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Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor

3.8 (9 reviews)

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Glen A.

This is a great place to come with kids to go fishing. There's a lot of parking (most days unless it's a holiday or if there are a lot of tourists going on boat tours). Bring a whipping rod, bait, water bottle and a folding chair, and you're all set! We've been able to get to know the regulars and ask them what they are using for tackle and bait. The regulars (the real fishermen) know what time to come (based on time of day, weather, tides), we just go anytime of day, whenever we have free time. Many times the fishermen aren't there, so we know that we probably won't catch anything if they aren't on the dock fishing that day. It can get windy and chilly at times, and other times there's no breeze and very hot. Be prepared for various weather conditions and pack a rain jacket, sunscreen, big brimmed hat and sunglasses. There is a plate lunch place on the pier if you get hungry and a public restroom near the entrance of the large parking lot. You can pick up bait at Foodland in Windward City Shopping Center and fishing supplies at Nanko. See ya at the pier.

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Nadine C.

Sometimes you just gotta get away and clear your mind. If you live on the Windward side like me, this might be a convenient place to go! I like Ala Moana and the Honolulu beaches, but the drive is a bit of a hassle. Then there's the parking and the traffic and crowds... so, just go to He'eia Kea Boat Harbor and take a stroll! It's kind of different because it's all paved. On the left side, there is a sandy beach where the Kaneohe Canoe Club houses their canoes. On the left side and straight ahead, there are quite a few boats docked. Towards the back, there's a deli and store. At the end of that area, fishing looks like a popular activity. I just like to sit and listen to the calming rhythm of the water as it meets the man-made structures. The "pier" is much smaller than the one in Santa Monica, California! Our little dock is very plain and simple in comparison! Just take a look at the majestic mountains - you can even see Chinaman's Hat in the distance! The vast ocean absorbs all of our troubles... The gentle, cool breeze and fresh air help to brush away stress and all is better in the world...

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Kaneohe Bay Base Marina - Lunching under the cabana at the Marina :)

Kaneohe Bay Base Marina

(27 reviews)

BEST STAFF EVER! Everyone is SO friendly and SO committed…read moreto ensuring you have a great time! FOOD AND DRINKS The store has a small selection of snacks and energy drinks - recommend you come with what you need. They do sell ice :)

My family & friend have come here to rent the pontoon boats over a dozen times! Every time has been…read morea BLAST! First off, you do need someone to sponsor you on base if you don't have a military ID since the boat harbor is located on base. Secondly, to rent the boat, someone in your party needs to get their boat license. Prior to the pandemic, they allowed 12 passengers on each boat but, have now cut it down to 10 ppl. It's $180 to rent the boat for a total of 4 hours from dock to dock. The times are 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Once checked in, you will be given a quick review on how to operate the boat, directions on how to get to the sandbar. Once everyone and everything is loaded on, you're free to go!! Things to pack: sunscreen, snacks, lunch, water/drinks, floaties, and any other water toys you'd like to play with! You can even bring your furry friend(s) if you want! The one thing you CANNOT bring is alcohol. If you are caught with alcohol on the boat, the person with the boat license WILL lose their boat license for life! Pro tip: there are air compressors available for you to use to blow up your floaties and life jackets you can borrow for children. They also have wagons to haul your stuff between the dock and boat. Once out there, there's many other boats and places to anchor. Just make sure you are at least 20 feet away from the next boat. The water level depends on the time of day and year. There were a couple times I've gone and the sand is literally out of the water, most times it was a couple to a few feet deep. You should start packing up and heading back to the marina around 30 minutes before the end of your time frame to ensure you get back in time. Once in the marina, an MWR worker will flag you down and guide you in to your final destination. Overall, it's always a treat to be able to go to the sandbar with friends and/or family!

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail - Best crew

Captain Bob's Picnic Sail

(209 reviews)

These guys would get 10 stars if I could rate them that high. What an overall amazing experience…read morefor 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.

Not going to lie, I was participating bc it was a group activity our friends wanted to do. Though I…read morehave 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.

K&C Marine

K&C Marine

(7 reviews)

Starting with one star and will update when progress is made…read more K&C has a nice clean shop, the employees are very nice and friendly. How ever this is about an ongoing problem I am dealing with since the installation of my Yanmar 4LV 250 Diesel with ZT 370 out drive. On the first sea trial I was told that the engine has noise and vibration at idle, I accepted that and proceeded with the sea trial noticing that the engine has noise and vibration when turning left but the noise and vibration is non existent when going straight or turning right. As I have gotten familiar with the engine and drive I've noticed that the rough idle and noise / vibration are very different things that only occur when turning left in forward or reverse at low rpm. I had 2 separate sea trials. First sea trial with Colleen confirmed there is an alignment issue. I took the boat to their shop on a Friday and was called a few hours later to pick up the boat. No work was performed to check the alignment, they purged the power steering pump which had no affect on the noise and vibration and they adjusted the engine height at the motor mounts. I was told when picking up the boat that there is no way the alignment could be a problem as engine and drive bolt up together. If there is no possibility of an alignment problem why does Yanmar recommend having the alignment checked annually and at every 100 hours? Second sea trial with Paul, confirmed there is noise and vibration only when turning left at and above idle. He called the technical support manager at Boatswains locker and explained to me that the noise and vibration is from gear chatter because the amount of torque engine produces. BS. I spoke to the Tech support manager and confirmed that it is an alignment problem. Gear noise would occur if the boat is out of the water with engine running because there is no load on the propeller and gear train. I have also spoken to another Yanmar dealer that confirmed that it is an alignment problem that needs to be addressed by the company that installed the engine. As of 8/29/2025 nothing has been resolved, they will discuss the problem with Boatswains locker and get back to me. Hopefully sooner than later. Like Johann G, I'm waiting for a call from Tyler to see what their plan of action is. And I have the invoice that is billed for their first sea trial and engine alignment that never happened. Up date coming as soon as I hear something. P.S. Engine is quieter, more fuel efficient and powerful than my old Volvo 230 hp and the drive with counter rotating props has much better response than the 290Dp drive.

Ken is a talented & reliable guy. Helped me with my aging yacht & resolved an electrical issue w/…read morebilge pump. Highest recommendation. Tom

Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor - marinas - Updated May 2026

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