I am a repeat customer, loooove bringing/recommending friends and family to KBOS. I'd swear I've…read morewritten a review for them...apparently not! I have nothing but aloha for the KBOS crew, and reverence for the sandbar and its residents. It's a quick ride from the pier, but they pack quite the punch in that short time. House rules, safety announcements, and LIVE MUSIC. Jesse & Revese, jam out to island classics, Radiohead, reggae, and more. You'll also get a little history lesson so pay attention! The crew...more like ohana really. Tight-knit, safety-oriented, and aloha for days. First time riding the banana boat today, with Guy & Kevin! I was a little scared at first, but knew I was in good hands and would totally do it again in a heartbeat hehehe Love this crew! Anyone can rent a boat, kayak out, but you won't get the experience like with KBOS.

EVERYTHING- It was a blast and the crew and captains were awesome!! The musicians are so talented…read moreand they made the VIBE!! Captain Kalani and Captain Sandy were the BEST!!! They sang happy birthday to my hubby and congratulated my kids on their recent wedding!! You get the total local experience on this boat!!! Highly suggest - a must do when on Oahu! The sandbar is amazing and a must do! I am kamaaina and this was my first time - definitely fun filled for the ohana

We first met Hopp when my wife and I wanted to see how interested we were in scuba diving. We…read morewanted to make sure we liked it before getting certified. We were concerned because one we had real fear of water and had found it very difficult just to snorkel. We were so lucky to hook up with Hopp. His personality and patience went far above and beyond what you could get in the quick certification programs offered locally. His get acquainted course assured us we were in the right place. After just a few attempts, his nurturing attitude diminished the fears to a point where we enjoyed the underwater breathing; so much so, we had Hopp perform our PADI open water training and certification. We actually qualified PADI Open Water Divers in no time. Let me assure you, Hopp takes his time and does not rush you through the process, he wants you to know and understand the material. We continued diving with our open water certification and then decided to increase our certification, so we had Hopp certify us as PADI Advanced Open Water Divers. Quite a change from not being able to put your head underwater to now we are advanced open water divers. I do not think we could have done it without Hopp.

Callum is an awesome coach and trainer first time with my husband and daughter scuba diving…read moreadventure!! Since it's been 12-15 years since my last dive, I truly appreciate Callum's simple/clear instruction. He gave us all confidence before even that first dive; a terrific experience, for sure. The whole team was careful and appropriate for planning the best time for a dive, given the recent storms. Captain D is super friendly and drives the boat to areas that we could see dolphins- no one was in a hurry that we had to be back to the port, knowing that we wanted to see dolphins and maybe a whale off in the distance. Shannon M from Ashland, OR

I went to this company to do my IDC and I finished everything I was supposed to, waiting months and…read moremonths for Andrew to let me know when I can take the test, kept calling and texting with no answer, eventually I heard he had left the company, Caleb said he would help me remedy the situation cuz Andrew had "left him in a bad position" so I went diving with him once and he said I can come diving whenever until he can get me finished with my course, but never answered his phone after that. Paid thousands of dollars for absolutely nothing!

We were at electrics when the instructor approached us & asked if we want to snorkel with her & see…read morethe Buddha temple under water. She was very professional & guided us on ways we can better snorkel & also keep the reef safe. I love that she has a heart for the ocean. she has a passion to educate others on how to be better about it as well. We ended up seeing a seal, the experience was really cool.

Shannon took my partner and I out snorkeling at Electric Beach recently! She gave a very thorough…read moredescription of the plan, safety considerations for the area, and an overview of the wildlife we could expect to see. She was an excellent guide and is incredibly knowledgeable about all of the marine species found around Oahu! She answered all of my MANY questions with ease and excitement for the opportunity to share information about the marine life. I would strongly recommend snorkeling with Shannon and Snorkel Safe Oahu for both beginners and experienced snorkers/divers. Her respect for the marine environment and knowledge of the local snorkeling spots is an incredible resource for anyone interested in diving deep (get it) into the marine life of Hawai'i!

All female crew, a first for us, and a nice smooth sail with Tamiko @ the helm. Courtney, Mariam,…read moreand Kaley (fingers crossed on spelling) were all very attentive, friendly, and made for a very pleasant experience. Snacks were individually packaged, MAJOR bonus cos it's nasty when you get passengers clamoring for cheese 'n stuff off of a tray. And, rather tasty, I might add. Didn't partake in the drinks cos we've had plenty leading up to sunset cruise. Big lot for parking and seamless check-in. Save time, a tree, and sign your waiver online.

It was a very delightful sunset sail! The captains and the…read morerest of the crew were so wonderful! The food and drinks were delish! We spotted a family of dolphins along the way. We had a great time!

I highly recommend Dolphin Excursions Hawaii because the team who operates it are highly organized,…read morethoughtful, experienced, intelligent, friendly, and helpful. They do their utmost best to address any needs and answer questions during the entire time. Plus, with their knowledge of the area, we spotted dolphins, a whale, a rare Hawaiian Monk Seal (who actually surfaced to watch us). During our two dives, we even swam near beautiful turtles. Our guide, Morgan, was especially fabulous! Big gratitude to him and to the rest of the crew who help make such a positively memorable experience!

Wow!!! This was amazing!!! They really take the time to explain what you see and the behaviors of…read morethe dolphins/whales. The captain was great at locating the spots and not staying too long so as not to interrupt the flow. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who hasn't done one or even if you have it's a great recap. Would definitely do this again!!!

The first thing that becomes apparent when you meet Bethany, Nikki, and Matt, is they love what…read morethey do. They were genuinely happy to see you walking down the dock and are ready to help you have a very memorable experience. The second thing that becomes apparent and is met with even more passion, is the respect they have for the wildlife while delivering the most memorable experience. The team today succeeded in every way. Thank you.

We joined the 6 hour trip with Wild Side and it was amazing!!! The communication and preparations…read morebefore the trip was top notch, and the trip itself was unbeatable. We started at 6am and the morning was a tranquil visit to all the animals in the ocean. Our guides were Connor and Bethany, and they are knowledgeable naturalists and wonderful guides who took good care of us inside and outside of the water. Captain Kim knew we were birders and wanted to take photos of the shearwaters, boobys, and albatrosses and she always positioned the boat while giving us the best and most stable view for photography, while maintaining a respectful distance to the animals to avoid stressing them. We went out to Ka'ena point and had a great view of the Laysan albatross colony. There is truly nothing like having an albatross fly overhead. Along the way, we saw spotted dolphins actively feeding and playing, and also saw spinner dolphins! Seeing the monk seal lounging on the beach was a bonus. The wedge tail shearwaters had just returned so they were busy on the water. We also found masked boobys and brown booby feeding. We also saw turtles at their cleaning station! Connor and Bethany were knowledgeable about the landscape and the ecology and shared wonderful information. They are genuinely the nicest people! Highly recommended. The boat is comfortable and we were taking care of by the team (beverages, snacks, fruits, pastries). Thank you!

amazing staff and amazing experience!!!! they blasted music and made the boat ride fun, also…read morecheered everyone on throughout the experience! WAY WORTH IT!!!!

We had an epic time exploring and seeing different kinds of sharks…read more We felt safe the entire time. We got the help we needed when our hears needed replacement. We had floats until we were comfortable enough to let go. Crew was fantastic! They offer photos and videos with sharks to purchase.