Our family was visiting from the mainland for my son’s high school graduation. We booked this tour to celebrate my son and so they could experience the sand bar. The crew was funny, accommodating, patient, and kind. The musubis were the best we’ve ever had! The coffee was so delicious! From the moment we stepped on the boat to the moment we stepped off, the crew was exceptional! Thank you for making my family’s trip so memorable!

What an amazing experience. The Captain Bruce team answered all my question extremely well and where very helpful. Boat captains were awesome.

Definitely recommended.

Honolulu locals, we headed out with Capt. Bruce's outfit with a group of out-of-town family friends, 8 in total, a second trip for some in my group.

Friendly, accommodating staff made us feel comfortable from the beginning. Safety was first all along, from clear directions, watchful lifeguarding and situational awareness. Boat was nice, clean and in good shape. There are seats in the sun and 2/3 boat is canopied. Get there first to secure your choice! Two bathroom options at the marina before/after trip. Little shop to buy BYOB alcohol, if you forgot--which IS allowed on the boat--and the shop has incidentals, snacks souvenirs and ice cream. A burger-type restaurant next door, too. Snacks, soft drinks provided by the boat were welcome, including SPAM musubi!

Fairly short ride the mile out to the world's largest salt-water sandbar. Outfit has a permanent float there that they maintain for equipment (SUPs and floaties and life vests). Their snorkling equipment is high-quality and sanitized. They have an organized way of storing your personal stuff; I never worried about losing my wallet, sunglasses or other belongings.

A strong swimmer, I had a bad snorkling experience last time while going out myself, but this experience brought me back to confidence and loving it. I would say 100% that most would feel comforatable doing this experience. There were newborns and small babies on board. There is great snorkeling, for we saw many (10) sea turtles on way out and snorkeling, lots of fish and reef. However, you don't have to snorkle but can chill on the boat (gorgeous scenery, including distance sets of Jurrasic Park and Lost) and awe-inspiringly powerful planes and helicopters operating at the US Marine base nearby.

The trip is unconstructed/flexible enough so even members of your own party can find their happy place.

We had some 75 yo + folks in our party that the guide took specific efforts to make snorking safe, comforble and fun, working directly with them. Same for a few folks who couldn't even swim! NOTE: some older party members needed extra care/assistance on the ladder up to the boat from the sandbar (entry from dock faily easy). Crew of three for about 25 guests felt apprropriate.

Weather was perfect, but can get windy and is rainier than Honolulu. Check weather if booking shorter notice.

A separate time we aimed to kayak to the bar. We didn't make it and got caught in a bit of a dramatic, scary nature event. That's it own thing, but highly recommend this Capt. Bruce trip.

The state park right next to tge harbor is nice, though with no beach, is a great place for a picnic

Bring out of towners HERE. Scenry at tge site--and on the trip there-- is gorgeous, unique and different from Waikiki and Honolu-based cruises.

Our family of four booked a 2nd tour excursion to snorkel along the sandbar. Captain Bruce confirmed by text a day or two before and sent any necessary reminders with information to remember prior to our excursion. Unfortunately, the weather started to look iffy the day before so Captain Bruce offered to either keep our reservation or cancel if we wanted. I asked if we could reschedule for another day and Captain Bruce was very accommodating. THEN, I get a text the day before saying there was a cancellation and we had an opportunity for a free upgrade to a private tour boat if we wanted. We did! Crystal was our guide and took us out to the best snorkeling area before the other tour boats descended on the sandbar. Communication was great, guide was knowledgeable and accommodating, boat was clean and in excellent condition. We had a wonderful time and I highly recommend Captain Bruce for any excursion.

Cot Jeff was great. Had a great time!

One of the best activities we did during our stay. Such a beautiful scenery. We saw few turtles on the way to the sandbar, as well while snorkeling. It was our first time trying it and they explained so well how to do it. Great crew, made the experience fun. My advice really enjoy your time there, and take your time snorkeling. I stayed bit longer and was able to swim above a turtle for few minutes such an awesome experience.

Weather was great. staff members so friendly and helpful. All the floaties and paddle boards are free to use when you get to the sand bar. Never felt so zen! We saw multiple turtles :)

One of the most memorable excursions of our family vacation. Hospitality of the crew was outstanding, with safety at the forefront.

Even-though weather was not the greatest, the crew went out of their way to ensure the experience was second to none.

Our family had such a nice time on this tour per usual 🤍 The captain was great and made us all feel safe. The rest of crew was just as awesome, thanks again guys! See you soon!

Had the best experience on this tour! I actually swam with a sea turtle! The captain was amazing and when he spotted a turtle he swam down so he could point it out to me. Then when the turtle swam up he grabbed my arm and swam us along side the turtle! I can’t explain how unbelievably happy that made me! This was well worth the money. The sandbar was beautiful! I highly recommend it!