We did a private pontoon boat ride to the sandbar. We had the best time. Our guide was born and raised right there near the sandbar and he shared his childhood memories with us. The water was cold but the snorkeling was good and we saw plenty of turtles. We enjoyed our time at the sandbar but we enjoyed our guide even more.

Another beautiful outing to the sandbar.
Our guide Allan was fabulous.
This is was out 4th time in this excursion and we’ll do it each time we visit the island.

Thank you to Hosanna, Jamie, and Karen for making this 2nd trip out one that will lead to a third trip in the future. Hosanna was a tremendous help to my 80 year old father when it came to the snorkel on the reef. While he was always comfortable in the water, having that extra bit of help meant a lot. You can always tell when a crew enjoys what they do and they want to make the day one that is safe, and one to remember for the “from always” that might not be as comfortable in the water as they are. The fish, the turtles, the paddle boards, and the flippering around made for an enjoyable afternoon in the warm Hawaii sun. Thank you to the entire crew. When I am on Oahu, I will return.

everything was so good!

This is my second time experiencing the Kaneohe Sandbar with the Captain Bruce outfit. The sandbar itself is a wonder to behold. It’s like a crystal clear, shallow, sandy pool in the middle of the ocean. You can float on a tube, try standup paddle board, or just swim and enjoy the beauty. Then you snorkel near the drop off and see a host of tropical fish and amazing sea turtles.

Now for the service. The captain and crew are friendly, well organized, accommodating and really take care of their customers. Jamie, one of the deck hands, recognized me from my first trip! The crew gives instructions in both English and Japanese.

The experience takes about 3 hours. It’s a short boat ride to the sandbar where they anchor. You have about an hour to enjoy the sandbar then an hour to snorkel, then your return ride. They provide the snorkel, life vest, paddle boards and blow up tubes. For food they offer a spam musubi, fruit, snacks and drinks. The crew snorkels with the group to ensure safety and that everyone stays together. There is a bathroom on the boat and bins to keep your belongings dry. You need to bring your own towels and sunscreen. Shoes are not allowed on the boat, I assume for sanitary reasons.

Bring a little cash for a well-deserved tip or you can use Venmo. We had a small underwater point-and-shoot camera that I attached to my life vest so I wouldn’t drop it. I got amazing photos of the fish and turtles. I highly recommend if you can get a hold of one. I will be back again and again. The friends and family we brought on both trips said it was the best part of their vacation. I was born in Hawaii and return every year to be with family and this a must-do for me now.

I had a wonderful time with the crew. It was my first time snorkeling, and I was nervous. I forgot his name, but a guy came to me and was really patient, helping me calm down. I saw turtles and fish. It was just beautiful. I had an amazing time with them and my family. Thank You!!!

Our first time going to the sandbar, and, we all absolutely loved it! We had a private tour, which was definitely the highlight of our vacation. We have two boys, ages 8 & 9, who enjoyed the water play with all that’s available, even more than the snorkeling. Our tour guide Jason, made sure the boys had a good time and kept them feeling safe. What more can a parent ask for?!?! His patience in helping us with first time snorkeling for our boys was greatly appreciated, too. We adults also had an awesome time and relaxed at the same time. Jason made all this happen for us. Highly recommend!

This was our 5th outing with Captain Bruce's crew. What distinguishes this tour from others is that the same employees stick with the company and they experienced and experts with hospitality. Other companies you don't know what to expect but this is consistently excellent. Saw tons of turtles and really had a blast. By far our favorite thing to do on Oahu. Well worth the money. Can't wait to come back, yet again, for another family outing.

We loved our experience with Captain Robin and staff! So kind and helpful! Gave us a great experience on the sandbar and with snorkeling. We got to try paddle boarding for the first time. We saw turtles and many fish when snorkeling. We fit right in with the staff and felt like “family” with everyone. We will definitely be back!

We booked this adventure after being recommended it over and over. It was the only thing I actually booked ahead of time so I could guarantee a spot! My kids have never been on a boat and I wasn’t sure how the whole experience would go but they both loved the ride. This was the only time we saw turtles on our trip and the guys on the boat were so great and really wanted to make sure everyone had fun and enjoyed their day. Would definitely do it again!