Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar: Family Snorkel & Paddle

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
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Variety of snacks including granola bars, chips, and spam musubi
  • Snorkeling gear with masks and mouthpieces
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Access to stand-up paddle boards, floats, and balls (subject to availability)
  • Safety ensured with life jackets
  • Use of a community cooler (space is limited)
  • Refreshments in the form of soft drinks
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Highlight #1
Family-friendly package! Fun and memorable time for all. / Paddle boards / Zayak for children / Water toys / Snorkeling gears / Life jacket / Soft drinks / Snacks & fruits
Highlight #2
Bring your own food & drinks and enjoy at the sandbar! (Alcohol beverages are allowed, but cans only)
*Highlight #3

Snorkel around the turtle reef…

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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Scenic59262188114
Jul 29, 2025
Short range with sea turtles! - There are explanations in Japanese so you don't have to worry. Beautiful sea. The whole family enjoyed playing SUP and the staff at the water depth where children can stand. We enjoyed snorkeling with sea turtles sleeping just below and swimming in front of us with beautiful fish⭐︎ Spam rice balls are also delicious, snacks and drinks are also available on the comfortable ship!
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Michelletheis
Jul 16, 2025
Best tour! - 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 son’s favorite tour on our trip to Oahu!
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Jessica_c
Jun 21, 2025
Best way to explore Kaneohe Sandbar! - Captain Bruce’s crew is the absolute best for Kaneohe sandbar exploring! They’re a professional group that gives tours in English and Japanese. They’re 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. There’s also a convenient toilet onboard. It’s 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 & Hannah’s boat! It’s the place to be!
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Sofia_l
Jun 14, 2025
Do not miss this! - Best activity and best captain ever! Captain Robin and Karen were 💯. Amazing experience in Oahu that you don’t want to miss. Thank you again!!! Mahalo.
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Christina_b
Jun 9, 2025
Do it! - This was AMAZING! Staff was so nice and helpful since it was my daughters first time and we saw so many turtles!
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Trailblazer475598
Jun 7, 2025
Fantastic!! - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour to the sandbar, the reef was incredible Many fish and turtles to be spotted 🐢 The crew Hosanna, Jamie & Nahoa were so friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.
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Reetu_a
Jun 3, 2025
Must see in Oahu - 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.
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364addiel
May 30, 2025
Family’s most unforgettable Hawaiian trip experience - The views were amazing. Staff were awesome. Snorkeling experience were fun for adults & kids. I will definitely recommend this tour to my friends & relatives visiting Hawaii.
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Karenlr4987pn
Jul 5, 2025
The tour was amazing! - We saw 8 turtles in total! The staff are warm and take very good care of us. Just to keep in mind that if you book here (same price as the official website), transportation from and to hotel is not included.
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From $169
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).