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Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour with Gear Rental

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Great Kayak Excursion!

Reviewed by: Toshi , 2022/03/30

My sister and I did this kayak excursion and it was amazing! Staff was nice and very helpful. Views from off the coast were amazing and we were able to choose our route/destinations. We actually chose to skip the main sandbar and headed to smaller, completely empty of other people sandbars that offered great snorkeling views!

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Aloha Toshi! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure. And thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear that you had such a great kayaking and snorkeling experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/03/19
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Cloudy at first but

Reviewed by: Douglas Greening , 2022/03/24

Sun came out! Spectacular views! Kayaking can be difficult, but really enjoyed the views!!!

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Aloha Douglas! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review. We really appreciate that. It certainly can be difficult paddling in ocean conditions, but definitely worth it for how beautiful it is, and hopefully a fun adventure and a good workout. Glad to hear you had a great kayaking experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/03/22
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A must do!

Reviewed by: Must do!, 2022/03/01

Kayaking to the sandbar was an absolute blast and would do it again!

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure. I am so glad to hear you had such a great kayaking experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/02/15
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Outstanding experience and amazing views from the Sandbar! Worth the kayaking effort

Reviewed by: Graham Tuscano, 2022/02/21

We did the morning 8am half day tour. It was around a mile long kayaking route but felt very easy with the mesmerizing views. We also saw some turtles, sea cucumbers on the way to the Sandbar. It was a bit windy but the ocean was calm and there were no large waves. Hands down best place for Kayaking with rewarding views and also nice place to snorkel around the reefs!

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Aloha Graham! Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review of your kayak and snorkel experience with us. We really appreciate that great feedback. Stoked to hear you had such a great experience kayaking and snorkeling Kane'ohe Bay. Thank you for doing that with us. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/02/16
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A Favorite

Reviewed by: Chris, 2022/02/19

Kayaking Kaneohe Bay and snorkeling along the various reefs was one of our favorite things from our stay on Oahu. Staff was friendly, patient, and helpful. Gave us some good tips of where to go and what to see in the bay. We would definitely do this again.

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Aloha Chris! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome and positive review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had a great experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo for supporting He'eia State Park and Kama'aina Kids!

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Activity Date:2022/02/15
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Great place to Kayak and snorkel

Reviewed by: Brian , 2022/01/29

Great place to Kayak to the sandbar and snorkel to see lots of fish and turtles.

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Aloha Brian! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that. Glad to hear it sounds like you had an awesome experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/01/27
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Fun time - nice staff!

Reviewed by: From AK, 2022/01/18

The staff was super nice and the equipment in good shape. They provided a waterproof map and told us the best spots to snorkel and maybe see turtles. We saw turtles and lots of fish! One note; When I booked the Yak Pack tour I was told it was thirty minutes to the sandbar. When I got there I learned it was actually more like 45 minutes. So that would take a good bit of our four hours. We wanted to snorkel too so we kayaked and snorkeled and didn’t make it to the sandbar which was just fine. Loved it. Brought snacks and drinks. Had a picnic on the kayak.

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such awesome feedback and pictures of your experience. All very good feedback, and we really appreciate that a lot. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. And even though you didn't go to the sandbar, the other areas you went to are definitely better snorkeling areas. The sandbar is just a longer paddle, but you'll have to come back and kayak out to the sandbar next time! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2022/01/14
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Great service and a wonderful time!

Reviewed by: Kim, 2022/01/09

The workers were knowledgeable, friendly, and very welcoming. Getting into the water was easy and straightforward, and the kayaking itself was very fun. We went to the outer coral areas and then went all the way back over to the sandbar area. Generally for snorkeling, I recommend just sticking to the coral areas - there are a number of islands on the east side. The sandbar doesn't have too much going on, plus there are more people.

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Aloha! Sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for taking the time to leave awesome feedback for us. We really appreciate that! Glad to hear it sounds like you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/12/17
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First timer friendly!

Reviewed by: Melody, 2022/01/01

We had the best time! The team was so nice and helped us learned to kayak (it was our first time!) they we’re super patient. I can’t wait to do it again.

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Aloha Melody! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such amazing feedback for us! We really appreciate that, and I am so glad to hear that you had this kind of experience as a first timer. That's great. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/12/30
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Not as advertised.

Reviewed by: Kirk, 2021/12/29

Kayaking was fun but it was a little disappointing to find that the sandbar and related islands are all under water. The pictures showed a sandbar above water where you could exit the kayak and walk or play. In reality, the sandbars are 3-4 ft. under water. You can stand on them but you are just standing in the shallow water. According to the employee, the sandbars are under water most of the time - rarely are they exposed, due to tidal conditions. Need an extreme negative tide and the right time of the year to actually see sand. Would have been nice to know before we showed up for our trip.

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Activity Date:2021/12/27
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Half day paddle

Reviewed by: Lisen, 2021/12/27

It was a very windy day unfortunately so we couldn’t paddle out to the proper sand bar ( they told us not to). We paddle to the smaller sand bars closer to the shore, but we should have needed a guide, it was hard to know if we were in the right place and we saw almost nothing such as fishes and stuff, we did see one turtle that raced past us so fast. We had booked for a half day but we where only away for 2,5 hours because also the water was cold…
Maybe this excursion should be during the summer months and not during winter time.
The crew where really nice and friendly and did there best to help us and guide us, although next time we would pay a little bit more and get a guide and maybe take a boat!

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Activity Date:2021/12/24
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Great experience. Although the sandbar cannot be seen in December

Reviewed by: Jidapa, 2021/12/25

Overall great experience! probably one of the best place to go kayaking in Hawaii. However, please be mindful that the sandbar would be under water in December. It's still shallow enough to enjoy and have a nice photo though!

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for leaving such great feedback. We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/12/02
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Amazing snorkeling

Reviewed by: Lin C, 2021/12/04

The sandbar wasn’t exposed that day so we opted to snorkel at the different reefs and I’m so glad we decided to do that. The reefs are beautiful and there are a lot of fish to see. We saw several turtles too. The staff are very friendly. You can still use your phone data out at the reefs which made it a lot easier to find them on Google maps. I highly recommend this excursion

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Aloha Lin! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate this wonderful feedback. I am glad to hear you had such a good experience and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/11/12
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Everything was great.

Reviewed by: Carlos, 2021/12/04

Everything was great. Provided all the necessary items. If you are a do it yourself type of person book them. They have you in the water very quickly. Point you in the right direction and your off to explore.

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Aloha Carlos! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak adventure and for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate the great feedback. Stoked to hear you had such a great experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/11/12
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Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Adam, 2021/12/04

This was a great add on to the end of our trip on Oahu. The kayak rental crew provides you with all the gear and info you need and then sends you on your way. Great way to get out and away from shore and see some of the reefs and that giant sandbar! Definitely recommend!

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Aloha Adam! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. This wonderful feedback means a lot to us. Stoked to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/11/08
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Great kayaking experience at iconic spot

Reviewed by: JTA, 2021/12/01

I had rented a tandem kayak rental at this place and they were really great in accommodating our schedule. Originally we were planning to go out on a Saturday, but the weather was not ideal, so we asked if we can reschedule and they did allow us to reschedule for later in the week as a one time exception.

It was a great idea to do that since the following Tuesday we went and the weather was fantastic (sunny and low winds).

The sandbar is about a 30-45 min kayak, and it wasn't rough at all. The scenery is beautiful and it was pretty cool to be standing out on a sandbar that far out from shore. Overall, I would definitely do it again as long as the weather cooperates.

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us! We really appreciate that. I am so glad to hear that things worked out and you were able to come on a different day with better conditions and have a good experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/09/04
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Best Activity in Oahu!

Reviewed by: Kimberly, 2021/11/22

This was my favorite activity I did in Hawaii on this trip! It’s my third time to visit Oahu and this is by far the best thing I’ve done on the island. The views are incredible, the reefs are beautiful, and you feel like you’re swimming with the fishes when snorkeling. The kayak out to the sandbar is a little bit of a challenge, but not too bad if you take your time and do a tandem kayak. The view from the sandbar is definitely worth the challenge. The guides for this activity were very knowledgeable and helpful, they go over everything with you before you go out into the bay. I will definitely be doing this again! Highly recommend!

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Aloha Kimberly! That is awesome! I am so glad to hear you had such a great experience. And thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review for us. We really appreciate that. Please come back and see us again soon! Mahalo nui loa!

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Activity Date:2021/11/20
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Pretty area

Reviewed by: AJ Black, 2021/10/08

We had fun….but tt was windy and a tough paddle. Snorkeling was a zero. Sandbar was under water. It’s a beautiful place, though. Maybe wait until it is not windy.

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Activity Date:2021/10/06
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So much fun!!!

Reviewed by: BuNNY, 2021/09/19

Weather was tough. Super workout, but it was an adventure. So much fun! Best birthday morning work out!

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for what sounds like a windy kayak adventure! Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review and photos too! We really appreciate that. Glad to hear that you had a good adventure and a good workout for your birthday. That's awesome! Happy birthday, thank you again, and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!

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Activity Date:2021/09/17
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Don't take small children.

Reviewed by: Mom of 4, 2021/09/16

We had a party of 6, 2 adults, 14yo, 10 yo, 7yo, and 5 yo. We took 3 tandem kayaks. Wish we could have done 2 since the younger 2 were basically extra weight! The guide did not show good snorkeling so the tedious paddle to the sand bar was not exciting for the family.

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Activity Date:2021/09/14
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Great time!

Reviewed by: Wes, 2021/09/16

The location was amazing and the view was fun. We loved our time in the east part of the island.

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Aloha Wes! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure. And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us! We really appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/09/14
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Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Renju, 2021/09/16

It’s a great workout; reaching the sandbar was well worth the effort.

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Aloha Renju! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel experience! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for us. We really appreciate that. Glad to hear you got a good workout and had a good time! The sandbar is amazing and well worth the workout for sure. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/09/14
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Fun time!

Reviewed by: Valerie, 2021/09/01

We had such a fun time going out on the kayak's. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything was explained without feeling rushed. They give you maps and explain where to go and how long it will take to get there. We had so much fun! I highly recommend doing this.

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Aloha Valerie! That's awesome! Thank you so much for coming out and kayaking with us! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review and photo. That is so helpful and we really appreciate it! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/08/06
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So much fun!

Reviewed by: Valerie, 2021/09/01

We had so much fun kayaking. They were so nice and friendly, they explained everything. They gave us a map of the different areas to go and approximately how long it would take to get there. We had a great time! Would definitely recommend.

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Aloha Valerie! Thank you so much for taking the time leave this awesome review and photo for us! I am so glad to hear you had a great experience, and hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/08/06
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So much fun!!!

Reviewed by: Cee , 2021/09/01

Awesome time. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The water bag was crucial for keeping everything dry. It was about a 45 min paddle out to the sandbar but totally worth it. It’s a must do.

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Aloha Cee! That's awesome! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really appreciate that. Glad to hear you had such an awesome experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/08/25
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Fantastic experience!

Reviewed by: Ivy, 2021/08/25

If you have kayaking skills, this is the way to snorkel and experience Kaneohe Bay without paying a lot of money. Amazing snorkeling experience.

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Aloha Ivy! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review for us. I am glad to hear it sounds like you had a very good experience with us, but I did want to point out that a 1-star is actually the worst score possible in their rating system. I was really concerned when I saw that we had received a 1-star review, but then was relieved to read your review and hear that it sounds like you had a good experience. I don't know if you're able to change it now, but if so, 5 stars would be the best possible score, 1 star is the worst. But no matter what, stoked to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience, hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/07/23
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Relaxing!

Reviewed by: mg. a. s, 2021/08/15

Don't worry if you cannot swim! The water is shallow and clear. The staff take time to prepare you with their instructions and tips on kayaking. It only took us 2 hours instead of the 4 even with switching passengers. Make sure you are wearing water shoes or flip flops at least.
Lovely place! The green scenery is breathtaking. I was looking for a coffee shop, maybe I missed it.

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Activity Date:2021/07/30
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Purely Awesome!

Reviewed by: Drew, 2021/08/12

The kayaking to the sand bar was one of the best experiences we've ever had. This is mainly because the sand bar itself was just an amazing experience. Then the coral reefs.... wow! Just wow! If you get the chance and the water is deep enough, kayak over them (but be careful NOT to touch them, even with the paddles) and you'll be treated to some beautiful and colorful eye-candy.

While the people checking us in and giving us instructions were friendly, the one thing that bothered us was the "nickel and diming". I mean, you'd think renting the kayaks would get you the usual... water proof bag, etc. BUT, you had to pay for the bag ($5) on top of the kayaks. Then want an anchor? Well, that'll cost you another $5. So that part sort of left a sour taste in our mouths.

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Aloha Drew! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! Glad you had an awesome time out there. I am sorry to hear that you felt "nickel and dimed" by our process. We do have an all inclusive package that includes an anchor, dry bag, and snorkel gear. However, many people do not require or want a dry bag or an anchor, which is why for a la carte rentals those items are optional, and it's less expensive to rent the kayak without them. All necessary equipment is provided, but anchors, dry bags, and snorkeling gear are optional, or included in that all inclusive package. Hopefully that makes sense. Thank you again for joining us. Hope to see you again soon!

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Activity Date:2021/08/10
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Snorkeling was not good

Reviewed by: Tonia Williams , 2021/08/08

We got out to snorkel area and it was so shallow I thought I was going to hit the coral. I only seen brown coral and literally no fish. We left early.

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Activity Date:2021/07/31
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Great Adventure

Reviewed by: Patrick S, 2021/08/06

My wife and I did the full 8 hour day. We had a blast exploring the bay through snorkeling and kayaking. The staff on sight was helpful and efficient. It was a very enjoyable day overall. The only issue we ran into was knowing which reef was which. They provided a map which was very helpful and pointed out various landmarks to look for. We would definitely do this again.

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Aloha Patrick! That's awesome! So glad to hear you had a great kayak and snorkel experience with us. Thank you so much for joining us and thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review for us. We really appreciate that! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2021/08/04
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