Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music
Overall Rating
4.87
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!
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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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Want to try it again
Reviewed by: Lena, 2023/08/27The crew and experience was great. The organization of the trip was well done. My child often gets motion sickness and the ship was so smooth they didn't even feel a thing. The activities were fun, first time paddleboarding and we had a blast.
The musicians were wonderful and entertaining. Loved the hawaiian music along with contemporary songs.
The only thing that made it less of a 5 star, was something the crew could not control. We should have checked the timing of the tides. We were expecting to be walking on sand in the middle of the ocean, but I suspect we picked a day where it was hightide, so we never "walked" on the sand, we were swimming the entire time.
Mahalo for sharing your experience with us. Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
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Have to go!
Reviewed by: Morgan, 2023/08/26This was an amazing experience! The staff is so kind and there is so much to do!
Mahalo for the review. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
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AMAZING! MUST TRY!
Reviewed by: Stef Sandoval , 2023/08/22Wow this activity was one of my favorites! The sandbar alone is breathtaking, but the staff made this experience wholesome. Every single worker there was incredibly so kind, definitely brought the Aloha spirit. Live music was phenomenal as well.
Mahalo for your kind words and the beautiful picture! Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
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Best activity in Oahu!!!
Reviewed by: Randy , 2023/08/21It was my first time out at the Kaneohe Sandbar on my fourth trip to Oahu.
I've heard about it before, never had a chance. It was everything I expected and beyond. The crew was very friendly. It has to be the best activity I've ever done in Oahu!!
Mahalo for the review. We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again. Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
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A wonderful place with wonderful staff !!
Reviewed by: Audrey , 2023/08/20It was an amazing experience. We arrive in a boat to a sandbar, the water is clear as crystal and pure. You wan snorkel, play volleyball and tan.
If you have chance you can see turtles as well !
Mahalo for the review - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
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Anazing
Reviewed by: Susan, 2023/08/19I had 2 teenage granddaughters with me. They tried paddle boarding, snorkeling, and other. I just walked around the sand bar and sat in the floating barge and talked to many others. For me it was very relaxing. And the girls loved it. They met many new friends.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you and your granddaughters had a great time. -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/26 |
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Incroyable!
Reviewed by: Audrey, 2023/08/17C'était une expérience incroyable! L'équipage et les musiciens étaient au top! Très bien organisé et encadré !!! Je recommande a 100%
J'ai pu faire du snorkeling, paddle et canoé toujours dans la bienveillance de l'équipage. Merci pour l'expérience.
Mahalo for the review - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
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Snorkeling
Reviewed by: Ksmith, 2023/08/12Amazing. Crew were outstanding, music onboard was fantastic. Sand bar was absolutely beautiful.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/20 |
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Fun experience
Reviewed by: Tritia , 2023/08/12I enjoyed having options to kayak, snorkel, and use SUP. The best part was riding the banana boat, it was so fun. I loved the staff and musicians and the fact that they were so welcoming. Only thing I wish they had was an underwater camera to rent and buy pictures like other snorkeling tours in Maui. Other than that, my family and I would definitely use this tour again
Mahalo for your review and picture! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/09 |
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The best tour!
Reviewed by: Vince, 2023/08/09The sandbar tour with lunch was fantastic. There was good music, a satisfying lunch before a swim, and nice and clean facilities for changing. The staff were all friendly and always had our safety as a top priority while ensuring we were having fun. I will be referring this tour to everyone I know! Thank you for making this a highlight of our dream vacation! Mahalo!
Mahalo Vince for your kind words! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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Best experience while staying at Haiwaii
Reviewed by: PYX, 2023/08/05Unbeatable scene of mountains, water and sands.
Perfect snorkeling location.
All types of playing programs for free to choose.
Super nice staff.
Kids-friendly.
Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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It was totally worth it!
Reviewed by: Bamboo, 2023/08/05Sorry in advance. Not much of a writer here but we really wanted to share our experience.
Pros:
- The whole team were amazing! They screamed aloha spirit. My personal favorite was the blonde gentleman who spoke Japanese and Korean.
- live band was a hit! Both singers were amazing!
- food was basic but good. It was nicely plated as well which I was NOT expecting. Center piece was a nice touch.
- Really good bang for your buck with all the activities.
Con:
Not really reflective of the crew but the sandbar was not as shallow as I expected. Obviously it depends on the ocean and tides etc.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
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Splashing in the sun!
Reviewed by: HDN, 2023/08/01We spent a great afternoon at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. It was a great ride in out with live music from the best crew!
Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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Highly recommend
Reviewed by: Victoria, 2023/07/31Had the most amazing time! The staff are absolutely wonderful!!!
Mahalo for the review! -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/29 |
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Great experience with a fantastic crew
Reviewed by: Abhishek Kumar, 2023/07/30We 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.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
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Fun, Inviting, and Friendly!
Reviewed by: Mejia Family, 2023/07/27When 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.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed our tour. -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
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Highly recommend
Reviewed by: Kyle, 2023/07/24Staff 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.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/22 |
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Great crew, great ride, great fun!
Reviewed by: Hula mama, 2023/07/22The 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.
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you had a great time. -Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/20 |
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Awesome adventure
Reviewed by: David Hohrine, 2023/07/16There 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.
Mahalo David for your review! We're so glad the group had a great time. -Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/14 |
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Sand Bar
Reviewed by: Tee Rith, 2023/07/15A 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.
Mahalo for the review. - Team KBOS
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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, 2023/07/15Due 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.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Come back soon! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/20 |
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Fun time!
Reviewed by: Cali , 2023/07/13Went 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!
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Reviewed by: Teri , 2023/07/13This 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.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! We're so glad your family had a great time - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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An Island of Fun
Reviewed by: Jane B, 2023/07/13The 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!
Mahalo for your review and the beautiful picture! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
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AWESOME Excursion!!
Reviewed by: CINDY ESQUIVEL, 2023/07/12EVERYTHING 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.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/21 |
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Fun day with the family
Reviewed by: Jme, 2023/07/09Such 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.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/06/24 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Roro, 2023/07/09Had a great time with the Family and the KNSOP Ohana, definitely going to do it next time around.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/07 |
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Mahalo STB for the review and sharing your experience. Team KBOS