Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour | Free Parking & Gear Included
Overview
Our tours depart directly from Heʻeia Kea Small Boat Harbor in Kaneohe, just a scenic 30–40 minute drive from Waikiki! By checking in directly at the pier, you avoid early-morning shuttle bus pickups and gain full flexibility for your day!
By Rental Car (Recommended):
Drive time: Approx. 35 minutes from Waikiki.
Parking: Free public parking is available at the harbor.
By Rideshare (Uber / Lyft):
One-way fare from Waikiki is typically $45–$65 (depending on traffic and surge pricing).
Simply set your destination to "Heʻeia Kea Small Boat Harbor" — drivers can drop you off and pick you up right by the docks.
Make a Day of It:
The harbor is located minutes away from Kailua town (famous for shopping & dining) and only 15 minutes from Kualoa Ranch. Feel free to plan your post-tour lunch or sightseeing at your own pace!
What's Included
- Snacks (granola bars, chips and spam musubi)
- Snorkeling mask, mouthpiece
- Taxes and fees
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (Limited numbers)
- Life Jacket
- Community cooler (Limited space)
- Soft drink
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Transportation
Meeting Location
46-499 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour | Free Parking & Gear Included?
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Activity code: C-185837P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks (granola bars, chips and spam musubi).
- Snorkeling mask, mouthpiece.
- Taxes and fees.
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (Limited numbers).
- Life Jacket.
- Community cooler (Limited space).
- Soft drink.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour | Free Parking & Gear Included is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour | Free Parking & Gear Included will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks (granola bars, chips and spam musubi)
- Snorkeling mask, mouthpiece
- Taxes and fees
- Stand-up paddle boards, floats, balls, etc. (Limited numbers)
- Life Jacket
- Community cooler (Limited space)
- Soft drink
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
