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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Spring Break 4/2022

Jesse and all crew members,

I am reaching out to thank you for all your efforts in making sure my daughter & grandchildren and I had a good time. When we arrived we expressed our disappointment and you all were so kind in reassuring us that you would do your best to make sure we had a good time. And we did!!
You were all so wonderful. Jesse, you made Jack’s day by playing football with him on the sandbar. At the end of our stay in Honolulu he said that was his favorite day of the whole vacation. I am quite sure he will remember that day all his life. And eventually my daughter and granddaughter went out and enjoyed sharing a kayak.
The lunch was very nice and all the crew members we spoke with were very kindhearted and friendly. I just can’t say enough about everyone. And Jesse, you’re also a very good singer. You and your band member are very talented!

So thank you again for making our sandbar adventure a wonderful day that we will never forget..

Sincerely,
Deborah Muehlenbein

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/11
Activity Date:	2022/04/06

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Turtle Surfing

Reviewed by: Todd

Crew and the Boat were great! The activity however was very crowded with many boats and other people, I guess that is to be expected! But I want to emphasize that the boat and crew were Top notch!!! Thank you Moana!!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/03/19

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great for many water activities in one spot!

Reviewed by: Angie E

We loved our adventure!
We stayed in Waikiki for a short trip and decided to book with this company because it had many of the activities we wanted to do available in one trip. We chose the option to be picked up in Waikiki, and it took less than an hour to get to Kaneohe. BYO food and beverages so we packed hotdogs, pbj, water and my husband packed a beer. We also packed 2 towel and a change of clothes. There is a convenience store on the dock for last minute food and drinks; TBH we probably could have bought all our food and drinks at the dock instead of lugging it from Waikiki.
We set sail with live music to the sand bar which was incredibly magical. Took 4 songs to get to our area of the sandbar and the day we went the water was about 3 feet deep. I would ADVISE to get to the floating barge asap and get a spot because we had a large family get there first and dominate the raft. (Be courteous to others and let people enjoy the raft and don't hog it!) We got to experience all activities we wanted and it was over before we knew it. We didn't kayak and had maybe wanted one more hour but the time we were out there was enough to be highly satisfied.
We paid extra for the banana and tube rides and they were so much fun! While on the banana boat, the gentleman driving the speed boat slowed down for us to see the sea turtle that was swimming passed. What a great surprise! You only get one trip on each.
All the staff was friendly and I felt comfortable they had everything under control.
We would HIGHLY recommended this adventure, especially if you have a short time in Hawaii and want to do at lot of water activities. Great for families, too!

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Packages:	Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Fun & relax

Reviewed by: Elvy He

My daughter loves it so much. However, we don’t have big Sun that day, so I choose to stay inside of the boat most of the time. My daughter go paddleboarding and diving. She loves it. Both of us go for the banana boat, it’s too short actually like 5 mins. But it’s fun and we have people fell off. So, if the weather is good, it’ll make a big difference.

Cloudy

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Packages:	Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/03/19

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Juaniss

It’s a most do when you’re visiting the island! It’s a perfect activity if you have young children! It’s well worth it! Book with enough time to experience this activity! We booked in the morning and the weather was still perfect!

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/03/12

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great family experience

Reviewed by: Johnny

Place was amazing, not all tours have kayaks to use or standing paddle boards. Amazing views of the sandbar. Will definitely come back again or invite friends to see this amazing nature wonder.

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/03/16

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great time

Reviewed by: Albert Zilberman

The staff was fantastic. Food was great . Banana boat and tube package was fantastic . Snorkeling was great . Live music was a very good touch .Overall a fantastic time .

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Packages:	Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/04/07

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great time!

Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin

Great time in the sandbar, crew is friendly and attentive, best excursion we did in Oahu!

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Packages:	Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/08
Activity Date:	2022/04/05

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing experience, must do while on the island of Oahu

Reviewed by: P Yang

This tour was amazing. My friend and I met the tour guides and boat at the dock in Kaneohe and once we got onto the boat, we received a decent lunch. I highly recommend doing the afternoon package for the food and better weather. The boat ride took about 15 minutes and we were entertained with live music along the way. When you dock, they give you about 4 hours to do anything you want on the sandbar. From snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or just hanging out on the floating bar. I highly recommend this as a must do activity if you are on the island of Oahu. This boat tour is definitely worth the money and so much fun!

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Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/04/08

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Sandbar Day Trip

Reviewed by: Camisha

Driver pick us up early which is good because we were at the waiting area early. The boat ride to the sandbar was fun, definitely a great place to be. The crew is really nice and helpful. There so many option to do like paddle board, snorkel or just chill on floaty.
Plenty of snack and drink provide.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for joining us and sharing a nice picture! We're very pleased to hear you're having a great time at the sandbar.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your best experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
Please come back again here, We're looking forward to seeing you! Mahalo

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Packages:	Morning Tour Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/04/08
Activity Date:	2022/04/06

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Staf

Reviewed by: Kunie

Staf are so nice.Music was so wonderful. But water tempurature was little bit cold.

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Packages:	Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/05

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing time!

Reviewed by: Matt S.

First off, the staff. Super friendly, super helpful, super efficient. The Kaneohe Sandbar is fun enough as is, but with S.U.P’s, kayaks, and a floating “chilling” barge, it was a blast. Family friendly. Had my three boys in tow, ages 5,7, and 15. Many mahalos to the great staff. I don’t usually post reviews, but felt the need to share. The band playing to and from the sandbar was the cherry on top!

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/05

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

It was amazing experience.

Reviewed by: Lee

Music (Song choice & Singers/Guitarist) - 10/10
Drink - 10/10
Sitting table - 10/10

everything was good!

I definitely recommend.

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/06
Activity Date:	2022/03/11

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Amazing crew and nice snorkeling spot !

Reviewed by: Frenchy Anne-Sophie

Great time with friendly team , cool boat, nice equipment , turtles and fish were there !
Perfect for a family with two kids !

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/06
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Definitely recommend!

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022

Amus, Sienna, and Mitchell were fabulous tour guides. We saw quite a few dolphins and turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/05
Activity Date:	2022/04/01

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Sandbar cruise

Reviewed by: Liliana

Amazing amazing amazing, definitely a must do in Oahu. The area where they take you for the activities is not to deep which makes it easy to enjoy all the different things they have to do. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The music on the boat was wonderful. Snorkeling was definitely the highlight for me.

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/04
Activity Date:	2022/04/02

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

Highly Recommend and Worth Repeating

Reviewed by: Michaela

We had an amazing time and will be back on any future trip. We saw about a million fish and two turtles. I accidentally dumped everything out of the kayak and the dry bag kept everything perfectly dry. Snorkeling and kayaking here was one of the absolute highlights of our trip.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Michaela! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review of your experience! We really appreciate that. So glad to hear you had such a good kayak and snorkel experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages:	Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/08

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great experience

Reviewed by: Vikas

We had a great experience. The guide was super friendly and patient with us throughout while we didn't even know how to swim.

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Packages:	Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/03
Activity Date:	2022/04/01

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Once in a lifetime experience

Reviewed by: JRich

Who would have known a sandbar was so big and delightful. Great live music! Thanks!

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/02
Activity Date:	2022/03/11

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: KMama26

We had a wonderful experience! Knowledgeable and friendly staff guided us on how to use the paddle boards and kayaks. Our safety was their foremost concern. Our entire group had so much fun and were able to try all the activities they offered. My family and I highly recommend this amazing experience!

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/02
Activity Date:	2022/03/12

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Sandbar

Reviewed by: Moni

Totally recommend! It was so much fun and loved the music on the boat. Mahalo!

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/02
Activity Date:	2022/03/31

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Sea Turtles AND DOLPHINS! AMAZING!

Reviewed by: Matt

Well what can I say? The team was kind and answered any and all questions we had. We were promised sea turtles and we got just that. Getting to swim atleast 1.5meters away from the turtles as the came to the surface multiple times. Being able to observe multiple sea turtles swimming around the depths and the various fish of the reef. To wrap up an already amazing and special experience, we also got a lengthy surprise visit from a family of dolphins swimming up close and personal to the catamaran as we headed back to the harbour. Like I said, what can I say?! Definitely recommended to all who are interested. 5/5

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/02
Activity Date:	2022/03/31

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Super fun time!

Reviewed by: Ric

Super fun time!
The food was good the crew was very helpful and attentive and the music was top notch highly recommended!

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Perfect family outing

Reviewed by: Abbie

This trip was awesome! We are a family of 4 (kids age 5 and 11) and everyone LOVED our time on the boat. The crew was amazing - very informative and helpful. They looked out for everyone’s safety but also made sure folks were having fun. Food was good and they had adult beverages for purchase. Very kid friendly - had child-sized snorkel gear and life jackets. The boat was very clean. Not to mention the beautiful landscape as your backdrop for swimming/snorkeling/turtle-watching…pictures can’t adequately capture just how breathtaking it all was. We didn’t want it to end!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Amazing

Reviewed by: Jen

Turtles!!!!! We had a ton of fun, staff was awesome and super helpful.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/19

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Best excursion!

Reviewed by: Robert Yang

This was the highlight of our family trip. Love how there were so many activities not just for adults but for kids as well. We bought two separate packages for our families, and definitely you should get the all inclusive package it comes with bumper tube and the banana boat and that was so much fun. Half the family that didn’t get the all inclusive missed out on that. Also, they have a changing room so you can changed into your swimwear when you get there as well. You’re allowed to bring your own drinks/ alcohol, food and snacks on the boat. So much activities and there’s a lounge area to hangout as well. We definitely recommend this excursion to everyone. It will not disappoint and also all the staffs are super friendly and welcoming.

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/05

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing staff, amazing day!

Reviewed by: Meg Zottarelli

This was an epic experience from start to finish. These guys work so hard to make sure everyone is having a good time—from the musicians to the guys on the water, it was all so perfectly crafted. The sandbar is safe and warm, the activities are all so fun, the mountains in the distance are the perfect backdrop, and the music is so good. Mahalo for such a memorable experience that our family will treasure forever. (And special thanks to the staff who helped me find my phone in the ocean when it fell out of my pocket on the SUP.) I will recommend this to anyone coming to Oahu.

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Packages:	Morning Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Awesome excursion for the fam

Reviewed by: Delrosario family

We had a great time as the staff was very welcoming and cheerful, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkling, volleyball lounging was a great experience for the kids for a very reasonable deal. Would definitely come back.

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Packages:	Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/31
Activity Date:	2022/03/29

2-Hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Cruise from Waikiki - Living Ocean Tours

Amazing Crew!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara

- Crew was super friendly and helpful. Family-owned.
- Drinks and snacks were provided during the tour
- Best part: spotted a whale close to our boat on our way to Turtle Canyon; seen turtles and lots of fish during the snorkeling session
- The current was a little strong in the afternoon but still worth the trip
- Overall super fun experience
- Definitely recommend!

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/31
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

You have to try the Banana Boat!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara

- Amazing and friendly crew
- The musicians were great! Super talented
- Food and drinks were included
- I liked that there were bathrooms and changing rooms in the boat
- Plenty of activities to do!
- Definitely recommend for the whole family

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Packages:	Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/31
Activity Date:	2022/03/29

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Spring Break 4/2022

Turtle Surfing

Great for many water activities in one spot!

Fun & relax

Amazing experience!

Great family experience

Great time

Great time!

Amazing experience, must do while on the island of Oahu

Sandbar Day Trip

Staf

Amazing time!

It was amazing experience.

Amazing crew and nice snorkeling spot !

Definitely recommend!

Sandbar cruise

Highly Recommend and Worth Repeating

Great experience

Once in a lifetime experience

Highly Recommend!

Sandbar

Sea Turtles AND DOLPHINS! AMAZING!

Super fun time!

Perfect family outing

Amazing

Best excursion!

Amazing staff, amazing day!

Awesome excursion for the fam

Amazing Crew!

You have to try the Banana Boat!

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