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Kualoa Ranch Private Beach at Secret Island - Kayak, SUP, Volleyball & More
Paradise itself
Activity Date: 2022/09/05 | Posted on: 2022/09/07

Amazing views and customer service. Would definitely do it again.

Packages: Kualoa Secret Island Full Day Tour with Picnic Lunch
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Best group activity hangout
Activity Date: 2022/09/03 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

I booked this activity for 24 of my friends and family so that we could hang out and do something fun after my wedding. The whole day was so great! The crew members were fun and helpful! Everyone in my group enjoyed the day. When I got stung by a Man-O-War, which I was warned about, the crew helped me immediately and I still had the best time!

Packages: Standard Package
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Family fun!
Activity Date: 2022/09/03 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

We went with a family of 35. They had no issues accommodating our party. Everyone from the 2 year old kids to the grandmas had a blast.

5 out of 5 for the live music too!

Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
FUN IN THE SUN!
Activity Date: 2022/08/18 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

My family had a blast this day, it surely knocked us out- its a lot of fun activities however it is a full day in the sun!!

Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Fun Ride Great Land Layout
Activity Date: 2022/08/19 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

The Atvs are kept up with and the course was great filled with fun

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour with Transportation from Waikiki [Morning Package]
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Kualoa Ranch Horseback Riding & Jurassic Valley Movie Sites Tour
Beautiful Experience!
Activity Date: 2022/09/05 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

Horses are so kind and the guides know a ton of history on the farm!

Packages: 2-Hour Horseback Ride with Transportation
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Highly recommend
Activity Date: 2022/09/03 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

We had a great time we had a group of 30 adults children and little children. Everyone was so kind and helpful. They help the kids paddleboard and some of us snorkel. Overall great experience! Would recommend to everyone! Thank you all! We had a wonderful time!!!

Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Jurassic park
Activity Date: 2022/09/03 | Posted on: 2022/09/05

It was a great experience, loved the short rain. Kids had fun.

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Epic views. Professional staff. Memory making visit for sure!
Activity Date: 2022/09/02 | Posted on: 2022/09/04

Great visit from start to finish. Once in a lifetime views and professional tour guides. We took 915am tour and it was just after a light rain had stopped, so there was minimal dust. As we were returning to starting point, it was beginning to get warm and the dirt roads beginning to get dusty. I understand that on dry days the roads get pretty dusty and in turn you get fairly dirty, so bring or prepare to buy in the gift shop a clean shirt at least if you plan on going elsewhere afterwards or just want to change out of a dirty sweaty shirt for the ride home.

The only negative was, that although I seen them wiping down the helmets, the insides are still dirty. So if your any kind of germ-a-phobe; you would want to bring a baseball cap or some type of thin head-cover to put on first to go on under your helmet. Helmets are for top of head, as luckily they don’t cover your ears.
On the other hand if your “normal”, be wild and free and just wear the helmet and carry on.

Roads are dirt as you would imagine, so be prepared for a somewhat, but not extremely bumpy ride.

Stops are made for picture taking and guides give some insight as to the history and lore of the areas where you stop to take pics and/or switch drivers. Have fun. Definitely worth the money for all ages.

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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2-Hour Jurassic Valley Kualoa Ranch ATV Raptor Adventure Tour - Most Popular!
Best ever!!!
Activity Date: 2022/09/02 | Posted on: 2022/09/04

The views were spectacular!! Matt and Pablo, our tour guides, were so much fun!! This is by far one of the best tours my family has ever taken in Oahu! Will definitely come back!!!

Packages: 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package]
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Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations
Movie tour
Activity Date: 2022/08/10 | Posted on: 2022/09/03

Enjoyed the educational information about the place. Highly recommended!

Packages: Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour [90 mins]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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クアロア・ランチ 乗馬体験(2時間) 映画ロケ地にもなった雄大な大自然を馬に乗って満喫!<送迎付きプランあり>
It was amazing!
最高でした!
Activity Date: 2022/08/31 | Posted on: 2022/09/03

It was my first time riding, but the horse was smart, so there were no difficult maneuvers required, and I didn't have any problems. I don't speak much English, but the instructor kept checking in to see if I was okay. They explained about the filming locations and history, so I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I understood English better. I brought a body bag, but I could have used it like a waist pouch while riding. I was able to put my smartphone and water in the provided bag.

With the shuttle service, there was about two hours of free time before and after, but I didn't feel bored as I was having lunch and looking at souvenirs. I was moved by the magnificent nature and the sea. I'm really glad my first riding experience was at Kualoa Ranch! I highly recommend this activity.

乗馬は初めてでしたが、馬が賢いので難しい操作も不要で特に問題はなかったです。英語があまり話せませんが、インストラクターの方も何度も大丈夫ですか?と気にかけてくれました。ロケ地や歴史について説明してくれていたので英語がわかるともっと楽しかったと思います。ボディバックを持っていきましたがウエストポーチのようにすれば騎乗可でした。スマホや水は貸し出しのバックに入れることができます。
送迎付きだと前後2時間弱空き時間がありましたが、ランチをしたりお土産をみたりしていたので、持て余すことはなかったです。
壮大な自然と海を見ることができ感動しました。初めての乗馬がクアロアランチで本当に良かった!おすすめのアクティビティです。

Packages: 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き>
Attended as: Couples
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Pretty relax
Activity Date: 2022/09/01 | Posted on: 2022/09/03
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The view is amazing, and everyone should go in the volleyball game. It is fun!

Packages: Standard Package
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Great fun for the whole famiy
Activity Date: 2022/09/01 | Posted on: 2022/09/02

This is a great experience for the whole family. Snorkeling, SUP, Kayaking and so much more for everyone in the family. Friendly and helpful stuff makes the fun safer and easier.

Packages: Morning Standard Package
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Great activities for all ages!
Activity Date: 2022/08/31 | Posted on: 2022/09/02

KBOS provided a great well rounded experience. Staff is very friendly and accommodating and really knew what they were doing. Various activities for all types. Would reccomend the bumper tubes and banana boats!

Packages: Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Amazing experience
Activity Date: 2022/08/15 | Posted on: 2022/09/01

Staff was friendly and was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every part of it. Recommend to take nausea medicine if you’re sensitive. 2 of us did get motion sick.

Packages: Standard Package
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Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations
Kualoa Movie Tour
Activity Date: 2022/08/30 | Posted on: 2022/09/01

I had doubt initially and I am glad I did it. It’s easy to book through this site. I booked it a day before the tour and luckily to find a time that was good for my family. The guide has great sense of humor. If you love Hollywood movies and TV shows, it’s a must see. You can also learn a lot about the ranch history. My family enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

Packages: 90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Amazing trip
Activity Date: 2022/08/27 | Posted on: 2022/09/01
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Really enjoyed every single minute spent on this trip thanks to the entire crew. I really loved the live music and the snorkeling is definitely second to none!

I'm for sure will take this tour the next time I'm back to Oahu.

Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Pleasant time on the waters
Activity Date: 2022/08/29 | Posted on: 2022/08/31

Pleasant time on the waves in the sun and breeze. Sadly, almost no fish, no turtles, but interesting pink and white sea cucumbers (apparently unique to Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor). Would do it again, but don't need four hours....

Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Tim! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review for us. We certainly appreciate that. I'm sorry to hear that most of the marine life (except for the conspicuous sea cucumbers) was a little shy for you. Although there is a lot of marine life out there in Kane'ohe Bay, what you see is always hit or miss and involves being in the right place at the right time. But we certainly hope to see you again soon to get back out there and find some of those sea creatures! And glad to hear other than that it was still overall a good experience. Mahalo!

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Must Do in Hawaii!
Activity Date: 2022/08/25 | Posted on: 2022/08/30

My boyfriend and I visited Honolulu for a week to celebrate my 30th birthday. With so much to do on the island, it can be overwhelming to choose the right excursions, especially if you’re only there a few days. This was hands-down the most fun thing we did the ENTIRE trip! The crew and captain were so accommodating and cool. It’s definitely worth the extra cost to do the banana boat or tube ride ;-)

The awesome crew, live music and activity options for the sandbar make this perfect for solo travelers, couples or even families. Do not hesitate to book!

Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
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Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations
Hollywood movies
Activity Date: 2022/08/27 | Posted on: 2022/08/30

La prise en charge, l’accueil, le circuit tout était très bien. Le chauffeur nous donnait des renseignements intéressants. Nous avons passé un excellent moment. Seule petit bémol le bus n’était pas très confortable et j’ai quelques petites douleurs au dos. J’ai aussi acheté la photo bien que j’ai trouvé le prix exorbitant. En tout état de cause je conseille cette activité.

Packages: Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour [90 mins]
Attended as: Couples
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クアロア・ランチ 乗馬体験(2時間) 映画ロケ地にもなった雄大な大自然を馬に乗って満喫!<送迎付きプランあり>
I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed it.
Activity Date: 2022/08/19 | Posted on: 2022/08/29

The basic English support was available, but there was also a Japanese explanation video for horseback riding, which I watched, so even though it was my first time riding, I quickly understood how to ride.
You wear a helmet while riding. You can leave your luggage in a locker and bring valuables and drinks with you (they lend you a pouch).
I was very satisfied with the experience as I could enjoy the scenery of both mountains and the sea in the great outdoors. The horses were also very well-behaved. It was a bit disappointing that the instructor's explanations about the location were often too far away to hear, but they took several photos for me and sent them to my smartphone. For lunch, I had fish and chips at the café inside Kualoa. It was delicious. I had some concerns after reading reviews that mentioned having too much free time, but I ended up not having enough time as I was busy looking at souvenirs.

基本英語対応ですが、乗馬の際の説明ビデオは日本語もあり、そちらの映像を見せていただいたので初めての乗馬でしたが乗り方はすぐに理解できました。
乗馬の際はヘルメットを被ります。荷物はロッカーに預けて、貴重品と飲み物を持参できます。(ポシェット貸してくれます)
大自然の中で山と海両方の景色が楽しめて大満足です。お馬さんたちもお利口さんでした。インストラクターの場所等の説明が遠くて聞こえないことが多々あったのがちょっと残念でしたが、、、何枚か写真も撮っていただきスマホに送っていただけました。ランチはクアロアの中のカフェでfish and chipsを食べました。美味しかったです。口コミに自由時間は時間を持て余すと書かれていたのを見ていたので不安でしたが、お土産を見たり時間が足りないくらいでした。

Packages: 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き>
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
The staff & musicians was amazing!
Activity Date: 2022/08/27 | Posted on: 2022/08/29

We had so much fun!! Everyone was very friendly and the people on our boat group made it extra fun! I just wish it was longer than 3 hrs. My husband and I had a great time snorkeling! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to go to the sandbar! I love that they also allowed us to bring a cooler and drinks!

Packages: Morning Standard Package
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
Apply Sunscreen
Activity Date: 2022/08/27 | Posted on: 2022/08/29

It is a lot of fun, but make sure you apply sunscreen to every inch of your body to avoid sunburn . Sunburn can be extremely uncomfortable

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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]
Great Value, tons of fun with a minor annoyance
Activity Date: 2022/08/23 | Posted on: 2022/08/28

Overall, this experience was awesome! The sandbar was about a 3 mile kayak away from where you dock. Not super difficult, took us about 30-40 minutes to get there and once we did, it was awesome. the tide was a little high, the water went up to just below my neck and I'm 6 feet tall. We went out at 11 am. There's not much to see snorkel-wise at the sandbar, which was relayed to us by the staff setting us up. It was just a nice place to stand in the middle of the ocean and have a snack or two. They were also clear on where go on the sand bar and where the restricted zone was.

After the sandbar we went out to the coral reefs just around the corner of where we started. By then though, the sun wasn't too bright (it was a gloomy-ish day). we could only see maybe 10 feet in front of us in the water and all the fish were either hiding or just not there. Coral was nice to see and swim around though. Saw sea turtles in the distance but none in the water while we were in it. Finding the snorkel zones were actually pretty difficult. We spent about 20-30 minutes finding good spots, but there are no markers out there so I'm not even sure if we were in the spots they marked on the map. Only 2 other kayakers came to this area, tried looking around but all gave up after maybe 5-10 minutes.

Still had fun overall though, would do it again. Hopefully they add markers out of the water next time though.

Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Will! Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave this review and feedback! Stoked to hear that overall you had a good experience. And I am glad to hear our staff did a good job of describing the details of where to go and where not to go. That is important because you are correct, there aren't really any signs or many markers out there. Sadly we're not permitted to put anything like that out there. Most of the reefs only have very basic reef markers that are installed by the State's Division of Aquatic Resources, and us putting any other signs or markers out there would be strictly prohibited. And certainly the visibility can vary, but I'm glad to hear that overall it sounds like you had a good time. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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クアロア・ランチ 四輪バギー体験(2時間または3時間) 映画ロケ地と絶景の中を駆け抜ける爽快アクティビティ!1台最大6名まで乗車可能<送迎付きプランあり>
It was good.
よかった
Activity Date: 2022/08/25 | Posted on: 2022/08/28

I made a reservation about a week before traveling to the United States, but it seems to be a popular activity, and the desired morning time was fully booked, so I opted for an available afternoon slot. The sand was quite intense, and my whole family ended up covered in sand from head to toe, but we had a great time. Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.

渡米1週間前くらいに予約しましたが、人気のあるアクティビティらしく、午前中の希望する時間が空いてなく、午後の空いてる時間にしました。砂煙がすごいため、家族全員、顔から洋服全体が砂まみれになってしまいましたが、とても楽しめました。今度は乗馬してみたいです。

Packages: 2時間コース<送迎付き>
Attended as: Families
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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports
Fun times!
Activity Date: 2022/08/02 | Posted on: 2022/08/28

Really well organized. Fun time with the whole family!

Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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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 activities are plentiful!
アクティビティが充実!
Activity Date: 2022/08/04 | Posted on: 2022/08/28

This time, I participated in the afternoon. The reason is that the sandbar can be seen during low tide, and when I checked the time, it turned out that the afternoon was the best time that day. However, the beach did not appear (laughs). It seems that timing is really important, and even during low tide, if the season is different, the beach may not be accessible (what a shame).

However, regardless of that, this tour allows you to enjoy activities as long as time permits. You can play as much as you want with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and beach volleyball! In particular, snorkeling was great because it was at a point where many fish gather around the coral reef, which I think was much better compared to other beaches.

The beach itself is white, so when the water level goes down to a certain extent, you can enjoy activities in a very beautiful place. It was the perfect spot for enjoying the scenery while engaging in activities in the sea!

今回は、午後に参加しました。というのも、サンドバーが見られるのが干潮の時ということで、時間を確認したところ、その日は午後が一番良かったからです。
が、砂浜は現れず笑
というのも、本当にタイミングが大事なようで、干潮のタイミングでも季節が違うと砂浜に上がってというのができないようです。(残念)

しかし、関係なしに、このツアーではアクティビティが時間の許す限り楽しめます。SAP、カヤック、シュノーケリング、ビーチバレーなど遊び放題!特にシュノーケリングはサンゴ礁に魚がたくさん集まるポイントで、これは他のビーチに比べてもとても良かったと思える点です。

砂浜自体は白いので、水位がある程度下がれば、とても綺麗な場所でアクティビティを楽しむことができるので、景色を楽しみつつ、海でのアクティビティには最高の場所でした!

Packages: 午後プラン
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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>
Live music is the best.
ライブミュージックは最高
Activity Date: 2022/08/09 | Posted on: 2022/08/27

The tour includes light snacks on board. The staff was very friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour. There are also guides in Japanese, so even families with small children can have a great time.

船上にて軽食付きのツアーとなります。スタッフがとてもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。日本語で案内もあるため小さな子供連れでも楽しめます。

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)
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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup
We love the cheeseburger
Activity Date: 2022/08/03 | Posted on: 2022/08/27

Fun! The cheeseburger was the best.

kind of crowded when everyone is snorkeling

But overall it’s a great activity!

Packages: Standard Package
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The cool, lush east side of Oahu is known for it's slower-paced lifestyle and small-town atmosphere compared to the busy, hectic life of the city—most of the coastline is accessible only through a single road. The east coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, such as Makapuu, Lanikai, Kaneohe, Kualoa, and Laie beach parks. The nearby Koolau mountain range ascends sharply on this side, giving the area its signature winds and cool climate.