Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour - 1st Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover one of Oahu's most beautiful natural treasures on this trip to the Kaneohe Sandbar. Embark on a short cruise across the ocean to the sandbar and enjoy spectacular views of the Ko'olau Mountains while relaxing on the boat, swimming, or paddle boarding. On the edge of the sandbar, look out for turtles in the aptly-named Turtle Reef.
- Sail to the Kaneohe Sandbar and spend the morning relaxing
- Snorkel, swim, paddle board, or just relax on board
- Opportunity to see turtles in their native habitat
- Includes all equipment, as well as snacks and soft drinks
What's Included
- Snacks (granola bars, chips and spam musubi)
- Soft drink
- Community cooler (Limited space)
- Life Jacket
- Snorkeling Mask, mouthpiece
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (Limited numbers)
- Taxes and fees
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- He'eia Kea Boat Harbor46-499 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
[Meeting Time] 15 minutes before the start time. [Meeting Point] Slip #316 under "CAPTAIN BRUCE" sign. [Parking] Parking area in the Heʻeia Kea Boat Harbor. DO NOT park tow-away zone. Please note that the parking gets busy on Saturday. We suggest you arrive a little early to find parking space.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kaneohe Bay
15 minutes âą Admission Ticket Free
2
Kaneohe Bay
2 hours 10 minutes âą Admission Ticket Free
3
Kaneohe Bay
15 minutes âą Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Kellie_N
Great excursion. The captain and crew were so nice and helpful. Boat was stocked with plenty of drinks and snacks including spam masubi made from the local restaurant in the marina. Just donât expect any alcohol. Quick 15 cruise to the sandbar. Saw several turtles on the way. Pull into sandbar and have all the floaties, paddle boards you need for half the time then second half you just walk to edge and snorkel the little reef. Saw lots of fish and several large turtles. So cool. Highly recommend for someone not sure of snorkeling as here you donât have too but itâs a great starting point. You can always stay the entire time in the sandbar and standing in the water or floating around.
Reviews
4.8
based on 84 reviews
Hannah_H, May 2026
Robin and Nahoa were absolutely amazing guides!! They know exactly where to take you to make sure you get the best experience. They were kind, personable, and very welcoming. I would recommend this to anyone!
Yiheng_C, Apr 2026
Amazing experience!! Clear water, nice staff, friendly for non swimmers.
Saw hundreds of colorful fish and three turtles during snorkeling. Highly recommend
Sarah_R, Mar 2026
Beautiful snorkeling spot, great very attentive and kind crew. The water was a bit cold when we went but they had hot drinks on the boat waiting for us. Thank you for a great trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha, thank you so much for joining us and for the lovely reviewđđœ
Weâre happy to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling spot and that our crew took good care of you.
Weâre glad the hot drinks helped on the chilly day!
Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back on board soon! đșA hui hou
Kellie_N, Mar 2026
Great excursion. The captain and crew were so nice and helpful. Boat was stocked with plenty of drinks and snacks including spam masubi made from the local restaurant in the marina. Just donât expect any alcohol. Quick 15 cruise to the sandbar. Saw several turtles on the way. Pull into sandbar and have all the floaties, paddle boards you need for half the time then second half you just walk to edge and snorkel the little reef. Saw lots of fish and several large turtles. So cool. Highly recommend for someone not sure of snorkeling as here you donât have too but itâs a great starting point. You can always stay the entire time in the sandbar and standing in the water or floating around.
Guillermo_G, Feb 2026
Real awesome experience. Crew was so friendly offered snacks and the captain stopped so we could see the turtles by the reefs and we got to swim with them when it was time to snorkel. Best time
Andrew_P, Nov 2025
Fantastic crew. Hosanna, Hannah, and Karen were incredible! It was a really great time! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We would love to welcome you again on future tours whenever you're ready for another adventure!
Michelletheis, Jul 2025
Staff were very friendly, took their time with everyone, made the experience wonderful. We highly recommend this tour for anyone, from couples to families to singles. We got to paddle board for the first time, go tubbing in the ocean and snorkel. We even got to swim next to some wild turtles. This was my sonâs favorite tour on our trip to Oahu!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son enjoyed the tour. We would love to welcome you folks again on future tours whenever you're ready for another adventure!
Jessica_C, Jun 2025
Captain Bruceâs crew is the absolute best for Kaneohe sandbar exploring! Theyâre a professional group that gives tours in English and Japanese. Theyâre all about safety and making sure everyone has a great time. They even help with pictures! Onboard, everyone gets a savory spam musubi and as many chips, granola bars, & soft drinks as desired. Thereâs also a convenient toilet onboard. Itâs a barefoot ride so recommend wearing flip flops or slides you can easily slip out of. They have a nifty rinse system on the dock to wash off gravel from foot wear. I got to stand up paddle board in shallow water. Then as a group we donned life vests and snorkels and saw so many turtles & fish! You must wear the vest but it makes snorkeling easier imo. They guide you around an edge of a reef where fish & turtles hang out. I would honestly book this tour again. See if you can get on capts Robin, Karen & Hannahâs boat! Itâs the place to be!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much your review and 5 star.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed our tour.
Please come back soon, A hui hou!
Sofia_L, Jun 2025
Best activity and best captain ever!
Captain Robin and Karen were đŻ. Amazing experience in Oahu that you donât want to miss. Thank you again!!! Mahalo.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time. It's always great to know our guests have enjoyed the experience. We truly appreciate your kind feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you on our tour again in the future!
Christina_B, Jun 2025
This was AMAZING! Staff was so nice and helpful since it was my daughters first time and we saw so many turtles!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for taking time for your review! It's always special to see turtles. We're so happy to know that your daughter's first experience was such a memorable one.
We hope to take you and your daughter to the sandbar again đąđșA hui hou!
Reetu_A, Jun 2025
MUST SEE. This really was the highlight of our trip. The location is just breathtaking and Hossana, crystal and Eli sailed with us and they were super kind and helpful. Hossana went above and beyond to help me take snorkeling with her as I was just with my family and normally I just wait out while my family enjoys as I am not a great swimmer but she made me comfortable at first and took me all around the reef and changed my life forever and I am thankful for them.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for joining our tour and sharing your experience with us! Itâs heartwarming to hear that you were able to enjoy snorkeling with your family. đ€ż
Kaneohe Bay is truly breathtaking, and we take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.
Weâd love to welcome you back for another amazing time with your family! đș A hui hou!
Joe_G, Apr 2025
It was our first time snorkeling in Hawaii, great experience and the crew was fantastic. Energetic and showed everyone great hospitality! Recommend anyone coming to Oahu to come check out Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour. You definitely wonât regret it! đ€đŒ
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We would love to welcome you again on future tours whenever you're ready for another adventure!
Bradley_S, Apr 2025
Fun experience and good service from the crew - it was expensive, but I can't complain because the experience delivered on what I hoped for - a nice boat ride, walking on sand out in the ocean, and seeing turtles underwater.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We would love to welcome you again on future tours whenever you're ready for another adventure!
Colleen_C, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful time and the staff was excellent! My 11 year old was afraid of snorkeling and Heather was so patient with him and gave him a lot of 1 on 1 time. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely do this again!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for your kind words! We're so happy to know that you and your family had a wonderful time during our tour.
Looking forward to welcoming you all back on board soon!
A hui houđș
David_G, Feb 2025
The overall experience was great - Captain Robin and the rest of the crew were really friendly, attentive and made sure we had fun . The sandbar and snorkeling with turtles was amazing - there was only one other boat out on the sandbar so it felt like we had the whole thing to our group. We got to see at least 5-7 turtles up close! They provided great snacks and gear too. It felt like we found a hidden gem away from the rest of the tourists.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We're so happy to receive your 5-star review and thrilled to hear you had a great time at the sandbar. We look forward to your next adventure with us there! A hui houđșđșđș
Steele_c, Dec 2024
Wow, just wow!!! SO much fun and your staff was fabulous!!!! Of all the things we did and saw on Oâahu this was the BEST!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your special review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience. We would love to have you back for your next adventure with our tour!
Jacqueline_K, Dec 2024
We enjoyed playing on the sandbar with the provided water activities. My daughter loved paddleboarding and playing volleyball. We also had fun splashing with water guns. There were plenty of snacks and drinks. My only issue was the snorkeling part was too controlled/crowded. We had to go as a big group and stay together in a very small area. I was kicked in the head multiple times by inexperienced swimmers. I would have liked more time to snorkel and the ability to spread out.
JULIE_D, Nov 2024
Great time with a fantastic crew! Fun activities and toys to play with but the snorkeling was amazing. We saw so many turtles and large colorful fish. The snacks and drinks were plentiful and tasty.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour!
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Carol_M, Oct 2024
We had a fantastic time on the tour. Enjoyed paddle boarding and loved the snorkeling. We saw quite a few turtles both swimming and hanging out on the reef. Lots of cool fish to see as well. The crew was great. Very friendly and made everyone feel welcome!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Weâre thrilled you enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you on our tour again soon
Keifer_F, Jul 2024
Nothing good to say about this tour or the operators. Had issues due to cruise ship and it was out of my control. Asked for help or a least a partial refund and nothing. Customer service is terrible!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Weâre sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to improving our customer service and operations based on your comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Neesha_S, Jun 2024
Wonderful, caring, fun hosts/captains.
Gorgeous fish and huge, old sea turtles
Sea cucumbers
Delicious spam musubi
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your 5 star!
Taylor_P, Jun 2024
Staff members were amazing the experience of snorkelling with turtles was truly memorable.
Perfect for families and friends
brenda_r, Jun 2024
From beginning to end just a magical experience! Paddle boarding on sandbar with majestic mountain range backdrop. Then snorkeling with an abundance of colorful fish and at least five large friendly turtles! The staff was very warm, friendly, and helpful! 5/5 stars!
Marci_B, Jun 2024
We had the best time!! This is a must do! The crew was SO friendly and the experience was a 10/10! My kids enjoyed playing in the shallow waters on all of the equipment provided. The snorkeling was great!! We all saw multiple sea turtles and lots of fish. The crew made us feel so comfortable and safe. They were the best! Snacks and drinks were plentiful which was a bonus! Please do this excursion with your family. You wonât regret it!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Wow! Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and recommendation.
We're so happy you and your family had the best time and that you consider our tour a must do! 10/10 experience! That made our day.
We would love to welcome you back again for another amazing adventure.
Mahalo and A hui houđșđ
Jose_V, Mar 2024
From the moment we parked the car, we were excellently attended to. The crew of the ship starting with El Capitan Robin, KC and Tuka they were super attentive and always attentive to make our visit unforgettable. We will definitely be back next year and we recommend it đŻ.Mahalo , muchas gracias & Thank you !!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha, and muchas gracias for sharing your fantastic review with us! We're so happy to hear your experience was unforgettable from the very beginning. Especially thank you for your kind words to our captain and crew. We can't wait to welcome you back next year! A hui houđș
diogokazuaki_o, Sep 2023
crew was great, cpt bruce was a great chat. the boat ride was very cool, the captain kept an eye out for turtles and would slow down so we could watch them everytime. we got to sup for the first time and i think it was the perfect place. shallow water over the sandbar, beautiful background scenario!! the downside was the snorkeling. since it was around a coral area, we couldnât snorkel freely, and it was very packed for us using fins. besides, visibility was very low but i think there are better days with better conditions. all the time everyone in the crew was great! we loved them.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the crew and the boat ride, and that you tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time.
We're sorry you weren't happy with the snorkeling, but we understand that the visibility can be affected by the weather. We will share your feedback with our staff so that we can improve our services in the future.
Thank you very much again for your review. We hope to see you again soon in Kaneohe Bayđș A hui hou
Chloe_J, Jun 2023
So awesome! Nicest and coolest staff that made the experience. Snorkeling we saw so
Many fish and many turtles too! Paddle boarding was fun too and the view was gorgeous. Also lots of snacks, water etc which was very nice.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We're pleased to hear your experience with us. Mahalo for your support!
Kenneth_P, Apr 2023
Although it was drizzling on the day of our trip, Capt. Bruceâs crew did everything possible to make sure we had a great time. They provided everything, including snacks and beverages. The only thing they didnât provide was sunscreen and adult beverages (which can be purchased at the end of the pier). All in all, we had a blast!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for giving us five stars! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour, even though it was drizzling... We're glad to hear that our crew was able to make the best of the situation and provide you with a great time.
We appreciate your feedback about the sunscreen and adult beverages. We'll be sure to add those items to our list of things to provide in the future. We hope you will have a blast again soon :) đŽ
Carroll_M, Apr 2023
A must do tour rain or shine!! Captain Bruce crew was amazing. Made the whole experience so special. I was terrified to snorkel because I couldnât just jump to the water. Yet Captain Bruce tour stepped in and guide us and helped us the whole time. The coral, turtles, and fish that u see makes you forget your fears immediately. Mahalo to everyone on the blue boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're so happy to hear that you were able to overcome your fear of snorkeling. We know that it can be intimidating at first, but we're confident that it is much easier to try snorkeling at the bay. We're so glad that our crew could be a part of this experience, and we hope that you'll continue to explore the underwater world with us. A hui hou đ
Shing_y, Feb 2023
Great crew and clean boat. Safety first! Clear instructions! We enjoyed our tour. This is a must do again when we return to Oahu!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Wow. Thank you so much for joining our tour and your review. Yes! Safety first! Our team is always monitoring around our guests making sure the safety comes first, so that the guests can enjoy the Kaneohe Bay. Thank you for describing our tour "a must do", please come back and let's go to the Sandbar again. đș Mahalo
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