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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Super fun

Reviewed by: Nancy

From beginning to end my family and I had a great experience. We kayak, snorkeled and my children played volleyball. We had so much fun would definitely do it again.

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Mahalo for your review & sharing pictures. We look forward to seeing you again! - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/09

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great experience

Reviewed by: Maria

This was a great experience! Alot of activities for families to do. You can go snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or just relax on the sandbar. All the equipment was provided. The staff was super helpful and friendly. We would definitely do this again.

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Mahalo for your review. Come back soon! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/29

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

Sandbar in unfortunate weather. 生憎の天気の中のサンドバー

Reviewed by: いと

After an hour's ride on the shuttle bus from Waikiki, we boarded a boat from a quiet harbor, away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. However, perhaps due to the recent typhoon, the weather was unfortunately rainy, and the child who joined us immediately wanted to go home as soon as we got off the bus and were hit by a sudden downpour.

Despite the weather, as we received donuts and approached the sandbar with the cheerful staff's live performance, the weather improved a bit. By the time we enjoyed two hours of snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and sea kayaking, the child was having a great time, creating fun memories. The sea was a bit high tide, which was a mix-up with the tides, but it was still great to enjoy the water activities. I would like to try again during low tide when the weather is nice.

Lastly, I left something on the return shuttle bus, but thanks to the kind response from the local company and the driver, it was returned to me the same day. I'm grateful.

It was a different experience compared to other seas.

ワイキキから1時間送迎バスにゆられ、ワイキキの喧騒から離れ静かな港まちから船に乗りました。
しかし、先日接近した台風の影響なのか、生憎の雨まじりのお天気、一緒に参加した子供は、バスを降りた途端のスコール的な雨で、もう帰りたいと言い出す始末。
そんな中の船出でしたが、ドーナツをもらって、陽気なスタッフの生演奏とともにサンドバーに近づいていくと、お天気も少し回復。
シュノーケリングにSUPにシーカヤックに2時間満喫する頃には、子供もおおはしゃぎの楽しい思い出になりました。
海は満潮と干潮を間違えて、やや満潮気味でしたが、それはそれで海のアクティビティを満喫できてよかったです。次はお天気のよい干潮時に挑戦してみたいです。

最後に、帰りの送迎バスに忘れ物をしてしまったのですが、現地の会社とドライバーの親切な対応でその日のうちに戻ってきました。感謝

他の海とはまた違った体験でした。


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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. I am very pleased to hear that despite the unfortunate weather on the day, you enjoyed the activities and created wonderful memories. We look forward to your participation in the tour again when you visit Hawaii. From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。当日はあいにくのお天気だったようですがアクティビティを満喫、楽しい思い出になったとお聞きし大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーへのご参加をお待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2024/08/30
Activity Date: 2024/08/28

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

100% Recommended

Reviewed by: Carmen Laracuente

Had a great time.
Everyone was very friendly and polite. Great environment. Can’t wait to go back again with more family. Live music was also really good!!!

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Mahalo for your recommendation! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/29
Activity Date: 2024/08/27

ウミガメシュノーケリング モアナ号 広々快適な大型カタマラン船でリラックス!アルコール含むドリンク購入可 貸切プランあり<3時間/英語/ケワロ湾発>

Encounter with a sea turtle ウミガメとの遭遇

Reviewed by: ゆのき

【Overview】
Since it was an English tour, I was the only Japanese participant, but there were no difficult explanations, and I could understand to some extent through gestures. They brought water without me having to ask, and they were considerate since I was alone. There were many families from various countries, so I think families can participate without feeling too pressured.

【Sea Turtles】
There were many tour boats around, so it was necessary to keep an eye on my tour instructor. It was possible to get out early if I got tired. It felt like a lot of people crowded around the spots where the sea turtles were, but it was easy to confirm where the turtles were since you could see where the people were.

The sea turtles floated and sank freely, and I could watch them. However, touching them is prohibited, and the instructor repeatedly reminded us of this, so as long as we followed that rule, it was a comfortable tour.

【概要】
英語ツアーなので日本人は自分1人でしたが、難しい解説はなく、身振り手振りである程度理解できます。お水も言わずとも持ってきてくれたり、1人なので気を遣ってくださいました。いろんな国からの家族連れが多かったので、家族で参加するならあまり気負わずに参加出来ると思います。

【ウミガメ】
周りにもたくさんのツアーの船が多く、自分のツアーのインストラクターさんを見失わないようにする必要はあります。疲れて途中で上がるのは可能でした。
ウミガメがいるスポットに大勢押しかけて見る感じでしたが、人がいる所がウミガメのいる所と分かるので、確認はしやすいです。

ウミガメは自由に浮いたり沈んだりして、それを眺めたりできました。ただし、触るのは禁止なのでインストラクターさんが繰り返し伝えてくれるので、それさえ守れば快適なツアーです。

  • ワイキキをのぞみつつ

  • 浮上してきたウミガメ

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Posted on: 2024/08/27
Activity Date: 2024/08/11

ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

I saw a sea turtle. 海亀見れた

Reviewed by: いー

I was able to see many sea turtles. And, fortunately, I also saw dolphins, so it was the best day ever. The waves were calm, and it was a fortunate tour.

海亀がたくさん見れました。
そして、運良くイルカも見れたので、最高な1日でした。波も穏やかで運に恵まれたツアーでした。

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Posted on: 2024/08/27
Activity Date: 2024/08/01

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Disappointed .

Reviewed by: Margarita R.

Disappointed that we were Not at the real sand bar. We were to far away from it and the water level were too high to call it a sandbar. We were expecting to be able to stand at the sand bar.
The lunch provided was a disappointment.
What I really like was the staff, especially the guys helping with the kayaks and boat.

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Mahalo for your review & kind words for our crew! We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed high tide & lunch. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/27
Activity Date: 2024/08/24

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

From the Royal Hawaiian Center ロイヤルハワイアンセンターより

Reviewed by: りっちゃん

It was difficult to steer the ship due to the approaching typhoon, strong winds, and high waves. However, the atmosphere inside the boat was lively and enjoyable, and the staff were kind, which was great.

台風が近づいて風が強く波が高いのでシープの操縦が難しかった。ただ船の中は盛り上がり楽しくスタッフさんも親切で良かった。

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Aloha! It seems that the weather on the day of your tour wasn't perfect, but we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for participating. From all of us at KBOS.

アロハ~!ツアーご参加日はパーフェクトなお天気ではなかった様ですが、楽しんで頂けた様で大変嬉しく思っております。ご参加頂きありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2024/08/26
Activity Date: 2024/08/24

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Highly recommended

Reviewed by: Jennifer J

The staff are all very friendly, helpful and excellent energy. Very convenient with free pickup from hotel. Most staffs are fluent with Japanese. The singers have beautiful voices.There are lots of activities choices to enjoy with. And very safe with multiple staff stand by around to make sure you are doing okay. Only complain is I wish we have more time.Did not want it to end. Highly recommended it.

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Mahalo for your review & recommendation! - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/26
Activity Date: 2024/08/24

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

It was beautiful but…

Reviewed by: Foo

I thought I could walk on the sand but I didn’t know this boat was not able to go closer. The water was so high and I couldn’t even stand.
But I enjoyed entertainment on the boat.

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 Mahalo for joining our tour. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed water label. Tide is always changed; we hope it will be low tide when you come back our tour next time. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/25
Activity Date: 2024/07/31

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great crew for exploring this natural, beautiful sandbar!

Reviewed by: Alex

The sandbar itself is an awesome natural phenomenon, and having a top-notch crew that supports you during your visit is a great benefit! Their boat cruise out to the sandbar provides you with water and a snack, as well as offers a place out of the sun to change or use the restrooms which would otherwise be completely unavailable without them. PLUS, they provide so much equipment to snorkel, kayak, play volleyball, and swim with lifejackets that is all included in the initial price. Definitely recommend the banana boat or tube ride though, as the thrill of being pulled behind a speed boat across this paradise is beautiful and quite fun! Overall, excellent experience that allows you to enjoy a natural phenomenon I've never experienced before.

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Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/23
Activity Date: 2024/08/20

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

It was amazing!! 最高でした!!

Reviewed by: たーちんω

The donuts we had on the boat were delicious. The singing, the sea, and the Japanese guide were all kind and it was the best. I definitely want to go again.

船で食べれるドーナツ美味しかった。
歌も海も日本人ガイドさんも親切で
サイコーでした。
是非また行きたいです。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We look forward to your participation in the tour again when you visit Hawaii. From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーへのご参加をお待ちしておりま。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

It was amazing! 最高でした!

Reviewed by: M.O

We participated as a family. During snorkeling, we were able to see the coral reefs and fish up close. We also rode kayaks together as a family, and although it was optional, we got to experience the banana boat, which made the kids very happy. We created wonderful memories as a family and would like to participate again next time.

家族で参加させて貰いました。
シュノーケリングではまじかで珊瑚礁と魚を見ることができ、家族で一緒にカヤックに乗ったり、オプションですが、バナナボートも体験することができ、子供達も大喜び。家族での良い思い出ができ、次回も参加したいと思います。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very pleased to hear that it became a wonderful memory for your family. All of us at the staff look forward to the day we can meet again at the sandbar. From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。何よりもご家族の良い思い出のお時間になったとお聞きし大変嬉しく思います。このサンドバーでまたお会い出来る日をスタッフ一同楽しみにお待ちしております。KBOS スタッフ一同

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Packages: 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/08/19
Activity Date: 2024/08/15

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

Ocean! 海!

Reviewed by: ずーみん

It's better not to expect shallow waters.

There were plenty of activities, so it was fun. The staff provided explanations in Japanese, live performances, and meals, which made the experience very fulfilling.

The seating is assigned, and you leave your belongings in that space when going to the sea. In case of theft, there are surveillance cameras. If you're concerned, it's better to secure your belongings with a lock.

One slight disappointment was that I rode the banana boat with my spouse, and since we were together, we couldn't take a photo. When I asked if we could at least get a photo at the moment we boarded, they declined. I thought it would have been better not to do it if we couldn't capture the memory.

I forgot my sunglasses on the return bus, and when I contacted the support center, they delivered them to my hotel. They also provided assistance in Japanese.

浅瀬になることを期待しないほうがいいです。

アクティブティが沢山あったので楽しかったです。
スタッフの方も日本語の説明や、生の演奏、食事もあったのでとても充実はしました。

席は決まっていて、荷物はそのスペースに置いて海に行きます。
万が一、盗まれた場合は監視カメラがあるそうです。不安な方は荷物に鍵を付けた方がいいです。

少し残念なのが、バナナボートに乗ったんですが。夫婦で乗ってしまったら撮れないので、乗る瞬間だけでも、写真頼めないですかと言ったら、断られました。写真に残らないなら、やらなければ良かったと思いました。

帰りのバスにサングラスを忘れて、サポートセンターに問い合わせたら、ホテルまで届けにきてくれました。こちらも日本語対応ありました。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations with the banana boat photos. The tide levels change daily, and there is a link on our site where you can check the tide information, so please aim to join us on a day with shallow waters next time. We look forward to seeing you! From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。バナナボートのお写真はご期待にお応えできなく大変申し訳ありませんでした。潮位につきましては日々変わり、サイトに潮の満ち引き情報が確認できるリンクがありますので次回は是非浅瀬の日を狙って参加してみてください。お待ちしております! KBOS スタッフ一同

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Posted on: 2024/08/19
Activity Date: 2024/08/13

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Best trip to Kaneohe Sandbar

Reviewed by: Doug Huff

This was our 3rd time on this boat. The crew and musicians are the best around and always make it a great experience. I highly recommend this trip to all that are looking for a fun adventure in one of the most beautiful places on Oahu. Trust me you will not be disappointed.

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Mahalo for coming back again! So glad we are part of your trip to Oahu. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/18
Activity Date: 2024/07/26

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Disappointed!

Reviewed by: Daniela

very disappointed! $140 is way too much. We also paid extra $20 for lunch - and only got a sandwich with 2 pieces of pineapple - I mean this is a SNACK not a Lunch actually..

We were also only allowed to kayak in a certain tiny room. So we basically drove in circles and could not explor the beautiful sandbar - wow. So It would be cheaper if we had rent the kayak by our own!!

Too expensive - would rather pay the half of the price or less, but definitely not more!

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Mahalo for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had a disappointing lunch & kayaking. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/18
Activity Date: 2024/08/16

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

The banana boat was fun. バナナボードは楽しかった

Reviewed by: りんご

It was really cold. I couldn't stay in the sea for even five minutes. The wind was strong, and the weather wasn't good.
I heard from relatives in Kaneohe that summer weather has a cycle, and during our time, there were just a few days with a lot of wind, clouds, and showers.
It seems that the sandbar is not often visible; we couldn't see it at all this time. The water was up to my chest, and the waves were strong. When I got on the free kayak, I was swept away immediately, and it was scary.
If possible, I would like to make a reservation while checking the weather on-site.
The crew members were very kind and warm. My mother had a hard time with seasickness, but we are grateful for their heartfelt support.

とにかく寒かった。寒くて5分も海にいられない。風も強い。天候よくなかった。
カネオヘ在の親戚に、夏の天気はサイクルがあって私達の時はちょうど風があり曇とシャワーが多い数日間だったようです。。。
サンドバー、なかなかみられないようです、
この時は全く見られなかった。海水が胸まであり波も強く、無料のカヤックに乗ったら、すぐに流され、怖かったです。
できるなら、現地で天気見ながら申し込みしたい。
船の方々はとても親切で暖かいです。母が酔い大変でしたが、心温まる対応していただき感謝しております。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. The weather in Hawaii can be unpredictable; there are warm days, but unfortunately, when the weather turns, it can get quite cold. On the day of your tour, it seems the water level was high and the winds were strong, making for unfortunate weather, and we are very sorry about that. We hope that next time you can enjoy a different beautiful sandbar on a sunny day. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Best regards,
The KBOS Staff

この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。ハワイの天気は変わりやすく暖かい日もあれば、残念ながら天気が崩れると寒いこともあります。ツアーご参加当日は水位も高く風も強くあいにくお天気だった様で大変残念に思っております。次回は是非晴れた日のまた違った美しいサンドバーを楽しんで頂けるといいなと思っております。この度はご自身の体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同 

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Activity Date: 2024/07/26

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Kayak and paddle boarding without the crowds!

Reviewed by: Honolulu Fan

Get on a large boat with about 30 to 40 people to enjoy 20 minutes of live music as it takes us to our destination near the sandbar, then get off the boat and swim over to 4 possible activities:
(1) snorkeling
(2) kayaking
(3) paddle boarding
(4) sunbathing on a floating platform

Lunch is a turkey/cheese croissant sandwich with chips and a drink. I had great fun doing both kayaking and paddle boarding but I didn't do snorkeling. Word of advice - swim fast to either paddle board or kayak otherwise you'll have to wait about an hour for one to be available (first come first serve). Ultimately, everyone had a chance to do all activities but whichever one you are most looking forward to doing - hit it first! NOTE: water is deep in most places so even though you are wearing a lifevest, your feet will not touch the ground - it's not dangerous as there's no heavy surf but I don't want non swimmers to be surprised or panic.

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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Posted on: 2024/08/17
Activity Date: 2024/08/14

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Pleasant times

Reviewed by: Marta

I had a pleasant experience with my family. I would book again with them .

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
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Posted on: 2024/08/16
Activity Date: 2024/07/17

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

For the 60th birthday celebration. 還暦記念に

Reviewed by: イケオジ

ALOHA!
I celebrated my 60th birthday and was able to visit Hawaii and the sandbar after a long time.
The tide was high, so we mostly went snorkeling, but I was impressed by the beauty of the ocean and the large schools of fish.
The live music on the boat and the donuts were also delicious.
MAHALO!
I definitely want to participate again.

ALOHA!
還暦を迎え、久しぶりのハワイ、サンドバーに訪れることができました。
潮位が高く、殆どシュノーケリングばかりでしたが、海の綺麗さと魚の大群に感動しました。
船内での生演奏、ドーナツも美味しかったです。
MAHALO!
また是非参加したいと思います。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very pleased if it has become a wonderful memory for your 60th birthday celebration. We look forward to your participation again. Mahalo! From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。素敵な還暦記念の思い出になっていたら私たちも大変嬉しいです。また是非、ご参加お待ちしております。Mahalo! KBOS スタッフ一同 

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Activity Date: 2024/07/27

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

The onboard music entertainment was great. However, I did not enjoy the banana boat and bumper tube.

Reviewed by: Veronica

Most of the crew was nice and friendly. When we signed up for this tour, the two activities my group and I were looking forward to were the Banana Boat and BUmper Tube. However, they ended up being the two activities we least enjoyed. Riders of these two activities are of various ages and the lack of consideration for that was disappointing. The woman that "drove" the boat sped off the from the boarding so fast that are necks jerked back so hard that we were sore the next day. During the ride, we tried to get her attention several timers to slow down because some of us were almost thrown off the boat.

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Mahalo for your review. We are very sorry about that you got sore on your neck from our activities. We shared your feedback with the activity provider. We hope your neck is fine now. - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube
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Posted on: 2024/08/12
Activity Date: 2024/07/17

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

It's not a shallow area! 浅瀬じゃないよー

Reviewed by: テツ

It's not shallow at all! What does "Heavenly Sea" mean? Please let me know in advance♪

全然浅瀬じゃないって!「天国の海」はどういう意味なのか?事前に言っといてくださいね♪
日本人日系人の日本語の詳しい情報はないみたい

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very sorry to hear that the water level on the day of your participation did not meet your expectations. The tide varies daily due to natural conditions, so there are days when the water is deeper and the sand does not appear. We have included a link to the tide chart on our website, so please check it in advance next time and aim for a day with lower water levels. We look forward to seeing you again.

Best regards,
The KBOS Staff

この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。ツアーご参加当日の水位はご期待通りでなかった様で大変残念に思っております。潮位は自然条件によって毎日変動しますので水深が深い日もあり砂地が現れないこともあります。潮の満ち引き情報が確認できる(潮見表)のリンクをサイトに載せておりますので次回は是非事前にチェックして水位の低い日を狙ってご参加してみてください。お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同

  • 浅瀬じゃない

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

A Fun Time on the Sandbar

Reviewed by: Pattigramz

This boating adventure was a fun day for our 3 generational family of 15 people ages 8 to 70. The crew was friendly and very helpful, and even had a table reserved for us so that we could all sit together on the way out to the sandbar. The music was exceptional with professional musicians...ukulele and singing. The boat is big and holds a lot of people comfortably. When we got to the sandbar, we were a bit disappointed that they required everyone to wear a life jacket, and there was no deep water snorkeling. I have been out to this area a few years earlier with a different company that took us to a beautiful snorkel area that I had hyped up to my family, so it was a disappointment that his was not the same place. That is the only reason it is not the highest rating. But we soon got over it, and enjoyed a shallow snorkel, and found that the life jackets worked quite well for the shallow water adventure. The snorkel disappointment was made up for by the kayaks, sups, and volleyball play on the sandbar. The weather cooperated that day, and everyone had a blast. We would do it again, although not it was not really a snorkel boat. Many thanks to the staff and crew for all of their efforts.

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Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS

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Posted on: 2024/08/10
Activity Date: 2024/07/20

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Must do!!

Reviewed by: Llesenia

Great experience, live music, pleasant staff, great views!

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Posted on: 2024/08/10
Activity Date: 2024/07/19

ウミガメシュノーケリング モアナ号 広々快適な大型カタマラン船でリラックス!アルコール含むドリンク購入可 貸切プランあり<3時間/英語/ケワロ湾発>

I was able to see sea turtles up close! The cost performance is unbeatable! 海亀が間近で見れました!コスパ最強♪

Reviewed by: かものはし

We participated as a couple, and although we don't speak much English, it wasn't a problem at all. The reservation confirmation emails were all in English, but with Google Translate, we were able to understand the meeting location perfectly. We took the bus from our hotel in Waikiki to the nearest stop and walked about five minutes to the port. (By the way, a local Japanese person informed us that Google Maps provides the most accurate bus schedules and stop locations, and they were right—it was very convenient.)

The boat is named Moana, and there is a tour sign in front of the boat, making it easy to find. However, as others have mentioned, we had to wait about 20 minutes from the meeting time, which made us a bit anxious. (Most participants arrived more than 15 minutes late. Is it just Japanese people who are punctual? Haha.)

Once the tour started, the explanations were only in English, but I understood that we shouldn't go to the back of the boat, we should keep a certain distance if turtles approach, and when the staff called out "Moana," we should board the boat. I could only understand these points, but it wasn't a problem at all.

We were able to see many turtles up close! There were also five or six other tour boats in the same area, with dozens of people entering the water, so it was a bit challenging to swim without bumping into others. However, there were plenty of turtles to see, and it was adorable to watch them come up to the surface for air. We also saw several types of fish.

Just keep in mind that it wasn't the colorful small fish swarming around the coral that you might typically imagine with snorkeling; it was primarily a turtle-focused tour, so it's best to go with that understanding.

Similar tours with Japanese-speaking staff seem to cost around $120, but if the content is not significantly different, I think this tour is a great deal.

Overall, we were very satisfied!

夫婦で参加し、英語はほぼできませんがほとんど問題ありませんでした。
予約連絡メールもすべて英語ですが、Google翻訳でしっかり集合場所も分かるので、ワイキキのホテルからザバスで最寄りまで行き、港を5分ほど歩いて到着しました。(ちなみに、ザバスの時刻表やバス停の場所はGoogleの経路検索が一番正確だと現地の日本人に教えていただき、その通りですごく便利でした。)
モアナという名前の船で、船の前にツアーの看板も出てるのでわかりやすいです。
ただ、他の方も書いているように集合時間から20分ほど待たされたので少々不安にはなりました。(そもそも参加者もほとんど15分以上遅れてきました。時間守るのは日本人ぐらいなんでしょうか?笑)

ツアーが始まってからも英語のみの説明ですが、船の後ろには行かないこと、亀が近づいてきても一定の距離を取ること、スタッフが「モアナー」と呼び込みかけたら船に上がること、ぐらいしか理解できなかったですが何ら問題なかったです。

実際に亀を間近でたくさん見れました!
他のツアーの船も5,6隻同じ同じ場所でそれぞれ数十人が海に入るので人にぶつからないように泳ぐのが少し大変ですが、何匹も亀がいるのでしっかり見ることができました。海面に息継ぎに上がってくるのが可愛かったです。
他にも数種類のお魚も見ることができました。

ただ、よくシュノーケルでイメージする色とりどりの小魚が珊瑚に群がるような感じではないので、あくまで亀主体のツアーという理解で行かれた方が良いです。

日本語スタッフがいる類似ツアーは120ドルするようですが、もしも内容にあまり差がないようならとてもお得だと思いました。

全体的には満足です!

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Fun, great for beginners!

Reviewed by: AJ Travels

Cons: Location wasn’t too clear, better signage in the future would be great.

Buoyant donut was too small for the amount or people, so lots of bumping and kicking, including from the trainer. A bigger float donut would be perfect.

Water was murky, but not much can be done about that. Maybe a heads up from the diver if they have an indication of the water condition before hand would help.

Pros: Diver was great in making sure that we got to see a few fish. He also dove down to grab some of the water life and we got a chance to hold them in our hands.

We brought our own snorkel and mouth piece, and diver was very helpful in making sure it was secure to their masks.

Diver was very knowledgeable and got us checked out with our photos and videos in hand very quickly.

Definitely recommend this for super beginners!

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Posted on: 2024/08/08
Activity Date: 2024/08/05

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great tour

Reviewed by: Allie

We did an afternoon tour of the Kaneohe Bay sandbar and loved it. The water was chest deep in some spots and above our heads in other spots. I believe it was high tide. The sandbar is gorgeous and was a must see for us. What made this great was the helpful and friendly demeanor of the staff along with the live music. They had a lifeguard in the snorkeling area which made us feel safe. There was plenty of gear to borrow and things to do: snorkeling, volleyball, kayak, SUPs, footballs to throw around, and swimming. We are so glad we did this tour and would do it again.

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Mahalo for your review. We look forward to seeing you again! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
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Posted on: 2024/08/07
Activity Date: 2024/07/30

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Soto Family

My family went on this adventure because friends suggested it. We were not disappointed. The staff was so nice and attentive. We were able to enjoy snorkeling, kayak and SUP. I had never snorkeled before and I was amazing by how beautiful all the sea life was. We loved listening to the music, eat donuts and even had a chance to see a sea turtle swim by. Would definitely recommend!

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Posted on: 2024/08/06
Activity Date: 2024/08/01

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Family trip 2024

Reviewed by: Bonilla Family

This was an amazing activity for our entire family, from a 3yr old to the grandma. The staff was friendly and encouraging and the band was great too!


My three-year-old rode the bumper raft, and the staff took their time driving slowly and carefully so that he can enjoy the activity.

My older kids did the bumper raft, snorkeled and did sup. Plenty to do in the allowed hours.

We highly recommend!

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Packages: Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
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Posted on: 2024/08/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/03

Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Great activity

Reviewed by: Billmire

This activity was great for beginners. The instructor was amazing and made sure everyone had a good time.
The only drawback that day was water was very murky and made it difficult to see as many see fish and other sea creatures.
I would highly recommend this activity and instrutor.

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Posted on: 2024/08/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/03
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