All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar, Oahu

We did this just 8 months ago and we brought the rest of the family with us this time. There was 8 of us and everyone participated in all of the activities and it didn't matter that the weather wasn't perfect, the aloha shared by this team is what made this experience wonderful. Thank you for making our Obana's day!

As the name "Angel's Sea" suggests, the ocean is truly beautiful. The staff on the boat taught us about turtles and sea turtles, and they grilled hamburgers for us to enjoy on board, which was a unique experience that we don't usually get to have. It was so much fun!

天使の海の名の通り、海がほんとにきれい。船上のスタッフもカメ！とウミガメがいることを教えてくれたりハンバーグを焼いてくれて船上で食べるとかなかなか普段できない経験ができました☆楽しかった！

We had an excellent adventure on our morning trip. The crew was great and took care of every possible detail to ensure all the guests had a good experience.
The live music was an added bonus that we truly enjoyed! Highly recommend this as a great way to spend a few hours on the water.

Super enjoy! The crew are great and friendly.

Staffs are super kind. The sightseeing and activities were super fun! Definitely will come back!

Kaneohe Bay was an unforgettable day on the water! The crew was welcoming and friendly, the music set the perfect vibe, and there were plenty of fun water activities to enjoy. The spacious deck provided a comfortable spot to relax right at the Sandbar, and the snorkeling experience was incredible, with some of the best fish to see up close. Highly recommend!

Amazing place and nice people will definetly go back again

We had a blast at the sandbar! The boat ride there was fantastic with great music and a fun crew. Once there we got to hop on the Banana Boat w/ Captain Calvin and he really made sure we were comfortable with the speed (thumbs up for faster, shaka for same speed, and thumbs down to slow it up). In addition to that helped setup a ride back to the shuttle spot since my aunt had trouble walking that far. The staff there are the best!

We got lucky and went by some sea turtles while out there on the banana boat. They swam right beneath us!

There was also live music on the boat and it was sooo good. Great songs, great musicians and singers. Wow!

We also got to kayak around and tried the stand-up paddle board for the first time. It was amazing to be out in the ocean surrounded by the beauty of the water and green mountains. It's truly magical, and I hope it stays that way forever. We should all respect it and guard it.

This should be a "must do" when traveling to Oahu!

I am afraid of water. When our team went snorkeling, I told the captain I wouldn't go. She said, "I take you and you should overcome it." Then she put me on a big noodle and slowly pulled me to the snorkeling place. It's wonderful that I can see some tropical fish and turtles. Thank you, Captain!

The water was crystal clear and riding the stand-up pedal board was such a great experience. Every staff was very kind and welcoming. Also, kudos to the two musicians on the boat. The songs they played made the experience more enjoyable.

Staff is amazing and so kind! The sandbar is so clear and beautiful, we even saw a sea turtle paddle boarding around!

This is my second time participating! The first time, the weather was bad and cold, and the sea conditions were terrible, so I honestly couldn't enjoy it much. Because of that, I decided to make a comeback this time, and I was able to participate in the best conditions with clear skies and low tide! Moreover, the local staff remembered me and came to talk to me, which made me very happy! I also got to see a lot of sea turtles, and it was so much fun! Both times, the same driver was there, and I really like him! I want to participate again!

今回2回目の参加です！
1回目は天気が悪く寒くて、海のコンディションも最悪で正直あまり楽しめませんでした。。
それもあり今回リベンジしたら、晴天プラス干潮で最高のコンディションで参加できました！
しかも現地のスタッフさんが覚えていてくれて話しかけてくれたのでとても嬉しかったです！！
ウミガメもたくさん見れてとても楽しかったです！！
2回とも同じ送迎の方でした、とても良い方で好きです！
また参加したいと思います！

Smooth boat ride to the sandbar. Lunch was enjoyable. Music was wonderful. Staff was friendly and attentive. Other than the weather which is uncontrollable, we had a wonderful time.

This was my second experience. The first time was in November, and this time in January, so the water level was around waist height and there was no sandy beach, but it was still an amazing experience. The first time was a bit cold, and I felt chilly when I got out of the water, but this time the water temperature was a bit higher, and I was able to enjoy myself comfortably.

We took a boat to the point, and the staff's service was truly wonderful. Their desire to make sure we had fun was clearly felt.

My wife was not good at swimming and said she couldn't do the sea turtle watching, but with the support of the staff, she was able to experience snorkeling for the first time in her life and was very happy. We were also able to see sea turtles clearly.

Additionally, when I mentioned it was my second time, they even gave us a souvenir. I already want to go for a third time. As others have commented, it can be cold depending on the timing, but they provided warm drinks, spam onigiri, miso soup, and snacks for free, which allowed us to enjoy ourselves until the end. Thank you very much.

今回2回目の体験でした。
前回は11月、今回は1月なのでどちらも水位は腰ぐらいで砂浜はありませんでしたが、それでも最高の体験でした。
1回目は少し寒く水から上がると寒く感じましたが、今回は少し水温も高く快適に遊べました。
船でポイントまで行くのですが、スタッフの方の対応が本当に素晴らしい。
楽しませてくれようとする気持ちがヒシヒシと伝わってきます。

妻が泳ぐのが苦手で海亀ウォッチだけは無理と言っていましたが、スタッフの方のサポートで人生初のシュノーケリングまで体験できて非常に喜んでいました。
海亀もしっかり見れました。

また、今回2回目だと伝えるとお土産までくれました。3回目も行きたくなりますね。
他の方のコメントでもありましたが、タイミングによっては寒いですがそれに対する温かい飲み物の用意やスパムおにぎり、味噌汁、お菓子などを無料で用意してくれていて最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございます。

At the beginning of January, there are no sandbars due to the rainy season, and the water is about waist-deep. However, you can enjoy plenty of kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling. We also tried the banana boat, which was quite intense. The live music on the boat was excellent, and all the staff spoke a bit of Japanese and engaged with us a lot, which made it very enjoyable.

1月初めは雨季のためサンドバーはなく、腰くらいまで水に浸かります。ですがカヤック、SUP、シュノーケリングをたっぷり楽しめます。バナナボートもやりましたが、結構激しめでした。ボートでは生演奏がとても良かったのとスタッフ全員片言の日本語でたくさん話しかけてくれ、とても楽しかったです。

The staff was super kind, activities where safe and long enough for you to enjoy your time at the destination + it’s guaranteed that you’ll see fish if you snorkel :)

We took our teenage daughters on this tour. Staff were friendly and the day went smoothly overall. I was very disappointed to see that the staff chum the waters (feed the fish) in order to make this a better snorkel experience for guests. Feeding the fish makes them more aggressive, leads to overpopulation and affect their health.
While we appreciated the live music on board and music played over speakers when in the water, the loud cheesy music on the way home was just too much (Baby Shark, Gangnum Style etc. ) This may appeal to some tourists but just created a very loud experience and took away from our enjoying the natural beauty around us.

As a non-swimmer, I enjoyed the trip as much as my family. Every crew member is wonderful, fun, and put safety as priority. Highly recommended!

The captain and crew were so great. We had such a great time. Highly recommend going on this tour!

The live music on boat was incredible! The sandbar had awesome colors. Very much recommended!

The weather was perfect, and it was the best experience! Choosing the banana boat and tubing course was the right decision. During the banana boat ride, the boat staff took us to a sea turtle spot, so they stopped the boat for us to watch the sea turtles, and the kids were thrilled.

天気にも恵まれ最高でした♪バナナボートとチューブラインのコースで正解でした。バナナボートでは途中ボートの方が海亀のポイントに連れてってくれたので、ボートを止めて海亀ウォッチをしてくれ、子供も感激してました。

The staff were bright and funny, and they were the best. The donuts we got on the boat were delicious, but the juice was just okay. The place to disembark from the boat is in 1.5m of water. It's a tour mainly focused on attractions. Swimwear is a must. The attractions were enjoyable and felt safe with the staff's supervision.

スタッフは明るく面白い人たちでサイコーでした。
船でもらったドーナツは美味しかったけど、ジュースはイマイチかも。
船から降りる場所は、1.5mの海におります。アトラクションメインのツアーです。水着は必須。アトラクションはスタッフの見守りもあって安心で楽しめました。

I attended with high expectations, but contrary to my hopes, I wasn't that impressed. There are many more beautiful beaches on the East Coast, so I think it's better to look for those. The live music on the ship was very good.

期待して参加しましたが、期待に反しそれほど感動できませんでした。東海岸にはもっときれいなビーチがたくさんありますので、それを探していった方がいいと思います。船内の音楽演奏は、とても良かったです。

It was a beautiful day to head out to the sandbar. Glad we pick this excursion.

I wish the day we went the clouds was not covering the sun so the water was a little bit cold . The staff was awesome and activities was there to do but there was a jelly fish lingering so people got stung . Beside that it was a great adventure.

It was a very satisfying experience.
The explanations in Japanese were easy to understand.
There was also a great consideration for safety.

The hamburger for lunch was delicious.

とても満足度できる体験でした。
日本語でわかりやすい説明。
安全に対する配慮も行き届いています。

お昼のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。

The weather was nice, the sea was beautiful, and it was an obviously enjoyable tour, but I was especially impressed by the hospitality of the boat staff team. The hamburgers on board were also delicious. Thank you very much.

天気も良く、海も綺麗で、当たり前に楽しいツアーでしたが、とにかくボートのスタッフさんチームのホスピタリティーに感激しました。船上のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。有難うございました。

I had an amazing time! Everyone on the staff was great! We rode a banana boat, and the local guide took us to a spot where we could see sea turtles! The snorkeling was beautiful too, as the fish gathered when we scattered food! And the ocean was just stunning! My daughters, who are 8 and 6 years old, are already saying they want to go back.

めちゃくちゃ楽しめました！スタッフみんなが良い人！バナナボートに乗りましたが、牽引してくれる現地の方が海亀のいるところに連れて行ってくれました！シュノーケリングも餌をまくと魚が集まって来て綺麗でした！そしてとにかく海が綺麗！8歳と歳6歳の娘達もまた行きたいと言っています。

The blue sky and the incredibly clear water. The staff's music added to the excitement of the Hawaii trip. Additionally, there are various activities available, so you can either be fully active or take it easy and relax.

青空と最高に澄み切った水。
スタッフさんの音楽がまたHAWAII旅をさらに盛り上げてくれました。また、いろいろなアクティビティがあるのでフルに動くもよし、休憩しながゆっくり過すのもいいと思います。

Clear guidance of the whole tour, helpful crew and they are passionate about making your tour pleasant. Definitely suggesting all to have this tour