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

The best experience!

Reviewed by: EKC, 2024/04/26

It was really fun. the staff were very nice and the live band was so fun! 10/10 experience! Everyone was so friendly

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/04/13
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

One of the best excursions in Oahu!

Reviewed by: Janet, 2024/04/25

One of the best experience of my life! Amazing views accompanied by an amazing staff! This activity can be what you make of it! A nice family time, relaxing time, party animal time or the adventurer!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/03/30
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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Got to standing

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25

definitely great instructors, was standing and surfing by the end! goals!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/02/21
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Jet Snorkel with Turtles at Electric Beach - Guided Tour with Waikiki Pick-up

VERY COOL TOUR!!

Reviewed by: Luis, 2024/04/24

This was such an awesome tour! This was my first time visiting Hawaii and this tour made it so much more special and memorable! I got to see so much marine life. I got to see a lot of sea turtles, fish, starfish, sea urchins, and even a seal lion. Robert and Andrew are amazing tour guides. They're very helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely do this tour again when I come back to visit. I highly recommend this tour! You won't be disappointed!
I do recomend you bring a snorkel mask that has a GoPro mount on it so you can have your own videos.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/04/23
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

The crew was great!!! No problems there.

Reviewed by: Happy travels, 2024/04/20

Just kind of boring. Better suited for families with little kids. Food was gross. No booze to order. There’s nowhere to shower or change afterwards either.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/29
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Excellent crew, live music and a beautiful setting

Reviewed by: Jess from CA, 2024/04/20

This was such a a fun time! The crew and musicians are what made it so good. They all exude the aloha spirit. The live music was such a a treat, they had really good rapport with our group and were so fun, and talented too. The crew was so wonderful and so nice.
The bay itself is a treasure, so so beautiful. The water is gorgeous, the mountains are stunning. They provide paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, and volleyballs.
And the crew is very helpful with all of the gear and how to.use.it. I would recommend it!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/03/26
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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートやバンパーチューブプランあり! 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

前日から顔が日焼けで真っ赤に腫れての参加でしたが、スタッフが皆さん親切でとても優しく対応してくれてとても楽しめました。

Reviewed by: なるちゃん, 2024/04/20

青い海、青い空。素晴らしい景色に癒されました。海の中を歩いて楽しんだり、沢山のお魚に餌を揚げて楽しんだりいろいろ遊べて良かったです。船の中での生演奏の歌も素晴らしかったです。とてもいい思い出になりました。

  • 最高の景色と綺麗な海と空に感動

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/04/17
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

love this tour

Reviewed by: Rebecca, 2024/04/20

enjoy this tour. I got a chance to try all the activities. All the crews are enthusiastic and nice, supportive. Life guards paid attention to our safety all the time.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review & kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/18
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です!笑

Reviewed by: あやか, 2024/04/19

4月上旬にハネムーン、夫婦で参加しました。
13:30〜で30分前に受付との注意事項があったので、13:00に予定通り到着しましたが、前の組が遅れていたのか分かりませんが45分までビーチで時間潰してきてと言われ、ツアー開始は14:00頃だったと思います。
参加者は、全員で8名程。日本人は私たちだけでした。皆さん、水着を着用して上から薄手の服を着て参加していました。
沖までの船がスピードがそこそこありかなり揺れもありそれが既にアトラクションのようでした笑
私は車でもすぐに酔うので、酔い止め(アネロン)を飲んでいき、空腹にも満腹にもしないようにも気をつけていきましたが船酔いしました…笑
2人1組で順番に飛びましたが、1番最後だったので酔いやすい方は最初に飛ぶ方がいいのかなと思いました。
高さは150mで飛んでいる時の景色は圧巻なのですが、船酔いしてる上でまたフワフワ揺れるのでまたさらに酔ってなんとか吐かないように景色を見てた感じです笑
全員終わって帰る間に、他の参加者の方は酔って海に吐いてました。終わった後に、撮ってもらった写真も希望する人は購入できます。
酔わなければもっと楽しめたかなと思いますし、貴重な経験になりました!
酔いやすい人は必ず酔い止め飲んで下さい!!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/12
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

写真も体験も最高!

Reviewed by: sh, 2024/04/17

初めてのパラセーリングでしたが、とても楽しめました!高さも十分でとても気持ちよかったです!
基本的には英語でしたが、とてもわかりやすい英語だったので、スムーズにコミュニケーションが取れました。
また飛ぶ直前に写真必要?って聞かれたため、YESと答えて$40で写真を撮ってくれました!支払いは下船後で、写真を見た上で購入を決められるのでとてもよかったです!80枚近く撮ってくれており、とても素敵な写真ばかりだったので、購入しました!

注意点としては、船に乗っている間も楽しんでもらうためか、とても揺らしてくれました。
船酔いはするので、弱い方は酔い止め必須です。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/15
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Great Time with the Family

Reviewed by: Marissa, 2024/04/15

We had a great time at sandbar. We went with three small children and they had a great time despite not being interested in snorkeling/kayaking. One of the staff had a speed boat and took our family out for a cruise to look for sea turtles. We got to see a huge turtle swimming out in the ocean and it was definitely a highlight for our trip.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you had a great time at sand bar. - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/04/09
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

最高!!

Reviewed by: まつ★★, 2024/04/15

天気も良く、景色も最高でした。
スタッフも英語ですが、とても親切でフレンドリーでした。
写真撮影なしで予約していましたが、現金を払ってその場で写真撮影を頼みました。
たくさん撮ってくれて撮影はあったほうが思い出に残ると思います。
とてもいい経験ができました。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/18
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

最高の気分でした!

Reviewed by: まぁーちゃん頑張って, 2024/04/14

宿泊がヒルトンハワイアンビレッジだったので乗り場に行くのも便利でした。
引っ張ってもらって、いきなり上がって、感激!
ダイヤモンドヘッドが下に見えるかのようでした。
しばらく空の遊覧を楽しみました。
船の往復も、楽しいアテンドもあり、素敵な時間でした。
また、次のハワイの時も楽しもうと思っています。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/18
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ハワイ水中スクーター 泳げなくてもOK!シーボブで海底散歩&シュノーケリングクルーズ

ママと子供のペアに最適

Reviewed by: チョコ, 2024/04/13

今回大人2名子供4名での参加でした。
日本語の対応のスタッフが、たまたまいて対応してくれたので、説明も分かりやすかったです
ヘルメット装着の際は、1度海に潜ってヘルメット被る形になり、後はインストラクターが1人ずつついているので、スクーターも動かしてくれるし、何もやらなくて良かったです。
小さいお子様は少し難しいかもしれません
お魚さんと至近距離で触れ合えて、とても楽しかったです
写真も動画もとってくれて、後で購入する形です
集合場所まで、行きは、ホテルからタクシーで向かったが、帰りがタクシーがつかまらないような場所なので、Uberを呼びました。
周りにレストランやカフェもあるので、お昼も食べれます

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/23
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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートやバンパーチューブプランあり! 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

ハワイの海満喫

Reviewed by: Susie, 2024/04/13

船付き場は分かりやすい場所でした。船内では盛り上がるライブミュージックがあり、到着するまでも楽しめました。
引き潮ではなかったので、幻想的なサンドバーではありませんでしたが、supやボート、シュノーケリングで十分楽しめました。
帰りの船では寒さを感じたのですが、バスタオルを多めに持参してたので凌げました。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/22
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

great family adventure

Reviewed by: Johnny, 2024/04/13

This is the second time I come here on this adventure. Great music, captain on boat is a super nice lady. My family loved the experience, the juice and donuts are a great add on to your experience.

Comments from activity operators

So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Mahalo! - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/03/20
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

バラセイリング、高さ150メートル

Reviewed by: ミッキー, 2024/04/13

ヒルトンホテルの裏から出発しました。
他一組の新婚さんと一緒で150mとびましたが、飛んでる時間が短くて、もう少し長く飛びたかった。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/04/11
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

This is a must do activity while you are in Oahu. I think this is the #1 reason to visit Oahu so don’t miss out!!!

Reviewed by: Anniversary couple , 2024/04/12

KBOS was an amazing company to book with. We paid for the transportation, but if you plan to rent a car I would skip that part. It is a little tour bus and there are no bathrooms and no easy way to stop for restrooms. Just take your own car if you have one.
The experience itself was spectacular! The entire crew was super nice and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good time.
The boat is huge- it is the largest boat at the end of the harbor area- you can’t miss it.
It has big tables with benches. Plenty of room for everyone. There are bathrooms on the boat and a room to change in. bring a towel with you if you think you might get cold. We went in bathing suits only and it was fine. A little chilly on the ride back in to shore, but not bad.
We paid for all the activities in advance and it was worth every penny. The banana boat ride was fun. I’m extremely overweight and I was still able to do the banana boat ride. They held the banana boat so I could easily get on and off.
The sandbar is beautiful! It is a must do experience and we loved it.
I would recommend water shoes, but some people didn’t have any and seemed to be fine.
The captain let us go up top and took a picture for us. Great view and perfect pic opportunity.
You can snorkel if you want- they have everything on the boat. We saw fish without snorkeling.
There is some music they play and it is really a nice way to spend some time. It is just the perfect amount of time to be out there too. Just enough time to do all the activities and enjoy the experience.
Bring snacks or drinks on the boat if you want. You can leave your bag and valuables right on the boat where you were seated. It seems super safe.
There is a little store at the harbor just before you get in the boat that sells alcohol and sunscreen and other items you may want.
The crew was super friendly and really tried to make it fun and make you feel welcome.
Bring tip money for the crew and for the band.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review & sharing your experience! - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/10
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パラセイリング 高さ120m/150m ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を上空から鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

空の散歩に

Reviewed by: 千葉の関西人, 2024/04/12

初めて参加しました。
のんびりと空からのダイヤモンドベットは最高でした。
風も無く晴天で気持ち良かったです。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/10
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Jet Snorkel with Turtles at Electric Beach - Guided Tour with Waikiki Pick-up

Highly recommended

Reviewed by: DT Fam, 2024/04/11

The experience from the shuttle pick up/drop off to guidance and snorkeling are exceptional and amazing. We experienced as it detailed on the booking website.

After booking, I received the picture of the pickup location which is easy to find. Keep your eye to find the shuttle van, he parked across the street when there were 3 coach bus parked in front of the entrance. The van showed up on time and could fit up to 14 people. The van is clean, comfortable seating, and good AC. The driver introduced the Electric Beach and talked about the places.

After dropping off, the driver introduced Jose and Jorge who were the snorkeling guides. They are very friendly and acknowledged. One of my friend did not confident to swim in the ocean, but she trusted Jose and went to the water with us. Jose and Jorge made sure everyone stick together under their guidance. All the gears (snorkeling masks, fins, life jackets, jet machines) were provided. Jorge had his GoPro to record the fun moment and shared to us at the end.

My group loves this experience as many of us had no swimming experience but Jose and Jorge made it easy, fun, and safe.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/04/06
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Becky / John, 2024/04/11

We had the best day!!! From the beautiful weather, the calm kayak conditions, the lush hiking environment, the spectacular falls and our amazing guide Justice, we could not have had a better experience. Justice was incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable, funny (dad jokes lol), patient and an overall great guide who thoroughly enjoys what he does.
As novice kayakers, we had no issues but the river was very calm with very little wind.
As intermediate hikers we found the trail fairly easy to navigate as long as we were mindful on the rocks and roots. On the hike, you WILL get muddy and you WILL get wet crossing 4 streams and 1 river but it’s all worth it once you reach the breathtaking falls.
The lunch supplied by the tour was pretty good too as we picnicked at the falls.
Hiking shoes/sandals or running shoes are best. For anyone with mobility issues, they may find parts of the hike difficult.
We would highly recommend this tour as it was the highlight of our time on Kauai!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Becky/John,

Kudos….for a wonderful review that give folks a good idea of what to expect and what to bring.

We are fond of saying, "embrace the mud" and be ready for a fun, safe and informative outing with great guides such as Justice.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active and hope to see you back or on our other tours.

A hui hou,

Micco

PS Thanks for sharing this same review on Trip Advisor.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/10
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Book it

Reviewed by: Quinn C, 2024/04/11

Great fun time, staff very friendly and helpful. Kid friendly

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/09
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Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Awesome adventure for our family of 4!

Reviewed by: Jamie Straatsma, 2024/04/08

My husband and two teenagers loved this kayak adventure! Our guides were very friendly, funny and calm. Jay was very informative and gave us a wonderful history lesson on the island and its culture. He did a wonderful job preparing us for our journey and guiding us through the river and ocean. We did make the journey to the farthest beach on the ocean and it was well worth it! We snorkeled with some sea turtles and enjoyed our time at the beach.

It was a great way to finish up our trip on Kauai. I appreciate all that our guides did to inform us and keep us safe as well as teach us about the island and its culture. I would highly recommend this!

  • There's a reef out there with sea turtles galore!

  • My family and our two guides, one was in training

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jamie,

You went on our other "Secret Tour"!

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly getting more recognition and Jay and our other rive/ocean guides are very responsible for this trend.

Jay is great in the field and to work with and as the summer season comes up with us, often is guiding and sea kayaking the more rigorous Na Pali coast.

Thanks for sharing your kind words, as I will with Jay.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/04/06
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Great Excursion highly recommend

Reviewed by: Lynn Tran, 2024/04/07

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!

  • Dads 74 he made it

  • family trip 2023

  • 6 year old loves the activities

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for the review & sharing nice pictures! - Team KBOS

Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/07/29
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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートやバンパーチューブプランあり! 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

3月中旬の海は寒すぎました…

Reviewed by: 大家族, 2024/04/07

3月中旬頃参加しました。

まず、ワイキキ地区のホテル泊でしたがホテルまでの送迎では無かった事が一番不便に感じました。
10人で利用したので、ホテルまで迎えに来てくれても良さそうですが…。
送迎場所も前日の18時頃SMSで来て、しかも地図や住所ではなく“◯◯ave.bus stop”みたいな書き方だったので少し分かりづらかったです。

バスを降りて船に乗り換えて、船の中にはオレンジジュースとドーナツだけありました。
写真を見ていたのでマフィンもあるのかな?と思っていましたが、ドーナツオンリーでした!

船が着いて海に入った時は、大人でも肩くらいまで浸かるような水位で小さな子ども連れの場合万が一の事を考えるとスマホなどは持って入れる余裕はありませんでした。
また極め付けは、2時間の自由時間がありましたが3月中旬の海は水温が低すぎて子どもも含め大人も寒すぎて40分で上がってしまいました。

次はやらないと思います!


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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/03/16
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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートやバンパーチューブプランあり! 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

アクテビティ盛りだくさん

Reviewed by: 60代6人旅, 2024/04/07

60代の女友達6人で参加しました。移動の船内では、生演奏や歌で乗客みんなで盛り上がりました。シュノーケリングでは、色鮮やかな魚の群れが、本当に近くで見られて最高でした。サップなどのアクテビティにも参加しました。アクテビティでは、スタッフの方々がいろいろ気をつかってくれたので、初めての体験でしたが、最高に楽しめました。とにかく、スタッフ全員が私たち参加者をもてなしてくれた気がしました。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/04/03
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Rising river cancelled half the trip but not half the cost.

Reviewed by: Reid Johnson, 2024/04/07

The guide was excellent, the river and surroundings were breathtaking. Unfortunately, high winds and a rising river stopped our paddles without ever seeing the falls. Weather is unpredictable, but since we paddled twice as hard against the winds, it was exhausting. Thought there might be a discount of some kind since our 4 hr. tour only lasted 2 1/2. Better luck next time, I guess. Would do it again with better conditions.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Reid,

Man proposes and the the gods dispose!

All our guides are excellent and do a great job in not only sharing the cultural and natural history of the area, but most important keeping you safe in questionable weather.

We do offer a discount when weather conspires and abbreviates a tour. Veltra should be extending a discount; if not, you know how to reach us.

Stay well and look forward to your return.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/05
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

Anazing

Reviewed by: Jane Cabuco, 2024/04/06

Excellent adventure with family!! Love the vibe and staff.

Mahalo!!!

  • We loved it!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review. We love your picture! - Team KBOS

Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience/ money value

Reviewed by: KW, 2024/04/06

Had awesome guides, great group we were paired with. Highly recommend for those that like adventure. Do not recommend for elderly or young children

Comments from activity operators

Aloha KW,

For the active senior and don't take children under 6.

Are guides are truly awesome as you discovered and do a great job imparting the natural and cultural history of the area, while keep you safe and sound.

Thanks for the 5 stars and looking forward to seeing you on our other tours, or this one, …yet again.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/12
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Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Music

so much fun!

Reviewed by: Maika Frye, 2024/04/06

This was such a fun excursion that my friends and I did in Hawaii! we all had so much fun and agreed it was the best thing we did our entire trip. They provide food and all the gear to snorkel or paddle board. The weather wasn’t the nicest when we went (cloudy) but we still had so much fun, and the staff was so nice!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. - Team KBOS

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/16
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