Reviewed by: Lori
We had a great time on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch tour! Everything about the trip was well planned and very organized! The sandbar was a great experience because you are walking in shallow water in the middle of a bay!! The snorkeling was my favorite part. The reef that we snorkeled on was crescent shaped. Being the crew did such a great job of watching us - I was able to swim around the entire sight without being in fear of danger. It was such a peaceful experience! I even had a turtle swim right under me! I he was just about a foot underneath! The lunch was perfect and delicious. It was cooked right on the boat while we were on the sandbar!
A need touch that I appreciated was that they had laundry baskets underneath the seats on the boat. We kept out belongings in them and this kept them from getting all wet and sandy!
Thank you, so much for a wonderful time!!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Malhotra
Kaikoa (sorry for misspelling his name) was a fabulous guide. Wonderful with kids. Knowledgeable and really loved his job.
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| Packages: | Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Mitch
We went out on a cloudy morning accompanied by showers. The waves were choppy too. The sandbar was beautiful despite the weather, didn’t see any turtles on the sandbar but my daughter and husband who went with the snorkeling group saw turtles by the reef. The current was stronger there though but Kevin, the tour guide made sure everyone was safe. There was not enough paddle boards nor floaties for everyone on board and some groups hugged theirs till the end. We shared our paddle board with another couple. Trevor was okay but he tended to give attention to certain groups whereas Kevin was the one whom I have noticed that was attentive to everyone.
Aloha Mitch, we're very sorry for the disappointment for not being able to see the turtles. Mostly they are in the reef area, sometimes it can be seen around the boat. Hopefully on your next visit, you'll see more turtles
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Molly
Activity was well organized and informative. Beautiful sandbar and reef snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Lindsey
We had a great time on the snorkel trip! The crew was very friendly and helpful and the setup (paddle birds, floaties, etc) was great. We were skeptical at first that we would see any turtles, but one came right up to the boat and swam around with us while we were swimming and then we saw several more on the snorkel trip around the reef. Highly recommend this activity!
Aloha and Mahalo Lindsey. We look forward to see you in the near future.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: nuraman00
Fresh cooked BBQ. Good snorkeling opportunities. Had a disposable underwater camera for purchase available.
Provided pickup from hotel.
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Rose
You guys should try this activity.❤️ A fun and memorable one for you, friends and family❤️
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Diana
This was one of the best experiences ever!! The crew was so friendly and helpful, lunch was great and the snorkeling was amazing!!! Fun for all ages!!! I will definitely be doing this again when I come back to the island!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Dsg
As a family of four with two teens, we had an excellent time with Mike and his team! The pickup site at aloha landing at Sheraton Waikiki was easy to find and they were on time at 9:15 am. It was a short trip to kaneohe Bay and then we transferred to the boat to the sandbar. When we arrived it was fairly breezy, the water was about mid thigh. For those with sensitive feet good to bring slipper socks and since a bit cool, a long sleeved rash guard was helpful. We explored the sandbar which is 6 mi long and there was a volleyball as well. The lunch was super delicious hamburgers, beans, chips and drinks. We saw a few turtles, then headed to the reef. Two of us snorkeled And we were given snorkel gear, flippers and life vests. We were given about an hour or maybe less but it seemed ample time to go around the entire reef! We saw a lot of fish! When we got back on the boat they poured warm water on us and we also drink hot chocolate which was nice. Two in our family stayed in the boat and they still enjoyed watching from the boat, plus they took our pics so that was nice. Everyone was courteous, great customer service. I would definitely go again when we come back to Oahu!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Hiro
More than half of the participants were non-Japanese, and the guide's explanations were primarily in English. I had expected a more detailed Japanese-style tour, so I was a bit disappointed, but the staff were kind and attentive, which made it enjoyable in its own way. One of the staff members is Japanese, so they can assist in Japanese if needed.
At the sandbar, the water was up to about waist level. On the day of the tour, the wind and waves were strong, making it a bit challenging to float, but I was able to enjoy swimming and snorkeling. If there had been no wind, the water might have been clearer and more beautiful.
There were no sea turtles at the sandbar, but I was able to spot a few from the boat on the way there and back.
I would like to participate again and try it in calmer conditions next time.
参加者は半分以上が日本人以外で、ガイドの説明も基本はすべて英語でした。日本式のきめ細かいツアーを予想していたので、少し期待が外れましたが、スタッフは優しく丁寧に対応してくださりそれはそれで楽しめました。スタッフの一人が日本人なので必要ならば日本語で対応してもらえます。
サンドバーでは、腰の上あたりまで水がありました。当日は風と波が強く、浮かんでいると流されるので、少し大変でしたが、泳いだり、シュノーケリングをしたりと楽しめました。風がなければ、もっと水が澄んでいてきれいなのかもしれません。
ウミガメはサンドバーではいませんでしたが、行き帰りの船の上から数匹確認できました。
もう一度参加して、今度は風のない状況で試してみたいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating this time. We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding our staff's service. Based on your comments, our entire team will continue to strive for improvement. Since you can enjoy different scenery every day, we hope you will visit us again on a day with no wind.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。スタッフの対応につきまして、貴重なご意見を頂きありがとうございます。頂いた意見を元にスタッフ一同努力を重ねてまいります。日々違う景色をお楽しみいただけますので、次回は是非風のない日に是非お越しください
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Claudia S.
This was a great experience, the staff is great and friendly!! had a wonderful time with the family out on the sandbar, caught some great pictures and videos of sea turtles.
Aloha Claudia, thank you so much for your feedback. Glad to hear the whole family is having a great time at the sandbar.
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| Packages: | Morning Sandbar Snorkel Cruise [until June 30, 2021] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
I had a great time visiting the Kaneohe sandbar with the Captain Bruce crew. They were very welcoming and provided guidance and supervision during the trip to make sure everyone was safe. I was able to see many turtles and beautiful corals while also enjoying the paddle board provided by the crew. I highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to spend a great morning (or afternoon) to enjoy some of the best nature in Oahu.
Aloha Jenny, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review regarding our Capt. and crew. Mahalo for the compliments!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay Hope
I cannot say enough great things about this experience! We spent the day listening to music, playing volleyball on the sandbar, snorkeling and swimming with turtles. It was absolutely amazing. They grilled burgers, provided drinks and the crew was super funny. Not only was the crew funny but we lost our GoPro in the water while snorkeling and they ended up going back the next day and diving for it - and they found it! Thank you to the amazing crew, we will definitely be back!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Jody
We had a wonderful time! The sandbar was beautiful, snorkeling was fun, and the crew was professional and friendly. Thanks for a memorable day!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Anne
Awesome day spent with this tour! The sandbar and views were very beautiful. Lunch was very good, we had burgers which they cooked on the grill on the boat while we were hanging out at the sandbar, came with drinks and chips which was very filling. After we went turtle watching and saw SO many turtles, definitely more than 10! The kids were very excited to see them. Also saw many fishes at the snorkeling sight, tour guides were very helpful and safety was their number 1 priority.
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Megan
This was an awesome snorkel trip! I have been on many throughout the years and this was by far the best. The staff was amazing and hilarious! They took us to cool spots, we saw turtles, and had amazing views. I liked that it was a small group of people. I would highly recommend this snorkeling trip to everyone I know!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)
Such a fantastic experience for someone whose never been snorkeling before. Great for beginners and family friendly! Rain comes and goes but the sandbar and the ocean was still warm and beautiful. I would like to thanks Trevor for helping me overcome my fear of the ocean overall. Lol. Without him I wouldn’t have gone beyond the sandbar. You rock!! I had the pleasure of seeing turtles, small colorful fishes, and of course the beautiful reef. Thank you Captain Bruce for such a great hospitality. I will definitely come back with a group of families in the near future!
Aloha Cece, we're so happy for you. I'm glad you overcome your fear.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Congcong Li
It is so safe and fun, both my sons ( 6 years and 1.5 years old) enjoyed this trip and the snorkeling, and of course BBQ is the best after playing in water.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: てつお
It was amazing to see such a beautiful sea! I was very satisfied to encounter turtles as well. I brought my 0-year-old child, and there were no issues at all. I would like to go again when my child is a bit older!
こんな綺麗な海があるなんて最高でした!亀にも出会えて大満足でした。0歳児を連れていきましたが問題なしでした。また子供がもう少し大きくなってから行きたいと思いました!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Kat
I've been to Oahu many times and had always wanted to go to the sandbar but didn't get the chance to until now.
I booked the morning tour on July 8th of this year, and boy it was a beautiful day. It was cloudy the day I arrived in Oahu so I was worried about the weather.
Captain Bruce had 2 boats full of tourists out that day. We didn't meet Captain Bruce. Instead we got Captain Robin and his assistant Irvin.
Both men were so nice and helpful. They let you go off on your own, but at the same time, kept an eye on you from a distance, to make sure you don't hurt yourself or get in trouble when you're out in the water.
There were lots of watersports to do, all provided free of charge. Chips and non-alcoholic beverages were also provided free of charge.
I had a wonderful time.
The views were stunning anywhere you look. I want to go back there again. I will pick them again. Their price is cheaper compared to the others, and the staffs are awesome friendly people.
It bothered me that many people left without tipping the crew. That was not cool.
Aloha Kat, Thank you very much for the compliments. We're hopping to see you back again. Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
I had a wonderful experience! The tour guides were all very kind, preparing everything in advance and paying attention to us. We got to see turtles, and the hamburgers were delicious. The snorkeling allowed us to see many fish, which was very moving. I would love to participate again if I have the chance. There wasn't enough time to change, and the return bus was a bit cold with the air conditioning, so I almost caught a cold with just a towel over my wet swimsuit.
とっても素敵な体験ができました!ツアーの方々も皆親切で先に準備をしてくれたり気を配ってくれたり亀も見れましたしハンバーガーもおいしかったです。シュノーケルはたくさんの魚が見れとても感動しましたまた。機会があれば参加したいと思います。着替える時間がなく帰りのバスは少しクーラーが効いていて寒いので濡れた水着の上にタオル1枚では風邪をひきそうになりました。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Ross
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Both staff members even went above and beyond to make sure everyone on the tour was comfortable and safe when in the water and snorkeling.
Aloha and Mahalo Ross for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated...!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: m Faulkner
We booked this somewhat last minute, trying to find a way to spend our final day on Oahu before our late evening flight - and we’re so glad we did! The crew was terrific - friendly, funny, and safety-conscious. The sandbar was a cool experience with clear water. The tour company provides plenty of floats and paddle boards to occupy everyone, and the snorkel portion of the visit was terrific! We saw plenty of turtles and fish, and it wasn’t terribly crowded. Definitely recommend!
Aloha Faulkner! We're so glad you're able to squeeze us in to join us on your last day at the sandbar. Thank you very much for choosing Capt. Bruce Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Eli
If we ever return to Hawaii, this is the tour that my family and I would do again! Thank you so much to the wonderful staff who took care of us and kept us safe.
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: First timers
Mike and his crew were absolutely the best hosts! They made sure everything was safe and everyone was having a good time. You can tell they love what they do. They are very welcoming and helpful. They interact with their guests on the sandbar and at the reef. It was our first experience on a sandbar and they helped make it very memorable! They offer to take pics for you, they BBQ, and offer drinks (alcohol and nonalcoholic). We will definitely book this cruise again next time we come! Hopefully Mike, Ruth and their crew are available!
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Ann
Everything about this tour was well worth my time and money. Very happy with the experience!
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: MBTSANG
- Everything was great everyone had a good time.
- We enjoyed the options, it was more of a free time at the sand bar situation. If you don't want to snorkel, they leave you at the boat. But, you'll still have access to the SUP and floaties to play at the sand bar. I spent some extra time with the SUP and tossed a football around with some other guys. You can walk around the sandbar and take more pictures. Someone is always around to make sure everything is ok.
- wife went snorkeling, they kindly ask about your swimming abilities and if you're a weaker swimmer they'll keep an eye on you. I also noticed they proactively hover around families with kids incase they needed help.
Everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time.
Aloha and Mahalo for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Vienna
After much research about all the different snorkeling excursions we decided to go with this one. Overall the entire experience was great. Captain Bob , Mike and the rest of the crew were extremely accomodating and courteous. The food hit the spot and the service was great.. This excursion even included transportation to and from hotel at No additional cost. I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a snorkeling adventure.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: James
The scooter was a blast! You also have to try the Seabob out as well. Was not expecting it that but glad I added to our trip. The crew was hands da bomb! Thanks!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Jane
My friend and I had an absolutely wonderful time. I have never snorkeled before but the staff were so kind and helpful, and I was able to snorkel for the first time! It was such a great experience. Bring sunscreen!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
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Aloha and Mahalo! I will let Captain Kekoa know regarding your wonderful compliments.