Description
The awe-inspiring yet serene history of Pearl Harbor makes this tour a “must see” part of any Hawaii 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 America’s foreign wars. We’ll continue to the locations and buildings of historic Honolulu including Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater!
*Parking: Beginning April 15, 2023, Pearl Harbor National Memorial will charge a parking fee to all those arriving in personal or rented vehicles. The parking fee will be $7/day and will be paid via a virtual pay system through visitors’ mobile devices or though an onsite kiosk located within the Visitor Center complex.
Activity & Event Itinerary
Schedule for Off-island guests only 7-8 hours (Does Not Include Flight Time)
Tentative Schedule; Subject to Change Depending on Available Flight Time.
Available from Maui, Big Island and Kauai
| 6:00 AM |
Arrive at your outer island airport (transportation available from various locations on Maui & Big Island) |
| 7:00 AM |
Depart for the Island of Oahu |
| 7:45 AM |
Meet your guide at curbside of Honolulu International Airport |
| 8:00 AM |
Arrive at Pearl Harbor |
| 8:30 AM |
View documentary film with historic footage |
| 9:00 AM |
Board a Navy boat for your solemn visit to the USS Arizona Memorial |
| 9:45 AM |
Visit Pearl Harbor Visitors Center Museum Exhibits |
| 10:45 PM |
Depart to Ford Island. Lunch on your own at the Missouri Pier. |
| 11:00 AM |
Tour the USS Missouri at Ford Island |
| 1:00 PM |
Depart to the National Cemetery of the Pacific at the Punchbowl Crater |
| 1:30 PM |
Historic Honolulu Visit and Sightseeing
- Iolani Palace
- King Kamehameha Statue
- State Capitol
- Kawahawoi Church
- Historic Buildings
|
| 3:30 PM |
Return to Honolulu International Airport |
| 5:00 PM |
Return Flight Departure Time |
| 5:45 PM |
Arrive at your inter-island Airport |
Meal
No host lunch available at the Visitor Center or the USS Missouri.
Cancellation Policy
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 $20 per person 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.
No stop is guaranteed to be operating on the day of your tour. We have no control of Navy and Army operations which may result in the closure of Ford Island or the boats going to the Arizona Memorial without notice. In the event of this occurring, our guides will make up for it in a variety of ways so your experience is always worthwhile.
Attire
Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. 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.
Special Instructions
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.
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.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below:
