Everything was perfect! Pick up was at our hotel Hyatt Regency, the bus driver was also a tour guide to and from Kaneohe. We were greeted by the nicest crew, had delicious cheeseburgers, beers and hot chocolate. We made stops to the sandbar, the reef for snorkeling, and turtle watching. This crew is the best! Mahalo for the true "cheeseburger in paradise" experience! read more

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH HAWAII ACTIVITIES/VELTRA... Unfortunately, we never even got the opportunity to experience the actual Captain Bob's Sandbar tour because the transportation and communication were handled so poorly. We were visiting Oahu for my mom's birthday and specifically planned this tour as one of our major activities. After having an issue with the pickup instructions the first time, we rescheduled for the following day. Our rescheduled pickup was around 9:45 AM.. Before the pickup, Captain Bob's CALLED ME and told me that the driver was going to be late. I appreciated the notification and, because I had specifically been told there would be a delay, I went back inside the hotel while we waited. At approximately 10:02 AM, I received a call telling me the driver was now outside. I immediately started making my way outside. By approximately 10:07 AM, the driver was already GONE.The crazy part was that I will still willingly to pay for an uber and transport myself. I have the call logs showing these times. & find this completely unreasonable. DIABOLICAL behavior. Your company can call a customer and ask them to accommodate YOUR delay, but when the driver finally arrives, the customer gets approximately five minutes after being notified before the driver leaves? We are tourists. We do not live here. We are unfamiliar with the pickup areas and were relying on the company to provide clear instructions and communication. If your transportation is already running behind schedule, giving customers only a few minutes after calling them to get outside is unacceptable. Had we simply shown up late for a clearly communicated pickup time, I would understand the company leaving. That is not what happened here. We were specifically told YOUR DRIVER WAS RUNNING LATE. We adjusted our plans based on the information your company gave us. I also want to be clear that my complaint is not about the boat crew or the actual Sandbar experience because unfortunately we never got the opportunity to experience it. This review is specifically about the transportation, communication, and customer service surrounding our reservation. We spent a significant amount of money on this tour for our family and planned it around my mom's birthday. Instead, we were left extremely disappointed and scrambling to find something else to do for her birthday. I understand that tour companies have schedules to maintain. I also understand that traffic and delays happen. But if customers are expected to be understanding when YOUR transportation is late, your company should show customers that same basic courtesy. Calling at 10:02 AM and being gone by approximately 10:07 AM after already telling us the driver would be late is not reasonable customer service. I sincerely hope Captain Bob's reviews how situations like this are handled because this was an incredibly disappointing way to treat paying customers. I will never book anything in the future with this company and will never recommend to anyone who asks me what they should book for their Hawaii experience and that's that. read more

Amazing experience! Getting to go out on the sandbar and see the coral reef s was an experience I'll never forget! If you're lucky you may end up seeing a pod of manta rays like we did. The guys running the show make sure to take care of you and always make sure you are having a great experience ! If you are venturing away from Waikiki and want to see some amazing view this is definitely a great option! read more

Such an amazing experience!!! We saw several turtles and even manta rays when we were out and I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone going to Hawaii! During the experience, you get to chill at the sand bar, snorkel, and are severed a hamburger lunch which was such a great afternoon spent. Staff were all very funny and friendly and made sure everyone was taken care of good. I would definitely go back next time I'm in Hawaii! read more

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These guys would get 10 stars if I could rate them that high. What an overall amazing experience for me and my family. This is an all inclusive sailing snorkeling, and lunch event with amazing staff. You can be picked up at your hotel if you are in Waikiki or drive out to the pier. Recommend you get there a little early as parking can be limited as the day gets busier. Luckily, we came on a day where it was about half the normal capacity so we had room to spread out on the ship. The staff gave a very entertaining intro and safety brief. First stop was the sandbar. They provide his struggles and beach volleyball. We opted to just snorkel around the sandbar. Such a cool feeling to be out in the middle of the ocean and standing with water only as high as your knees. After spending time there, we started our way to a coral reef, but on the way we got to see a bunch of green sea turtles swimming next to us. What a cool opportunity! Probably my favorite part was the coral reef that we visited next. The water was so clear and blue and there were so many tropical fish swimming around the reef. I even captured a sighting of a reef tip shark on my underwater camera. Don't worry, they are harmless. Captain Maka was an amazing host. He was so patient with my kid and took time to show him the ropes and let him hang out with him on the bridge as he was navigating to each spot. The crew makes lunch. They literally barbecue hamburgers on the ship as you are out having fun snorkeling. And by the time you get back on board, the food is all cooked and you get to enjoy an amazingly delicious lunch on the ship as it made it its way to the next spot. Can't say enough about this excursion. The crew makes it so amazing. We will definitely come back and do this tour again as it was so much fun. read more

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Not going to lie, I was participating bc it was a group activity our friends wanted to do. Though I have always wanted to go out to the Sandbar, it was our last day here and I wanted to do all the last minute things this trip. But, I am so glad we went! It was THE BEST time! Even with gloomy skies, and predicted rain, we all enjoyed ourselves. The crew was amazing and definitely made a difference in the experience. Our captain Maka made us all feel right at home instantly and felt as if we were all old friends. Julia, Akiko and Cody were so hospitable and friendly and made the experience so enjoyable. We were even able to recruit Cody to play volleyball with us! They keep the itinerary booked from cruising out to the sandbar, to playing volleyball, having a freshly prepared lunch onboard, to snorkeling out in the reef, having a hot cocoa break, and seeing the surrounding sites. It was so fun! And ofc you cannot beat the views in Kaneohe Bay! the KoOlaus are my fave and to see them from the water is even more breathtaking. The communication was top tier from the welcome orientation to giving us instructions and information on the sandbar and also snorkeling. Julia was always great with giving us info. We appreciated the lifeguard signals for while out on the reef too. The vessel is clean and well maintained. The bathroom onboard is cleaner than the ones at the dock too. Spacious for everyone to move about and gather. They have their own private area in the sandbar so there is no competition with other tour companies. We were able to coordinate roundtrip hotel pickup to/from Waikiki also which made it seamless. Pick up both ways was prompt and in a sizeable air conditioned coach. 10/10 experience that I'm so glad I finally checked off the list, and would do again with Captain Bob's. read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Book it now!! My family and I had the best time out in the water, especially because of how amazing the crew was. It was the highlight of our trip, and I can't thank yall enough for going above and beyond, it was so much fun! Bonus because of the many "branch turtles" and manta rays we saw! Mahalooo read more

Absolutely fabulous day ! Captain Bob's was one of the highlights of our Hawaii trip. The crew was wonderful, the sandbar was breathtaking, snorkeling was amazing, and the BBQ lunch was delicious. So much fun,beautiful scenery, and true aloha spirit. Loved every minute ! Highly recommend !!!! read more

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We've done many snorkel trips on all of the islands. And the crew on Captain Bob's was by far the most interactive and friendly. Captain Shy, Tyson and the others were the best. They really take an interest in you're having a safe and great time. Volleyball on the sand bar was a first for us and fun. We saw Honu, and lots of fish. I'd definitely recommend these guys for a fun half days trip. Oh!! And the burgers were fantastic! read more

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Unbelievable adventure, great weather, the water temperature was perfect! I normally get motion sickness but had no issues. We saw manta ray, sea turtles, and tons of fish! Highly recommend this company that keeps the tour moving along while making the trip feel adventurous and safe. Would do again and highly recommend Captain Bob's Picnic Sail! read more

Our experience was amazing even though it was overcast. The crew made our experience memorable. Hope to go back when weather is better.

41 people on the boat so not overly loaded. Problem only the captain and 2 crew to help all the passengers. They told us that there was strong tide around the reef. This was not true. I think it was to discourage novice snorkelers from wandering far from the boat. There was no way to quickly get to someone if they were having problems. Lunch was hamburgers and a vegetarian option. I don't recommend this trip even though the crew on board were pleasant. They did say that they were short staffed but that should not affect the cruise for the people who did the picnic sail. Maybe lower the passenger numbers if not adequate crew members. read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - This is from Captain Bob's picnic sail. - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I've been on multiple catamaran snorkeling excursions and this is by far the best one i've been on. The crew was fun, professional, and knowledgeable about not only Hawaii's rich culture and history but about the ocean and safety procedures to ensure a great experience. Captain Mako, Tyson, Cody, and the translator whos names is missing me right now were so awesome. I felt like I was with my family and felt comfortable, and that's important to me as i'm kind of terrified of the ocean haha. I would recommend this place 100% and whenever I'm in HI, i'll be going here. Mahalo and Aloha!!!! read more

I have to say this tour was amazing and such a great highlight of our Oahu experience. Let me start by saying that the tour bus is absolutely beautiful well air-conditioned clean and make several stops so you don't have to walk to far from your hotel to meet up with them. Everything was done efficiently and on time. As an added bonus, on our way up to the actual boat, one of the tour guides who was on the bus gave us so much history and pointed out really cool spots along the drive to the bay. It was amazing my kids ,husband and loved it we found out that The highway we were on cost $16 million to make which was roughly $1 million per mile, and he just kept pointing out all kind of historic sites along the scenic drive up. Now once we reached our destination, there were two different tour guides that would take us to boat and care for our needs while there. There was one guide specifically assigned for the English speakers and another guide specifically assigned for the Japanese tourist. I love that they did that making sure that everybody felt included and important . Oh and let me not forget, before our tourwe received a call now I have gluten allergies and we received a call ahead of time where they just wanted to let my husband know that they ordered a special veggie burger just for me to make sure that I wouldn't have any gluten reactions to the food that they provided even though I just said no it's gonna be OK. I'll I'll just figure something else out. But they insisted it wasn't a problem . They were so accommodating when I got on the boat I didn't have to say anything several different crew members just kept coming up and asking "hey did you happen to get your veggie burger "and then the guide that was in charge of the English speakers Sasha she was so wonderful. She helped me to feel more comfortable about the fact that I was having a veggie burger and added that she always eat them and it was absolutely delicious. They serve burgers and baked beans and all the spread and there were free non alcoholic beverages for free and for a very reasonable price, you can get alcoholic beverages. Even my very finicky eating Son loved the way the burgers taste they look so juicy and delicious. The service on the boat was impeccable. They were so attentive to everyone's needs not just my own. I had noticed that there was one gentleman who was very nervous and honestly didn't really feel comfortable getting in the water I watched the gentleman and the ladies that were working on the boat helping him snd encouraging and comforting him. And it wasn't just t him. I watched how they interacted with different people just walking around checking in with us at all times. They noticed and paid attention to everyone and not in a you're bothering us. I just wanna make my money away, but in a very friendly and caring way in which everyone felt quite comfortable and seen. But the biggest highlight for me was being able to sit back and talk with captain Mike he was amazing. He offered to give us such great history of the island of Oahu and the richness of the culture there, I just appreciated how warm welcoming and authentic everybody was on this trip it was such a blessing. The food was delicious. The staff was kind the boat was clean they even offered you a nice warm cup of hot cocoa at the end or tea. I would highly recommend if you were considering doing a snorkel cruise go with Captain Bob's tour it's amazing. They think of everything they even take you to this little sandbar area for about an hour or so to allow you and your family to practice snorkeling for a while so you can get comfortable with it. Everything you need is provided on that boat. I just wanna say thank you so much to all of the crew members that took us out for my son's birthday on October 25 it was amazing that experience really blessed our trip and I hope to return next year. read more

We had an amazing time on our sandbar and snorkling adventure. From the moment we got on the boat until we left, the captain and crew were very accommodating and fun. Would recommend this adventure to everyone. Cant wait to get back from the mainland and go again. read more

This tour was soooo much fun! I'd never been snorkeling in my life but the team took the time in the shallow sandbar to show me how to do so! It was a full day on the water, complete with a lunch on the boat! After lunch, we got to the reef to put the new snorkeling skills to the test. You will see so many beautiful fish that come as close as your fingertips! This was an epic experience that you won't soon forget! Thanks to Capt Maka and the whole crew for an incredible day! read more

Great day at sandbar, seeing turtles and snorkeling. The Captain and crew were very competent which made this day in Hawaii lots of FUN!! If you have time look this crew up and go enjoy your day on the warm waters of Kahaluu... read more

This is the best sandbar tour in Honolulu. The crew, especially TYSON, Cody, and Bella. They provided a wonderful and entertaining experience to everyone on the ship. Tyson is knowledgeable and very helpful. Great Experience! Thank you! read more

Captain and crew were awesome. Very down to earth people. Captain Maka's burger were delicious. Highly recommend

We booked a 6 hour experience to the sandbar during our trip to Oahu and had a great time! Pick up and drop off in Waikiki is provided as part of the experience - we had to walk a bit to get to our pick up and drop off location but the bus was new, great AC, comfy seats. Ride to the pier took about 45 min through the mountain, the pier itself and boat weren't anything too impressive but the crew was super friendly and a great time. Lunch was included and it was a burger and some sides - there is a vegetarian option. Sadly the pineapple was not fresh and this was a bit disappointing but food was ok all considering. Alcoholic Drinks are available for purchase $5 each and included beers, hard seltzers and boxed wine. If using a credit card, $20 4 drink minimum purchase. First stop was to the sandbar - crew set up a volleyball net and took pics for everyone. Next we motored our a bit and saw some epic turtles. Then we continued to a reef area for snorkeling - definitely the best snorkeling we've ever done - coral had a ton of tropical fish and turtles. Overall, we were a bit sad the experience didn't include any SUP or kayaking but overall it was a fantastic day trip, great crew and definitely worth the price (we booked directly on the website for $161/pp) read more

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Such a fun family day! The crew was amazing, good food and lots of fun in the sun! Thank you Captain and crew fun a super fun day!!! Highly recommend this great adventure:) read more

My family recommended this tour to us and I am so grateful they did. The staff treat you like family, the excursion is hands down one of the best you can book. I have zero complaints other than the time flies too fast when you're having fun. Because of the kindness and knowledge and hospitality I'd say book it, enjoy it and TIP the staff. If you do any excursion in Honolulu, this is the one! Shout out to Capt.IGGY TYSON AND THE FIRST Mate!!! Cheeeeeeehooooooooooooo! read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Fantastic day spent with a great crew! I would do it again! Got to see turtles, Manta rays and a huge variety of other fish species. Crew was super kind and patient and fun! Highly recommend! read more

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My family had a wonderful day out on the Kaneohe Bay with Cpt. Bob's Picnic Sail. The crew were especially awesome. Tyson was the best! I highly recommend this excursion for a fun day out on the sand bar and for awesome snorkeling! My kids are 5&8 and they both loved it. They both also enjoyed the snorkeling and seeing all the amazing fish etc. read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Hawaiian Flag - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Absolutely, an enjoyable tour to take. You will not regret. There are two main activities, 1. Kane'ohe Sandbar, you can walk around in the middle of the ocean. The best place to take pictures. 2. Snorkeling. Having a burger at the middle of the ocean without the boat rocking is the best. I will try this tour again. The staff are very friendly. A great experience for kids also. read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - A beautiful day. - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Super awesome, big smiles from a first time snorkeler! We had fun on the sandbar, very cool experience in the middle of such beauty. I had never swan in the middle of the ocean (I blame Jaws!) or snorkeled and Tyson made sure I felt safe and comfy with the gear. He also guided me and my son to a baby turtle on the sandbar. Crew was awesome in general! Swam with a school of fish! Awesome experience and definitely recommend. read more

The picnic sail was a lot of fun. Our original sail date was rainy so I sent an email a couple days before asking to reschedule. They were very accommodating and we ended up going on a Friday instead of originally scheduled Monday. Pick up from a hotel next door was vey convenient and quick. The bus was comfy. Driver was excellent. The boat was nice. Service was great. Food was good. Crew was super friendly, helpful and had great customer service. Shout out to Mike for serving drinks and chatting with us. The sandbar was fun. We all played volleyball. Bring a football to throw around if you have one. We saw a few turtles going to the second spot. Then had a good time snorkeling. Lots of coral, not that many fish. All in all a great day. (Bring cash tip for the crew, they deserved it!) read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Hanging out at the sandbar. - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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This excursion was everything and more! This was a highlight of our trip to Oahu for sure! Playing volleyball on a stretch of dirt in the middle of the sea was so much fun. Also, the snorkel dive was so much fun and swimming with turtles. Everything was superb. Don't sleep on this excursion if you ever get the opportunity. Look no further. read more

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One of the best tours we did in Oahu! We booked this tour not knowing what to expect and it delivered. Worth the $$! Our group consisted on my parents (74, and 72), my husband and daughter (2 years old). They were beyond accommodating to all ages. My mom has mobility challenges and it's very hard for her to walk and they really helped her have a great time by making sure she was safe, helping her get up and down the stairs of the boat, and checking in and making sure she was okay in the water. She was even able to get in the water and sit in her tube and live her best grandma life...truly and amazing memory my family won't forget. We also traveled with our two year old who was also able to sit in my tube and/or wear a life vest in the water. We floated in the sandbar... Ahhhmazing, saw tons of sea turtles, snorkeled at a reef and saw tons of fish, and they even provided a fantastic lunch. Can't say enough good things about the staff and crew. Everyone was beyond knowledgeable and made us feel so safe. If your considering booking this tour just do it. It'll probably be your best day on the island. Pro tip: Byodo-In Temple is 16 minutes away. Go there after the tour and then have dinner at Haleiwa Joes 8 minutes from temple. Best day ever :-) read more

We only have 1 day left and we decided to spend it with Captain Bob and picnic sail for our family last activity. We were not disappointed! Both adults and kids LOVED the experience ! We all enjoyed the sandbar and the snorkeling. The free lunch was awesome! Great burger, chips and drinks. Female Captain was very nice and very kind. My niece scrapped her knees from the coral. She saw it and immediately offered to cleaned it. Very nice! We LOVED the experience and the crew! We wish this company more success and KUDOS to the entire crew for making this trip memorable. The cost is truly worth it! Book now ! YOLO... read more

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Tyson and the crew were all great! Friendly and attentive. We did this excursion over 20 years ago pre-kid and it's just as wonderful with our 14 yr old son this time around. We all had a great time!!! read more

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Took the sand bar picnic lunch and snorkel tour today. Amazing crew and captain. They helped everyone feel comfortable on the boat, in the water and snorkeling. The volleyball game was so much fun! It was an experience we won't forget. read more

Great fun and the crew was great as well. They go out of their way to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves and getting the most out of the experience. Done this excursion multiple times and will hit it up each time we visit. Especially loved Tyson and Ryder. Will be back for sure. read more

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We had a wonderful time.The Crew were AMAZING..... and we had so much Fun...The food is good,the volleyball is good,the burger is good,the beans is good,the snorkeling is good,the sandbar is good,everything very good...the almost drowning very good too...hehehe read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - We had a wonderful time.The Crew were AMAZING..... and we had so much Fun... - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

What a great time and a must do when in Waikiki. Excellent customer service and crew to take you out into San Barbie. read more

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Amazing excursion! Volleyball, turtles, snorkeling and great people and food. The hosts were funny and friendly. I would highly recommend. Our family had a blast read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - One of the boats - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Awesome time. Great crew, very personable and knowledgeable. Good food, great hospitality, and always felt safe. Definitely recommended this outing. read more

We absolutely loved this excursion! We would do this again with more family members. What a great deal! Sandbar, lunch, sea turtles, and snorkeling?! I mean wow! If you're lucky, like us, you'll get to see sting rays AND manta rays! The staff was so hospitable, accommodating and fun to hang out with for the day. They provide you with all of the snorkel gear, life jackets and fins. After your snorkel, they even provide you with something to drink. There's a shuttle that picks you up and anyone else who is going on the trip as well. Oh, and they have alcoholic beverages for sale as well. Don't be nervous, just try it out! It was so worth it! One of the best experiences and memories of our hawaii trip! Bring some cash to tip them at the end of your trip! read more

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This is our second time using Captain Bobs to check out the sandbar. This time we brought 21 family members. To enjoy the sandbar. Jenner picked us up from our hotel in Waikiki. It's great because they have a shuttle. Jenner was a great tour guide and he can also sing. This time around the ocean wasn't calm and it was windy. But the whole family still enjoyed their time on the sandbar. The lunch was also great. The burgers was freshly grilled on the boat. After lunch we went to go look for turtles. We saw like 6 but I rather swim with them. We got to the reefs and abundant of coral fishes waiting for us. We saw tons but I swam around but didn't see any turtles this time around. But it's ok we had a great time. Thanks to Jenner and the crew. Mahalo... read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Listen up to see if this is the one for you: It is not a party boat. There is no music (there was low music in the galley where the employees are but not up where the guests are). When they say there is volleyball at the sand bar they literally mean there is one volleyball provided to pass around to each other, which people did, but no net was set up. Perhaps they would have if specifically asked though. There IS alcohol for $5 a drink. Non-alc drinks are free. If you're in Waikiki it is far - it's across to the other side of the island. It takes about 45 minutes each way on their shuttle. Staff is great and very friendly. Lunch is good. The burgers are grilled on the boat and served with baked beans and fruit cocktail with chips. It is served on the boat, not on floating surfboards as you might have seen or experienced on other sand bar boat trips. The snorkel spot is very good. Lots of diverse fish. Saw lots of turtles. I'd say it's very family friendly and nice for couples. Staff did not push for tips (although we left one & so should you). My husband and I enjoyed ourselves very much and would recommend. read more

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Boating Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii