Tour Description
Your day begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation on Oahu. We provide pick up and return transportation to the cruise ship pier, Waikiki and Ko Olina on every tour. Your guide safely brings you to the World War 2 Valor In the Pacific National Monument where you will see all of the historic sites in and around Pearl Harbor.
The first stop is the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. This area contains many of the museums you can explore with your personal guide. They will hand out audio tour devices which will provide this tour in many languages. The english versions contain a wide range of stories prepared by the park service.
The USS Arizona Memorial is the first major historic site we will visit. There is a short film with historic footage to view before going out to see the USS Arizona and the Memorial that lays over it. The boat takes a bit of a tour around the harbor so you can see different angles and get up close to the Battleship Missouri.
Docking back at the Visitor Center, your guide meets you for a trip across the grounds to see the inside of a submarine, the USS Bowfin. See how the ʻsilent serviceʻ operated during this historic time period and the sacrifices they made. A visit to the museum shows how far we have come in the use of submarines from the first to the largest.
Our next stop requires a trip over to Ford Island, home to many historic sites. This is still an active naval base so we must take only approved transportation. We pass by memorials to other ships, like the USS Oklahoma which still lays on the floor of the harbor like the Arizona.
The USS Battleship Missouri stands tall above all in the harbor. This beautifully resorted ship marks the end of the war. See the spot upon itʻs deck that the documents by Japan were signed that officially ended the war. Explore the deck with a local guide on a 35 minute tour of some of the most interesting stories and reasons for Mighty Moʻs many battle stars.
A day is never complete without a tour of the sky, the Pacific Aviation Museum provides hangers of restored airplanes, historic pieces and so much more. Explore the exhibits, get into one, do a flight simulator and so much more.
We end the day with a wonderful tour of historic Honolulu where we drive-by or through important sites like Punchbowl Cemetery, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue and other places that will awe you. We return you back to your accommodation around 5:30pm after a 10 our day of exploration, heroism and history.
Price & Availability
Adult – $159.99
Child 2-12 – $149.99
Time: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (approximate pickup and return. Actual times will be noted in your confirmation itinerary)
Due to the popularity of this tour, we recommend that you book before arriving in the islands. Some federal holidays have limited access to sites within Pearl Harbor. The tour is not available on December 7th of each year.
Sample Itinerary
6:30 AM Pick up Waikiki Hotels
7:00 AM Arrive at Pearl Harbor, World War 2 Valor In The Pacific National Monument
8:00 AM View documentary film about the day of the attack
8:30 AM Board Navy boat for tranport to the USS Arizona Memorial
9:15 AM Visit museums and exhibits of Pearl Harbor’s Visitor Center
10:15 AM board the USS Bowfin Submarine and visit the museum
11:15 AM Take a shuttle and cross the bridge onto Ford Island
12:30 AM Arrive at the USS Missouri Battleship. Tour above and below decks.
1:00 PM Depart to Pearl Harbor Aviation for a no-host lunch at the Laniakea Cafe
1:45 PM Explore the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
2:45 PM Board shuttle to leave Ford Island
3:15 PM Depart to Honolulu Historic Sites which are viewed from the tour vehicle including, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiaha’o Church, Historic Downtown, Waikiki, China Town and more
4:30 PM Return to hotels
Attire
The Arizona Memorial is a sacred place to many visitors. Swimwear is not allowed. Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor and can be checked for $5 per item at the gate. Shoes and shirts are required.
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests prior to 48 hours will only be allowed a 50% refund of the tour cost and no refunds will be issued within the 48 hour period of the start of your tour.
Meals
Lunch is not included in this tour but there are a variety of options for food and drink throughout the day. Please be sure to bring water. There are free water refill locations. Locations to sit down and eat are at the Bowfin Museum at the visitor center, the Missouri Battleship and the Laniakea Cafe at the Aviation Museum.
Special Instructions
Pick up time and location at the airport will be printed on your confirmation letter
No bags of any type allowed at Pearl Harbor. Bags must be checked at the entrance for $5.00 per bag.
Government issued ID required for entrance to Ford Island Naval Base.
Bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Bring bottled water (refills available)
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring your camera but no lens longer than 6 inches allowed
Shirts required.
Please dress appropriately for the Arizona memorial as it is solemn and sacred place to many
No swimwear allowed on the USS Arizona Memorial
Tour not available on December 7th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
