the morning and afternoon due to the morning being booked. If possible, I recommend going in the morning due to the lower tide.

However, the staff were all extremely professional, safe, and fun. The live music was awesome and our two young daughters (3&6) have enjoyed their time they've gone out there.

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The sea was calm, and I didn't experience any seasickness at all. Snorkeling in the beautiful water felt great, but it was a bit cold for the season. The snorkeling area is somewhat limited, so if you're looking to swim more vigorously or dive deeper, you might want to consider other locations. On the other hand, it's a safe spot where even children and beginners can enjoy snorkeling without the risk of drowning, so I think you can relax and have fun. In the second half, you can freely use canoes and stand-up paddleboards. There’s no formal instruction, but it's something anyone can easily do, so overall, it feels very accessible for participation.

海は穏やかで船酔いも全く無かったです。
シュノーケルもキレイな海でいい気持でしたが、時期的に少し寒かったです。
シュノーケルはある程度決められた範囲内なので、もっとガッツリ泳ぎたかったり、潜りたい人は他の場所の方がいいかもしれません。
逆に子供でも初心者でもシュノーケルで溺れる様な場所ではないので、安心して楽しめる都思います。
後半はカヌーやサップを自由に使えて、指導とかはないですが、これも誰でも簡単に出来るので、全体を通して気軽に参加出来るイメージです。

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first time here. The weather was clear, and the ocean was beautiful, so I really enjoyed snorkeling. On the boat, there was also lovely live music, and I was able to spend a very relaxing time. The only downside was that the behavior of the local Japanese staff was harsh, which spoiled my trip. If I go again, I would like to try a different tour.

ハワイは何度か行っていますが，ここには初めて行ってみました。
晴れていたこともあり，とても海が綺麗で，シュノーケリングは堪能しました。
船上では，素敵な生演奏もあり，とてもゆったりした時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
一つだけ残念なのは，現地の日本人スタッフの言動がきつく，せっかくの旅行が台無しでした。
今度行くとしても別のツアーにしてみたいと思います。

We love this tour so much. This was our favorite day on Oahu. I loved the clear water and all the different things to do for the day!

I visited Sandbar for the first time. All the staff were very friendly and it was a lot of fun!! I tried SUP for the first time, and thanks to Sasaki-san from Saipan, who had a great sense of humor and spoke in a Kansai dialect, it was enjoyable the whole time. It became a wonderful memory! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate!

初めてサンドバーに行きました。
どのスタッフさんもとても親切で楽しかったです！！
SUPに初めてチャレンジしましたが、スタッフでサイパン出身の佐々木さん（本当？）のノリがよい関西弁のおかげで、終始とても楽しかったです。
いい思い出になりました！また機会があれば、参加したいです！

It was all in English, but the staff were kind and I enjoyed the North Shore. I reflected on my English skills, wishing I could have understood more from the guide along the way.

英語オンリーでしたが、親切に対応いただき、ノースショアを楽しめました
道中のガイドはヒアリングがもっと出来れば良かったと自分の英語力を反省です

The music was fun and a nice chill day on the sand bar!!

The schedule was changed due to boat maintenance, but I'm glad I participated! The staff spoke Japanese, so I felt at ease! It was my first time doing SUP and I was reassured because they taught me how to do it.

船のメンテナンスのため、日程変更になりましたが、参加してよかったです！スタッフの人日本語できるので安心でした！sup等初めてでしたが、やり方を教えてもらえるので安心でした

The weather was great, and the scenery was amazing. The staff was cheerful and very nice. It was good to have many activities to choose from.

It was a bit cold, so snorkeling required some preparation, but I was satisfied to see the beautiful seabed.

Thank you for your hospitality.

天気に恵まれ、風景が最高でした。
スタッフは陽気でとても素敵。
アクティビティもいくつも出来て良かった。

少し寒いのでシュノーケリングは
ちょっと覚悟が必要でしたが綺麗な海底を
みれて、満足しています。

お世話になりました。

I paddled several times to catch the waves, but it was so much fun and absolutely amazing. When I finally caught a wave, it was even better. The receptionist, who spoke Japanese very well, was incredibly kind. The commemorative photo and video package was $75, and it was a lot of fun.

波に乗るのに、何回も漕ぎますが楽しくて楽しくて最高です。
波に乗れた時は、もっと最高でした。受付の日本語の上手なお姉さん、最高に優しかったです。
記念写真+動画で75ドル、楽しかったです。

It was a bit cold since it was the end of March. When the sun shone through the clear skies, I was amazed by the beautiful sea. It was great to take photos at the Floating Island Lounge!

3月末だったので少し寒かったです。晴れ間に太陽が差しむと、とても綺麗な海で驚きました。浮島ラウンジで写真を撮るととても良かったです!

Snorkeling was fun. The boat is nice, large, and stable. The two singers are good.
And the sneaky little creep sitting next to us at the next table reached right into my beach bag and stole my Yeti Coffee Cup and lid. We did not want to make a big scene. He was really fast and he and his "girl" were the only two people within 15 feet of us as Patsy and I had the front starboard corner of the boat. Keep an eye on your possessions. The staff on the boat are very conscientious and polite.

We had a fun experience with a muscular local guy in the front and back of the canoe, while the three of us seniors sat in between. We paddled with the commands of the guy in the back, who would say "right" or "left." If we made a mistake, he would point it out in Japanese by saying "number one opposite." He also scooped out the seawater that came into the canoe with a bucket. It felt great to ride the waves in the canoe, but next time, I want to experience it with even bigger waves!

カヌーの前後にマッチョな地元のお兄さんが乗り､その間に私たちシニアの3人が乗り込み、後ろのお兄さんの右､左､と言う掛け声でオールを漕ぎます､間違ったら番号で1番反対〜と日本語で指摘されたり､カヌーの後ろに入ってくる海水をお兄さんがバケツでかき出したり楽しい体験でした👍
波に乗ってカヌーが進むのが気持ち良かったでも､次はもっと大きな波で体験したいと思います

Warm welcoming and very friendly crews.
The water was quite cold and some breeze so I didn’t into the water but really enjoyed the views and colour of water

I previously used another tour, but this one was definitely better! Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, and above all, it felt like we were playing with turtles on the banana boat!

以前他のツアーを利用しましたが、断然今回が良かった！　カヤック　サップ　シュノーケリング　何よりバナナボートで亀のと一緒に遊んだ感じでした！

The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and I had a great time! During the banana boat ride, I was able to encounter a group of sea turtles, making it a very satisfying tour!

スタッフの皆さんとても気さくで話しやすく、楽しい時間が過ごせました！
バナナボート中、海亀の群れと遭遇することができ大満足のツアーとなりました！

Even though it rained & the sun barely came out. We still had a great time. I especially had a great time being in the water with all the activities were provided. Shout out to the team. They were amazing and fun group to be with. Highly recommended but def much better if it was warmer.
- [ ] Calvin kaawa
- [ ] Sandy brueland
- [ ] Preston swann
- [ ] Guy kalilikane
- [ ] Tally lonno
- [ ] Jason baker
- [ ] Satomi chun
- [ ] Shannon
- [ ] Kalani (revese) jeremiah
- [ ] Jesse

I wish I had done this tour earlier into my trip. We got to see the entire island. It was clear that our guide, Kevin was passionate and knowledgeable on the island's history and culture. Our group made a few stops additional to the two main activities. It was well worth the cost. As a solo traveller I had an amazing time on this excursion!