Reviewed by: Awesome experience
Great trip and crew, friendly, experienced, welcoming. Definitely recommend. We were a family of 6.
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Packages: | 2-Hour Private Charter Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Weather: | Sunny |
Posted on: | 2025/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2025/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Dar!
The staff and the boat were amazing. We had the best time! They catered to our every need and were informative and seasoned. I felt safe every step of the way. You should try this, you won’t regret it.
Bring lotion sunscreen and a towel. Don’t bring a hat, it might blow away!
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Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Families |
Weather: | Sunny |
Posted on: | 2024/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The water is so different over on this snorkel tour, and they pick up from hotel!
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Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/09/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/08/15 |
Reviewed by: たかふみ
2時間貸切ですが沖から眺めるワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドは最高でした!
停泊しての海水浴も気持ち良い!
家族や友達の利用はお勧めです!
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Packages: | 2時間プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/09/09 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/07 |
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: M. Olson-New Mexico
The entire boat crew made this an experience to remover for ever. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend booking an evening tour with them, job well done!
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Packages: | [Apr-Sep] 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2024/07/13 |
Reviewed by: うくぼう
たまたまかもしれませんが、日本人は自分たちだけ。
日本語の説明は一切ないので不安もありましたが、大きく困ることもなく、ワイキキとは違う日本語のない世界でイルカやシュノーケルを楽しめました。
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Packages: | 8:00出港プラン(送迎付き) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2024/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Michael Stern
The trip was great, service, experience and activities were all well worth it.
The boat trip, snorkeling, dinner, drinks and a dolphin sighting for one price was amazing.
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Packages: | [Apr-Sep] 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/05/09 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/07 |
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: Pam
My husband and I really enjoyed the Sunset Snorkel Cruise! The views were beautiful and the crew were so nice! I was nervous about trying to snorkel but the crew was super helpful and I felt safe (life vest and I was able to use a floatie as well) and we saw lots of colorful fish and sea turtles! The cocktail service was great, tasty and generous. Unfortunately during the return portion of the cruise, I felt a bit seasick (did not really affect my enjoyment of the cruise though) so only ate rice for dinner but my husband enjoyed the food which was plentiful. If you are prone to motion sickness (which I am) that would be my only advice, I forgot my accupressure wristbands which do actually work fairly well. I liked that the group was small and we had the freedom to move around and sit and stand where we wanted and all the guests were pleasant and we felt comfortable socializing and getting to talk to other people. I highly recommend this cruise!
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Packages: | [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Not only did we get to see dolphins jumping around having a blast, but the sunshine was out!! It was a great day.
Aloha Kara,
Thank you for choosing Ocean Joy Cruises and for your kind words!
Have a great day.
We hope to see you again!
Mahalo,
Keren Hamami
Ocean Joy Cruises, Hawaii
keren@oceanjoycruises.com
(808) 677-1277
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Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/07 |
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: Kara
Gorgeous crystal clear water the entire boat ride. Pack your sunscreen though the sun was hot!!
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Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/14 |
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: ハワイマン
シュノーケルの時間も比較的長く、ウミガメも間近で見ることができてとても楽しかったです。ただ、夕方のため少し寒かったです。
クルーズからのサンセットもとてもきれいに見ることができ最高の思い出になりました。
スタッフの方が写真を撮ってくださり、最後に販売があるので欲しい方はクレジットカードや現金を少し持っていった方がいいと思います。
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Packages: | 【4月~9月】現地集合プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: mizow
HAWAIIにいるからできることがすべて入ったアクティビティでした。船からのシュノーケリングは良い体験です。夕食も飲み食べ放題、コスバ良し!
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Packages: | 【4月~9月】現地集合プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Rachael
Fantastic experience! Really well organised and attentive hosts! Would definitely recommend!
Mahalo Rachael! We appreciate the feedback and am so glad to hear you had a great time. We hope to see you again. A hui hou! Mariah
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Packages: | 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/07 |
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: Rosalind
The experience was absolutely very worth it with a big crew. We had a wonderful time with Jason & Courtney very very lovely host / captain. The boat was beautifully finished. Unforgettable experience 3-4 hours is absolutely perfect. We saw dolphins, sea turtles & fishes.
Mahalo Rosalind! We had such a great time with your family. The dolphins were amazing for your trip. We hope you will come and visit us again soon. A hui hou! Mariah
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Packages: | 3-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/27 |
Reviewed by: まんまるこ
新婚旅行で参加しました!
日本人は私たちだけでしたが、日本人のスタッフの方がおり全て日本語で案内して頂きました
旦那がシュノーケリング初めてでしたが、丁寧に説明していただき、楽しんでいました♪
船の上ではみんな自由に過ごしていて、ソフトドリンクも自由に飲め、お昼ご飯もとてもおいしかったです!
イルカと亀にも会えて大満足のツアーでした!
またぜひ参加したいと思います♪
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Packages: | 8:00出港プラン(送迎付き) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/21 |
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: カナナ
2023年2月上旬に参加しました。
冬のハワイでやりたい事がホェールウォッチングで、宿泊ホテルがアウラニだったのでコオリナマリーナから出発するこちらのツアーに参加しました。
アウラニからコオリナマリーナまでは歩いて片道25分くらい、車だと片道5分くらいです。ツアーにアルコールが4本かな?含まれていたので車は使わずに歩いて行きましたが帰りはちょっと疲れました(^_^;)
マリーナに到着して受付の場所はわかりやすかったです。名簿に記帳してリストバンドを付けて、御手洗を済ませてボートに乗り込みます。
この時は15名?20名??くらいお客さんが居ましたが日本人は私たちのグループだけでした。
色々な説明は全て英語でしたが、若い日本人男性のスタッフさんがあとから日本語で説明しに来てくださって、その後のシュノーケルもサポートしてもらえたのでとても助かりました!
ボートが沖に出て少しするとクジラの親子に遭遇出来ました!肉眼でクジラの潮吹きや海面の上に出てきた尾びれを見られてものすごく興奮しました!夕方のツアーなので時間的にイルカは見られませんでしたがクジラに遭遇出来たので大満足でした。
その後シュノーケルポイントに行って、シュノーケルを楽しみました。この時に海亀に遭遇出来ました。海の底から息をにし浮上してくる様子や海面をぷかぷかしている様子、また海の底に帰って行く様子を近づくことが出来るギリギリの距離で見られて感動しました!
この時期の海はちょっと寒かったですが、でもシュノーケル参加して良かったです!
シュノーケルの後は寒かったのでボートのおトイレで水着から私服に着替えました。おトイレは少しだけ広めで棚とかがあったので着替えスペースも兼ねている感じでした。おトイレは後方左右に1つずつ計2つありました。
シュノーケルが終わるとディナーとサンセットを楽しみます。ディナーはワンプレートですがモリモリに盛ってもらえたのでお腹いっぱいになりました!味も美味しかったです。ボートからのサンセットもすごく素敵でした。
コオリナ周辺で宿泊されている方にはとてもおすすめのアクティビティだと思います~。
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Packages: | 【10月~3月】現地集合プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/03/06 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Luau D
Overall great experience with a good meal, friendly crew, and add-ons to capture the adventure.
I would do it again. But I'd some time of approved boat shoe or water shoe. Not a fan of barefoot in public areas.
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Packages: | [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Markun
コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。
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Packages: | 8:00出港プラン(送迎付き) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie
We booked the trip for 4 people age 22-67. While the younger ones went on a private guided snorkeling tour and saw a lot of turtles the seniors could wander around the sand bar, take a floatie or hang out on the boat. Small snacks, soft drinks and water were provided. As well as snorkeling gear, floaties and a SUP. We had an amazing time time on the sandbar!
Hi, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce!
We are so glad to hear that you all had a great time during our tour.
It's lucky that you could see the sea turtles and lots of fishes!
Thank you very much again for your time to post a review. We hope we can take you to the Kane'ohe Bay again!
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Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Reviewed by: David
Amazing captain and crew. Saw dolphins, turtles, had a fantastic snorkeling site, enjoyed cruising on the boat and the food and drinks were great. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
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Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/06 |
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Mahalo for sharing! We're stoked to hear that you had a great time with us. Aloha!