Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports - Experience the Magic of Oahu's Kaneohe Sandbar - Book a Catamaran Tour Today
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*Standard Kaneohe Sandbar Adventure Tour - Morning Departure

Morning Departures without Lunch
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Explore the magic of Oahu's true hidden gem, the world's largest sandbar, as you join us on an adventure-filled catamaran cruise in Kaneohe. Our 70-foot catamaran takes you out to experience one of the best things to do in Honolulu when you're visiting our island, the Kaneohe sandbar. Hop abroad our 70-foot catamaran for a truly unforgettable day offshore. We'll depart from He'eia Kea Harbor located in Kaneohe Bay on Oahu's windward coast and make our way out to the sandbar, primely located in middle of the bay. An off-the-beaten-path Hawaiian island adventure, our standard Kaneohe sandbar tour offers three hours of fun in the sun surrounded by the impressive Koʻolau mountain range that dominates over 30 miles of Oahu's Windward (eastern) coastline. Live musical entertainment keeps guests entertained from the Ke’alohas—expect everything from old/new Hawaiian, reggae, country, contemporary, R&B, by local musicians born and raised from the beautiful oceanfront neighborhood of Kaneohe. A snorkeler's dream at high tide, the Kaneohe Bay sandbar lies smack dab in the middle of the scenic bay, offering an idyllic, one-of-a-kind setting to visitors looking to experience the wonders of Oahu's warm Pacific Ocean waters. When the tides turn, the Kaneohe sandbar turns into a milelong fine white sand beach, ideal for soaking up some much needed vitamin D or playing an invigorating game of water volleyball. Looking for some fun ocean sports on Oahu? We at Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports have got you covered with additional add-ons of access to our bumper tube and banana boat. PLEASE NOTE -- This booking is for a morning, 9:30AM departure of our standard Kaneohe sandbar catamaran cruise.

  • Adult (ages 12+)

    USD 109.00

  • Child (ages 3-11)

    USD 90.00

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    USD 0.00

  • Days of Week

    Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    3.5 hours

Highlights

  • POINT

    1

    Kaneohe sandbar offers the best snorkeling on Oahu

  • POINT

    2

    Our new floating platform is an idyllic setting along the Kaneohe Bay sandbar to soak up the Hawaiian sunshine

  • POINT

    3

    The waters off the Kaneohe sandbar are teeming with Hawaii's protected Honu (hawaiian green sea turtle), manta rays, monk seals, and more

  • POINT

    4

    Live musical performances by local Kaneohe musicians

  • POINT

    5

    OPTIONAL - Add-on bumper tube or banana boat, perfect for when the keiki (kids) are in tow

Outline

  • 7:45 - 8:15

    Pick up at Waikiki Hotels

    (For customers who purchased round trip transportation with additional fee)

    9:00

    Guests arrive at He'eia Kea Harbor

    Listen to a live musical performance by local Hawaiian musicians as guests board the vessel

    9:30

    Depart for Kaneohe Sandbar

    Safety briefing and introductions Complimentary beverages will be served (Juice and Water)

    10:00

    Guests enjoy the following activities at high-tide and low-tide at the Kaneohe Bay sandbar:

    - Snorkeling - Sandbar Volleyball - Stand-up paddleboarding - Relaxing on our luxurious floating platform

    12:00

    Depart Kaneohe sandbar

    12:30

    Arrive back at He'eia Kea Boat Harbor

    13:00 - 14:00

    Return to Waikiki Hotels

    *Itinerary is based on approximate times and may vary depending on traffic, weather and daily sea conditions.

  • Pickup Locations / Times

    7:45

    413449 Mahukona St

    Ala Moana Hotel pick up Entrance on Mahukona St.

    7:50

    1831 Ala Moana Blvd

    ABC Store (store#83, at Hilton Grand Vacations Club GRAND WAIKIKIAN) on Ala Moana Blvd.

    7:55

    406 Nāmāhana St

    Ambassador Hotel main entrance on Namahana St.

    8:00

    333 Seaside Avenue

    ROSS DRESS FOR LESS on Seaside Ave.

    8:05

    2410 Koa Avenue

    Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort BUS DEPOT on Koa Ave

    8:15

    198 Paoakalani Avenue

    Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa BUS DEPOT on Paoakalani Ave.

    Checkin Times / Locations

    9:00

    He'eia Kea Boat Harbor

    Please note: If you plan to drive on your own, please be aware that there is limited parking at Heeia Kea Pier. Please arrive early due to public parking (it’s free) spaces are limited. Please park in the designated stalls, please no illegal parking.

Add-ons / Transportation

Transportation

  • Round Trip Transportation (from Waikiki Area)

    [Description]
    Wondering how to get to and from your hotel to He'eia Kea Boat Harbor and the Kaneohe sandbar? We offer transportation pick up for an additional fee of $30.00 per person. *Gratuity is not included Please contact us for a list of hotel pick-up times.
    [Price]

    Adult (ages 12+)USD 30.00

    Child (ages 3-11)USD 30.00

    Infant (ages 2 & under)USD 0.00

Add-ons

  • Banana Boat Add-On

    [Description]
    With the impressive Koʻolau range serving as the backdrop, our banana boat guarantee hours of ocean sports fun for the little ones. Feel the wind and ocean spray while bouncing over the waves —up to six guests can ride our banana boat at any given time.
    [Price]

    Adult (ages 12+)USD 30.00

    Child (ages 3-11)USD 30.00

  • Bumper Tube Add-On

    [Description]
    Our bumper tube rides past the Kaneohe sandbar will leave you screaming for more! Adrenaline packed, these bumper tubes accommodates two to three people per ride.
    [Price]

    Adult (ages 12+)USD 30.00

    Child (ages 3-11)USD 30.00

Plan Information

  • What's Included
    • Catamaran cruise
    • Live musical performances by local Hawaiian musicians
    • Snorkeling, including sanitized snorkel masks
    • Kayak
    • Water volleyball on the Kaneohe sandbar (at low-tide)
    • Floating platform to soak up the sun and sunbathe right in the middle of Oahu's famed Kaneohe Bay
    • Stand-up paddleboards (limited for guests to share)
    • Life jackets
    • Complimentary drinks, i.e., juices and water
    • Donuts
  • Requirements
    • This tour is perfect for all ages. But if any guests have any preexisting health issues or taking any medications, you may not be able to participate in some activities. Please inform the KBOS office for more information
    • Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult in order to book our basic Kaneohe sandbar catamaran tour
    • Infant to 5 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at ALL TIMES during the Kaneohe Bay sandbar tour
    • All customers are required to wear life vests while participating in water activities
  • Restrictions
    • Water activities will be enjoyed in designated area only.
    • Guests are not allowed to venture out pass our commercial zone.
  • What to Bring
    • Reef-safe sunscreen
    • Swimsuits, cover-up and towels
    • Visor/Hat
    • Cameras
    • Cash or Credit Card, for small optional items sold on board
    • Clothes to change
  • Additional Info
    • Due to Covid-19, we encourage guests to bring their own snorkel gear
    • The tour and snorkeling might be canceled due to inclement weather and other conditions. Guests will be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • Please note: Kaneohe Bay Ocean sports is closed on Sundays and federal holidays. Contact us for more information.
    • We are in compliance with all State and Federal CDC/Covid guidelines. Please check in to see for any updated restrictions.
    • Professional CPR certified boat crew at your service.
    • If you require any type of special needs or have any sort of disability, please let us know prior to booking or to departing the pier.
    • People with pre-existing health problems or taking any medications should notify KBOS, Inc. before booking reservation or prior to departing the pier.
    • See Medical Conditions. Waiver form are required to be read and signed before boarding.
    • In the United States, in order to consume alcoholic beverages, the guest must be age 21 and over.
    • Under USCG regulations, after consuming any type of alcoholic beverages, guests will not be able to participate in snorkeling activity.
    • Before your travel to Hawaii, please check the following link for "The State of Hawaii's online Safe Travels program" https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/covid-19-updates/traveling-to-hawaii/
  • Minimum Participants
    • 1

  • Cancellation Policies

    0%

    72 hours before

    Within 72 hours of start

    100%

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Reviews

Average Rating

4.9(115)

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    111

  • 4-star

    2

  • 3-star

    1

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    1

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  • Family

    5(54)

  • Couple

    4.9(29)

  • Friend

    5(28)

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    4.3(4)

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Customer Reviews

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2023-05

    Family

    Great half day activity to explore sandbar

    Excellent way to see the sandbar and unique way to go snorkeling in Hawaii! The crew and band were very nice !

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    Easter

    Posted Date: 2023/05/27

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2023-05

    Couple

    Amazing experience in Kaneohe Bay

    What an amazing experience!!! From beginning to end, every last part of this experience was incredible. Check-in was effortless. Boarding was easy, friendly and welcoming. Entertainment was amazing. Catamaran ride was smooth and quick. Crew was so nice and so helpful. The sandbar itself was so cool!!! We loved the floating platform and how easy they made it to participate in the activities at any time. We really loved Kealoha Music and plan on seeing them perform again soon. I would definitely do do this again! 10/10 would recommend!!!

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    Katie

    Posted Date: 2023/05/19

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2023-05

    Friends / Colleagues

    The BEST Kaneohe Sandbar Trip!!

    We received warm greetings by friendly staff and there was ample room on board. The tables were quickly filling up and seemed we would feel over crowded but some how it quickly melted into a very fun breakfast party. Donuts!! Musicians!! Very comfortable around our tables and plenty of space on shelf under table to stow our bags out of the way. The crew managed all of these people with seemingly little effort. They really had it down. The Musicians were so excellent we would have paid to see them perform at any club! They made the upbeat and fun atmosphere. The staff made a point to engage passengers and made sure everyone was having fun. In no time we were parked and organized for piling onto the sandbar. We enjoyed the sundeck "barge" and the tide was low this day (check the tides) easy to get in and out of the water. Never felt crowded and never felt like we had to wait if we wanted to try some paddle or kayak. Ride groups were called and expertly and safely taken around on rides from the back of the boat without interfering with the paddleboards or kayaks. The music kept it feeling like a Spring Break Party the entire time! The "Ginger Lion" was a credit to the event!!!! We've been many times to the sandbar but this is a first with KBOS. We will recommend this Kaneohe Bay Sandbar trip to everyone we know! The most amazing day with a very amazing staff. A few things I noticed: It is BYOB but don't bring glass, so bring your beer or Yeti along. It's Not for Littles and babies. No drones are allowed this close to Marine base. Yes, you have to wear a life jacket when you use any equipment so just do it and don't complain, otherwise no jacket required. It is ok to SMILE till your face hurts!! We will be back!

    T

    Tee

    Posted Date: 2023/05/17

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2023-05

    Friends / Colleagues

    Celebrated my birthday with my friends

    We had a blast!

    C

    Clariza

    Posted Date: 2023/05/14

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2023-05

    Couple

    Highly Recommended

    I’ve booked this tour 2 times now and both times were unforgettable. We will be back again! Mahalo KBOS.

    C

    Cindy

    Posted Date: 2023/05/13

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  • Adult (ages 12+)

    USD 109.00

  • Child (ages 3-11)

    USD 90.00

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    USD 0.00