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2. Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour / Afternoon

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By Captain Bruce
Sailing
2–3 hours
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9. Surf HNL: Small-Group or Private Surfing Lesson (Ko'olina)

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By Surf HNL
Surfing Lessons
1 hour
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  • Briana O
    Phoenix, AZ6 contributions
    Greta day on the water
    Amazing day on the water. They pick you up at hotel
    Which was amazing because we didn’t have a car. Very professional the staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. My daughter got sea sick and they were so on top of helping and clean up. The slide is so cool. Ryan was extra helpful with my daughter in the water helping her feel comfortable. Really nice your and we got an amazing view of dolphins.
    Review of: Dolphins & You Dolphin watching & Ocean Activities with lunch
    Written June 2, 2023
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  • Dan C
    Las Vegas, NV14 contributions
    Amazing!
    The crew was fun and experienced. The sandbar was as beautiful as I imagined. Gorgeous day, fun people and swam with turtles. Amazing!
    Review of: Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour / Afternoon
    Written May 21, 2023
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  • Rachael H
    1 contribution
    Solid trip, would do again
    The staff was great, helpful and attentive. Our group was pretty small and that was nice. All the extra things to do made it even more entertaining. One of the guides even dove down and 15 feet, maybe more, and grabbed an octopus and brought it up to where we could see it whilst snorkeling! Very amazing!
    Review of: Waikiki 5 in 1 Turtle Snorkeling Tour with Transfers
    Written October 27, 2022
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  • Ray Priets
    Oregon4 contributions
    We had a wonderful experience on a private speed boat.
    We did the private speed boat tour to the Kaneohe Sandbar and even though the weather was not very cooperative (very rainy), our captain/guide was very nice every step of the way during our snorkeling and paddle boarding activities. It is a bit pricey at $900 for 3 hrs but very much worth it.
    Review of: Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour / Morning
    Written April 8, 2023
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  • Olga F
    1 contribution
    Best of Water and Land Adventures, Packed into One Day
    Best experience I’ve had with a tour guide. Ryan understood what we wanted and the right fun / risk level for us immediately and took us to some cool places to cliff jump / snorkel / paddle board / hike.

    Ryan not only knew the best secret spots, but also customized our trip based on weather, tide, time of day, human and car traffic to optimize our adventure. He is also big on safety and gives specific instructions to make sure his group stays safe and has fun.

    Would recommend to anyone visiting Oahu and will definitely be going out with him again if we come back.
    Review of: Mahina Hawaii Full Day Adventure
    Written May 30, 2023
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  • Y K
    Toronto, Canada360 contributions
    Relaxing and fun!
    If you have never paddleboarded before, this is a great intro. Julie was an amazing instructor and made sure everyone was comfortable the entire time.

    This is run in small groups at magic island which has very calm water. At that time of day you catch the sunrise which is a beautiful time to be paddleboarding. Not too hot and amazing views of Waikiki.

    Bonus that we saw a turtle while paddleboarding which is apparently not uncommon. Photos taken were done for free which is a rare and lovely perk!

    Thank you Julie! Yoga paddleboarding is also offered for the more experienced or adventurous.

    You will fall in love with paddleboarding and want to go but your own after this!
    Review of: Magic Island Honolulu Stand Up Paddling
    Written January 24, 2023
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  • Scott P
    1 contribution
    DO NOT TAKE TERRIBLE NUI TOUR
    I STRONGLY DON"T RECOMMEND nui tour or you take this very irresponsible tour company by your own risk. My family was on the tour bus of GRAND TOUR AROUND ISLAND on May 11th and when we arrived at the macadamia nut farm I didn't feel good so I asked if I can stay on the bus. But the tour bus driver K** said we have to leave the bus and so we left the bus. After we got off the bus I said to the tour bus driver that we should have more options instead everybody just has to leave. Then the bus driver suddenly started yelling at me and keep saying F-word to me. Finally he grabbed my arm and tried to punch my face. I've never seen this kind of insane tour bus driver. He didn't let our family get on the bus again so we had to stop the tour there and return to hotel by taxi. At the hotel I was able to contact the manager of nui tour T** and he promised to investigate this incident fairly and update me how this incident is handled and processed. But he is ignoring and not responding my contact so far. It's so easy for him to ignore of customer who is already left the island. By chance if you take this tour company, don't even expect to be processed fairly when you have issue and be very careful when you see this bus driver.
    Review of: North Shore Grand Experience – All Inclusive
    Written May 30, 2023
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  • Debra F
    Christchurch, New Zealand3 contributions
    Simply the Best
    Omg, Julie is just amazing. My sister-in-law and I took our first paddleboard experience. We’re not young and went into this with a bit of trepidation. Julie was simply the best. She talked us through exactly what to do. And against all odds with very shaky legs we both managed standing up, without either of us falling in. Not only did we successfully stand up but but while paddling around the coral we saw two turtles. Julie took dozens of photos which she sent through WhatsApp at no additional charge. This experience is a definite must to try.
    Review of: Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu
    Written April 28, 2023
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  • funkytut
    Prior Lake, MN34 contributions
    Great Teacher
    They're a well organized team. I arrived at the beach on time, they asked me what my goal for the lesson was, I signed the waiver, put on my gear and I was working with Namaka in no time. We had a quick session to form correct habits on the board and then we were in the water. I was successful in getting up and surfing a few times. Namaka was good at pointing out the things I was forgetting and made sure that we were in the right place to catch the good waves. This was my first time riding on green-water waves but they weren't intimidating. When I got back, there were pictures and they wanted to know if I had accomplished my goal. I had set the bar low by stating I wanted to have fun, so I had no trouble saying yes.
    Review of: Surf HNL: Small-Group or Private Surfing Lesson (Ko'olina)
    Written February 8, 2023
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  • Cavman
    5 contributions
    Great time!
    My fiancee and I had a lot of fun on our 1-hour stand-up paddleboarding lesson. This was our first time trying paddleboarding, and it was a pleasant and easy experience. The part of Ala Moana beach that we were on is a little less crowded, and we had very flat waters with few waves and little wind, making for an easier beginner experience. For reference we had a 10AM time. The instructor was very friendly and accommodating when we arrived late, and he walked us through a few basics on land before moving onto the water. He was there with us the whole time and provided expert guidance and tips, helping us balance and become acclimated to the activity. Lots of fun!
    Review of: Surf Honolulu: Ala Moana Stand-up Paddleboard Lesson
    Written March 10, 2021
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  • Kathy W
    1 contribution
    You'll never regret this boat trip
    We had a great time from the bus ride to the boat. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was also very good. Would recommend to anyone
    Review of: Dolphins and You Ocean Slide and More Oahu Private Boat Charter Waikiki Hawaii
    Written April 30, 2023
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  • Meredith R
    3 contributions
    Great for the whole family!
    Instructors were fantastic, especially considering we had an 8yo and an uncooperative 5yo (who rode on the instructors' board). We all thought this was one of the Top 3 experiences we had in Hawaii, wish we'd booked another session!
    Review of: Stand Up Paddleboarding - Family Lessons - Waikiki, Oahu
    Written August 19, 2021
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  • massimogH5983GM
    New York City, NY2 contributions
    Paddleboarding
    Thank you max I really appreciated the attention you gave to my kids.We will recommend you to our fr
    Review of: Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons
    Written May 8, 2021
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  • Ml S
    1 contribution
    Wonderful
    Lina was an amazing host. It was enjoyable and we felt safe. After our trip Lina provided us with fresh cold coconut water. It was delishious and refreshing.
    Review of: North Shore Outdoor Adventure Paddle Boarding or Kayaking
    Written December 13, 2022
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  • seetheworld600
    va407 contributions
    Day of Fun!
    I did a private stand up paddle board lesson and outrigger canoe ride with Waikiki Beach Services. The staff was fun and friendly and the service was excellent. Even though I had never done SUP before, Matt's excellent instruction had me standing up on the board and paddling after the 2nd try. Each subsequent try found me able to stay up on the board longer, and it was great to have the photographer in the water with us getting great shots and videos of my attempts.

    The outrigger canoe ride was fun, but you will need to pay for the other seats if you don't have four people in your canoe. I knew this going in and was fine with paying extra. We caught two waves and went so fast one wave that I couldn't paddle fast enough. What a rush! Thanks for a great morning of fun at the beach!!
    Review of: Private One-On-One Invidiaual Stand-Up Paddling Lesson
    Written January 18, 2020
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