All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Everything was very organized and the crew is very friendly! We had lots of fun snorkeling and swimming. The sand bar is incredibly beautiful! It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen! I definitely want to do it again! The only thing I recommend is when you buy the tour don’t forget to add transportation because it is not easy to get a taxi or Uber there.

Absolutely a “must do”. The staff was amazing and friendly and we loved the music on the boat along with the activities provided (snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaks). It was so amazing to be on a shallow beach in the middle of the ocean!

The parasailing experience itself was great. I was moved by it as it was my first time. The flight was stable, and I was able to enjoy the scenery. However, I found the meeting point difficult to locate, and I was disappointed that while the guide mentioned the photo purchase would be $30, I was charged $40 on-site without any explanation.

パラセイリングそのものは、大変よかった。初めての体験で感動した。飛行も安定していて景色も堪能できた。ただ、集合場所が分かりにくかった点と写真購入が、案内では30ドルとあったのに現地では、40ドル請求された事が腑に落ちないし、説明もないのが残念だ。

We got a booking last minute and do not regret it! The views of Waikiki were breathless from above!

It was ok. Tackle is not fancy but well maintained, bait is basic easy kind (frozen squid). Our group (about 20 people) caught 4 small fish total over 3h - not much but it is great to prove that we all had a chance. I felt like the crew could have done better. My personal peeve is, for some reason they decided to move away from a shallow (= easy to fish) spot where multiple people were getting bites to a super deep one with no bites (I’m guessing they were simply unaware that we were getting bites). Another problem is, when at a spot, the boat is simply set adrift, which makes it quite impossible to fish vertically (since the boat is moving).

Amazing experience .. Max is very friendly and experienced. He gave detailed training before the tour which was awesome.

As everyone else, we wanted to snorkel at Hanauma Bay during our trip to Hawaii. However, the tickets sell within 1 minute and by the time you go to pay, there are no tickets left!!!
So I started looking for other snorkeling locations and discovered this package at Kaneohe sand bar. It had great reviews and they were all true.
The boat was absolutely clean, then crew was amicable and extremely courteous, and the musicians were phenomenal. Really. It was sawesome. Once you hit the sand bar, we went snorkeling, then kayaking and paddle boarding.
The most significant moment was when we were talking to Kai-ia, a very friendly employee that told us the secrets of the locals, and made our experience even richer.
We will definitely book this again in our next trip to Hawaii.
And you should do it too!!!

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our time. We snorkeled and paddle boarded and just relaxed on the floating lounge. The live music was fantastic. The entire staff was super friendly and helpful. The lunch was delicious and fresh and the constant flow of water and lemonade nice addition. I would definitely do it again.

It was reassuring to have two staff members who spoke Japanese. I was a bit nervous at first because we went further out to sea than I expected, but it makes sense... if the water is shallow, there won't be any fish to see, right? (laughs) I can't swim at all. I even dislike putting my face in the water. But please bear with that. After entering the sea, you'll put on the sea bob. After that, please do the equalization. If you can do that, you're good to go!!! At first, we'll get used to it near the surface, and if everything is fine, we'll dive a little deeper to meet the fish. It's strange to be underwater even though I can't swim. I wish I could have seen a few more types of fish, but that's being greedy... Time flew by, and when we got the signal to go back up, we returned to the boat. Once you're back on the boat, it gets cold with the wind, so please make sure to bring a jacket!!! Since there are other people, you can eat snacks and drink water while waiting. They will take videos and photos, which you can purchase at the end. Don't worry and just enjoy yourself. It became a lifelong memory.

日本語話せるスタッフが2人もいて心強かったです。
思ったよりも沖へ出たので始めはビビッていましたが
そうですよね...海中に入って魚を見るのですから浅かったら
魚いませんもんね（笑）
私は全く泳げません。
水に顔をつけるのも嫌です。がそれだけは我慢して下さい。
海に入ってからシーボブを被ります。
そのあとは耳抜きをして下さい。それが出来ればこっちのもの！！！
始めは海面近くで慣らして問題なければもう少し潜って魚たちと御対面～。
泳げないのに海中にいる自分が不思議。もう少し違う種類の
魚が見られたらよかったのですが贅沢ですね...。あっという間に時間が
経ち、もう上に行くよって合図があり船に戻りました。船にあがって
からは風に吹かれて寒くなるので必ず上着を持って行って下さい！！！
他の人たちもいるので待っている間にスナックを食べたり水が飲めます。
動画撮影、写真撮影して下さるので最後に購入出来ます。
心配せずに楽しんじゃって下さいね。一生の思い出になりました。

Thanksgiving in November was windy and the waves were strong, making it very cold!
However, the boat didn't sway, and the staff's service was excellent.
I had a great time!

11月サンクスギビングは風と波があって、とても寒かった！
でも船は揺れないし、スタッフのサービスも満点。
とても楽しませて頂きました！

We enjoyed the activity. We went to the sandbar during high tide, so the water was up to our knees, just slightly under our hips. The difficulty is easy, especially when it's self-guided. The corals are beautiful when snorkeling! The waterproof maps helps a lot, and obtaining the rentals were a breeze. They provided snorkels, dry bags, maps, flippers, life jackets, and the kayaks. Overall, I would recommend! Bring some snacks, because the four hour rental was exhausting. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves and do not litter!

It’s cool and all, just not much to do out there. Basically paying to swim 10 minutes off the beach. Not worth the money.

What a very pleasant activity. My husband who does not go into the water loved it and wants to do it again. Great crew. We had a great time

Guides were patient and informative. Saw some cool fish! Would definitely recommend

We really enjoyed the trip. All staffs are super friendly and helpful. Everything we needed were prepared and provided. I wish I had chosen a less windy day, but regardless, we all had a great time, whether in water or on the boat.

Our time at sand bar was amazing, it started with the crew and the musicians.
they made us comfortable and answered all our questions.

We had booked the banana boat and bumper package and it was exhilarating.

Looking forward to our next trip so we can book another tour.

The crew and experienced was amazing. We would go back for sure

I have been visiting Hawaii for over twenty years, and I thought I should participate in a sandbar experience at least once. In November, the sandbar is not visible at all (to be precise, you can only see a slight difference in color indicating shallow or deep water from the boat). The water level reaches up to my neck at 162 cm tall. The shallow period, where the water is only ankle-deep, is said to be in the summer.

Additionally, due to somewhat cloudy weather and strong winds, it was quite cold, and it didn't feel enjoyable. *The shuttle vehicle is refrigerator-level cold, so a jacket is essential.* The snorkeling was quite ordinary... there was no mention of sea turtles. I highly recommend snorkeling at Hanauma Bay instead.

The areas for activities like snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking are limited (not very wide), so you end up turning back shortly after you start paddling. The trip from the port is quick, with Hawaiian music playing for 2-3 songs on the way there, and on the return trip, it turned into a lively dance party for foreigners.

In terms of facilities and services, there are two women's restrooms and one men's restroom on board. There are unlimited donuts (two types), water, lemonade, tea bags, and hot water available. The donuts are delicious. There were two kind staff members who spoke a little Japanese (Kansai dialect). This staff member goes around the tables explaining things for Japanese participants.

I recommend participating during the summer season, but overall, considering the price, it felt like a 360-degree beach experience.

ハワイに通い続けて二十数年、一度くらいサンドバーに行っておこうと思い参加しました。
11月のこの時季、砂州は全く見えません。（正しくは、船から見て浅いか深いかの色の違い程度）
水位は私の身長162cmだと首くらいまであります。
足首程度の浅い時期は夏だそうです。
また、多少天気（雲多め）のせいもありましたが、風も強くてとにかく寒く楽しむって感じではありませんでした。
※送迎の車内は冷蔵庫レベルなので、上着が必須です。
シュノーケリングもごく普通...ウミガメなんて話にも出てきません。
ハナウマ湾でシュノーケリングする方が、圧倒的におすすめです。
シュノーケリング含めSUPやカヤックも遊べる範囲が限られている（それほど広くない）ので、漕いだらすぐに折り返すって感じです。
港からはあっという間なので、往路はハワイアンミュージック２～３曲で到着、復路はノリのいい外国人向けのダンスパーティー場と化しました。
設備やサービスとして、船内にはトイレは女性用×２、男性用×１あります。
ドーナツ（２種類）と水、レモネード、ティーバッグ＋お湯が食べ放題、飲み放題です。
ドーナツは美味しいです。
少しですが日本語（関西弁）を話す親切なスタッフが２人居ました。
説明などは、このスタッフが日本人向けにテーブルを回り説明してくれます。
参加するならサマーシーズンおすすめしますが、全体的にはお値段を考えると360度のビーチってレベルでした。

We headed to the hotel in Waikiki by taxi and arrived in about 30 minutes! This time, we booked three activities, but parasailing was canceled due to strong winds. It was disappointing, but I think it was good that they considered safety and offered a refund! On the way back, the staff called a taxi for us, and they were very kind!

ワイキキにホテルがあるため、タクシーで向かいました！30分くらいでつきました！今回3つのアクティビティを予約しましたが、強風のためパラセーリングは中止となりました。残念ではありましたが、返金もあり安全を考慮してもらえたのでよかったと思います！帰りもタクシーを呼んでくださって、店員さんが親切でした！

My family absolutely loved this! It was our favorite activity of our entire vacation! The crew was very helpful and gracious.

About three years ago, I had planned to go parasailing here, but unfortunately, it was canceled due to strong winds on the day of the activity. The next day, I had to return home and didn't have enough time, so I had to sadly give up. To make up for the humiliation from three years ago, I booked parasailing here again this time. It was truly so much fun from start to finish!!! If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I will definitely use your services again. It became the best memory! Thank you!

約3年前にこちらでパラセイリングをやる予定を入れていたのですが運悪く当日、風が強く中止に。翌日、帰国しなきゃいけず時間に余裕がなくその時は泣く泣く断念しました。3年前の屈辱を晴しに今回もこちらでパラセイリングを予約させていただきました。最初から最後まで本当に楽しすぎました！！！次もまたハワイに行く機会ができたら絶対にまた利用させて頂きます。最高の思い出になりました！ありがとうございます！

My husband and I took the North Shore Tour hoping to get a bit of everything - activities, beach, relaxation and fun. We got what we wanted and more. We had Cousin G who made everyone feel comfortable and entertained, and made the tour engaging and funny.
The tour had a good balance of free/activity time and many choices to choose from. We did the waterfall and kayaking option and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
We also got the chance to sight see the east and north side of Oahu and had many stops for photos and breaks.
We felt like we got our moneys worth from this trip and got to see and do a lot on the island in just a 8am - 5pm timeframe.

The activity was fun! Service was great! The views were outstanding! The only reason I didn’t rate this a 5 star is because I thought the experience was going to be longer. I either misread the information online for the itinerary wasn’t clear. But either way I would definitely do it again!

I was very impressed with the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. It was our first time out there and it surpassed our expectations. The food was not the greatest but we went for the experience and not the food. The live musicians were awesome and got the crowd pumped and excited. The lifeguards were also great in explaning how to do things such as kayak, snokleing, as well as the banana boat and bumper float. The views while in the water, amazing. So BEAUTIFUL! Definetly must go to Kaneohe Sandbar.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first try at this activity. I have a fear of heights, so I thought I would never do it. However, at the strong request of a friend who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, I decided to join in.

Seeing Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from a different angle was an incredible deal! Since it was all ocean below, I didn't feel high at all. The takeoff, landing in the water, and landing on the boat were all very gentle, so I wasn't scared at all! It was just so much fun! It became a wonderful memory. Next time, I think I'll take my husband along.

何度もハワイに来てて、初めてのトライ。
高所恐怖症なので、絶対することはない、
と思っていたのですが、今回初めてのハワイ旅行の友人のたっての希望で、一緒に参加しました。
ワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドが別角度から見えて、無茶お得‼︎
一面、海なわけで、逆に高所感が全くなく、
飛んで行く時も、着水やボートへの着地も
凄く丁寧だったので、何も怖くなかったです‼︎
ひたすら楽しかった‼︎ いい思い出になりました。
今度は主人に付き合ってあげようと思います。

This is a cruising experience around Waikiki from the beach in front of Sheraton Waikiki. The interaction between the captain and another crew member creates an extraordinary cruising experience.

シェラトンワイキキ前の ビーチから ワイキキを 一周するクルージングです。キャプテンともう一人の クルーの掛け合いと 異次元に感じる
クルージング感激です。

We where a party of 8 adults. It was such a beautiful day from the time we got on the boat the staff where very welcoming and gave us a a run done of the do's and dont's. On the way out to the sandbar we where entertained by two very talented singers. We had donuts ,water and soft drink for morning tea. only took about 15 min to arrive at the sandbar.It was such a lovely morning you could do some canoeing, paddle boarding, Volley ball, snorkeling,or just chilling on the barge.
All up we had an awesome day and would highly recommend doing it.
we would all do it again the next time we are in Hawaii.Do yourself a favour and book it next time you go to Hawaii.

Super fun! A friend booked it for us and we had a blast! Staff were friendly and super helpful and telling us where to go and what to expect!

The sandbar is so much fun! We got to go with 2 other couple friends and we had a blast. The weather was perfect and the staff were super helpful in letting us know where to kayak to and the time expectations to get to each location point

Super fun! They tell you where to go to get the clearest water and snorkel depending on the weather and climate of that day too! So much fun!