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The water was very clear and beautiful. I had the best time encountering turtles multiple times while snorkeling!

水の透明度が高く非常にキレイでした。
シュノーケリング中に何度もカメにも出会えて最高の時間でした！

I was worried that we wouldn't be able to enjoy it due to the strong winds and cloudy skies since the morning, but my 70-year-old mother was able to get on the SUP and move around on the water, which was great to see.

強風と朝からの曇天で楽しめるか心配でしたが、70歳の母もSUPにまたがり、海の上を移動したり、楽しめたようで何よりでした。

You can see sea turtles, and the scenery is amazing! Above all, the staff was wonderful. Thank you for the best time! Don't worry if you're not good at snorkeling; the staff will teach you properly! I definitely want to go again!

海亀にも会えるし、景色は最高‼️
何よりスタッフが超ステキでした。最高のひと時をありがとう
シュノーケリングが上手くできなくても大丈夫！
ちゃんとスタッフが教えてくれますよ！

また、絶対に行きたいです！

We had an enjoyable day out. The weather wasn’t very favourable but the team still did an outstanding job. Lunch was cooked fresh and was very nice. We didn’t snorkel but looks like all had a great time.
The only thing I would change is we had 2 boats tied together and it made for a lot of flippers in the water, looked very crowded around the reef. I’m saying that, the team always kept their eyes on the job and communicated together at all times.
Great job done by all.

I participated in April 2023.
There are a lot of sea turtles! My wife said it was the most fun she had during our stay in Hawaii!
The Japanese guide teaches you various things, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

2023年4月に参加。
ウミガメ沢山います！妻はハワイ滞在中1番楽しかったと言ってました！
日本人のガイドさんが色々教えて下さるので安心して楽しめますよ。

2 thumbs up. Crew was knowledgeable and made it a fun day.

The sandbar was cloudy with occasional showers, making it not very beautiful, and it was cold with rainy weather. The snorkeling was a bit murky, and I didn't see many fish. The sixth day had bad weather, which was a bit disappointing, but the crew did their best to keep us entertained.

サンドバーも曇り時々シャワーであまりきれい見えず、寒くて雨模様。スノーケリングも少し濁りがあり余り魚に会えなかった。6日目が悪天候、少し残念ですがクルーの方は、一生懸命楽しませてくれました。

You can only go to the sandbar if you join the tour, and there are no tours on Sundays, so my husband, who works on weekdays, couldn't join and I went alone. (By the way, most of the others were couples, so it felt a bit lonely!)

However, on the day of the tour, it was drizzling and overcast from the morning. The scenery was far from what you see in the photos; everything was gray. There's nothing you can do about the weather, so I suppose we can only hope for good weather.

Even though I participated alone, I was able to get explanations and practice for snorkeling at the sandbar. They provided explanations in both English and Japanese, so even if your English isn't great, you can feel at ease.

The hamburger for lunch was very delicious on the boat. The snorkeling in the second half wasn't very clear due to the bad weather, but I did see some fish.

However, it was really cold after getting out, and I was shivering. I had hot cocoa on the boat, but it didn't warm me up much. On the bus ride back, I was still in my wet swimsuit with just a cover-up, and the bus air conditioning was quite strong, making me shiver even more...

I recommend that participants try to take off as much wet clothing as possible and wear more layers for the return trip!

ツアーに参加しないとサンドバーまで行けないということと日曜日はツアーはないということで、平日は仕事だった主人は参加できず1人で参加しました。(ちなみに他のみなさんはカップルが多くてちょっと寂しい〜！)
しかし当日は朝からずっと霧雨の曇天。
写真のような景色とは程遠く、全部グレーでした。天候に左右されるのは致し方ないですから、こればかりは良い天気を祈るしかないかと思います。
1人参加でしたがサンドバーの時にシュノーケリングの説明と練習をさせてもらえます。英語での説明と日本語での説明をして下さるので英語がイマイチでも安心です。
ランチのハンバーガーは船上でとても美味しくいただきました。
後半のシュノーケリングも天候が悪かったので視界はあまり良くありませんでしたがお魚見えました。

ただ、とにかく上がった後寒くて寒くてガタガタ震えてしまいました。船上で熱いココアをいただきましたがなかなか温まらず。帰りのバスも濡れた水着を着たまま上に羽織って帰るのですが、これまたバスのエアコンがよくきいていてブルブル…。
参加される方は濡れたものは出来るだけ脱いで、行きよりたくさん着て帰れるようにすることをオススメします！

There were many sea turtles, and the ocean was beautiful; I was able to see a large sea turtle resting! During the trip, there were two people who spoke Japanese fluently, which made me feel at ease! I was also very satisfied to be able to feed the fish!

ホヌも沢山いて海も綺麗で大きなホヌが寝ている姿も見ることができました！
移動中は日本語をしっかり話せる方が2名も居たので安心できました！
魚に餌やりもできて大満足！

Unfortunately, the weather was not great on the day of my visit. I had imagined the perfect location under a blue sky with clear waters, but it was completely cloudy. I heard the sea was murky, but during snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles and various colorful fish, which was truly moving.

Even in the rain, it was enjoyable, and I highly recommend it.

当日、あいにくの天気でした。
青空の下、透明度の高い海で最高なロケーションを想像してましたが、一面が雲。
海も濁っているとの事でしたが、シュノーケリングではウミガメも様々な色をした魚も見ることが出来、感動しました。

雨でも充分楽しめ、お勧めです。

This sandbar tour was the best choice! It was so fun! They had all the gear and all we had to do was bring ourselves! They supplied the tastiest BBQ burgers with vegan options as well! Our captain was so professional, yet funny, and extremely helpful taking pictures for us, and giving us the best sandbar adventure ever! We played volleyball, snorkeled, and enjoyed cruising around the sandbar. I can't wait to go again!

Mahalo nui loa!

Rich Tucker
www.329islandtours.com
329islandtours@gmail.com

I was able to see sea turtles, and I really enjoyed activities like stand-up paddleboarding and beach volleyball. I gave it four stars because I was a bit anxious while waiting for the bus to pick us up at the meeting point.

ウミガメを見れて、サップやビーチボール等もとても楽しかったです。
集合場所にバスのお迎えが来るまで不安だったのもあり星4つとさせていただきました。

The weather was rainy, which was a bit disappointing, but I was satisfied with the activities. Both paddle boating and snorkeling were fun. I even got to see a turtle. The staff's service was also good. I deducted one star because of the weather!

お天気が雨模様で、少し残念でしたが、アクティビティは満足。パドルボートもシュノーケリングも楽しかった。
亀にも会えたし。
スタッフの対応も良かったです。お天気の分だけ☆マイナスさせてもらいました！

I was expecting a blue sky and blue sea like in the images, but unfortunately, it rained, which was a bit disappointing. However, thanks to the staff who lifted the atmosphere, I decided to make the most of it and enjoy despite the rain.

For snorkeling, we went to a very deep part of the sea, but since I can't swim, I was scared and gave up, staying in the shallow area. Many staff members kindly encouraged me, so I decided to take the plunge and let them take me to the deep sea. Holding onto the float that the staff pulled, I felt safe enough to put my face in the water, and it was incredibly fun. I was able to see many different kinds of fish, including a large pufferfish and even four sea turtles. If I get the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you very much, Jamie and all the other staff members. I'm glad I didn't give up at that time. Thank you!

イメージのような青い空　青い海を期待していたのですが生憎の雨で少しガッカリしていたんですが、スタッフの皆さんが雰囲気を盛り上げてくださったお陰で雨でも精一杯楽しもうと思いました。　シュノーケルは凄く深い海に行くのですが泳げない私は怖くて諦めて浅瀬にいたところ何人ものスタッフの皆さんが優しく声を掛けてくださったので、思い切って深い海に連れて行ってもらいました。スタッフさんが引っ張ってくれる浮き輪に掴まらせて貰って顔を海につけても安心感があり凄く楽しかったです。たくさんの大小様々な種類の魚、大きなフグや海亀は4匹も見ることが出来ました。次回ハワイに来ることが出来たら是非また参加したいです。ジェイミーさん　その他のスタッフの方々大変お世話になりました。あの時諦めないで良かった　ありがとうございました

I came to Hawaii for my honeymoon. When you think of Hawaii, you naturally want to visit the beautiful ocean, so I was looking forward to the sandbar, and the water there was even more beautiful than I imagined! The photos taken at the sandbar with the mountains in the background turn out to be stunning.

There was a Japanese staff member on the boat who was able to answer any questions I had, which made me feel very comfortable participating in the tour!

ハネムーンでハワイ旅行に来ました。
ハワイと言ったらやはり綺麗な海に行きたかったので、サンドバー期待して行ったのですが、サンドバーの海が想像以上に綺麗で感動しました！
山々の背景にサンドバーで撮る写真はかなり映える写真が撮れます。

船には日本人のスタッフの人がいて、わからないことは教えてくれたので、すごく安心してツアー参加出来ました！

We headed to a sandbar located about a 10-minute boat ride from He'eia Kea Boat Harbor, which is about a 40-minute bus ride from the Waikiki Beach area.

Due to the tides, the sandbar was not fully exposed during my visit, but we were able to experience shallow waters up to our knees.

On the way from the boat harbor to the sandbar, we were able to see sea turtles, and during snorkeling, we got to see them up close.

There were various activities available, such as snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and floating rings, so there was never a dull moment.

Additionally, each person was provided with a rice ball, snacks, and warm drinks on the boat, which was helpful when we got cold.

The staff's English was very easy to understand, so anyone with a little English knowledge could grasp almost everything. They also provided explanations in Japanese after the English ones, so even those who don't speak English at all can participate with confidence.

The bus ride to and from the location can be quite cold due to the air conditioning, so having a light jacket would be convenient.

I had a great time.

ワイキキビーチ地区からバスで40分ほど移動したHe'eia Kea Boat Harborからボートでさらに10分ほどのところにあるサンドバーに向かいます。

潮の満ち引きの関係で私の体験した時はサンドバーが露出するほど潮は引きませんでしたが、膝下ほどの浅瀬を体験出来ます。

ボートハーバーから、サンドバーまで移動する途中にウミガメを見ることができ、その後のシュノーケリングでも手が届くくらい近くでウミガメを見ることが出来ました。

シュノーケリング、サップ、浮き輪など色々遊ぶ物もあったので飽きることはないです。

また、船上で1人1つおにぎりと、スナックや温かい飲み物が提供されるので体が冷えた時は助かりました。

スタッフの方の英語もすごく聞き取りやすいので、少し英語ができる人ならほぼ全て理解出来ますが、英語の説明の後に日本語の説明もして頂けたので全く英語が出来ないひとでも安心して参加出来るかと思います。

行き帰りのバスはクーラーが寒いので、羽織ものはあると便利だと思います。

楽しかったです。

It's a wonderful tour with a beautiful sea and filming locations used in Jurassic Park in the background. The snorkeling is done in a great spot, so you can see plenty of fish and I saw several turtles as well. It was an option tour where I could spend time in a homey atmosphere, and I have no complaints.

綺麗な海だしバックにジュラシックパークで使われた撮影場所もある素晴らしいツアー。
シュノーケリングも良い具合の場所でやるから魚も沢山見れるし亀も何匹も見ました。
アットホームにツアーを過ごせて文句なしなオプションツアーでした。

I was glad to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. The staff were very friendly and kind. I was satisfied with the simple plan and schedule because I wanted to take my time enjoying the views.

とてもきれいなハワイの景色が観れて良かったです。
スタッフの方ととてもフレンドリーで、親切でした。
景色をゆっくりみたかったので、シンプルなプランとタイムスケジュールで満足でした。

The trip was so much fun! The crew was amazing and there were so many things to do. I wasn’t going to snorkel but Captain Robin encouraged me, personally took me out to make sure I felt safe and comfortable and showed me multiple turtles! It was the most amazing experience! Thank you for an amazing time!

Even though we had some overcast we had a great time because of the amazing crew we had. The women were fun and knowledgeable. They guided you through every step amd were there to assist. We certainly will plan to go again.

I had a very precious experience snorkeling at the sandbar for the first time, swimming alongside sea turtles. It was a bit cold because it was cloudy, and the beach wasn't visible, so I want to try again when it's sunny and during low tide.

初めてのサンドバーでシュノーケリングでは海亀と併走して泳いだりととても貴重な体験をしました。
曇りだったので少し寒かったのと砂浜が出てなかったので晴れで干潮の時にまたリベンジしたいです

We really enjoyed this laid back and super fun evening. Right after we set sail we saw an enormous sea turtle and several surfers who were fun to watch. Then we enjoyed a couple cocktails made by the crew which were great! Something for everyone including mock tails. We left the kids with family while we’re gone for just over 2 hrs, but school aged and pre-teens would probably really enjoy it as well. (The teens on-board all seemed thoroughly bored lol). We started heading back and a few minutes before sunset we stopped to watch the spectacular colors and views. That alone was completely worth it- it was so beautiful. Highly recommend and completely worth it!

Wow! To start. They picked us up at our hotel to start. Then drive us to Kaneohe sandbar. Next a beautiful short boat ride to two barges loaded with sea toys. Beautiful shallow sandy beaches that are user friendly for small children to seniors. The reef snorkeling is easy, very well guided and watched in smaller groups. We swam with turtles. Captain Danny went out of his way to share local marine knowledge and make sure all got to see turtles. This was our second time- we also sent our daughter and grandchild. They immediately fell in love with the tour and friendly crew. They are like family to us now. We will always come and swim with the turtles only with Captain Bruce's Team.
We have tried others and this family prefers and highly recommends Captain Bruce's based on experience. I am a former diver for the Seattle Aquarium, researcher for Washington State Department of Fisheries, Rescue Diver, Assistant Dive Instructor Advanced Open Water and lastly Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Simply said "Captain Bruce's does it right". I send my grandkids there Thank you Captain Bruce's! We love you!!! My only request is that you start another tour a bit more advanced for experienced snorkelers.
Then sign up this family

You can easily enjoy snorkeling and encounter sea turtles. The staff is very kind and accommodating, so you can participate with peace of mind and have a truly valuable experience.

手軽にシュノーケリングが楽しめ、ウミガメにも出会えます。スタッフがとても親切に対応してくれるので、安心して参加でき、とても貴重な体験ができます。

Unfortunately, the sandbar was not visible, but we were able to see turtles while snorkeling, and the kids were delighted. During this time of year, the water temperature is low, so it was cold. However, it was great to try stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and once we got on the boat, we could enjoy warm drinks, which helped us warm up!

残念ながら、サンドバーは出ていませんでしたが、シュノーケリングで亀が見れて、子供達は喜んでいました。この時期、水温が低いので、寒かったです。でも、初めてSUPをやったり、船に上がったら温かい飲み物も飲めて、身体も温まり、良かったです！

We would like to spend more time at snorkeling sessions and not 45 mins. We still have to wait people to get down into the water.

I thought it would be a bit cold, but with excitement in my heart, I dove into the sea. I was moved by the emerald green scenery. After enjoying a delicious hamburger, it was time for snorkeling! I tried fins for the first time, and while the corals and colorful fish were pleasant, the surprise and thrill of seeing a huge sea turtle emerge from behind the corals made me really glad I participated.

少し寒いかと思いきや　ワクワクな気持ちで　海にダイブ
エメラルドグリーンの風景に感動です。
美味しいハンバーガー食べて　次は　シュノーケリング❗️
はじめて　フィンに挑戦　サンゴやカラフルな魚も心地よかったけれど　サンゴの陰から　デカい！ウミガメが出てきたときの驚きと　感動は　参加してよかったです。

So much fun! Would do it again! The crew was informative, easy going and made sure we were all good! Food was great! I had 2nd servings and my 6yo son had a blast! It was his first time to snorkle!

The weather was cloudy, but the staff were very kind and I had a great time. I was able to see many fish and turtles.

曇りがちな天気でしたが、スタッフさんが非常に親切で楽しめました。
たくさんの魚やカメを見ることができました。

Upon going to the sandbar for the first time, I decided to give Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay a try. So glad I did because I had an amazing time on this cruise. All of the employees were super nice and made sure everyone felt safe & comfortable on the cruise. The sandbar was absolutely stunning! The crew set up a volleyball net which allowed for all of us to have a fun match of beach volleyball at the sandbar. Those that didn't want to participate were able to walk around the sandbar at their leisure. I enjoyed that this cruise was away from all of the other cruises and boats in the area. It was like we had our own secluded little area. The food was delicious and afterwards we cruised over to a reef area to snorkel. Along the way, the captain went slow to make sure we got a chance to see all of the sea turtles floating on the surface of the ocean. We saw so many of them! The area we snorkeled in was amazing. I saw so many different kinds of fish and several sea turtles that literally swim right next to us. I had an amazing time and photos to last a lifetime. If you are thinking about doing a cruise to the sandbar, look no further. Would absolutely go again!