About Captain Bob's Picnic Sail & Snorkel
Cruise Kaneohe Bay with Waikiki transportation, a shallow sandbar stop, snorkeling over a reef, green sea turtle viewing and barbecue lunch on board.
Your day starts with a comfortable pickup in Waikiki, then a narrated ride across Oahu to spectacular Kaneohe Bay. Along the way your driver sprinkles in island history, geology, and a few Hollywood secrets tied to this coastline. Once aboard a roomy double-hull catamaran, Captain Bob points toward a sun-lit sandbar where ankle-deep water is perfect for a friendly game of volleyball or a carefree swim. The bay you're standing in is actually the flooded crater of an ancient volcano whose last eruption, 350 000 years ago, sent part of Oahu sliding into the sea.
While you splash or snorkel, the onboard chef grills a barbecue lunch. After eating, the boat moves to a nearby reef where turquoise water, bright corals, and cruising green sea turtles invite a second round of snorkeling. Spinner dolphins sometimes ride the bow wave, and shoreward views reveal familiar film locations like Gilligan's Island and Chinaman's Hat.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic boat cruise in Kaneohe Bay on Oahu's east shore
- Anchor on a shallow sandbar for volleyball, swimming, or relaxing
- Snorkel a vibrant coral reef and spot tropical fish and sea turtles
- See Gilligan's Island and Chinaman's Hat from the water
- Hear stories about prehistoric Oahu and the bay's Hollywood connections
Tour Inclusions
- Barbecue burger lunch with baked beans, fruit cocktail, and chips
Veggie, vegan, and gluten-free burgers available with advance notice - Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water
- Beer and wine available for purchase on board
- All snorkel gear: mask, snorkel, fins, life jackets, and floating noodles
- Freshwater rinse after snorkeling
- Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
About the Tour Boats
- Merahi Mana – 45 ft double-hull catamaran (US Coast Guard capacity 49)
- Merahi Mana I – 46 ft double-hull catamaran (US Coast Guard capacity 49)
Activity Notes
Where & When
Waikiki hotel pick-up starts at 9:10 am and return to hotels will be at 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The exact hotel pick-up time will be in your confirmation voucher.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your pick-up time.
9:10 am - Ilikai Hotel (Ala Moana Blvd, under the flag poles on main street)
9:20 am - Ambassador Hotel Waikiki (Namahana St entrance)
9:30 am - Waikiki DFS Duty Free Shop – Royal Hawaiian Ave. (Trolley Stop)
9:30 am - Sheraton Waikiki (Aloha Landing Bus Depot)
9:30 am - Halepuna Waikiki – 2233 Helumoa Road
9:30 am - Ka Lai Waikiki Beach – 223 Saratoga Road
9:35 am - Hyatt Regency Hotel (Koa Avenue, under the green awning)
9:40 am - Alohilani Resort (Liliuokalani Ave, outside waiting area next to driveway)
9:45 am - Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani Ave side entrance - Paoakalani Tower)
Driving directions if you plan to drive out yourself:
Drive out check-in time is at 10:30 am at Heeia Kea Boat Harbor, located at 46-499 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744. Walk to the end of the harbor, across from the "Merahi Mana" boat). Arrive early as parking is limited. Boat returns to pier at 2:30 pm.
Restrictions
Snorkel masks that cover the whole face are not allowed on this tour.
This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. A guest may be wheeled to the boat and board (with or without the assistance from another guest of their party). A collapsible wheelchair can be stored away until the end of the tour. There is only storage for a collapsible wheelchair.
Operation Days
Monday through Saturday
Duration
4 hours
Vendor
This activity is operated by All Hawaii Cruises.
