Reviewed by: Alex S
Crew was amazing and made the very best of weather conditions to make the snorkel tour a truly enjoyable experience. They made every effort to find marine life and find an area to snorkel that would provide the best chance to see fish and sea life. We saw a few sea turtle, sting ray, flying fish, tropical fish and a pod of spinner dolphin! Food and drinks were very good. The crew made sure we all had a great time! The photographer was so fun and his picture pack value is unbelievable - no brainer of a purchase. Highly recommended 🤙
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| Packages: | Private Charter Package (up to 6 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Pop
We took the family for a day of cruising, snorkeling, and relaxing. We saw dolphins, flying fish, sea turtles and beautiful coral and fish. The crew was amazing and took care of our every need. From keeping our drinks full, to sunscreen, dry towels, a delicious lunch and incredible snorkeling. We walked to the dock from Ko Olina, very easy. We cruised up the coast, so we did not go far but got a nice view of the resort from the ocean.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Package (8 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Marcus
Hi
We had an incredible experience. Your crew was excellent. Can’t wait to go on another charter.
thanks
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Brian
Took my family on a fishing trip for my son’s 8th birthday! Our Guides, Mark and George were great! They were great with our kids and we caught all kinds of fish!
Great for families
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 6 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Sub man Sam
Rearranged trip to bypass hurricane Kiko. Flew my Dads ceremonial US flag at half mast.
The Captain and his first mate Loren were handsome and Beautiful.
The ship was extremely comfortable even with the big swells from Kiko. We felt safe all the way past 3 miles for our ceremony.
Access to the marina was easy with lots of parking. Can’t say enough about this boat and crew members who made our ceremony extraordinary.
Morning traffic on Oahu is bad, give yourself time.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Amazing private experience and would recommend to anyone! Our captain was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
No shoes on the boat and reef shoes are recommended in the water.
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour!
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package (up to 6 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Annie & Nick NY
What can I say?
Sam and Macie were absolutely outstanding
We had a great time! I felt well taken care of - especially having had a knee replacement~
They were EXTREMLY helpful in every aspect!
The guides were hilarious outgoing and made us felt welcoming and comfortable the entire time! They were very informative! We had a blast!!! We had a party of six: my hub and I and four adult kids 18-22.
We seen turtles and all kinds of cool fish!
Thank you so much for an enjoyable excursion! This was worth it! Everyone loved it! Thanks for the memory! Hawaii 2025!
Thank you!!
Enjoy it!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Snorkel Package (2:00PM) |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/19 |
Reviewed by: The Garcia’s
Francesco and Ella were phenomenal. We had kids aged 9,5, and 3 with us. The two youngest were freaked out and didn’t want to go in the water. Francesco stayed with them while myself, my wife, and the 9 year old went snorkeling. Ella was very knowledgeable and patient. Thank you both for your hospitality and putting up with the kids. I recommend anyone try this out, it’s so much better than being on crowded boat, especially if you have kids.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Gunner
We thoroughly enjoyed our private north shore sunset cruise. Captains Nick and Ricky were very friendly and went out of there way to make sure we had the best experience. They told us all about Hawaii, pointed out neat and interesting things along the shore and gave us a very enjoyable experience. We highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Private Sunset Cruise [May-Nov] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Ellie
Excellent boat tour with six of us so essentially a private tour. The ladies were great driving the boat and spotting the whales, spinner dolphins and turtles. Was great to bring your own food and drinks on board.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Photomama
The girls were wonderful. They were kind and helpful. We not only swam with amazing dolphins but snorkeled in a wonderful coral reef with sea turtles. I would highly recommend this tout
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Edna
Very friendly captain who found whales and a shark for us
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| Packages: | Daytime Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/27 |
Reviewed by: AB
We were blessed w a great deal of memorable experiences on our visit to Waikiki, but the trip would not have been the same without the private fireworks cruise in Waikiki. Definitely a moment we will cherish for a lifetime. Mahalo to the Captain and Chelsea.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Friday Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Chelsea
Matty and Mari were absolutely great! We went on the sunset whale watching tour and they made it such a fun and personalized experience! They answered all our questions, explained the different parts of the island that we could see from the ocean, and made it an overall great experience. We not only saw plenty of whales, but we also saw a shark too. 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone and everyone!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Thank you guys for the amazing time! Would highly recommend this trip. We did see whales, beautiful views of paradise, some crap traps, and the site for the open shark dive. We loved the crew so much, we have now signed up for the shark dive! We can’t wait! The crew were fantastic, captain and skipper both knew and shared a ton of great information about the island. They took their time and were not in a rush. The sunset was also amazing. Could not have asked for a better trip!
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| Packages: | Sunset Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
we got luck that the tour went out, and lucky we felt! great catch and a memorable christmas morning thanks to the crew
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Shared Group Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Maria L
We got the private boat and did the sandbar tour & I can’t recommend this enough! We played at the sandbar, toured the waters and got to see turtles & manta rays! Captain Jeff was helpful, fun & informative, the snacks were tasty and the boat was clean and in great condition. Do this tour!! You won’t regret it! It was the highlight of our trip and the best excursion I have ever done in Hawaii! My husband enjoyed it so much he wanted to do it again but we couldn’t book during the rest of our stay because they were sold out!.
Thank you for choosing Captain Bruce. It is amazing to know that the customer wanted to join our tour again during the stay. Your words made our day! We appreciated your recommendation and highlighting our Captain Jeff!
We're sorry we couldn't accommodate another tour during your stay due to high demand. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaii and on board our tours again in the future.
Aloha and A hui hou :)
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Loewe
We were very happy and thankful we decided to go with this semi private tour! Both captains, Shanti and Lauren, were so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be choosing them again in our future trips!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/13 |
Reviewed by: T. Le
My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef area with our captain/tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the sandbar as well as got to enjoy the water and sandbar area. We got lucky with the weather since it rained earlier in the day. The provided snacks and musubis were excellent. We were sad when it ended, but brought back many memories.
Thank you so much for joining our tour and taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your family, including your children, had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef with us. We love sharing our knowledge of Hawaii waters, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the sandbar.
We're happy the provided snacks and musubis were a hit :)
We're so grateful that we could be a part of your wonderful memories, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Sophia
I initially signed up for a turtle snorkeling tour, but it turned out to be so much more than that. It transformed into the most unforgettable whale watching adventure of our lives! We were fortunate enough to witness over 20 humpback whales just off the coast of Waikiki. It was truly a breathtaking sight.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the flexibility in the itinerary. The fact that we were given the opportunity to dedicate some time to whale watching before snorkeling made the experience even more remarkable.
I wholeheartedly recommend the private Catamaran experience to anyone passing through Honolulu. The combination of the stunning natural beauty and the outstanding service provided by your team made it an unforgettable journey.
Thank you once again for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to sharing this recommendation with friends, family, and fellow travelers.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Snorkel Package (2:00PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Radhika
Our family of 6 was excited about snorkeling and seeing turtles. My children and husband had never been before, so this was a perfect day with a Nick taking the kids through the water. It was a personal tour of the beautiful reef. My elderly parents preferred staying on the boat, but that was excellent too as Sam filled us in on all the history about the island. I would highly recommend taking the two-hour private charter as the attention to detail and attention to guests is unmatched. They had drinks and water for us.
What are you waiting for? Book your private charter today and experience your ocean snorkel on a level above the rest.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Michael R
We had a party of 6 so did private charter. Only way to do the fireworks.
Boat was perfect and the crew was fantastic. Very timely and thoughtful. Right before dusk, captain saw a whale surface and we got to see it and the flute. Appreciated him catching it.
We got lucky and they texted day of to see if we wanted to go out early for the sunset. Got message late and they still made it work. Only a minimal extra charge.
Whale, sunset and fireworks. Doesn’t get any better. Highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Private Charter Friday Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Chen
The ship is comfy, they also provide drinks.
Snorkeling spot is great, saw sea turtles and of course a lot of fishes.
We were very lucky to see 4 spots of dolphins swimming just around us and jumping and spinning.
Great crew, very friendly and helpful.
We brought 2 babies (18 months) with us, they also had a great time, could tell from their face :)
Attending a private tour allowed us to set out immediately for the dolphins when spotted them. Will def. choose to do private tour again next time.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen Flowers
It was great! The crew and Captain were wonderful. We saw amazing fish and other things. Highly recommended this company. Amazing service and very nice. Love it so much
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| Packages: | Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Max family
We rented a private speedboat. First, my apologies for most likely misspelling your name, Kaikoa or Keoke? Again, my apologies but me, my hubby and his mom had the best experience and truly enjoyed the day just talking with you about Hawaii and seeing all the wonderful wildlife when snorkeling. We also wanted to say thank you for being so kind and hospitable and putting up with our 20 questions about Hawaii life and thank you so much for sharing! Sending good vibes and hope you and your family are prosperous and happy. A thousand times Mahalo!
Hello, thank you so much for chartering our boat tour at the Kaneohe Sandbar. We are so happy that you and your family had the wonderful time. We will make sure to deliver your message to our captain Kekoa :) Again, thank you very much for your kind words, and your time for this review. We hope we can take you to the bay again. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Tom
Many moons ago I visited the sandbar and knew I needed to come back again. It took me 10 years but finally made it!!
I ponied up the cheddar for the private speed boat and for me it was perfect. Captain K was so attentive to my family. (My daughter tripped in the parking lot within 20 seconds of meeting him). He bandaged her up. Taught us about the geography of the bay. Went out of his way to find us some turtles at the end.
My 5 year old had the time of her life with all the fish! Snorkeling was amazing. All the toys already out on the sandbar were amazing.
10 out of 10. Will do again next time in Oahu.
On behalf of Capt. Bruce, we thank you so much for your feedback and loving support! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Emanuele
Bella esperienza, la barca ha tutto l'essenza Ale ed è comoda per passarci un paio di ore, i due ragazzi che ci hanno portato fuori sono stati molto gentili e professionali, conoscono bene la zona è puoi chiederlo tanti consigli su cosa fare nell'isola.
Purtoppo la giornata che abbiamo scelto non è stata delle migliori.. pioveva a tratti e l'acqua era un po' torbida.. non abbiamo visto le balene.. ma vabbè avevamo già messo in conto che poteva succedere, abbiamo fatto un bagno in mezzo all'oceano e abbiamo nuotato con tanti pesci diversi e tartarughe marine. Nel complesso ne è valsa la pena, anche perché abbiamo avuto la possibilità di vedere la costa sud di Oahu da un altra prospettiva, incantevole.
Esperienza consigliata.
Thank you for the kind review, it was a pleasure to have you all aboard. Our unpredictable hawaiian wildlife and weather can be challenging at times but we always make the most of it! Hope to see you all again in the future. Aloha.
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| Packages: | Private Whale Watch Cruise (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Reviewed by: McLeods
We saw a number of sharks and even a hammerhead shark on the hunt for mackerel! Very cool!
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| Packages: | Daytime Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Loved this trip! Kaneohe sandbar is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Our captain was friendly and gave us a bit of history of the area on the boat ride to the sandbar. We loved the private option, just the Captain & 6 of us total. It was great to have our own space. We brought some floats and had a relaxing afternoon.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
We're very pleased to hear whole family had a great time on the turtle watching & snorkeling tour.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: DePompa
My family really enjoyed this activity. Everyone at the Captain Bruce charter was friendly and Professional. We chartered the private speed boat. Our captain was outstanding she made sure we had a great time. A++ for Captain Bruce
We are so happy to know that you had a good experience with us .
We appreciated your words and shared your review with our staff.
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again. Aloha and mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
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