Reviewed by: María Hoyt
I would like to first start off make sure you leave with plenty of time! We unfortunately got stuck in traffic. And I was so upset thinking we would lose our trip. I ran to see if there was any hope and I received a call from the pleasant captain Sandy asking if we were still joining them. She was sooo nice and eased me letting me know they are still there no problem. We got on and they were so nice to us. I was so embarrassed and flustered we were so late and they were just soooo nice to us. Honestly I wouldn’t have blamed them if they were annoyed but they weren’t (or at least didn’t show it). The whole ride was smooth, the music was amazing and the activities were so fun. I truly believe the service makes an experience and they totally made ours!! It was so fun! Also pro tip bring some adult beverages to relax even more :) maholo to the crew for an amazing time!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/21 |
Reviewed by: やまもり
We traveled to the dock by large bus and after hearing some simple instructions from the Japanese staff, we boarded the boat. The boat has changing rooms, but it's more comfortable to wear your swimsuit. We arrived at the sandbar in about 30-40 minutes. Since we had also reserved the banana boat activity, we started with that. The banana boat ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. The boat was relatively stable, so I wasn't thrown off. After that, we spent about 2 hours kayaking, paddleboarding, and playing with a ball. Due to the rain from the previous day, the sea was murky, so there was no snorkeling. After finishing, we relaxed on the way back while enjoying live music and snacking on donuts. One thing to note is that the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it cold for our half-dry bodies, so I recommend bringing a jacket or an extra towel. Overall, I had a great time.
大型バスで船着場まで移動し、日本人スタッフの方から簡単な注意事項等を聞いた後、船に乗り込みました。船には更衣室がありますが、水着は着て行った方が楽です。30-40分でサンドバーに到着しました。バナナボードのアクティビティも予約していたので、バナナボートからスタートしました。バナナボード自体の所要時間は5分くらいです。ボートが比較的安定しているので、振り落とされませんでした。その後は、2時間くらいカヤックやsupやボール遊びをして過ごしました。この日は前日の雨の影響で海が濁っていた為、シュノーケリングはありませんでした。終了後は、軽食のドーナッツを食べつつ生演奏を聴きながらゆったりと戻りました。注意点としては、帰りのバスが冷房効きすぎて半乾きの身体には寒いので、上着や予備のバスタオル等を持っていくことをオススメします。
総じて、楽しめました。
Thank you for participating in the tour and sharing your experience. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへのご参加、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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| 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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/14 |
Reviewed by: First time visitors
This was a unique and fun activity! It was just the right amount of time and no big crowd. We would definitely do it again!
Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Spring Special Deal! Morning Standard Tour [April 15th - May 15th] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/14 |
Reviewed by: DC
This was an amazing experience! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this activity. They provided beautiful live music and some ono doughnuts + beverages! The sandbar was absolutely beautiful!
We recommend to bring water shoes if you want to snorkel…or in general, they come in handy! And don’t forget sunscreen! Also another tip is if you plan to use an Uber/Lyft as transportation that you pre book prior for pick-up especially! Because we were told that people sometimes waited hours to be picked up from that location. We pre-booked and waited probably 15mins.
Mahalo for your review & sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Spring Special Deal! Morning Standard Tour [April 15th - May 15th] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/02 |
Reviewed by: djslider
The boat and crew were great. The snorkeling, not so much. Make sure you check the tide before you book! It's a sand bar and reef, so if the tide is out it will be too shallow to snorkel. We lost an hour of our two hours snorkel time waiting for the tide to come in, and when it did, it was still too shallow to snorkel over the reefs. And with all the ppl walking around stirring up the bottom, it was too murkey to see much anyway. Pretty mush a loss.
But did I mention the crew? Great music, helpful crew saved the day
Mahalo for joining our tour & kind words for our crew. We feel sorry for that you couldn't enjoy snorkeling at this time. -Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Spring Special Deal! Morning Standard Tour [April 15th - May 15th] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Lily S.
I go to Hawaii at least once a year but never knew about the sandbar until a year ago when friends took us out on their fishing boat. It was such a cool experience that this time I decided to book this excursion and it was the best experience ever! The boat they took us out on was big and clean with toilets. They had refreshments, doughnuts and a really good musician that played for us on the way out and back. Once we got to the sandbar, they had floating barge, kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling all set up and ready to go in waist deep water all around. It was perfect for my 6 year old. There was a staff member to help us at each station and they were really attentive and helpful. I've been telling everyone that a trip to Oahu is not complete unless they experience this.
Mahalo for your great review! Hope you will join us again. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Spring Special Deal! Morning Standard Tour [April 15th - May 15th] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Izu
As others have mentioned, the boat arrived more than 10 minutes late for check-in. Even with non-English speakers present, there was no effort to speak slowly or accommodate them; all explanations were given in English.
We did get to see sea turtles, but it seemed like there weren't many that day, as we only encountered a couple of them coming up to the surface a few times.
他の方の書き込み通り、集合時間より10分以上遅れて船の方が出てきてチェックインの開始でした。
そして英語圏ではない人が居ても、ゆっくり話すなど気を使うこともなく、全て英語での説明でした。
海亀は会えましたが、その日はあまり居なかったのか海面に上がってくる子に2、3回会えた感じでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/05 |
Reviewed by: okidoki76
I participated in the afternoon, and the weather was cloudy. I rented equipment because I wanted to experience snorkeling. The wind was strong, and I almost got swept outside the buoy, but the staff member quickly came to help and provided support, which was reassuring. While snorkeling, many fish were swimming around the coral reefs, making it feel like an aquarium. After getting cold, I returned to the boat for a light lunch with sandwiches. The staff's live ukulele and guitar performance was very good and added to the fun atmosphere. There were more foreign guests (Mexican, Spanish, and others) than Japanese guests on board, creating a lively ambiance. If the weather had been a bit sunnier and the wind calmer, I might have enjoyed it even more. It might also be good to check the low tide times before going.
午後からの参加で天気は曇り。SAPを体験したくてレンタル。風が強くてブイの外まで流されそうになったが、スタッフのお兄さんがすぐにHELPに来てくれてサポートしてくれるので安心でした。シュノーケリングでは多くの魚がサンゴ礁の周りを泳いでいて水族館のよう。体が冷えた後は船内に戻り、サンドイッチで軽くランチ。スタッフのウクレレ&ギターの生演奏がとても上手で、盛り上げてくれました。船内は日本人客より外国人客(メキシカン、スパニッシュ、others)の方が多く、とても賑やかな雰囲気でした。もう少し晴天と風が緩やかであれば、もっと楽しめたかも。あと干潮時を調べていくと良いかも。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate you sharing your review and photos. From all of us at KBOS.
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。レビュー&写真も共有頂きありがとうございます。KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 【4/15~5/15限定キャンペーン】午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/04 |
Reviewed by: コニコニ
We enjoyed 15 minutes of live music on the boat and spent 2 hours playing in the shallow area. The captain and other staff were all cheerful and fun, and the live music added to the great atmosphere. Although the weather was cloudy, the water wasn't cold, and we had plenty of activities to enjoy. It seemed difficult to get there on our own, so we opted for the shuttle service to the hotel.
生演奏付きの船で15分、遠浅のエリアで2時間遊びました。
キャプテンやその他のスタッフがみんな陽気で楽しく、生演奏も雰囲気が良かったです。
お天気が曇りだったのですが、水も冷たくなくたっぷりアクティビティを楽しめました。
自力で行くのは難しそうだったので、ホテルまでの送迎をオプションで付けました。
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for participating. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーを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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| Packages: | 【4/15~5/15限定キャンペーン】午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/03 |
Reviewed by: H Huskisson
Awsome experience with experienced guides.
Swam close to turtles en enjoyed sailing up and down the bay while sipping champagne.
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| Packages: | [2025] Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Jamyprim
I don’t usually leave reviews unless it’s a really terrible experience OR an AWESOME ONE! Let me just start by saying my group & I did this on Thursday and we booked to go back on Saturday!!! That’s how amazing the crew and the experience was! Worth every penny.
We had an 8 yr old and she was able to enjoy the water too it’s deff kid friendly.
You can take your cooler with beer, drinks and snacks. The water is crystal clear and only like 3-4 ft tall. Take cash to tip the crew and live band, they’re ALL so awesome!!
Big Mahalo! for joining our tour and your great review. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Spring Special Deal! Morning Standard Tour [April 15th - May 15th] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This tour is a lot of fun as you can really feel like you're abroad, with all the other guests being foreigners. On the day of the tour, we were told it would be the best day ever, and when we arrived, we saw 5 to 6 turtles sleeping on the ocean floor, which was a sight I had never seen before. Of course, there were also many turtles swimming around, and during snorkeling, it was filled with turtles. I was surprised to see so many turtles in Waikiki.
After snorkeling, we enjoyed a cruise while listening to famous international songs, taking in views of Waikiki hotels and Diamond Head. We raised the sails and sped up, enjoying a leisurely time with a pleasant breeze.
Don't forget to bring tips!
私たち以外全て外国人のお客様なので、海外にいることを感じられ、とても楽しめるツアーです。当日、今日は最高の一日になる、との説明があり、期待して行くと、カメが海底でくっついて5~6匹寝ており、こんな光景は初めてでした。勿論、泳いでいるカメも何匹もいて、シュノーケル最中はカメだらけでした。こんなにもワイキキにカメがいるとは驚きでした。
シュノーケル後は、海外の有名な曲を聴きながら、ワイキキのホテルやダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めながらのクルージング。帆を上げてスピードアップをしながら、心地よい風と共にゆっくり過ごしました。
チップを忘れないで持っていって下さい。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Susan
Absolutely one of my favorite things that we did. Our guide Micky was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone. We saw some cool sea life and had the opportunity to hold some sea creatures.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Alexgreen
Had so much fun! Micky was amazing; gave clear instructions and made us feel comfortable and safe! Great knowledge as well. Super beginner friendly! All the gears fit great. Highly recommend :)
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
Reviewed by: マギー
I waited for over 30 minutes at a very crowded meeting point without any announcements. However, once we got on the bus, it was the usual fun tour. Thanks to the crew's support, my 80-year-old grandmother had a great time!
すごく混み合っている集合場所でアナウンスもないまま30分以上待たされました。でも、バスに乗ってからはいつもの楽しいツアー。80歳のおばあちゃんもクルーのサポートのおかげでたっぷり楽しめました!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. On the day of the tour, there were customers who arrived late at a different meeting point, which caused a delay for the other customers, and we sincerely apologize for that. However, we are very relieved to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you.
From all 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。ツアー当日は他の集合場所に遅れてきたお客様がおり、後のお客様をお待たせする事となってしまい大変申訳ございませんでした。それでもツアーを楽しんで頂けたとのお言葉を聞けて大変ホッとしております。ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Bec
We loved our snorkeling experience, our guides were always friendly and helpful. I had my two children with me with varying abilities and the guides were easily able to accommodate for them. We had a fantastic experience.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: MEG
I was looking forward to the activity.
Shortly after departure, we encountered a pod of dolphins!
I'm not a great swimmer, but I was able to enjoy snorkeling without any issues, and I also got to see a sea turtle!
The staff were all lively, and there were Japanese people among them, so I felt安心して楽しめました!
Thank you very much.
楽しみにしていたアクティビティ。
出港してまもなくイルカの群れに出会えました!
泳ぎは苦手ですがシュノーケリングも問題なく楽しめ、ウミガメを見ることもできました!
スタッフの方みんな賑やかで日本人の方もいたので安心して楽しめました!
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!/8:00 出港(2024年5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
Reviewed by: EKC
It was really fun. the staff were very nice and the live band was so fun! 10/10 experience! Everyone was so friendly
Mahalo for the review & kind words our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Janet
One of the best experience of my life! Amazing views accompanied by an amazing staff! This activity can be what you make of it! A nice family time, relaxing time, party animal time or the adventurer!
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Katherine
We booked a family snorkeling with turtles experience on the Moana Catamaran, and the crew ensured that we had an exceptional experience. Anthony, the captain, was personable and informative. He was happy to answer a LOT of questions, and provided insight into Hawaiian culture throughout the experience. When it came time to enter the water, Claire was an outstanding guide. She ensured that the kids (10 & 12) felt confident with the unfamiliar snorkeling equipment, and took the time to locate and identify a variety of sea life. The crew made this a memorable experience for our entire family, and we highly recommend this experience for visitors to Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Happy travels
Just kind of boring. Better suited for families with little kids. Food was gross. No booze to order. There’s nowhere to shower or change afterwards either.
We are sorry to hear that you couldn't enjoy our tour. -Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jess from CA
This was such a a fun time! The crew and musicians are what made it so good. They all exude the aloha spirit. The live music was such a a treat, they had really good rapport with our group and were so fun, and talented too. The crew was so wonderful and so nice.
The bay itself is a treasure, so so beautiful. The water is gorgeous, the mountains are stunning. They provide paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, and volleyballs.
And the crew is very helpful with all of the gear and how to.use.it. I would recommend it!
Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/26 |
Reviewed by: なるちゃん
The blue sea and blue sky. I was healed by the wonderful scenery. It was great to walk in the water and enjoy feeding the many fish. The live music on the boat was also fantastic. It became a very nice memory.
青い海、青い空。素晴らしい景色に癒されました。海の中を歩いて楽しんだり、沢山のお魚に餌を揚げて楽しんだりいろいろ遊べて良かったです。船の中での生演奏の歌も素晴らしかったです。とてもいい思い出になりました。
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it became a memorable time for you. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
From all of us at KBOS
ツアーを楽しんで頂き、何よりも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。この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
enjoy this tour. I got a chance to try all the activities. All the crews are enthusiastic and nice, supportive. Life guards paid attention to our safety all the time.
Mahalo for your review & kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: sf
excellent time with fish and turtles.
crew was also excellent :)
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| Packages: | [2:00 PM] Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Marissa
We had a great time at sandbar. We went with three small children and they had a great time despite not being interested in snorkeling/kayaking. One of the staff had a speed boat and took our family out for a cruise to look for sea turtles. We got to see a huge turtle swimming out in the ocean and it was definitely a highlight for our trip.
Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you had a great time at sand bar. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Susie
The dock was easy to find. There was lively live music on board, making the journey enjoyable.
Since it wasn't low tide, we didn't get to see the magical sandbar, but we had plenty of fun with stand-up paddleboarding, boating, and snorkeling.
On the return trip, I felt a bit cold, but I had brought extra beach towels, which helped me stay warm.
船付き場は分かりやすい場所でした。船内では盛り上がるライブミュージックがあり、到着するまでも楽しめました。
引き潮ではなかったので、幻想的なサンドバーではありませんでしたが、supやボート、シュノーケリングで十分楽しめました。
帰りの船では寒さを感じたのですが、バスタオルを多めに持参してたので凌げました。
We are sorry to hear that the tide was high on the day of the tour, but we are glad to know that you enjoyed the activities. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
ツアー当日は潮位が高かったようで残念でしたが、アクティビティをお楽しみ頂けたとの事で嬉しく思っております。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。KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Johnny
This is the second time I come here on this adventure. Great music, captain on boat is a super nice lady. My family loved the experience, the juice and donuts are a great add on to your experience.
So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Max
We did snorkeling yesterday. Nick is very good. He is professional and very nice. The tour was exactly as prescribed. No boat ride required and it’s in lagoon which is perfect for my 9 year old son. He gets seasick easily. It’s perfect for beginners. I will definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Anniversary couple
KBOS was an amazing company to book with. We paid for the transportation, but if you plan to rent a car I would skip that part. It is a little tour bus and there are no bathrooms and no easy way to stop for restrooms. Just take your own car if you have one.
The experience itself was spectacular! The entire crew was super nice and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good time.
The boat is huge- it is the largest boat at the end of the harbor area- you can’t miss it.
It has big tables with benches. Plenty of room for everyone. There are bathrooms on the boat and a room to change in. bring a towel with you if you think you might get cold. We went in bathing suits only and it was fine. A little chilly on the ride back in to shore, but not bad.
We paid for all the activities in advance and it was worth every penny. The banana boat ride was fun. I’m extremely overweight and I was still able to do the banana boat ride. They held the banana boat so I could easily get on and off.
The sandbar is beautiful! It is a must do experience and we loved it.
I would recommend water shoes, but some people didn’t have any and seemed to be fine.
The captain let us go up top and took a picture for us. Great view and perfect pic opportunity.
You can snorkel if you want- they have everything on the boat. We saw fish without snorkeling.
There is some music they play and it is really a nice way to spend some time. It is just the perfect amount of time to be out there too. Just enough time to do all the activities and enjoy the experience.
Bring snacks or drinks on the boat if you want. You can leave your bag and valuables right on the boat where you were seated. It seems super safe.
There is a little store at the harbor just before you get in the boat that sells alcohol and sunscreen and other items you may want.
The crew was super friendly and really tried to make it fun and make you feel welcome.
Bring tip money for the crew and for the band.
Mahalo for your review & sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
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