The Kaneohe Sandbar is one of the best places around Oahu for swimming and snorkeling. But, without your own boat, it's tricky to get there. This boat trip does all the hard work for you so that you can relax on board as you cruise to the sandbar then spend your time as you please, whether by jumping into the water, spotting turtles or just soaking up the sun and scenery.

Boat tour from Kaneohe to the Kaneohe Sandbar, Oahu
Includes use of equipment including paddle boards and snorkels
Learn about local Oahu marine life from the crew
Includes snacks and use of a cooler for your own 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 Harbor
46-499 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.

Start time

12:15 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travellers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Featured review

Doug_B

Such a WONDERFUL experience!!!!! Beautiful scenery and turtle sightings was amazing! 10/10 would (and will) recommend! Wonderful captain and staff!

Reviews

5.0

321 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Hawaiian beauty

Marci_M, May 2023

The captain took extra time and care in helping me dive down to see the turtle sleeping under the coral. When the turtle came up for air I was in the optimal position to get pics with my under water camera! Magical ❤️💯

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope you have the best shot of the turtle. Aloha...!

Vacation with Mom

Jane_Y, May 2023

My mom isn’t a strong swimmer and has never snorkelled before but the sandbar was shallow enough for her to enjoy without issues and during the snorkelling portion the team went above and beyond to help my mom who was panicking a little with the deeper waters and gear. She ended up seeing a couple of sea-turtles and a bunch of fish, which she really enjoyed! I’d highly recommend and honestly wished I brought more cash to put in the tip jar!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! We are so grateful for your kind words and positive feedback. It means a lot to us to hear that you enjoyed your tour with your mother and that our tour became a part of your great experience with your family. We hope to see you again at the Kaneohe Sandbar soon!. 🌺A hui hou

Fabulous day

Allison_W, May 2023

Has a amazing day and saw and swam with turtles loved it 😊 lovey crew and well worth it. Definitely recommend getting the transport as well.

Response from Host, May 2023

Aloha, thank you so much for joining our tour and your time for the review. We are glad to know that you had a great snorkeling experience with our crew! We hope we will see you again at the sandbar 🌺 A hui hou

Excellent excursion and fantastic crew!

andrew_T, May 2023

We loved relaxing on the sandbar and seeing turtles! The crew was amazing, informative and friendly. And you cannot beat the scenery! I can’t believe we were ever nervous at first, it was a great time!

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us. We are so happy to know that you enjoyed our tour and that your experience with us was great. We agree that the Kaneohe Sandbar is not only for enjoying water activity, but also great place to relax :) We hope you will come back and let us take you to the Kaneohe Sandbar again soon. 🌺 A hui hou!

Go go go!

Timika_B, May 2023

This is a must. I absolutely loved this! Our captain was fantastic, k.c was fantastic as well. The snorkeling was fun 🤩 It’s nothing like having a fun crew to enjoy the day! Thank you guys for the fun fun day!

Response from Host, May 2023

Aloha and Mahalo! Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Captain Bruce - Kaneohe Sandbar Afternoon

Jeany_L, May 2023

Such a great experience! The crew members were very accommodating and definitely kept the atmosphere fun. They paid extra attention to make sure everyone was safe. Will definitely book again!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of yours. We hope to see you again. Mahalo!

Super fun!

Maya_V, May 2023

The crew was amazing and super fun! We managed to see some turtles while snorkeling. They had plenty snacks and drinks and I felt very well taken care of! The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because unfortunately we had no sun and the mountains were pretty covered by clouds - nothing they can’t do about it but I was especially stoked about the view and the super blue water when the sun was out. Better luck next time I guess!

Response from Host, May 2023

Aloha, Thank you so much for joining our tour and for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy that you had super fun time with us. Especially, we are glad that you felt very well taken care of. We are sorry to hear that the weather affected your overall experience. We hope that you will join us again and see the beauty of Oahu! Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again. Mahalo and A hui hou 🌺

Great time

Tina_M, May 2023

It was an awesome trip. Did not see turtles while snorkeling. But still great trip. The crew was very friendly and down to earth.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for your time for this wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time on our snorkeling tour. We're sorry to hear that you didn't see any turtles while snorkeling, but we're glad you still enjoyed the trip. Unfortunately, they can be shy sometimes they don't make an appearance. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with our crew. They're all passionate about sharing the beauty of Hawaii with our guests, and they are the ones who make the experience so memorable. We hope you'll come back and see the turtles on this beautiful waters with us again soon! Mahalo and A hui hou 🌺

Best Excursion In Hawaii Hands Down!

Norberto_G, May 2023

Captain Robin, and his crew, Karen and Casey made this excursion the most memorable adventure we had in Hawaii!! The Sandbar is Amazing!!! And during our Snorkel Tour WE SWAM WITH A TURTLE and many many many fish!! Everyone needs to do this when they come too Hawaii! Bring cash tips for the crew and buy your captain a Kirin Beer! Thank you captain and crew!!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time on our snorkeling tour. We love to hear that you enjoyed the sandbar. It's a beautiful spot, and we're glad you got to experience its natural beauty of the Kaneohe Bay. We appreciate your suggestion to bring cash tips for the crew! We work hard to make sure our customers feel safe and have a memorable experience. Again, thank you so much for choosing us. We hope you'll come back and see us again soon! Mahalo and aloha🌺

Definitely recommend this activity!

Dini_R, Apr 2023

The crew and the whole experience was so much fun! Even though the weather wasn’t great, we hot to do everything! The snorkeling was especially awesome. We got to see turtles and colorful fish. The water activities were relaxing and fun. The crew was friendly and full of great energy!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on our boat, even though the weather wasn't great. We hope you'll come back and visit us again soon and enjoy the snorkeling on the bay surrounded by the beautiful view! Thank you again for your review and giving us five stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon. 🌺A hui hou

40th birthday bash on the sandbar

latasha_k, Apr 2023

The boat staff was amazing and kind. It was my 40th birthday and they help my friends and family celebrate me

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for choosing us! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your 40th birthday with us. We hope your family and friends had a happy time on your special day too. Please come back and join our tour again. 🌺 Mahalo

💯 satisfied 🤙🏼

Yolanda_P, Apr 2023

Captain Robin/Alan and Karen are amazing 🤩 had a great time, we will recommend to our family and friends

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi, thank you so much for joining our tour and your time for the review. Yes! Robin, Alan and Karen are definitely amazing! Please join us again and meet all of our captain and crew. They are also amazing :D Mahalo🙏🌺

Great trip

Zito_J, Apr 2023

Great crew that ran the trip. We had a nice trip snorkeling and seeing the area. We were lucky the weather was perfect with no wind. Wish we had more time to spend there.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Aloha, We are so happy to hear that you had a great time snorkeling and exploring the bay. Every time I visit the Kaneohe Sandbar, the view and feel are different to me. Thank you for joining our tour. We hope you will join us again soon for another nice trip :) Mahalo

fun fill day

JIMMY_H, Apr 2023

Kids loved the sand bar and using the paddle boats. Snorkeling was a little scary but the tour guides and staff are super friendly and made it a breeze. They take the time to help beginners and people who cannot swim. A definite must do in Hawaii.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We're very pleased to hear the whole family is having a great time at the sandbar. Thank you so much for kind words. Aloha!

Good fun for all ages

Judith_B, Apr 2023

We enjoyed playing on the sandbar. There were plenty of water toys for everyone to try new things and we were not rushed to have a good time. Snorkeling was good, but we prefer snorkeling when we're not in a group. Nothing was strenuous or stressful - just good family fun. We were the oldest couple on the boat, but there were families with young children. It is suitable for all ages.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Aloha, thank you so much for sharing your review to us! Perhaps, you'll try our private boats next time. Mahalo!

Want to go back.

Christina, Apr 2023

The crew was very welcoming and Peter was awesome! I saw three turtles and one swam right by me. Amazing.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Aloha and Mahalo! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Something different and fun!

Jaquanna_H, Apr 2023

Well this is my second time doing the Sandbar with Captain brews and every time they are polite and personable. They provide free snorkeling and swim boards and the tour is for all ages. If you don't want to snorkel, you can just relax on the boat or in the water. I'm not even a big swimmer and I was very scared about going to the deep parts to snorkel but the captain held on to me and my snorkel bar to try and train me which was very nice. He was super patient! 10 out of 10!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for joining with the Capt. Bruce tour. Your feedback and compliments are greatly appreciated.

Great day out. Weather...

Ashlea_D, Apr 2023

Great day out. Weather wasn’t fantastic but the experience was! The guides were very friendly, snorkel tour had heaps of turtles. Good for all swimming experience levels. Nice selection of snacks on the boat. Would definitely do it again

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for joining our tour and leaving a great review. We’re sorry that the weather wasn’t ideal but we’re happy that you had a wonderful experience with our staff and gave us five stars. I will share your kind words with all of our staff. Please come back to Kaneohe Bay, we would love to see you again. 🌺 Mahalo and A hui hou.

Very pleasant afternoon trip

Linus_R, Apr 2023

We had a lovely time on this excursion. The staff were pleasant and kind and not overbearing. Casey in particular was really sweet with our young son when he was nervous about snorkeling.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for joining our tour and leaving a lovely review. We’re glad that you had a nice time on our excursion. Our staff are always friendly and respectful without being intrusive. We’re happy that Casey helped your son feel comfortable about snorkeling. We hope to see you again soon. 🤿🌴🐢

Best way to spend an afternoon!

Ashley_H, Mar 2023

Absolutely fantastic. Can’t say enough about how great this trip was. Captain Robin and his crew Kelly and Kevin(?) were awesome. My sister was a first timer snorkeling and not only did they show everyone the basics but Captain Robin made sure she saw the turtles and the fish up close making her first time amazing. The sand bar is beautiful and they have everything you need to have a good time out on the water. I’d do this again and again. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for joining our tour and your fantastic review. We’re so happy that you had a great tour with our captain and crew. They are always eager to show everyone the wonders of snorkeling and the marine life. We’re glad that your sister had an amazing first time and that you enjoyed the sandbar and our amenities. We’d love to have you again and again! Thank you for your high recommendation. 🙏🌺 A hui hou

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