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Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar: Family Snorkel & Paddle
4.8
81 Ratings
Kaneohe
Experience a family-friendly adventure at Kaneohe Sandbar! Snorkel, paddle board, and enjoy water toys while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Bring your own food and drinks for a memorable time!
Experience a family-friendly adventure at Kaneohe Sandbar! Snorkel, paddle board, and enjoy water toys while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Bring your own food and drinks for a memorable time!
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kaneohe Bay - * The indicated schedule is a guideline.
(Meeting Time: 15min before departure time)
Departure from He’eia Kea Boat Harbor
Arrival at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar - Kaneohe Bay - Snorkeling the Kane’ohe Bay lagoon, Standup paddle boarding, Free time (2h10min)
- Kaneohe Bay - Leave the Kane’ohe Bay Sandbar to Heʻeia Kea Boat…
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Kaneohe Bay - * The indicated schedule is a guideline.
(Meeting Time: 15min before departure time)
Departure from He’eia Kea Boat Harbor
Arrival at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar
- Kaneohe Bay - Snorkeling the Kane’ohe Bay lagoon, Standup paddle boarding, Free time (2h10min)
- Kaneohe Bay - Leave the Kane’ohe Bay Sandbar to Heʻeia Kea Boat Harbor in Kaneohe (10-15min)
Arrival at the Heʻeia Kea Boat Harbor
What's Included
- Snacks (granola bars, chips, and spam musubi)
- Snorkeling mask and mouthpiece
- Taxes and fees
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (limited numbers)
- Life jacket
- Community cooler (limited space)
- Soft drink
- Snacks (granola bars, chips, and spam musubi)
- Snorkeling mask and mouthpiece
- Taxes and fees
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (limited numbers)
- Life jacket
- Community cooler (limited space)
- Soft drink
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Transportation
Additional Information
LIMITED TIME GROUP OFFER: Reserve your spot by May 24th and enjoy significant savings!
Explore one of Oahu’s stunning natural wonders on this excursion to the Kaneohe Sandbar. Set off on a brief cruise across the ocean to the sandbar and take in breathtaking views of the Ko’olau Mountains while unwinding on the boat, swimming, or paddle boarding. At…
LIMITED TIME GROUP OFFER: Reserve your spot by May 24th and enjoy significant savings!
Explore one of Oahu’s stunning natural wonders on this excursion to the Kaneohe Sandbar. Set off on a brief cruise across the ocean to the sandbar and take in breathtaking views of the Ko’olau Mountains while unwinding on the boat, swimming, or paddle boarding. At the sandbar’s edge, keep an eye out for turtles in the aptly-named Turtle Reef.
- Cruise to the Kaneohe Sandbar and spend your morning unwinding.
- Snorkel, swim, paddle board, or simply relax on board.
- Chance to observe turtles in their natural environment.
- All equipment provided, along with snacks and soft drinks.
Location
He'eia Kea Boat Harbor
Kamehameha Highway
[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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(81 Ratings)
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Sarah_r
Mar 31, 2026
Gorgeous kid friendly snorkeling spot - 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!
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Kellie_n
Mar 5, 2026
Beautiful sandbar experience - 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 don’t 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 don’t have too but it’s a great starting point. You can always stay the entire time in the sandbar and standing in the water or floating around.
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Guillermo_g
Feb 20, 2026
Awesome experience - 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
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Flyingoutofnyc
Jan 4, 2026
Standing Up in the Middle of the Ocean - Captain Z led us out to the Kaneohe sand bar for a unique adventure. The surrounding reef meant there were tons of fish and turtles all around, but this oasis in the ocean meant is was easy to stand up. That made snorkeling for kids (and nervous adults) much easier while also providing amazing things to see. This was a tremendous way to experience the ocean while allowing everyone to feel very safe. Highly recommend.
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Safari66561173462
Nov 26, 2025
Free transportation if booked direct - Lovely sandbar (in case you were wondering, no there aren't fish on the sandbar) and nice reef. Friendly staff, big operation. Book directly through their website for free transportation to and from the boat.
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711yawent
Nov 24, 2025
Amazing Snorkeling Experience! - We joined the morning snorkeling tour with Crystal and Ryan, and they were both incredibly responsible and attentive!! Even if you cannot swim, they will personally guide you in the water and make sure you feel completely safe.
We saw so many sea turtles and a huge variety of colorful tropical fish around the coral reefs. The water was calm and clear, and the snorkeling spot was not too deep, which makes it great for beginners and even small kids.
They also offered fun water activities like paddle boarding, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The boat had plenty of snacks and different drinks available throughout the morning.
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Andrew_p
Nov 4, 2025
Highly Recommend - Fantastic crew. Hosanna, Hannah, and Karen were incredible! It was a really great time! Highly recommend.
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Steve
Sep 22, 2025
Exceeded our expectations - This activity greatly exceeded our expectations. I saw 5 turtles while snorkeing and my wife claims she saw 10. There were lots of fish.
The sandbar was also stocked with paddleboards, innertubes, and other fun things. The crew was so great too. My kids were 2 of only 3 kids on-board. The crew treated them with such care. The captain even pulled my daughter around on the lifeguard torpedo during the snorkel, so she got an effortless snorkel of a lifetime.
I have to mention the free non-alcoholic beverages and snacks too. It was a nice touch. I highly recommend Captain Bruce
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Julie
Jul 30, 2025
Beginner-Friendly Snorkeling with Clear Water & Turtles - I had an absolute blast on this snorkeling tour—it was the perfect experience for my mom and me! She doesn’t really swim, so the sandbar was ideal. The water is shallow enough to walk around comfortably, which made her feel safe and included in the experience.
I joined the snorkeling group and was amazed by how much marine life we saw—tons of colorful fish and even huge sea turtles! The water was crystal clear, which made everything even more magical.
The crew was fantastic. They made sure everyone had what they needed—from snorkel gear to fun extras like floaties—and even had a clean restroom onboard. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, and we felt well taken care of the entire time.
Huge shoutout to our guides, Anna and Oseana! I highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Hawaii—it’s a must-do.
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Markbk4516kx
Feb 20, 2026
Don’t go in February - Worst three hours of our trip. Do not take this tour during February. We called the day before because we were concerned about the weather, wind, and temperatures. They assured us it would be fine. It was not. They should have canceled the tour because it was way to cold to have taken us out.
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