Kaneohe Sandbar | Speed Boat

After-Hours Private Cruise

Your Private Sandbar in 90 Minutes. Our exclusive cruise to the famous Kaneohe Sandbar is the perfect short escape, guaranteeing a full hour of crowd-free freedom.

Ideal for a scenic cruise, a respectful ashes scattering, or simply maximizing your Oahu trip. It's the most efficient way to paradise, especially if you're driving a rental car!


Rates

Per boat $880

Maximum 6 Passengers *Including children and infants

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[ Departure ] 3:30 PM
[ Return to the harbor ] 5:00 PM

Summer Season:
[ Departure ] 2:00 PM
[ Return to the harbor ] 3:30 PM

About This Cruise

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Kāneʻohe Bay after the crowds leave. This exclusive cruise offers a quiet, magical escape where the Sandbar feels like yours alone.

  • Swim in clear, shallow waters with no other boats around
  • Cruise through the calm bay and spot sea turtles and manta rays
  • Ideal for special moments like ash scatterings

A serene way to connect with the natural charm of Oʻahu’s Windward Coast—without the sunset.

About Speed Boat Cruise

Our Boat

Speed Boat

Maximum 6 passengers

*Including children and infants

After-Hours Private Cruise

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Specifications

  • Bathroom: N/A *There is a restroom on the catamaran boats
  • Free Wifi: N/A
  • Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
  • Model: Hurricane SD245-OB
  • Length overall: 23ft. (7m)
  • Beam at main section: 8.5 ft (2.6m)
  • Draft: 2.4 ft (0.7m)

A La Carte Options

Ash Scatter Package

Flower Petal Basket & Ash Scatter Certification $80

The certificate will include the deceased's name, the latitude and longitude of the scattering site, and the captain's name.

*Pick-up for a certificate is available on the next business day at Waikiki Office, excluding Sat, Sun, and Holidays.

CAPTAIN BRUCE Waikiki Office [Google Map]


PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer cruises specifically designed for scattering ashes. Scattering ashes is considered an additional service provided exclusively to customers who have booked a private cruise. Our service is limited to transporting customers to the designated scattering location.

Schedule

Tour Days : Monday thru Saturday
Tour Duration : 1.5 hours
Black Out Days : Sundays and Federal Holidays

  Until 3/31/20 26 Summer Season
Check in time at He'eia Kea Boat Harbor 3:15 PM 1:45 PM
Departure: Tour start 3:30 PM 2:00 PM
Arrive at the Sandbar 3:45 PM 2:15 PM
Free Time 3:50 PM 2:20 PM
Leave the Sandbar 4:45 PM 3:15 PM
Return to the harbor: Tour end 5:00 PM 3:30 PM

What's Included

  • Captain
  • Soft Drinks
  • Community Cooler
  • Life Jacket, Snorkeling Masks, Snorkeling Mouthpieces
    *Snorkeling fins are not provided
  • Taxes and fees
  • Ocean Stewardship User Fee

What's not included

  • Complimentary transportation
  • Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc.
  • Snorkeling Fins
  • Meal
    *Please feel free to pack your own food
  • Alcohol
    *BYOB is allowed besides bottled beer. Alcohol is not allowed on the following three day weekends, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
  • Gratuity

What to Bring

  • Beach towel
  • Swimwear
    *(There is no place to change clothes, so please wear your swimsuit before joining the tour)
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • [Useful things to have] Rash guard, reef shoes, sunglasses, long-sleeve
FAQ: What should I bring?

Restrictions

  • Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Smoking is prohibited on our boat.
  • Drinking in the United States begins at the age of 21. In addition, you cannot participate in snorkeling after drinking alcohol.
  • Always remember to keep your distance and respect our marine life; Hawaii's honu, along with several other marine wildlife, are a protected species.

Cancellations

1 - 8 Passengers 100% charge if canceled after 12:00 pm 2 days prior or no show.
9 - 25 Passengers 100% charge if canceled after 12:00 pm 7 days prior. 50% charge if canceled after 12:00 pm 14 days prior.
Late Or No Show If you do not make it at the meeting place on time, you will not be able to participate in the tour and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.

Tour or snorkeling may be canceled due to bad weather. Tour schedule is subject to change without notice.


FAQ

Kaneohe Sandbar Private Cruises

Each boat in our fleet can carry a max passenger limit due to Federal U.S. Coast Guard Regulations. The maximum number of passengers includes children and infants. We can accommodate parties of 7 to 12 people with a... Read more

Our private boat charters are priced per boat, not per person. Please find the pricing information on our website.

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