Description
The awe-inspiring and history of Pearl Harbor makes this tour a “must see” part of any Hawai'i vacation. The tour includes all airfare, transportation and entrance fees necessary to experience the Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri battleship at Pearl Harbor. All outer island flights to Honolulu are less than 1 hour and you will be greeted at the airport by our friendly tour guides. We will transport you in our air-conditioned tour vehicles to Pearl Harbor while our guides provide expert narration into the historical locations you’ll see throughout the day.
Because you're visiting Pearl Harbor with us, you’ll skip the long ticket lines once we arrive, giving you 4 ½ hours to explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship Museum.
Afterwards, our expert guides will continue your tour in our custom tour vehicles to Punchbowl National Cemetery where various monuments and displays tell the story of those lost in defending their nation. We’ll continue to historic Honolulu's locations and buildings, including 'Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the "Hawaii 5-O Headquarters", the Supreme Court Building. We will drive by many places and stop at the statue in the center of it all. We’ll also pass through the Waikīkī Beach neighborhood on a relaxed scenic drive, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding sights from the vehicle. Please note that this is a drive-through experience, not a designated stop. From there your guide will return you to the airport for your 30-40-minute flight back to the neighbor islands. Choose to add on guided transportation from your accommodations to the airport as part of your tour. This is a great day trip to O'ahu.
*Note: Infrequently, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Navy may suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial, or they may need to restrict boat capacity. In these cases, we may place you in a standby line. We cannot offer refunds in this situation and apologize in advance should this occur. You would still be able to visit the exhibits, the Visitors’ Center, and other park monuments.
Included
Entry, Transportation & Guides
Our drivers & guides will be available to provide information, tell stories, and answer questions while guests are on or near the tour vehicle or at designated areas within Pearl Harbor and around the island of Oahu. You will enjoy expert narration while driving to and from attractions, hotels, and other tour stops. They will provide tickets or check in guests at all attractions related to the tour.
The National Park Service strictly controls what our guides can do within the confines of the Pacific Historic Parks Site.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center & Arizona Memorial
- Guides can lead guests on the main concourse by the desks and gift shop at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center.
- Guides will provide instruction for the movie timing, and tickets for guests to explore the exhibits offered at their own pace.
Missouri Battleship Museum
- Guides will drop off the guests at the gate and then park the tour vehicle. Guests can explore the pier and meet the guide at the boat entrance to check them in. A docent-led tour will be provided on the deck of the battleship. Your guide will be with the tour vehicle or available on the pier.
Tour Inclusions
- Flight from the outer island to Oahu
- Pickup at the airport in Honolulu
- Transportation To Pearl Harbor
- Boat ride out to Arizona Memorial
- Access to Pearl Harbor Visitor Museums
- Board Battleship Missouri at Ford Island
- Historic city tour with a stop
- Return to the airport for the return flight
*There is no food included on this tour. There will be time to purchase food at both the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Battleship Missouri Museum.
Food & Drink
This tour does not include lunch. However, you can buy food and drinks at the Visitor Center or on the pier next to the USS Missouri.
Restrictions
Please bring your government-issued ID for entry.
While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. High heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
Dress comfortably for the weather but keep in mind that shoes and shirts are required on the USS Arizona Memorial.
For security reasons, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.50 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
It must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below, and measure no more than 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5".
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation or request change to your reservation, please note the following if you purchase trip insurance there is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability but must be made 72 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds issued for any tours within the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your flights.
Pearl Harbor Tours that include airline flights from Maui, Big Island of Hawaii, or Kauai can qualify for a refund if guests add the trip insurance during checkout. If you do not purchase insurance, there are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Rescheduling fees will be applied to change your dates. Tickets are non-transferrable.
Please be advised that unforeseen naval operations, weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control may occasionally result in the suspension, delay, or restriction of boat services to the USS Arizona Memorial. In such cases, visitors may encounter a standby queue or changes to the scheduled boat service.
If boat service to the USS Arizona Memorial is temporarily suspended, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, including its exhibits, museums, and park monuments, will remain open and accessible. Please be aware that refunds cannot be provided due to weather-related conditions, naval operations, standby queues, or temporary interruptions to boat services.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. These circumstances are determined by the National Park Service and/or U.S. Navy and are beyond our control.
