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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

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Great Excursion highly recommend

Reviewed by: Lynn Tran, 2023/07/31

My hubby and I took our 9 and 5 year old on this Sandbar trip. It was a short boat ride out & the kids never got motion sickness.

Tour guide was very thoughtful and had a bunch of water toys for everyone, we had canoes, SUP, volley ball and various water sports stuff to go around.

It took 3-3.5 hours which is just perfect and right when we got tired it was time to head back.

The band playing music was very good and this is a nod to the singer as he was clearly a talent and easy on the eyes

This trip was great!! Just enough tabs priced reasonably oh and bring your own snacks & booze!! That was cool they let us pack our own munchies!

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Activity Date:2023/07/29
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Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Victoria, 2023/07/31

Had the most amazing time! The staff are absolutely wonderful!!!

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Activity Date:2023/07/29
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Great experience with a fantastic crew

Reviewed by: Abhishek Kumar, 2023/07/30

We loved the experience. Such soulful music on the boat followed by snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking. And then chilling on the floating couch. Loved it all.

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Activity Date:2023/07/28
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Fun, Inviting, and Friendly!

Reviewed by: Mejia Family, 2023/07/27

When my family and I first got to the dock we were greeted by the friendly boat crew. They were very personable and caring. On the adventure, we made our way to the sandbar and were able to snorkel, paddleboard, canoe, and relax on the water deck. The sandbar was perfect to stand on and was not deep. The reef was beautiful to look at while snorkeling. My family and I paid extra for the intertube and banana boat, this experience was AWESOME!! You were asked what speed you would like the ride. We wore life jackets and we felt very safe even though this was an extreme water activity. The live music was wonderful, while the overall atmosphere was family oriented. This was our favorite excursion!! If you want a day to play in the water and have fun with the family, this is the excursion for you.

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Activity Date:2023/07/15
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Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Kyle, 2023/07/24

Staff were friendly and the musicians were great! Had the best time. Considering you get a boat ride to the sandbar and all of the activities when you get there, this has to be the best bang for your buck anywhere.

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Activity Date:2023/07/22
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Great crew, great ride, great fun!

Reviewed by: Hula mama, 2023/07/22

The Crew was AMAZING. They were all nice, kind, and energetic. They helped with snorkeling, kayaking, and padddle boarding. The band was AMAZING. They were Friendly, entertaining, and great musicians. The Weather was perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Crew provided great snacks and drinks. Lots of fun, lots of memories.

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Activity Date:2023/07/20
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Awesome adventure

Reviewed by: David Hohrine, 2023/07/16

There was something for everyone in our group of 11 people (ranging in ages from 3 to 68). Lunch was tasty, the crew was great, and everyone found things to enjoy. Booking was easy and the area is beautiful. We even saw a sea turtle swimming with us!! We definitely recommend this for other families.

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Activity Date:2023/07/14
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Sand Bar

Reviewed by: Tee Rith, 2023/07/15

A great place for small kids and adults due to shallow water. Good side excursions included with the price such as canoeing, paddle boarding, and snorkeling, but there's some waiting time for canoeing and paddle boarding due to limited availability.

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Activity Date:2023/06/20
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One of my bucket lists to do in Oahu.

Reviewed by: P. Rith, 2023/07/15

Due to the price, I was debating whether to purchase this excursion for a family of four. I bit the bullet and purchased it; let me tell you, my experiences from the beginning to the end of the trip, it was magical. Just the drive to the location was a joy in itself, engulfed with the "aw" moment, witnessing the green mountains to the curvy roads. As we arrived at the boating dock, the instruction instructed us to check in near the deli Shop under the red umbrella. We were greeted by smiles and they quickly got us onto the boat after signing the waivers. The boat ride to Kaneohe Bay was worth it-the purchase included a simple breakfast (donuts, orange Juice, and water), live music (please tip the band), and the scenery was heavenly. The best part of this excursion was seeing my family enjoying every moment in the clear water, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The staffs were friendly educating us about the sea animals when we were snorkeling.

Overall, one of the best experiences ever. I would definitely do this again if I were to be in Oahu.

  • the view

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Activity Date:2023/06/20
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Fun time!

Reviewed by: Cali , 2023/07/13

Went with a few friends & we had a good time! The music was great, crew was friendly & helpful, & we enjoyed the floating lounge. I wish inner tubes would have been provided to float in the water, but not a huge deal. Overall, would recommend!

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Activity Date:2023/07/11
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: Teri , 2023/07/13

This was my first time to Hawaii and I took my son and out of all of our excursions this was by far the best one hands-down! Each and everyone of the crew members were so friendly and helpful and made you feel as if you were at home on their tour boat and the music was a great touch. We have never snorkeled or used a paddle board before and this adventure allowed the most beautiful perfect safe spot for our first time. I have never been in water that beautiful and if you were nervous at all some of the crew even stays in the water with you in all the areas at all times. Just book this tour you will not regret it! Thank you for providing my son and I priceless memories that we will cherish forever.

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Activity Date:2023/07/11
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An Island of Fun

Reviewed by: Jane B, 2023/07/13

The afternoon on the Kaneohe Sandbar was amazing!! There were so many choices of things to do : kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, sunning on the floating deck, or playing volleyball. The reef was filled with beautiful fish and the sand underfoot was smooth and soft. The crew was organized and efficient with each member per for their job effectively. But the icing on the cake was the live entertainment from two very talented musicians who played and sang as we rode out and back to the sandbar. It’s an adventure that I will book again when I return to the island!

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AWESOME Excursion!!

Reviewed by: CINDY ESQUIVEL, 2023/07/12

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!
Great weather, Hawaii vibes, crew/staff was friendly, helpful, funny, and made us feel right a home.
Great experience for families. The water is not too deep for children. Maybe, above the knee.

  • Beach therapy is the best type of therapy!

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Activity Date:2023/06/21
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Fun day with the family

Reviewed by: Jme, 2023/07/09

Such a fun and exciting experience. All the staff and crew were awesome and did an amazing job making sure we were enjoying ourselves.Totally enjoyed the music the band was playing and all the water activities. Altogether the experience with my family was such a great memory builder. Highly recommend this tour.

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Activity Date:2023/06/24
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Great time

Reviewed by: Roro, 2023/07/09

Had a great time with the Family and the KNSOP Ohana, definitely going to do it next time around.

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Activity Date:2023/07/07
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Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Ayari and Cristian, 2023/07/07

My husband and I had a FANTASTIC time here! The staff was AWESOME and VERY FRIENDLY! We got too see two sea turtles too!! Such an amazing experience! We would recommend this for everyone- couples, families, solo travelers, etc.
Aloha friends!!

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Activity Date:2023/07/05
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Wow! What an experience!

Reviewed by: The Bermudez Family, 2023/07/07

Loved this Adventure. Large spacious catamaran. Love the live music. Greeted with smiles, donuts, and tang. Can’t swim? Never snorkeled? This is the place to experience these activities. Water level at the sandbar was knee high. Lots of fish to see hiding in the coral. Don’t know what you’re looking at? Ask the knowledgeable crew. Need a bit of excitement - ride the banana boat - that will wake you up! Highly recommend this adventure.

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Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Kat, 2023/07/05

Our experience went amazing. We were worried about being close to the deep but the crew made everything safe and gave everyone clear instructions on dos and don’ts. The crew was really nice. The musicians were amazing. This whole experience was perfect!!

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Activity Date:2023/06/27
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Great experience with kiddies

Reviewed by: Mari, 2023/07/04

We took our 2.5 year old toddler on this tour and it was a wonderful experience. What’s great about this tour is that once you’re out at the sandbar you can paddle board, kayak, snorkel, and/or swim, hangout at the floating deck, etc. I’m glad we had these activities because there’s not that much to do at the sandbar otherwise! I had fun paddle boarding and kayaking with my toddler (wearing a life jacket, which they provide). We were done with the activities after a while and my toddler wanted to be back on the “big boat,” which was also fine because the boat is comfortable, provides shade, and has bathrooms and changing rooms. Just remember to bring some drinks and snacks to enjoy after all the exercise!

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Activity Date:2023/06/29
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Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: First Time To Hawaii, 2023/07/03

A gem that we found via Google search; one of the best things we did on the island! Thoroughly enjoyed all parts; very inclusive. Awesome crew and wonderful music!

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Activity Date:2023/06/30
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Awesome

Reviewed by: Julie, 2023/07/01

Great experience. Great crew. Great music. Great adventure. So much fun!!!

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Activity Date:2023/06/10
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Family with 2 young kids 4,6 had a great time.

Reviewed by: Miya , 2023/07/01

Great for all ages! My kids said it was the best day ever. They’re 4 & 6. Was able to kayak, SUP and snorkel. Also chilled inside the boat with live music. Everyone was so friendly and helpful showing their Aloha. Would recommend to anyone going to Oahu. Totally worth the price!

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Awesome service!

Reviewed by: Reina Zavala, 2023/06/30

I loved the sandbar! The service was outstanding!!! from the guy with the flower in his hat going over the rules and dancing. To the lifeguard that helped us attract fish while snorkeling. Most importantly, I am very happy with the service that was provided by the guy with the sun screen across with nose that gave us kayak and prattle boarding lessons. They all made me and my family comfortable and super welcomed!

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Activity Date:2023/06/28
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Great service, music and things to do

Reviewed by: LacrishaH, 2023/06/29

The experience was great. The crew and the live music were great. We love all of the availability of the water sports- paddle boats, kayaks, snorkeling, lounging on the barge. The lunch was served right away so we were on a full stomach and it gave a chance for any late strivers to come on board.

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Activity Date:2023/06/27
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Beautiful experience ! Perfect for Families!

Reviewed by: Kt Simp, 2023/06/29

Overall just a beautiful experience. The crew was super friendly, and super helpful with first time paddle boarders, snorkeling, and Kayak-ing people . The floating deck was awesome! I have been on a few other afternoon water excursions, by far this was the best one! Croissant sandwich was tasty and brought my own drinks! My kids are teenagers and they Also had a blast with all the activities ! This Trip was perfect for the entire family.. you won’t regret it.

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Activity Date:2023/06/27
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Cold and poor visibility

Reviewed by: Jimmy, 2023/06/24

It was cold - the boat ride and the water condition once we arrived. The visibility of the water was very poor. We didn't see any fish. It was just an unpleasant experience. We did this tour with another company many years ago and it was very nice. I understand weather conditions are outside the tour company's control but they can warn customers when they know it's bad and provide options to cancel the tour.

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Mahalo for joining our tour and sharing your review. We're sorry to hear that the weather was not great and you had a disappointing experience snorkeling on the day of your tour. We hope your Hawaii vacation will still be a memory to remember to make you want to come back and visit us again.

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Activity Date:2023/06/01
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This was perfect

Reviewed by: Cevo, 2023/06/24

This was a great day after wedding activity. We made this an optional activity for our friends and family the day after our wedding ceremony. The live music and stories on board were even better than we expected and they knew and played our first dance song! the views and experience are really special. We had done a smaller catamaran experience before but halfway through the wedding party for that wedding were all getting seasick (partially from hangovers but the rocking didn't help). This boat is large enough you don't feel a thing and it's in the bay with calmer waters. I highly recommend!

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Activity Date:2023/06/08
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So much fun!!

Reviewed by: Linda TM, 2023/06/23

First timers here! Crew is VERY organized and well experienced! From the moment we checked in t thru departing the crew handled customers with so much respect. .
Live band with GREAT, the funnies were actually funny and the activities were super fun! So happy to have experienced those with my family.

Would definitely pick this company again if I return to vacation in Hawaii.

  • My husband and youngest daughter taking a selfie after snorkeling. The smile says it all❤️

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Activity Date:2023/06/20
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Very good experience and nice crew

Reviewed by: Couple in summer , 2023/06/23

I like this activity a lot because the team is nice. They play music and sing songs which makes the vibe very enjoyable. Activities included snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach volley.

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Activity Date:2023/06/20
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Recommended

Reviewed by: Erick, 2023/06/22

My family and I really enjoyed the sandbar tour. We did AM tour without lunch. Donuts and beverages were provided. I enjoyed snorkeling, paddle boarding, the live music, and friendliness of the crew. I recommend the sandbar tour and would do it again.

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