Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
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4.88
Super fun!
Reviewed by: Xtina, 2023/10/21My friend and I enjoyed it so much ! It's 3 hrs fun! Book now and you won't regret it. It has free sandwich for lunch and juice but you can bring your own food too and your alcohol! Yay!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/30 |
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Must do experience!
Reviewed by: JT, 2023/10/19This was my favorite part of my visit to Oahu! The views are stunning! An absolute must see. Both my boyfriend and I had never gone snorkeling before, but this tour made it very simple, safe, and fun for us. The staff are all friendly and helpful. A must do if you are visiting the beautiful island of Oahu.
We appreciated your time for this review, kind words for our crew. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
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Amazing time out in Sandbar!
Reviewed by: Kevin Arias , 2023/10/16Great experience out with the boat crew in Sandbar. Music was great and the entire crew shared the mahalo spirit. Definitely recommend getting to harbor early for parking. I had to park on street but you can safely with other cars.
Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/14 |
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Amazing!!
Reviewed by: Joe703, 2023/10/14Live music, great food , awesome crew ! Everything was perfectly organized.
Mahalo for your review and kind word for our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
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11/10 would do it again
Reviewed by: Jonmart2010, 2023/10/09My fiance and I had an absolutely phenomenal time going out to the sandbar. We did the banana boat and that was an absolute blast. We then did the SUP, and while I was horrible at that, the hosts were very helpful in teaching me how to do it. Next time I come to Oahu, I am absolutely going to book this experience again.
So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
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Great time had by all
Reviewed by: DS, 2023/10/08Excellent customer service + a great band + lots of equipment (snorkel, kayak, SUP, life jackets) + good food = a fantastic time!
Mahalo for your review. We are so happy to know that you enjoyed our tour. - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/05 |
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports
Reviewed by: Vee Intha, 2023/10/07My sisters and I had an amazing adventure. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. All the staff members were fantastic from beginning to ending. There were bathrooms available on board and our belongs were kept with care as if it was their own. We would do this again with KBOS. This is one activity that cannot be missed.
Mahalo for your review and kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/05 |
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A must do in Oahu!
Reviewed by: Daniela Alcantara, 2023/10/07The crew was amazing. We loved the music performance inside the boat. The view is spectacular and we really enjoyed the activities. We did SUP, kayaking and snorkeling. Also, we had time to relax in the floating lounge and water. We would do this activity again for sure!
Mahalo for your review. We look forward to seeing you again! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/04 |
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Very unique experience!
Reviewed by: VL, 2023/10/06Loved the sandbar and have never experienced anything like it. The entire journey, from the ukulele singers on the boat ride to the actual sandbar was very fun. The actual sandbar is like a floating lounge in the middle of the ocean with plenty of paddle boards, snorkel gear and kayaks. We purchased the banana boat and tubing experience, both which were very fun and faster than we thought! Overall a very fun morning in Hawaii.
Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/04 |
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Unforgettable experience!
Reviewed by: Adrienne, 2023/10/02Would highly recommend this package for the sandbar. The personnel are very experienced and friendly. Live music was great.
There were plenty of activities to choose from, and a perfect amount of time to try everything. The boat took us to a quieter area of the sandbar, so we basically had a private area to ourselves.
I'm glad we booked transportation through the package, as parking was full when we arrived.
Would want to go on this again!
Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
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An Absolute Must!
Reviewed by: EC Garcia, 2023/10/02Everything about the whole experience was easy and convenient. We booked a party of 8 for a high school boy's trip and had an immeasurable amount of fun.
Booking was super easy and once completed you get a confirmation email and a waiver for everyone to fill out. Instructions were clear and concise and the check-in team members were friendly and accommodating.
Preston was engaging as he broke down the rules and expectations. Kaawa Entertainment, Jesse, and the Ukelele-ist kept us jammin' until we reached the bar. As we sailed away he was cracking jokes about us Cali folks, which was hilarious. The brothers Nohu and mimicked flight attendants by educating us on how to wear our life vests properly. The captains and the rest of the team shared their aloha hospitality with us serving us donuts for breakfast and keeping us hydrated with water and tang.
I will definitely come back and do this again!
Mahalo for your review and nice picture! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/28 |
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Loved!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/10/01I cant stop thinking about how at peace this day was! Wish to be back on the sandbar.
Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
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Sand, Sea, and Throttle
Reviewed by: Jared, 2023/09/30We had the best time during our time at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure. The live music (an experience in itself) really sets the tone for the day. The staff were friendly and helpful. One of the crew members told me to step on him to get into the kayak. Because he was shorter, he was underwater, while I used him as stairs. And we actually had to do this twice, because I flipped out on the first try. We purchased the package that included the bumper tube ride, and I must admit I misjudged our driver, who I think was the boat captain. For some reason, I was under the impression that she was going to take us us a mild tour around the bay. This was a prime example of don’t judge a book by its cover. Let me say this clearly: la capitana was all throttle. Honestly, the tubing was the best part of my day. I would recommend this to all. Great time.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
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Perfect view !
Reviewed by: Lianne , 2023/09/24We had a great time ! We were able to try everything at our trip from snorkeling, paddle boarding and just relaxing in their floating pad ! The crew was very helpful, we added transportation and it was such a convenience to be pick up from the hotel and had a ride back also.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
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MUST DO WATER ACTIVITY!!
Reviewed by: Hong, 2023/09/24This was the most fun water activity my friends and I did. We did the 9AM excursion so the sun was not fully out and was kind of chilly out there. But you end up warming up in the water. The snorkeling was amazing this was the most fishes that we saw during our whole time in Hawai'i (we've done snorkeling about 3x this trip). We also did the Bumper tube ride. I would only recommend this if you want some adrenaline! Since we did the 9AM, they provided donuts and OJ. I would recommend that you bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks. There is also a convenient store by the dock if you want to pick up food. If you're wondering, they DO have restrooms on the boat and a changing room as well. Bring a set of comfortable clothes to change into (: This is the 1 activity i would do again!
Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: VC, 2023/09/22This is a must! everything was amazing, so much fun. great activity and the Live Music on our boat was wonderful. enjoyed every minute of it. Staff was wonderful.
Mahalo for you review and kind words for our crew. We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
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Excellent half day activity on Oahu.
Reviewed by: Russell G, 2023/09/22This far exceeded my expectations. The staff was great and it was a really fun experience. There were tons of fish around for the snorkeling and the kayaks and stand up paddle boards were fun to use. To top it off, the live music on board the boat was too notch. This is a must do activity for your trip to Oahu.
Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Sandbar - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
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Great experience
Reviewed by: Paula , 2023/09/15The people in the boat was very friendly, the trip was amazing ! I really recommend the experience!!
Thank you guys for the amazing day !$
Mahalo for your kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/13 |
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Julie, 2023/09/14Honestly an experience of a lifetime! Would do again! Highlight of my trip to Hawaii!
So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
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WORTH IT!
Reviewed by: Pdelly, 2023/09/11The experience was a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The water was a bit choppy at first but there was a lot of help with that, especially since we had my 14 month old and 3 year old. The girls had a great time.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad your family had a great time. -Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
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So much fun!
Reviewed by: David, 2023/09/11Had a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling with family. Saw lots of fish. Enjoyed the water. Entertainment was a plus. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
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スタッフの皆さん良い人ばかり！
Reviewed by: maririn, 2023/09/10結論から言うと参加して良かったです！！
サンドバーは浅く小さな子どもも楽しめる海で、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は天気があまり良くなく、8月のお盆の夏真っ盛りなのに海の水がかなり冷たい！！シュノーケリングは魚もいっぱいいて、海の透明度も高く良かったですが、長く海に浸かってるのは冷たすぎるので難しかったです。
なので、サップやカヤックがとても楽しめました！！スタッフのお兄さんたちは皆さん陽気で優しくとても親切でした！
天気が崩れると寒いこともあり、当日は水が冷たかったとの事で残念でしたが、他のアクティビティを楽しんで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。この度はツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
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Awesome as always
Reviewed by: JYB, 2023/09/01The only other ways to get to this beautiful gem is to rent a kayak and row your way here (appx 45mins each way, with no wind) or with another tour boat company. In Hawaii, the only way to a private boat is if you know someone who owns a boat, or if you are military (where you can rent the boat, but in Honolulu area).
I always enjoyed the going out to Kaneohe Bay with OSA.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2022/11/30 |
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Excellent Adventure!
Reviewed by: Connie , 2023/09/01I was very excited about this adventure and can say it was my absolute favorite excursion on our 2wk vacation. My family also agrees.
The ride out to the sandbar was so lovely and relaxing with the live music. All of the staff was so friendly and check in and boarding went smoothly. The views from the sandbar were spectacular! We spent our time snorkeling, paddleboarding and soaking in the views. The live music playing from the boat really set the aloha mood. We would definitely book this excursion again!
Mahalo for sharing your experience and pictures. We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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10/10, Highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Max, 2023/09/01This was a great way to spend our afternoon. The water sports offered were so fun! This was hands down the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had. The reef and fish were beautiful. The crew was helpful and energetic.I felt so comfortable during this entire excursion! To top it all off, the live performers were OUTSTANDING. It was the perfect way to ride out into the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Loved loved loved this!
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/30 |
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Excellent experience
Reviewed by: Angela B, 2023/08/31I enjoyed every aspect of this excursion, from the moment i was picked up from the pick up spot in Waikiki, to the excursion itself, and to the return back to Waikiki. The banana tubing and regular tubing was a lot of fun, i do find myself as a snorkeling junkie, so I mostly snorkeled the entire time. I saw some amazing fish in the reef. I felt very safe all day. My friend did the kayaking and SUPing and enjoyed their time. The musicians were amazing. I would like to thank everyone for such a great experience.
Mahalo for the review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
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Must do activity in Oahu
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31Participated with 2 adults and 2 teens. We chose all included package with banana boat and bumper boat for the teens. They enjoyed the rides very much! Snorkeling was amazing, the area was shallow with reef areas. The water was so clear, we could see many fish easily. Tried kayak and SUP and both were so fun even for us as beginners. Music was amazing, staff was super kind and welcoming. If we had more days, we wanted to do it again!
Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
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Best tour in Oahu
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31There are similar tours available but this is the best tour by far! We chose the morning tour. Donuts (2-3 different types), orange juice and water were provided in a boat while going to Sandbar. Probably it took about 10-15 minutes to get there. 2 staff played live music and sang variety of songs. It was beautiful and they are great singers! In the boat, there are a few bathrooms for women and I believe one bathroom for men. Life vest is available for everyone. You can bring your own beverage including alcohol. You can do some water activities or relax in the boat. Snorkeling gear is available for free, kayak and SUP are also available though you may need to wait for your turn if they are occupied. Just being in the water (we went there at high tide and the water was close to my neck and I’m 5’4”) was relaxing since the water was so warm and clear. If you have small children, you may want to choose low tide timing unless your kids are comfortable with deeper water. There was no wave (very gentle water movement). I strongly recommend this tour to everyone. This tour provides something for everyone to have fun!
Mahalo STB for the review and sharing your experience. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
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Repeaters 2 summers in a row
Reviewed by: STB, 2023/08/31This was our 2nd time. We did this tour last summer and it was so good that we came back again this summer! We’re 2 adults and 2 teens. Just like last year, this tour was the best highlight of our Hawaii trip. Tour staff are super friendly and funny and play/sing beautiful live music. We did kayak, teens did banana boat and bumpy boat. Snorkeling was awesome. The water is so clear that we could see sea creatures so close and clearly. Snorkeling gear was provided. It was so much fun and relaxing seeing the amazing ocean views. I wish the tour was longer! Felt like it ended too soon, I know that’s because we had a wonderful time. We will definitely do this tour again when we go back to Hawaii. Thank you for offering this amazing tour at reasonable price. We could make unforgettable family memories. Mahalo!!
Mahalo for joining us again. So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
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Perfect day out on the BAY!
Reviewed by: C.L., 2023/08/31Thank you for the hospitality & helping our fam out on the bay! From lifeguarding while we snorkeled to helping with the SUP’s! We were surprised at the attentiveness of the staff! Definitely suggest packing snacks & BYOB! The donuts going out was not enough… as my kids were hungry after all activities.Boat had changing stalls & bathrooms… and live entertainment! Defitnitely recommend adding the banana boat/bumper tubes! Was so worth our experience!
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/29 |
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We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS