Reviewed by: Melissa G
Nick with snorkeling gave us easy simple lessons to feel comfortable in the water. showed us around. and took wonderful pics ! had an amazing experience!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Sharla
We had a big group of us go on this tour. It was seamless from the start. Check in was super easy, the boat ride was quick and so much fun!! The band was incredible!! And the donuts were yummy. When we got to the sandbar instructions were given and we got to go explore and have fun! My daughter actually got stung by a jellyfish while snorkelling and it could have ruined our excursion but the staff were excellent. Got her help immediately and were super attentive and caring to make sure she was doing ok. They even shared their own experiences with jellyfish. She got out in the water and had more fun before we had to head back to shore. Thank you for everything!! If we come back to Oahu we would definitely do another tour!!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/28 |
Reviewed by: モノ太郎
The staff included Japanese speakers, so they provided explanations not only in English but also in Japanese, which made me feel comfortable participating. I was able to see whales and pilot whales, and during snorkeling, I encountered a variety of colorful fish. I had a very enjoyable time, and it was a great experience.
日本人スタッフの方がいるので
英語だけではなく日本語での説明をしてくださり
安心して参加出来ました。
鯨やゴンドウイルカも見ることが出来たし
シュノーケリングでは色とりどりな魚に
出会えました。
とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来て
良い経験になりました。
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Surya
Very good experience. Good food, music and activities. Overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend for families, safe and fun
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Heather
Crew was fantastic! So friendly and made our day so much fun.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/13 |
Reviewed by: やまん
It seems that sandbars appear depending on the season or time of day. When we went in late March during the day, it was just a regular shallow sea. There was live music on the cruise, which made us feel like we were in America! The activities were also fun. It seems essential to bring a jacket or a change of clothes, as it was quite cold.
サンドバーは時期?か時間帯により砂浜が現れるようです。
私たちが行った3月下旬の昼は普通に浅い海でした。
クルーズないで生演奏がありアメリカを感じられます!
アクティビティも楽しかったです。
上着や着替えは必須に思えます。
結構寒かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for sharing your review and photos. We look forward to your next participation. From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーご参加、レビュー&写真も共有頂き誠にありがとうございました。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Murphy Family
Thank you for a great afternoon. My family enjoyed volleyball, and snorkeling. The lunch was great and the entertainment was too.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Rob
Really enjoyed our Morning out. The crew and Captain made the trip so much better. Honestly, their energy was off the charts, the music was good, enjoyable for all ages (we went as a couple in our mid 20’s and loved it, there were children loving it and parents older than us that were having a blast!)
I’d recommend the photo package, we didn’t get it but looking back and seeing how many pictures Tom took is outstanding. It’s the only photo package I’ve seen so far that guarantees 300 real photos of you minimum.
We’ve done a lot of trips on this holiday and this was probably the best crew I’ve seen. Can’t rate them high enough. Wish I could remember all their names but I can’t. Either way, amazing team to have.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Emanuele
My kids and I had a awesome time. The staff was really nice and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The place is amazing. I highly recommend this outing. We enjoyed the banana boat ride and the bumper ride. The water was a bit chilly but we still enjoyed a lot.
Mahalo for sharing your experience and nice pictures!! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Jillian Godwin
I’m so glad we booked this excursion during our 2 day whirlwind tour of Oahu. We have a friend that’s on the island so we came over from vacationing on Maui to visit. Check in was super easy. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew was amazing. Loved the live music on the journey to and from the sandbar. Once we arrived, there was a little something for everyone. Paddleboarding, kayaking, hanging out on a floating platform or snorkeling! They even had inner-tubing and banana boat rides for an extra fee. The views of the island were stunning. Trip lasted roughly 3 hours so plenty of time to still explore the island after. Shout out to Preston and Jesse for all the aloha and good vibes. It was a super fun trip and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu. It’s a really great excursion.
We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew, and so happy to know that you had fun. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: mai
Although it wasn't guaranteed that we would see dolphins, we were able to see many of them. The boat was comfortable, and the staff really got everyone excited, making for a very enjoyable day. The early morning gathering was a bit challenging, but it made the day feel longer, which was very fulfilling. I also had the experience of seeing the great nature of the land from the boat, which was an excellent experience. Although the snorkeling time was a bit short, we were able to see a sea turtle and many fish. It was a lot of fun. Thank you!
イルカを見れることが確定ではないのにも関わらず沢山のイルカを見ることができました。船の中も快適でスタッフさんたちが沢山盛り上げてくれたのでとても楽しい一日を過ごすことができました。朝の集合が早かったですがその代わり一日が長く感じることが出来たので充実感に圧倒されました。陸の大自然を船から見ることができる経験も出来たので非常に良い体験をすることができました。シュノーケリングは少し時間は短いもののウミガメを無事見ることもでき、沢山の魚を見れました。非常に楽しかったです。ありがとうございます
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター/7:00出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Norman family
Everything in the title and description is not only accurate, but does not disappoint! Festive and fun the whole time... beautiful setting with the smaller islands and mountains surroundings, standing a mile off shore in the middle of the bay. Nice touch having the floating lounge, and thoughtful idea providing fish treats for snorkeling(!) The music Jessie and crew played on board, and DJ-ed during activities was awesome--so much fun dancing with the fish! We only wish could have had more than one go of the banana boat and bumper tube. Worth doing more than once on a trip here, definetly--almost tried walking in backward when we were leaving
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Lyna M
My husband and I took our family to Hawaii for spring break. We always at the kids do something different. I thought they might be hesitant, but they tried The banana boat and the bumper boat and loved it, probably one of the most fun things they did on this trip. The only thing I would say I was disappointed about this excursion was that the description said they will provide soda or coke with lunch but we got lemonade instead. The bathroom on the boat also needs to be restocked before taking the next ride out. There were no soaps or hand sanitizer to use. Besides this, we had such a fun time.
We appreciated your time for this review and sorry to hear that you had a disappointing about drink and bathroom. Your feedback has been shared with our crew. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
This trip was great and a great value for the price. The staff was amazing and everyone in our party had so much fun at the sandbar playing with all the water toys.
And the musicians were really good and we had fun singing along and dancing. I would definitely do this trip again and will recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great afternoon.
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
Reviewed by: JEC
Good price, good location, fun crew.
Need to provide something more than meet-at-the-bathrooms-of-a-marina for mustering instructions. There were no crew/personnel at said marina bathroom well past the appointed time. The check-in process was haphazard at best, and did not instill a lot of confidence in the crew's ability/professionalism. The shuttle brining additional guests from Honolulu/Waikiki was very late and delayed our departure by more than 30 minutes (of a three hour cruise). This is obviously not the crew's fault and there is nothing they could have done about the traffic; however, the lack of communication to the guests who were there waiting could have (and should have) been much much better.
Once on the boat, the crew proved knowledgable and kind. A fun cruise that is perfectly suited for visitors staying on the west end of the island. There are similarly priced options closer to Honolulu and Waikiki without the hour-plus drive through really bad traffic.
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ELL
This was our 2nd time doing the Dolphins and You Tour (we did it in 2017). Last time was amazing as we had a very calm day and saw lots of dolphins. This time it was quite rough and we did not get an opportunity to swim in the ocean with them.
We did enjoy our time anchored in the bay, where we snorkeled, kayaked and swam. Lunch was delicious and the crew was terrific.
Even despite not seeing dolphins, it was a lovely day.
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Doris
From the moment we were picked up near the hotel and dropped off at it, this was a class 1 experience. Everyone made sure we had a great experience. We were a party of 7 ranging from 81years old to 12. We all rode the banana boats, thrilling! One of us fell off (not the 81 y/o) and was retrieved. The float ride was thrilling our 12 y/o said. The water is clear, the fish ample and snorkels provided along with advice for best viewing. The musicians were outstanding, the fellow passengers getting in the groove and dancing. Whole experience a lifetime memory.
We are so glad to know that you and your family had great experience! Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Christina
Truly the best day ever! So much fun on this boat…fun and friendly crew, amazing musicians, tons of activities…couldn’t have asked for anything more! Super family friendly but also great for an adult day of fun. You can bring your own cooler with alcoholic beverages and your own food to ensure you have whatever you need on board. I only wish it had been longer!
Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/30 |
Reviewed by: AONOBI
It was very cold from the morning, just as I expected. I was disappointed when the thunder started halfway through, but the live performance quickly lifted the gloomy atmosphere!
朝からとても寒く、予想通りでした。
途中から雷も鳴り始めがっかりしていましたが、生演奏などで落ち込んでいた雰囲気も一気に晴れました!
The weather in Hawaii can be changeable; there are warm days, but unfortunately, the weather can also turn bad and become cold. However, I am very pleased to hear your words that "the atmosphere that was downcast brightened up instantly with live performances!" Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
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寒いこともあります。でも”生演奏などで落ち込んでいた雰囲気も一気に晴れました”とのお言葉を聞き大変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: | 2023/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jess
The friendliest crew, amazing musicians, fun activities, and beautiful scenery! Wonderful afternoon on our last day of vacation. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Mahalo for your review & kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
Reviewed by: daa
Nice music, great food there's so much aloha around.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: ナインナイン
I participated with my mother/daughter! In the morning, the weather was bad, and there was thunder and rain in the distance, but by early afternoon it cleared up, and I was so happy to see dolphins and whales up close. It was quite rocky, so those prone to seasickness should be careful! Snorkeling was fun, but the waterslide was absolutely amazing and gave a fantastic sense of freedom! The friendly staff and the Japanese guide made it easy to enjoy the experience until the end. I want to participate again with my friends! Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. Mahalo!!
母/娘で参加しました!
朝は天候が悪く、遠くの方で雷雨も鳴ってましたが昼過ぎには晴れてきてイルカもクジラも近くで見ることができ、嬉しかったです。かなり揺れたので船酔いする方は注意!シュノーケルも楽しかったですがウォータースライダーが開放感抜群で最高でした!フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんと日本人のガイドさんもいたので安心して最後まで楽しむことができました。
また友達と参加したいと思います!
心からありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター/7:00出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Adachi and Osiris
The fact that I booked to just experience the sand bar is my small disclaimer, But the boat ride out to the sandbar including the friendly staff breakfast snacks and juice along with the live band / music and all the SUP, Kayaking Snorkeling and Lounging we could do is what made this an experience of a lifetime for me and my son! They provided all the above for a great rate plus you can add on other activities like the bumper boat ride etc. I highly recommend Veltra tours! You won't be disappointed!! Mahalo
Mahalo for your review and nice pictures! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Marissa
We had an amazing time! 10/10 would recommend!! Defiantly a must when visiting Oahu. Mahalo to the crew and musicians!
We're so glad you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Reviewed by: T.U
There were many participants who were not Japanese, and there was a group that was just too noisy, making it hard to hear the instructions. Although a staff member who understood Japanese explained things individually, it was too loud to hear. People were vaping and even entering the sea with alcohol, yet no one was reprimanding them. I was really looking forward to it, but I couldn't do either stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing. I'm very disappointed.
日本人以外が多く参加しており、とにかく騒いでるグループがいて、注意事項等々聞こえず、日本語のわかるスタッフさんが個別に説明してくださいましたが、うるさ過ぎて聞こえませんでした。
電子タバコをふかしたり…アルコールを持ったまま海に入っていても誰も注意していなかったです。
凄く楽しみにしていたのにサップもカヌーも出来ませんでした。ガッカリです
Thank you for participating in the KBOS Sandbar Tour. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our tour.
The tour on the morning of March 17 was fully booked with approximately 100 guests. Our tour is designed for guests to enjoy their time at the sandbar area and partake in ocean activities, so we aim to create an uplifting atmosphere with live musicians and a lively crew. As you may know, we currently have many guests from around the world who do not speak Japanese. Each guest enjoys the experience in their own way, and given that they are having fun, it is quite challenging for us to control the volume and excitement levels.
While smoking is prohibited inside the boat, it is allowed outdoors, so we ask guests to take personal responsibility and prepare ashtrays to avoid inconveniencing others. The same applies to drinking, which is permitted both inside and outside the boat, and we encourage guests to enjoy responsibly.
I am truly sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the KBOS Sandbar Tour. We have received reports that there were no complaints on the day regarding not being able to hear the safety instructions, issues with smoking, or not being able to use the SUP or kayak. Our crew regrets that if you had brought these concerns to their attention on the day, they might have been able to address them.
Recently, we have seen an increase in guests from various languages, cultures, and perspectives sharing time in the same place in Hawaii. We strive daily to ensure that our tour can be enjoyed by guests with diverse values and viewpoints. We will take your valuable feedback into account to create tours that allow even more guests to take home wonderful memories.
HARUKA / KBOS
この度はKBOSサンドバーツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
また私どものツアーに対して率直なご意見をいただきありがとうございます。
3/17午前のツアーは満席で約100名のお客様での催行でした。
私どものツアーはサンドバーエリアでの滞在やオーシャンアクティビティを楽しんでいただくツアーですので
ライブミュージシャンを乗せるなどして音楽やクルーも合わせて皆様の気分が高揚するような雰囲気作りを目指しております。
ご存知のように現在は日本語以外のお客様が世界各国より多くご参加いただいております。
お客様によってその楽しみ方はまちまちであり、喜んで楽しんでいただいている以上声の大きさや興奮のレベルを私どもで
コントロールするのは大変難しいというのが現状です。
また船内での喫煙は禁止しておりますが、屋外では喫煙可能なため、各自で灰皿をご用意いただくなど
他のお客様のご迷惑にならないよう自己責任において楽しんでいただくようお願いをしております。
飲酒も同様で船内、屋外ともに可能ですのでこちらも喫煙同様自己責任において楽しんでいただいております。
UCHIYAMA様におかれましてはKBOSサンドバーツアーを楽しんでいただけなかったということを聞き大変申し訳なく思っております。
当日は注意事項が聞こえなかった、喫煙、禁煙でご迷惑が掛かったあるいはSUP, カヤックができなかった等の
お申し出はなかったとの報告を受けておりますが当日クルーにお申し出いただけましたら
何かその場で対応できたかもしれないとクルー一同残念に思っております。
昨今は様々な言語、文化、考え方の皆様がハワイに来られ同じ場所での時間を共有することが増えてきております。
私どものツアーをいろいろな価値観、考え方を持つお客様皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう
日々努力をしておりますが、今回の貴重なご意見を受け
さらにより多くのお客様によい思い出を持って帰っていただけるツアー作りに生かしてまいります。
HARUKA / KBOS
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Dolphin Fun
We had an awesome time. Checking in was a breeze. The crew was friendly and entertaining! Definitely had the best captain who took her time to track down dolphins and even whales for us to see. A must do if you’re in Honolulu.
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Adrienne and Tim
If you are looking for the best you have found it. Captain Mark handles the boat like a pro. The staff is the best in the world. The trip and experiences are phenomenal. My husband loved the water slide. I had an amazing time snorkeling. Seeing sea turtles, trigger fish and more. Whales were supper cool. The views are breath taking.
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Melanie
Our entire family had so much fun on this excursion. The staff were so friendly and informative. Bring an underwater camera for great picture opportunities.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Emily
The crew was amazing! The watersports we did was so much fun! Snorkeling and water volleyball was so cool, a turtle just swam up by our net and popped in to say hi! Views were incredible as well! Highly recommend this tour
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon All-Inclusive Tour w/ Lunch, Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Reviewed by: はにすけ
In the afternoon plan, there was a banana boat and a bumper tube included. Unfortunately, due to high tide, we couldn't see the sandy beach, but we had a great time with marine sports in the beautiful sea. There were restrooms and changing rooms available (although they weren't very clean...). It was convenient with pick-up and drop-off from downtown Waikiki.
午後プランで、バナナボートとバンパーチューブ付きでした。
あいにく満潮で、砂浜を目にすることはできませんでしたが、綺麗な海でマリンスポーツ、とっても楽しかったです。
トイレ、更衣室付きでした(あまり綺麗ではありませんが。。)
ワイキキ市内から送迎付きで、便利でした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
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。KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/11 |
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Mahalo for your review! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS