Amazing Place Amazing Crew
Thank you for everything
And casey, jeff, isuzmi are amazing
You guys are awesome !!!!
The trip went smoothly thanks to your thorough planning.
We had a wonderful and unforgettable experiences at Kaneohe Sandbar and we cannot thank you enough for exceptional services.
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Thank you so much for your 5-star review and wonderful photo! Weβre so happy you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back!
The Crew was Excellent & the afternoon was perfect.
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 βfrom alwaysβ 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.
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Your review has made all of our staff excited! Thank you for your kind words, and weβre so happy you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Amazing experience
This is my second time experiencing the Kaneohe Sandbar with the Captain Bruce outfit. The sandbar itself is a wonder to behold. Itβs 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. Itβs 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 wouldnβt 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.
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Thank you for your 5-star review! What a beautiful photo! It's wonderful, and your kind words truly make us so happy.We can't wait for you to join our tour again and hope you have another great experience! A hui hou!!
Thank you!!!!
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!!!
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Aloha and thank you for joining our tour and sharing your review!
We're so happy to hear you and your family had a wonderful time with our crew on your first sandbar adventure. We're always happy to create unforgettable memories for our guests, and it sounds like we succeeded!
Mahalo again for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back on board for another Hawaiian adventure soon, A hui houπΊ
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Delightful time going to the sandbar with such an incredible crew!!! Outstanding in all aspects! It is a must for anyone wanting to play on the sandbar and do some incredible snorkeling off the reef out there!!
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Mahalo for joining our tour and sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled that you had a delightful time during our tour. Your words, βoutstanding in all aspectsβ mean a lot to us. Snorkeling off the reef in the Kaneohe Bay is indeed such an experience, and we are glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We hope to welcome you back on board for more adventures. A hui hou! πΊ
Fun afternoon in a beautiful place
My husband and I really enjoyed the snorkeling tour! I liked that it was at a sandbar instead of jumping off a boat into deep water. I loved the paddle boarding too. The scenery was breathtaking, and I would have liked to stay and relax longer. Everything was well organized and the crew was very helpful and friendly!
β CAPTAIN BRUCE
Aloha,
Thank you so much for joining our tour. We are so happy to know that your experience with us was wonderful.
We agree that Kaneohe Sandbar is such a nice place for boating! You can enjoy ocean activities in a shallow area instead of jumping off a boat into deep water. We appreciate your kind words about our staff. Your review has been shared with the entire team!
Please visit the bay again. Weβd love to take you back to the Sandbar. Until then, a hui houπΊ
Best part of our trip
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 wasnβt 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!
β CAPTAIN BRUCE
Thank you for joining our tour and for your reservation a head of time!
Kaneohe bay is the best place on Oahu for the boat ride with kids since the water is very calm, and shallower on the sandbar area. We are so happy to hear that your children enjoyed their first yacht day!
Our tours sell out fast during the peak season. We recommend to book early especially for summertime.
Thank you again for the fantastic message. We'd love to welcome you back aboard again soon. A hui houπΊ
Highlight of trip!
The Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour was awesome. It was a lot of fun playing with the paddle board in the sandbar and we also got to see multiple sea turtles while snorkeling. There's also a ton of fish you can see while snorkeling too. The team that took us out was super nice and a lot of fun. The snacks + coffee was really good too. Definitely book a trip if you get the time.
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Aloha and Mahalo for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look
forward to seeing you again in the near future. π€
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Great experience
All staffs were so professional and wonderful hospitality made unforgettable experience.
Hot cocoa and hot coffee after snorkeling were so grateful, clean vessel , well organized tour nothing to complain.
Definitely I will come back this tour whenever I have chances.
β CAPTAIN BRUCE
Aloha and Mahalo for the compliments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.π€
Amazing Experience!
We had been in Oahu for almost a week when we came for our afternoon Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour. It was the first day that was all grey, cloudy and raining non-stop. We still showed up with a smile and ready for fun, because once you're wet in the water, what does it matter if it's raining? Boy were we glad the tour wasn't cancelled. First off the crew is awesome! Great personalities - they welcomed us on board and made us feel comfortable and like we all knew each other for years. We came on as a group of 6 (2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kids aged 8 and 11) and were joined by a few other couples and families. We went snorkeling first and saw turtles, fish, and coral. The turtles came right up between us, it was so serene and almost magical. Then we took the paddle boards out and saw a sting ray and enjoyed the warm rain and the amazing views. We packed a picnic lunch and enjoyed the snacks the crew brought on too. Once we were done in the water, our captain took us out for a tour of the lagoon and we got such an amazing surprise - 4 manta rays swimming just under the surface and fishing for their food. UNBELIEVABLE surprise. Even the crew was shocked and told us this was so rare. Manta rays or not, we highly recommend this tour. It was fun for everyone, all ages. A fantastic experience. THANK YOU!
β CAPTAIN BRUCE
Aloha and thank you so much for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear the whole family is having a fabulous time at the sandbar. Mahalo for sharing your experience with usπ€