All Reviews for Kaneohe Sandbar, Oahu

The experience of moving while listening to live Hawaiian music on the boat was amazing! I chose this plan to do SAP in the heavenly sea, and we were able to do SAP, snorkeling, and kayaking all in turns! Before we played, the staff always taught us how to do it. The staff were from overseas, but most of them spoke Japanese well, which was a great help! Since the playtime was long, I think it would be nice to take photos while waiting. In reviews of other tours, there were mentions of photo purchases being charged, but here there was none of that; in fact, the staff took pictures with our own phones, so I definitely recommend bringing a waterproof case for your phone! Even if you hang your phone around your neck to keep it dry, there’s a chance you might flip over in SAP and fall into the sea headfirst, so if it's not waterproof, your phone could be in trouble. I was worried because of reviews saying the boat was cold, and indeed, when I returned to the boat soaked from snorkeling, it felt so cold that my lips were numb. The drinks on the boat were only cold ones. So, after enjoying SAP at the end and warming up in the sun before returning to the boat, I felt much better about the cold. There were participants from various countries, and people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, and everyone seemed to be having fun. If you want to feel Hawaii, I recommend this plan! 😊

ハワイアンミュージックの生演奏を船上で聴きながらの移動が最高でした！天国の海でSAPが出来るプランを探してこちらを選びましたが、交代でSAPもシュノーケリングもカヤックも全て出来ました！遊ぶ前に必ずスタッフがやり方を教えてくれます。スタッフは海外の方ですが、ほとんどの方が日本語上手で助かりました！遊べる時間も長いので、待っている間に写真撮影などすれば良いと思います。他のツアーの口コミでは、写真の購入が有料だったなどありますが、こちらは一切そういうのは無く、なんならスタッフが自分たちの携帯で撮影してくれるので、必ず防水ケースに入った携帯を持参することをオススメします！首から濡れないように携帯を下げていたとしても、SAPでひっくり返って頭から海に落ちる事もあるので、防水じゃないと携帯がやばいことになります。船内が寒いとの口コミがあり不安でしたが、確かにシュノーケリングをして全身濡れた状態で船内に戻ると、口が悴むほど寒く感じました。船内のドリンクは冷たいのしか無いですし。なので、最後にSAPを楽しみながら身体を太陽で温めてから船内に戻ると、だいぶ寒さはマシに感じました。参加者にはいろいろな国の方がいて、年齢も小さな子からお年寄りの方がいて、みんな楽しんでいるようでした。ハワイを感じたい方は、こちらのプランがオススメです＾＾

My family and I really enjoyed the sandbar trip with Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports. They provided all of the needed sporting equipment (paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, life vests). The paddle boarding was challenging and fun. Seeing the tropical fish and the coral reef were for me the best experience of the trip. The half day trip was the perfect amount of time on the sandbar. I also appreciated the free donuts and fruit juice (beer for purchase), and the live entertainment. My wife remained in the enclosed boat. Though the musicians didn't perform while at the sandbar, she enjoyed the relaxing views of the bay.

The crew were very professional, courteous helpful, the food was great , hit the spot , felt safe on the boat and while in the water.
Highly recommended it.

My family has been in Hawaii for a week, and one of the last things we had to do was take a boat tour to Kaneohe sandbar. It came very highly recommended to us, so I found this tour and booked it! Mannnnn, this was THE SINGLE BEST thing we did all week. The boat crew was amazing. Captain Calvin was stellar, along with the whole entire crew. We were so impressed with how much fun we had! The weather was perfect for snorkeling, the kids had the best time being whipped around the ocean on the banana boat, the food was good, the music was amazing! Everything was just perfect. I didn’t want to get off the boat. Cannot lie, the Hawaiian people are the best people. Their kindness is unmatched. We had a great time. Thank you to everyone who made our boating experience amazing.

Since I started going to Hawaii, this must be my seventh or eighth time experiencing the sandbar, and the staff provided excellent safety management and support. I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.

ハワイに行き始めてから、何度目になるでしょうか、サンドバーも７～８回くらい体験しておりますが、スタッフの方々が安全管理等素晴らしい対応をして頂きました。
本当に、感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

The explanations in Japanese were great, and I had an amazing time!

I would love to participate in this event again when I come to Hawaii!

日本語での説明もあり、最高に楽しめました！

また、ハワイに来た時はここのイベントに参加したいと思いました！

This is such an awesome trip and with the perfect amount of time to still do other things back on the island. The trip to the sandbar and back was its own experience in itself with the donuts, juice and live music. That live music was AMAZING, they are so talented and sing so well. I can’t wait to come back again and bring my kids!

I had a wonderful time enjoying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and snorkeling in a very beautiful sea! The staff were funny and kind. Although I was a bit anxious because he couldn't swim, they helped us with snorkeling, and we were able to see sleeping sea turtles and fish, which was enjoyable. During the SUP experience, the female captain took some photos for us, and I still look back at them fondly. I would love to participate again at a different time!

とても綺麗な海でSUPやシュノーケルを楽しむことができ、本当に素敵な時間でした！
スタッフの方は面白い＆優しく、彼が泳げないので不安でしたがシュノーケルは引っ張っていただくことができ寝ているウミガメや魚をみることができ楽しめたようです。また、SUP体験中は女性キャプテンに写真を撮っていただきましたが、今でも見返すくらいお気に入りです。
また次回、別の時期にも参加したいと思いました！

This was probably one of my favorite activities that I’ve ever done in all of my visits to Oahu. On the short boat ride over to the sandbar we were treated to live music, drinks, sandwiches and an explanation of what we would be doing for the day.
We started by stand-up paddle boarding, then as we were relaxing and floating we saw a turtle cruise by the area. The captain asked if we would like to see some turtles. Of course we said yes, and he took our small group out to the area where turtles are known to be. What an amazing experience! There were probably more than 10! After that we were lucky enough to have Captain Calvin tell us about this sacred place. He grew up close by.
Every single crew member was kind,helpful and genuinely interested in everyone having a good time. They made sure to explain each activity. They provided snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks. I would say that this is great for couples, families, pretty much anybody.. There was a really cool floating dock with seating and an area with a volleyball net.
Some people had added banana boat rides and tube rides. I think it’s really cool to be able to add extras if you want them. The people who did it looked like they were having a lot of fun!
On our next trip to Oahu, we will definitely come back.

The water was very clear and beautiful. We took a boat to the sandbar, and along the way, they explained about sea turtles and heart-shaped coral reefs. After the explanation in English, they also provided a description in Japanese, so even those who are not good at English could enjoy it fully. Once we arrived at the sandbar, we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding for a while, and then moved on to snorkeling. The guide was always checking on us, so we felt safe and could enjoy ourselves. We were able to see sea turtles up close during both the stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. Light snacks were provided, and there was a generous amount, so we could replenish our energy well. This is definitely an activity that anyone who wants to swim in beautiful waters or see sea turtles should try!

水がとても透き通っていて、とても綺麗でした。
サンドバーまでは船で行き、途中で海亀やハートの形の珊瑚礁などの説明をしてくれました。
英語の説明の後、日本語でも説明してくれたため、英語が苦手でも十分に楽しめました。
サンドバーに着いたら、しばらくSUPなどを楽しみ、その後シュノーケリングに移りました。
終始ガイドの方が見回ってくれてるため、安心して楽しめました。
SUP、シュノーケリングともに海亀を近くで見ることができました。
軽食が出ましたが、たくさんの量が提供されたため、たくさんエネルギー補給をすることができました。
綺麗な海で泳ぎたい人や海亀をみたい方には絶対に行って欲しいアクティビティです！

It was snorkeling that even beginners could do. I was worried because various explanations were given on the boat, but it was an activity that my family could enjoy at a leisurely pace.

初心者でもできるシュノーケリングでした。船の中で色々説明されたので、心配になりましたが、家族でゆっくり楽しめるアクティビティでした。

Best tour to snorkel, tube rides and banana boat rides.

Had a great time on and off the boat. Lots of snorkeling, tubing, banana boat, kayaking, and paddling. Recommend to everyone

We took the tour to the sandbar and snorkeling. The staff were friendly and super thoughtful, the food was great!

All the crew were extremely friendly and helpful. Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Would definitely go again and have already recommended it to a few friends.

This time, the water depth was quite deep, and I couldn't touch the bottom. I could see sea turtles and coral reefs nearby, and the guide provided excellent explanations, which made it enjoyable. The spam onigiri was very delicious! 😊

今回は水深が深く足が付くか付かないくらいでした。
ウミガメと珊瑚礁が近くに見え、ガイドさんの説明も良くして頂いたので楽しめるました。
スパムおにぎりがとても美味しかったです(^^♪

Sandbar?
It was mainly snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.
When I went in March, it was a sandbar, but this time it was disappointing. I wonder if it's like this during the rainy season.
However, the performance on the boat was lively.
Snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding were really fun.
It wasn't a course to see the honu (sea turtles).

サンドバー？
シュノーケーリングとサップが中心でした。
3月に行った時はサンドバーでしたが
今回は残念でした。雨季だとこうなのかなー
でもボートの中の演奏はノリノリ
シュノーケーリングやサップはすごく楽しかったです。
ホヌをみるコースではありませんでした。

In December, during the winter season in Hawaii, the sandbar was underwater, but we descended onto the emerald green sandbar, and it was a wonderful experience. We played on the SUP and enjoyed our first snorkeling, where we were able to see tropical fish and sea turtles, which was a lot of fun. However, there were many participants, and after the English guide, there was a Japanese guide, which meant we had to wait. I wished they could have explained simultaneously for the Japanese participants.

12月のハワイ冬の季節でサンドバーは海水の下でしたが、エメラルドグリーンのサンドバーに降り、素晴らしい体験でした。サップで遊んで、初シュノーケリングで熱帯魚、海ガメを見る事ができ楽しかったです。
ただ参加者が多く
英語ガイドの次に日本語ガイドがあり、待ってる時間があった。日本人だけに同時に説明してほしかったです。

My family and I had a great time on this trip! From the musicians/staffs to the many activities, everything was 10/10. On top of it all they sang happy birthday to my son 🥹 I could write an essay on how stress-free, relaxing and just FUN this experience is. THANK YOU AND WE WILL COME AGAIN 🫶🏼

The music was outstanding and really made for a fun vibe. I loved the activities they provided, butt being able to only kayak or SUP board I. Such a small area felt pretty CT uneventful. Also, snorkeling was okay, but to be encouraged to just stay near the staff member feeding the fish felt less than what I was expecting.

I had a very enjoyable time.
The sandy beach in paradise was a bit of a problem due to the timing, as I couldn't walk on the sandy bottom of the sea at knee level.
I was able to see manta rays and sea turtles, and I got to swim with a sea turtle while snorkeling.
The hamburger lunch was also very delicious.

とても楽しい時間でした。
天国の砂浜は時期の問題か膝位置くらいの水面で海の中の砂浜を歩くと言うわけには行きませんでした。
マンタ、ウミガメが見れて、シュノーケリングではウミガメと一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。
ハンバーガーランチもとても美味しかったです｡

We had an absolutely AMAZING time!!! I did things with my kids that I never thought I would do. I will never forget it. A once in a lifetime experience - brilliant!!

Pretty good, staff are very good. I don’t like I have to write more than 50 characters to give a comment here

After seven years, I really wanted to go to Angel's Beach, so I joined the tour alone. The conclusion is that even as a solo traveler, the tour staff were very attentive, making it enjoyable. There were families, newlyweds, and people from abroad, and everyone seemed to have a great time.

We couldn't land on the perfect sandbar, but it was about knee-deep. The weather was nice and hot. I played volleyball with some participants on the sandbar, and Yuki was great at getting everyone excited, high-fiving the foreigners and newlyweds.

There were plenty of honu (sea turtles) that came close to the boat, and everyone was moved by that. The snorkeling preparation was well-managed, and they took safety very seriously.

The hamburger was definitely the best! It was just delicious! It might vary from person to person, but everyone was enjoying it.

The tide level at the sandbar changes from day to day, so I recommend checking it yourself and participating when it's low during your stay. Overall, it was a tour that really energized me. I highly recommend it!

7年ぶり、どうしても天使の海に行きたくて1人で参加しました。
結論は1人でもツアースタッフさんが構ってくれるので楽しいです。家族連れや新婚さん、外国の方も見えましたがみんな楽しんでいましたよ。
完璧なサンドバーに上陸はできないですが、膝くらいでした。天気も良くて暑かったです。サンドバーで参加者何人かとバレーしましたがユキさん盛り上げ上手で外国の方、新婚さんとハイタッチしたり盛り上がりました。
ホヌはたくさん来てくれて、船の近くにも来てくれてみんな感動してました。
シュノーケルは準備も手伝ってくれるし、安全管理も凄くしてくれています。
やっぱハンバーガー最高でした！とにかく、美味しい！人によるかもですが、みんな美味しいと食べていました。
サンドバーの潮位は日によって変わるので、自分で検索して滞在中に低い時に参加されるのをおすすめします。
とにかく、元気が貰えるツアーでした。おすすめです！

I considered another tour, but it was fully booked, so I chose this one, and my 4-year-old son had a great time. I read in other reviews that "it was cold on the boat," so I brought fleece jackets for the kids, but the temperature was comfortable enough for short sleeves. The tide was not out, so there was no sandy beach, but with the life jackets provided, both my 4-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter enjoyed themselves. The staff also supported us with kayaking, and the kids had fun.

別のツアーを検討しましたが満員でこちらのツアーにしましたが、４歳の息子も楽しめました。他の方の体験談に「船内が寒かった」とあったので、子供たちのフリースなども持参しましたが半袖で大丈夫な気温で過ごしやすかったです。潮は引いておらず、砂浜は出現していませんでしたが、渡されたライフジャケットがあれば４歳の息子も８歳の娘も楽しんでいました。カヤックなどもスタッフがサポートしてくれて子供達も楽しめました。

We had an amazing time on this trip. Would definitely do it again!

As the photos show, the water was quite deep, which was quite different from what I had imagined, but because of that, we were able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and the kids were thrilled!

Also, we had a lot of fun doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing in an area that is usually surrounded by sandy beaches, but this time we were completely surrounded by the sea! The weather was great too!

However, it was a bit tough for my 70-year-old parent. The water was too deep for them to get off the boat... By the way, the water level was just about where adults could finally touch the bottom, while the kids were completely submerged up to their heads. A small child next to us was scared the whole time because the water was too deep.

On this day, there were many foreigners, and they were all guided to the window seats first. Japanese guests were served later. Families with children were seated by the window, but adult groups were placed at tables in the center. I felt a bit of a difference in treatment between foreigners and Japanese guests. I guess it's just how things are in America.

Also, the foreign staff were all very friendly and cheerful! In comparison, the Japanese staff were a bit lacking in smiles, which was a bit disappointing.

However, it was an experience that you can't easily have elsewhere! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!

写真の通り、水はかなり深く、想像とはだいぶかけ離れていましたが、その分シュノーケリングでお魚がたくさん見れて、子供は大喜び！
あとは普段なら砂浜が見えるとこで行うサップやカヌーなども全方位海に囲まれた状態でできたこともすごく楽しかったです！
天気もよかったですし！
ただ70才の親にはちょっときつかった。あまりに深すぎて船から降りることができませんでした、、、
ちなみに大人がようやく足がつくかなというレベルの水位。子供は完全に頭の上まで水。
おとなりの小さな子供は水が深すぎて終始怖がってました。

この日は外国人の方が多く、先に外国人の方がみんな窓際の席へ案内されてました。日本人は後回し。子供がいる家族は窓際でしたが、大人グループは中央のテーブルへ。ちょっと外国人と日本人の扱いに差を感じました。アメリカだから仕方ないですかね。

あと外国のスタッフさん、とてもみんな楽しく親切な方ばかり！それに比べて日本のスタッフさん、笑顔もなく、ちょっと残念でした。

ですが、なかなか他ではできない体験！存分に楽しみました。ありがとうございました！

Captain shyla, Rivas and jesse, Preston and guy....the whole crew are top notch people.
Always a great time and we will be back.

I participated with my 3-year-old and 5-year-old. The captain was kind, and the tour content was excellent! I thought the water would be about knee-deep, but during high tide, it was up to my chest, which was unexpected (laughs). I was very satisfied as I got to see many fish and sea turtles.

3歳と5歳を連れて参加。キャプテンも優しく、ツアーの内容も最高でした！膝下くらいの水面かと思いきや、満潮時で胸上くらいまであったのは想定外だったけど（笑）たくさんの魚とホヌもみれて大満足でした。

The live music, the whole setup and all the activities. Top notch.