All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I made a reservation for the morning of the last day. Since it was a trip with my son, I wanted to find something memorable, so I looked for an optional tour that fit well with our schedule. At first, I was worried about how high we would go. It seemed high, but perhaps because the view was so nice, the feeling of pleasure outweighed the fear. I recommend trying it at least once. The staff were also kind and helpful. Thank you!

最終日の午前中の時間を利用して前日に予約を入れました。
息子との2人旅行でしたので何か思い出に残りそうなものをと思ってオプショナルツアーを探しましたところ時間的にもちょうど良いツアーでした。
最初はどれくらいの高さまでいくのだろうと心配しておりました。高いと思いましたが景色が良いせいか、怖さより気持ち良さの方が勝りました。
一度やってみるのもおすすめです。
スタッフの方も親切で助かりました。
ありがとうございました！

It was a tour in March, but the response from the Japanese staff on board, especially their commanding tone and seemingly angry way of speaking, was not acceptable. While I understand that the weather and sea temperature are beyond control, I regret paying the price for this level of service. I often use overseas tours, but I felt a significant difference in quality this time.

3月のツアーでしたが、船上の日本人スタッフの対応、特に命令調な言い方や怒ったような言い方が納得行くものではなかったです。天気や海水温は仕方ありませんが、この対応はそれなりの料金を払ったことに後悔しています。良く海外ツアーは利用しますが、当たりハズレの差を感じました。

I visited Hanauma Bay with my wife when we were newly married, and this time I went with my son. It seems to have become cleaner due to the visitor limit for nature conservation compared to the past! Although we didn't see any sea turtles, the guide was friendly and we had a great time! Thank you!

結婚したての時に妻と一緒に行ったハナウマベイですが、今回は息子と一緒に行きました。
昔に比べ自然保護の観点から人数制限されてキレイになったように感じました！
ホヌには会えませんでしたがガイドさんも気さくで楽しめました！
ありがとうございました！

The crews were super nice and I had great experiences!! I am sure I will come back to this adventure!

This time, I participated with my 5-year-old daughter and my parents in their 70s. The weather was a bit cloudy, but when we arrived at the sandbar, it was sunny! We even saw sea turtles! Although we couldn't see the beach, the water was up to the adults' waists, so my daughter could stand and we had a lot of fun snorkeling and kayaking! The lifeguards were very kind (and they spoke Japanese fluently!). My parents, who didn't go into the water, were also taken on a boat ride around the area, and we were delighted by their generous spirit to entertain us. It was the best experience that will remain a lifelong memory!

今回は5歳の娘と70代の両親を含む家族で参加しました。
お天気はちょっと曇りがかってましたが、サンドバーにつくと晴天！ウミガメも見えましたよ～！
砂浜までは見えませんでしたが、海が大人の腰辺りまでになっていて、娘も足がついたのでシュノーケリングやカヌーなど沢山遊べました！ライフセーバーの方たちもすごく優しかったです。（日本語もペラペラ！）海に入らない両親たちもボートに乗せてくれて周辺を一周してくれたり、私達を楽しませようとするサービス精神がたっぷりで嬉しかったです。
一生の思い出に残る最高の体験ができました！

The staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful time seeing Waikiki from the water and relaxing on their beautiful boat. They also had drinks available, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

I participated alone.
I don't speak much English, but they explained things clearly, so I was able to understand in English.
I was taught how to do it on land and then headed straight to the sea!
I'm very satisfied!
It's a bit pricey, but I'm glad I had photos and videos taken as memories.
The two hours were quite intense, but it was really fun!

1人で参加しました
私はあんまり英語は話せないけど分かりやすく教えてくれるので英語でも理解できました
陸でやり方を教えてもらってそのまんま海へと向かいました！
とても満足度が高いです！
少し高いけど写真動画もプラスで撮ってもらって思い出が形に残って良かったなと思います！
2時間結構ハードだけどすごい楽しかったです

Perfect for the entire family!
Everyone is so friendly and encouraging! A must do adventure with the family!

I participated in the afternoon session.
- The live music on the boat was very pleasant, and the atmosphere was great as participants started dancing.
- I added both the banana boat and the bumper tube. The speed was something you can't experience in Japan. It was so much fun that I screamed so much I lost my voice the next day.
- There are various activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding, so you won't get bored.
- The light snack was a sandwich.
- You could also purchase alcohol separately, which allowed me to enjoy a drink with friends after playing.
- There was a tour guide who spoke Japanese, which was very reassuring. (I'm not sure if they are there every time.)
- The weather wasn't very good, so I wish I could have gone on a sunnier day.
- It seems that the timing for the sandbar varies by season, so if you want to see the sandbar, it's better to check the timing and decide whether to join in the morning or afternoon. We were in the afternoon, so we couldn't see the sandbar.
- There were many families, and I think it's a tour that children can enjoy as well.

午後の部に参加しました。
・船での生演奏はとても心地よく参加者の方が踊り始めたりととても良い雰囲気でした。
・バナナボートとバンパーチューブどちらも追加しました。日本じゃ味わえない速さです。叫びすぎて次の日声が枯れるくらい楽しかったです。
・シュノーケリングやサップ等の様々な遊びができるので飽きることがありません。
・軽食はサンドウィッチでした。
・お酒も別途購入することができて遊んだ後に友達とゆっくりお酒を楽しむこともできました。
・日本語ができる添乗員さんもいたのでとても安心でした。（毎回参加しているのかは分かりません）
・あまり天候が良くなかったのでもっと天気のいい日に行きたかったなと思います。
・サンドバーは時期によって時間帯が違うみたいなのでサンドバーに出会いたい方は時間帯をチェックしてから午前か午後に参加するかを決めたほうがいいです。私達は午後だったのでサンドバーをみることはできませんでした。
・家族連れの方も多く、子供も楽しめるツアーだと思います。

This is a fun ride. A great way to enjoy the waves in Hawaii. Russell was a great captain and made it an enjoyable experience. Worth every penny we paid. Will have to come back and do it again.

Went with a family of 7. Everything was smooth sailing no pun intended. This trip is a Hawaii must! Very family oriented. They played soft calming music while serving fresh drinks and donuts. Once there you have the option to paddle board, snorkel (you can bring your own or they provide it free of charge) or just swim and lounge on a floating lounge area they have already there for guests. Water was crystal clear and fishes were everywhere near the reef. Water might be a little chilly for little ones just a heads up but all dependent on the weather but definitely doable.

スノーケリングセットと送迎の金額としては妥当に思う。
マスク用曇り止めを持っていく方がより楽しめる。
時間は7時から12時半までとたっぷり楽しめる。
朝イチで入れるので、人がいない状態の写真が撮りやすい。

This was my first time booking, and I chose the option with transportation. They clearly communicated the pickup location with photos beforehand, and I was concerned about my valuables while having fun, but they managed everything properly, allowing me to enjoy myself without worries. On the way to the sandbar, I was able to listen to some lovely songs. It gets quite cold after coming out of the sea, so a jacket or towel is necessary. The sandbar was not as shallow as I expected on the day, but I was truly impressed by the beauty of the sea. Both snorkeling and the banana boat were a lot of fun, and it's a place that everyone should experience at least once. There were staff members who spoke Japanese very well, making for a truly enjoyable time. I highly recommend this option.

今回、初めて申し込みをし、送迎付きにしましたが、事前にピックアップの場所を写真付きで分かりやすく連絡くださったり、遊んでいる間の貴重品も気になってましたが、きちんと管理してくださり、不安なく過ごせるように配慮して下さって安心して楽しむことができました。サンドバ―に向かってる間は素敵な歌を聴くこともできました。海からあがると、どうしても寒いので、上着やタオルは必要です。サンドバ―は当日は思ってたよりも、浅めではありませんでしたが、とにかく海の綺麗さに感動で、シュノーケルも、バナナボートも、とっても楽しく、一度は必ず体験してもらいたい場所です。日本語がとても上手なスタッフもいて、本当に楽しい時間でした。オススメのオプションです

Everything was quick and easy. The staff was great and the experience was awesome. I look forward to coming back in time.

It was explained in English, and I was able to experience it without any issues. The people were very friendly, and I made some great memories! However, if you are prone to motion sickness, it's definitely a good idea to take some anti-nausea medication. Not only on the boat, but also while parasailing, it can sway due to the wind.

英語での説明でしたが、問題なく体験することができました。
とてもフレンドリーな方たちでとてもいい思い出が出来ました！
ただ、酔いやすい方は必ず酔い止めを飲んでいった方がいいです。船の上だけでなく、パラセーリングしている最近も風などで揺れたりするので

Sailing on a yacht anchored at Waikiki Beach.

Once we headed out to sea, we turned off the engine and sailed with the sails, which felt amazing. When we rode over the waves, it was thrilling, like a roller coaster! Luckily, we encountered sea turtles and dolphins.

We participated as a couple who are not very good at English, but once we were on the yacht, we managed just fine. We were the only Japanese people there, and since the explanations and check-in were all in English, we felt a bit anxious. However, we got by with our broken English, gestures, and Google Translate. On the boat, you can buy juice and alcohol, but only with cash.

There were a few people who got seasick, so if you're sensitive to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication.

When disembarking, you can buy photos taken when you boarded the boat. They were $30 each. Definitely a great memory of the trip!

ワイキキビーチに停泊しているヨットでのセーリングです。

沖に出ると、エンジンを止め帆走になり、とても気持ち良いです。波を乗り越える時は、ジェットコースターの様で迫力満点でした！運良く、ウミガメやイルカに出会いました。

英語が苦手な夫婦で参加しましたが、ヨットに乗ってしまえば何とかなります。日本人は私達だけで、説明や受付も英語だけなので、少し不安でしたが、カタコト英語とジェスチャー、グーグル翻訳で何とかなりました。船の上では、現金のみですがジュースやお酒を買うことができます。

船酔いしている人も何人かいましたので、船に弱い方は酔い止めを飲んだ方がよいかも、、

下船時に乗船した時に撮影した写真を買うことが出来ます。１枚30ドルでした。 旅の思い出に是非。

It was a great job by the captain and crew. The woman at the reception was also very pleasant. I will be back in May next year, so I look forward to it.

船長と乗組員の息の合ったグッジョブでした。
受付の女性も感じの良い方でした。
また来年５月に参りますので宜しくお願いしますね。

I was able to do the water activities I wanted to, so I had a great time. Surprisingly, the time flew by.

やりたかった水上アクティビティができたので、とても楽しかったです。
意外にあっと言う間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。

It was disappointing that the sandy beach didn't appear, but there was an amusing staff member speaking in Osaka dialect, and I had a very enjoyable experience. The sandwich was delicious.

砂浜が出てこないのが、残念でしたが
大阪弁の面白いスタッフがいて、とても楽しい経験をしました。サンドイッチが美味しかった。

I participated alone, but the staff were kind, and I had a great time. It was quite challenging, but I think it was worth it. I really enjoyed Kailua. Thank you!

一人で参加しましたがスタッフの方が親切でとても楽しく過ごせました。結構キツイですがやるだけの価値はあると思います。カイルアを満喫できました。ありがとうございます。

Dan and his wife were great! We would do it again with them.

The overall experience with this activity is good. I would put outstanding if snorkeling was better. Kayaking, canoeing and boat rides experience with nice live music is awesome. Just little lack on snorkeling in my opinion.

Worst part was getting up for a 5:50am shuttle pick-up. But it was well worth it. Our shuttle was full and there were more instructions at the top of the Bay, where gear rental was distributed and we were placed into manageable groups for the ticket office. But the organizers knew what they were doing, kept track of everyone, despite confusing looks on some of our faces (mine!). Plenty of room at the beach; clean basic facilities. Information booth was staffed by very knowledgeable and helpful guides. I noticed a long line at the locker & gear rental. In the past 10 years of 4 snorkeling trips (I'm obviously not avid), Hanauma Bay comes in 3rd as far as plentiful ocean life.* Maybe because of climate change, 10 years ago was the last of the best of snorkeling? Glad I went though. I was going to skip it because of the tourism. But the agencies in charge struck the best balance possible for an endangered reef and we humans who want to pay our respects to Kanaloa and Pele, for the beautiful gifts they bestowed.
*(1st: Boracay; 2nd: St Lucia; 4th: Kauai)

The Japanese guide provided commentary about Hawaii during the transfer, making it enjoyable from start to finish without any dull moments!

However, there are no breaks, so it might require some stamina...
(Of course, the guide will suggest going to the beach together if it gets too tough, and you can take a break from there.)

If you're not confident in your English or have concerns, I absolutely recommend this plan!

日本人ガイドの方が、送迎中もハワイのガイドをしてくださり、
飽きることなく、最初から最後まで楽しかったです！

ただ休憩とかはないので、体力はいるかも、、。
（もちろんガイドの方が、厳しくなったら一緒に浜に行って、そこからは休憩してくださいとは言ってくれますが）

英語苦手とか不安がある方は、このプランは絶対おすすめです！

The all around experience from the charter boat crew to the sandbar was amazing.

The crew was so lively and made you feel welcomed. The options for activities was great!

The live music was top teir and so soothing

I highly recommend this trip!

** don't forget to bring a water proof phone case or cover!**

Crew was incredibly friendly & helpful!

Everything is well explained and all the activities are well organized with a dedicated life guard at each activity!

Boat ride is very stable with minimal rocking motion and kick ass live band, being on a sandbar in middle of ocean is once in a lifetime..

I was worried because it was drizzling lightly, but as we headed out to Kaneohe Bay, the weather cleared up, and it turned into a refreshing cruise. There was a sudden change with some intense ups and downs along the way, but it felt like a bit of a show. The only disappointment was that there were large clouds hanging over the mountains, which prevented us from seeing the full view of Kualoa Ranch.

小雨がパラパラとしていて心配しましたが、カネオヘ湾へ出ていくと晴れてきて、爽快なクルーズでした。途中で急にアップダウンが激しい状況になりましたが、ちょっとした演出のようでした。山側には大きな雲が垂れ込んでいて、クアロアランチ全景を眺めることが出来なかったのが唯一残念です。

An exciting adventure for all ages, lots of different activities and skill levels. I was happy to walk on the sand bar and relax on the floating platform while my young adult company enjoyed kayaking, volleyball, SUP and snorkeling. The crew was fantastic and even off the boat you could still enjoy the live music/tunes. Bring your own snacks so you won’t be hungry or buy from the mini store on the dock. We bought a bunch of breakfast items and they were delicious. I would absolutely book this again on our next visit… MAHALO

‍♂️ the warmest people on Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure were filled with Love
Calvin one of the staff members gave me a full history lesson on the 100 year history on this part of the island the jazz band was amazing entertainment was fun I wound do it all over again well worth it

Onboard, Hawaiian music played like a live performance, making the journey enjoyable.

Once we arrived, we could freely play in the beautiful sea or take a break on the boat.

You can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling in the sea. There were also balls available for rent.
You can't wear shoes while paddleboarding or kayaking, but it might be good to have water shoes for snorkeling.

We were able to take turns using the paddleboards and kayaks.

船内はライブのようにハワイの音楽が流れていて、向かうまでも楽しかったです。

着いてからはとにかく綺麗な海で自由に遊んだり、船で休憩したり出来ます。

海ではサップやカヤック、シュノーケリングを楽しめます。ボールの貸し出しもありました。
サップやカヤックは靴の使用が出来ませんが、シュノーケリング時はマリンシューズがあるといいかと思います。

サップやカヤックは交代に使うことが出来ました。