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All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

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2026 Reviews
Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Must do!
Activity Date: 2022/05/25 | Posted on: 2022/05/27

My family had a terrific time at the Kaneohe Sandbar. The snorkeling was wonderful and both Jamie and our Captain were outstanding. The scenery was incredible and we saw turtles and fish and played on the wide sandbar. We even tried stand up paddle boarding!

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Families
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Aloha, Thank you for the 5 star reviews.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours.
We are very pleased to hear you're having a great time at the sandbar.
Our captains and crew are working so hard to exceed customer satisfactions.
Hopefully, we can see in new the future. Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Would definitely do it again
Activity Date: 2022/05/07 | Posted on: 2022/05/09

Amazing morning - everything was every smooth & easy from the pickup to the drop off. Unfortunately for us weather was on the dreary side but we still had a great morning.
They take you snorkelling also which is great for anyone who has never snorkelled! Was a great way of seeing the bay & the island.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you so much for joining our tour and spending your time for leaving the review!
We are glad that even though you still had a good time during the tour.
Please come back and we look forward to taking you to the Kane'ohe bay again, Thank you!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
A must do !!!
Activity Date: 2022/04/26 | Posted on: 2022/04/28

It was an amazing experience!! the guides were outstanding! They took care of us so well, very knowledgeable and friendly .
This place is unbelievable beautiful !
A must do if you are in Oahu.

Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feed back is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Zola was awesome!!
Activity Date: 2022/04/26 | Posted on: 2022/04/28

First time snorkeling for my husband and I. Zola was very thorough and showed us all kinds of sea life! 10/10 recommend!! Will have to try scuba diving with Zola next!!

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
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Premium Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watching, Lunch Buffet & Drinks - Ocean Joy Cruises
Beautiful
Activity Date: 2022/04/22 | Posted on: 2022/04/24

A really good catamaran tour. Crew was super friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks too. Saw lots of turtles, fish and one whale from afar. Loved spending time just being there in the open water on the boat.

Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Loved this experience!
Activity Date: 2022/04/22 | Posted on: 2022/04/24

Did the afternoon tour. Had a wonderful time! Ladies on our Blue boat was very personable and sweet! Made our trip out to the sandbar soooo relaxing and fun. Would definitely reccomend.

Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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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 us with the Capt. Bruce tour.
Please come back with your kids next time. Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Cat Bruce Sandbar Playtime
Activity Date: 2022/04/18 | Posted on: 2022/04/20

Outstanding service, communication, experience. Proactively attend to any need w/ authentic kindness & joy.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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On Behalf of Captain Bruce, Mahalo and aloha...!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Best activity
Activity Date: 2022/04/13 | Posted on: 2022/04/20

Staffs are so nice and experienced.
They took time to make sure all of us have great time.

From the pick up at hotel and till drop off, whole experience were awesome!
We are coming back next year and will do this activity with Captain Bruce Kaneohe bay sandbar snorkel! Cannot wait! Thanks guys~

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Families
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again. Aloha!

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3-Hour Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Deli Lunch & Drinks
Must do!!!
Activity Date: 2022/04/18 | Posted on: 2022/04/20

What a must do activity. And do it with this tour!!!! Boat was beautiful food was great and most of all saw beautiful fish…lots!!! Plus two sea turtles and the big bonus was coming back on the boat was spotted a hammerhead shark!!!! Awesome to see it up close!!! The crew was top notch!!! Couldn’t do enough for you!! A must do in Hawaii…with this company!!! That’s for a great time captain…& the one gentlemen I missed his name (tall thin blonde), Jake, Kai & Marissa!!

Packages: Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM]
Attended as: Families
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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour
Unique adventure
Activity Date: 2022/04/13 | Posted on: 2022/04/15

My wife and daughter enjoyed the experience. I did as well but swallowed too much salt water during open swim and got sick off the side of the boat. The crew was very professional in dealing with me. I did get to enjoy feeding the fish before my unfortunate sickness. I would definitely recommend this adventure. It is a very unique experience!

Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour
Time of our lives
Activity Date: 2022/04/12 | Posted on: 2022/04/14

Friends vacationing in Hawaii had a blast and the sub-scooters was the highlight of our trip. We recommend you also buy the package of underground photos for your forever-memories.

Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour
Fantastic Excursion - highly recommend
Activity Date: 2022/04/12 | Posted on: 2022/04/14

Captain and crew were very friendly and helpful. Divers assistance also very nice. Enjoyed the whole experience. Will recommend to all family and friends. ;)

Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Sandbar Day Trip
Activity Date: 2022/04/06 | Posted on: 2022/04/08

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.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
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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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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Great experience
Activity Date: 2022/04/01 | Posted on: 2022/04/03

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

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Couples
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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Perfect for beginners
Activity Date: 2022/03/26 | Posted on: 2022/03/29

We wanted to snorkel without taking a boat ride. This was a great option. Our party of 3 (grandparents with granddaughter) were all beginners to snorkeling. They provided nice equipment so we didn’t need to purchase anything. The instructor, Ryan, was very knowledgeable. He showed us how to wear the items properly. He taught us the simple steps of snorkeling - breathing through the tube and floating. The lagoon was a perfect, protected place. We saw many different fish and sea creatures. Ryan’s patience with beginners was much appreciated. This was money well spent for an experience we will never forget.

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
The highlight of our trip!
Activity Date: 2022/03/24 | Posted on: 2022/03/27

Captain Robin and the crew were great and our excursion was well organized. I never felt rushed and had ample time to enjoy the sandbar. I especially appreciate the care the crew took with our little ones. We will DEFINITELY be coming back during our next vacation.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha, thank you so much for your feedback.
Captains and crews are working so hard to exceed customer satisfaction. Mahalo for the compliments. We'll share this with Captains.
Please come back again. Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
A must do experience on O’ahu
Activity Date: 2022/03/18 | Posted on: 2022/03/20

This was one of my best days on O’ahu and every day was great. Definitely a must. The scenery, swimming is wonderful. Of course the highlights were the turtles. The crew is very nice and helpful. if you don’t feel comfortable snorkelling they guide you and stay with you. The three hours is not too long or short.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
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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 us with the Capt. Bruce tour.
We're looking forward to seeing you in neat the future. Mahalo!

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
We had a great time!
Activity Date: 2022/03/07 | Posted on: 2022/03/19

Liz was our instructor/guide and she was awesome! She made sure that we were comfortable in water all the time. She helped us see fish and shells. She took great videos for us to take home. Also, she found a sea urchin skeleton for my son to take home as a souvenir! Thank you so much, Liz! We had a great time! :)

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
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Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai
LOVED THIS
Activity Date: 2022/03/16 | Posted on: 2022/03/18

I did many excursions on Oahu and this was my favorite, never had more fun in my life. BOOK IT- you will not be disappointed!!!

Packages: Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Always an awesome experience!
Activity Date: 2022/03/12 | Posted on: 2022/03/14

The crew is lovely. Trip is laid-back, relaxing, and always so much fun! BYOB and sandwiches! Chips and soft drinks are provided. Paddle boards, floaties, snorkels, and other ocean toys are also provided. The trip is what you make it/want it to be! We always use Capt. Bruce when we want to go out. 10/10!

Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
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Aloha Kimberly, on behalf of Capt. Bruce, we thank you so much for your support!
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Mahalo kindly.

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Great time!!!
Activity Date: 2022/03/04 | Posted on: 2022/03/07

The trip was so fun. Our captains were honestly the nicest and friendliest people. So many toys and snorkeling was AWESOME. Got to be up close with a sea turtle. They had drinks and great snacks for us. Honestly, amazing experience and great price. Definitely recommend

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha, on behalf of Capt. Bruce, we would like to thank you for this amazing review. Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Such a fun experience
Activity Date: 2022/03/02 | Posted on: 2022/03/04

Family of 5 had a blast. Tour guides were awesome. Felt safe the entire time. We arrived to the sandbar to other guides with SUP, floaties and little floats for my 3 year old to snorkel which was a nice surprise. Would 100% recommend to anyone. Afterwards we enjoyed some Dole Whip at the pier.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us. Can get any better weather than this! Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Awesome experience
Activity Date: 2022/02/19 | Posted on: 2022/03/01

Perfect setting, Perfect location. Captain and crew were amazing. We saw tons of fish and sea turtles. highly recommend this tour... Abundance of activities after snorkeling. BYOB as well.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mahalo for the compliments! We look forward to seeing you in the near future! Aloha...!

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos
Great for beginners!
Activity Date: 2022/02/14 | Posted on: 2022/02/17

It was a great lesson in snorkeling! Teacher was very patient and helpful! Would recommend to any newbies wanting to do some snorkeling.

Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Friends
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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour
Bobbing/snorkeling
Activity Date: 2022/01/18 | Posted on: 2022/01/24

The crew were all friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone’s experience was the best it could be. i was a bit nervous but the girl talked me thru it

Packages: BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Relaxing and enjoyable.
Activity Date: 2022/01/19 | Posted on: 2022/01/22

The staff was fun, helpful and made the experience very relaxing. Would recommend this excursion to all.

Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you so much for joining us! We hope to see you again in the near future. Aloha!

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2026年GW空席あり!サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>
It was amazing to see sea turtles!
ウミガメも見れて最高でした!
Activity Date: 2022/01/18 | Posted on: 2022/01/20

Looking at past reviews, there weren't many positive comments, but I had heard that due to the effects of global warming and the timing of low tides, the sandy beach might not appear recently, so I wasn't disappointed at all.

More importantly, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and my one-year-old child was thrilled! We even got to see sea turtles while snorkeling, which was so exciting! There were many guides who spoke Japanese, so I felt completely at ease. They were very kind, teaching us various things and supporting my child's beach experience. The photos taken in the midst of the mountains and the sea were absolutely wonderful. I definitely want to go again!

過去のレビューを見ると、あんまり良い事書いてなかったのですが、そもそも最近は温暖化影響や干潮タイミングで砂浜が現れないと聞いてたんで、全然がっかりしませんでした。
それよりもとてもキレイな海で1歳の子供も大喜びでした!またシュノーケリングではウミガメも見れて、大興奮でした!日本語ができるガイドさんがたくさんいるので、不安もなく、むしろいろいろと教えてくださったり、子供の海水浴をサポートしてくれたり、とても優しかったです!山々と海という大自然の中で撮った写真もとってもステキでした。絶対また行きたいです!

Packages: 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and snorkeling experiences with your children. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos as well. Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験などお子様と共に楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。綺麗なお写真のシェアもありがとうございます。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。

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Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai
Incredible experience!!
Activity Date: 2022/01/17 | Posted on: 2022/01/19

The submarine scooter experience was amazing. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. We saw some sea turtles floating in the water and when we went into the sub scooters a whole bunch of fish were around us. Incredible experience!

Packages: Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure
Attended as: Couples
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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
So fun!
Activity Date: 2021/12/13 | Posted on: 2022/01/09

The crew was very nice. I can't wait to go again.

Packages: Morning Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
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Thank you so much for joining us and shared your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Mahalo!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Optional Snorkeling, SUP & Waikiki Transportation
Had a great time!
Activity Date: 2021/11/30 | Posted on: 2021/12/28

My family really enjoyed the trip/tour. They had a shuttle to pick up us from the hotel in Waikiki. We saw so many fish and sea turtles. Definitely want to do it again!

Packages: Afternoon Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha and Mahalo! We're very pleased to hear that you had a great time in the sandbar. Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

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If you are new to snorkeling or looking for a relaxed way to explore the waters around Hawaii, there are plenty of beginner snorkeling tours that cater to all skill levels. From popular destinations like Hanauma Bay and the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, to unique tours like underwater scooters and dolphin watching cruises, there are snorkeling options perfect for anyone still learning to swim, or even if you are a non-swimmer and have never been in the ocean. Book now and begin a new aquatic adventure!