Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Departing from Maui
Description
Enhance your Hawaii vacation experience with an inter-island trip to the island of Oahu and discover this historical destination with those who know it best. Experience the museums and memorials of Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Bowfin Submarine museum, and a drive through historic Honolulu including Punchbowl Memorial. This tour has it all and was created for all history enthusiasts! Includes all admissions and round-trip airfare, expert World War II tour guide, a driving tour of Honolulu’s historic sites & preferred ticketing to the USS Arizona Memorial! Don’t wait for a second longer to reserve your seats. This is one of our most popular tours, and you cannot miss the opportunity to visit all of the museums of Pearl Harbor, and the USS Arizona Memorial. Be sure to book your tour today and experience the very best of Pearl Harbor!
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Itinerary
At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you can explore various exhibits that provide historical context about the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. View a 23-minute documentary film that provides an overview of the attack, its impact, and the significance of the USS Arizona Memorial After the introductory exhibits and film, you will board a U.S. Navy-operated boat for a short ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. The 10-minute ride across the harbor is calm and offers views of the surrounding military installations Admission tickets to the attractions on your tour are included and will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure that spans the remains of the sunken battleship. It's a solemn and quiet place, designed to allow visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made by the sailors and Marines who were lost during the attack Viewing the Wreckage: Inside the memorial you can look down into the water to see parts of the sunken battleship. The ship's outline is visible just below the surface, and oil droplets, often referred to as "The Tears of the Arizona," can still be seen rising to the surface Remembrance Wall: At the far end of the memorial is a wall inscribed with the names of the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives aboard the USS Arizona. This wall serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war
USS Bowfin Submarine (Adm. Incl.) This admission also incudes a headphone set for narration on the submarine. It also includes the admission for the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum.
Ford Island Transportation USS Missouri Battleship (Adm. Incl.) Deck Tour of the ‘Mighty Mo’ No-Host Lunch Stop at Laniakea Cafe
USS Oklahoma Memorial is next to USS Battleships Missouri. You will experience the area where you will witness 429 marble sticks, which is where the soldiers lost their lives.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Admission will be included. This does not the flight simulator.
On the historic downtown Honolulu portion of the tour, you will experience a blend of Hawaii's rich history, cultural heritage, and modern city life all narrated by our expert guide
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific sits on top of extinct volcano also known as Punchbowl. The cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of U.S. military members. The beautifully maintained grounds feature rows of white headstones set against lush greenery. The location of Punchbowl Crater offers stunning views of the surrounding city, including downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the coastline
The only royal palace in the United States. You will learn about Hawaii's monarchy, and hear stories about King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarchs.
From the palace you will view the iconic King Kamehameha Statue, a symbol of Hawaii's unity and strength. The statue is in front of the Aliʻiōlani Hale, the historic building that now houses the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Our guide will "talk story" of the fascinating history as the original government building of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Often referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," Kawaiahaʻo Church is one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Hawaii. Our guide will teach you about the church’s significance and its role in Hawaii’s religious history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Meals are at your own expense
- There are a few on-site dining options at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and near the Battleship Missouri, such as food trucks, snack stands, or cafes where you can purchase and enjoy food before or after your tour
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- All entry tickets to the attractions are included and will be provided by your driver on the morning of your tour
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks
Reviews(11)
For Pearl Harbor experience the directions need to be a little more clear and explained out that you do not get a tour guide, you get a packet of paper and you're on your own And the time on the paper is for that one show we didn’t know until afternoon and we had to sign up on a wait list to be able to go to it
Aloha, Mahalo for your valuable feedback. We’re very sorry for the confusion regarding the Pearl Harbor experience and how the instructions were communicated. We understand how frustrating it must have been not knowing that the visit is self-guided and that the time on the ticket applies specifically to the Arizona Memorial program. Your comments about clearer directions and expectations are greatly appreciated, and we will work on improving our communication so future guests are better informed ahead of time. Mahalo again for bringing this to our attention. 🌺
Well worth the investment! The tour guides knew their stuff and answered all questions! The men and women that volunteer at each location warmed my heart and it reminded me of how incredible it is to be an American!
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that the tour was well worth it and that our guides and the volunteers at each location made such a meaningful impact 🤙 It’s wonderful that the experience reminded you of the incredible history and spirit of the places you visited. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
Need to allow more time to stay at the Pearl Harbor Site. Our return flight to Maui was 8:15, they dropped us off at the airport at 3:15!!!! Luckily, we were able to re-schedule on an earlier flight, if not, we would have had a 5 hour delay, not good!!!
Aloha, Mahalo for sharing your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the timing issues with your Pearl Harbor visit and airport drop-off. We understand how important it is to have enough time at such a meaningful site and to make your flight without stress. Your feedback is very important, and we’ll review our scheduling to ensure future tours allow sufficient time for Pearl Harbor and timely airport drop-offs. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a smoother, more seamless experience in Hawaiʻi. 🌺
We had an early flight from Maui in am which was expected, however they dropped us back at the airport at 5pm and they scheduled our flight for 9pm. That was poor planning on their part. Pearl harbour was Awesome, you do that on your own. The vehicle we were transported in had very poor air conditioning .
Aloha, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to Pearl Harbor, but we’re sorry the return schedule and vehicle comfort didn’t meet your expectations. The flight you received was the only one available for that day, as interisland flight times are limited and often fill up quickly. We truly appreciate your understanding and will share your comments with our team to help improve future experiences. Mahalo for joining us. 🌺
The tour company provided transportation from Maui and back. After flying from Maui to Honolulu the instructions on where to meet were not clear and needed to call company several times. The bus ride to Pearl Harbor was nothing special. Didn’t find out until arrived at Pearl Harbor that absolutely No bags allowed- except that once inside saw that there were plenty of women with clear handbags. Felt like when we got to pearl harbor the driver could not get rid of us soon enough. Thought they were doing a tour but not. Everything was self guided. For the price of the tour ($500) it would probably easy to by airfare with Southwest and get a taxi to Pearl Harbor and save quite a bit
Aloha, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the confusion you experienced and that the tour did not meet your expectations. We do want to note that the no bag policy at Pearl Harbor is clearly stated in our confirmation information to help guests prepare, as it is a National Park Service regulation. Only small, clear bags are permitted through security. We will also review our meeting instructions and driver communication to make sure they are as clear and welcoming as possible. Your comments are valuable to us, and we’ll use them to improve the guest experience moving forward. Mahalo
Driver was very good and knowledgeable. The tour was interesting and enjoyable. However, my only critique is the downtown portion. It feels rushed especially with traffic and I was wondering if it was just removed and add a museum closer to the first half of tour. Again, we did like our driver and the tour
aloha! mahalo nui loa for taking the time to leave us a review. we will pass this along to your tour guide and the rest of the family. we hope you have an awesome time in Hawaii. see you next time.
Need better communication with travelers. We ran late because the buses were so busy. Our tour guide left us I understand that we were late but he never reached out to us. We had to take a taxi back to the airport. Receptionist needs better customer service skills she sucked.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you on the phone and address the concerns you brought to our attention. I sincerely regret the challenges you experienced, and I want to assure you that we are actively working to improve our communication and customer service to prevent similar situations in the future. Your experience is important to us, and we are committed to making things right. If there’s anything further we can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out
Great opportunity to see and experience a part of our collective history made all the better by our outstanding tour guide, Ariel. His knowledge of the topic was unsurpassed and he kept it lively and exciting. We truly felt like part of his family!
Aloha! Mahalo for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a great experience with Ariel. His passion and deep knowledge really bring history to life, and it’s wonderful that you felt like part of the family during the tour. Thank you for choosing us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
The actual tour was quite good with a great tour guide and we saw a lot. The booking process and confirmation information was a bit confusing. I booked through Trip Advisor who books through Viator who books through Aloha Sunshine Tours. Some of the info was contradictory and vague and when I called two different numbers to clarify things, each person was rude. I could have done it all myself and saved money, but overall if you want to see it all and let someone else do the work, it was worth it. I suggest you investigate your options first.
Aloha, We appreciate this feedback. We love what we do and it's hard to imagine you experience rude customer service. I'll definetely bring this up with our staff. Not sure if you actually talked with someone from Viator. Thanks
Trip from Maui to Honolulu for this excursion went smoothly. Found our tour guide quickly and she was very knowledgeable about the entire island of Oahu. Would highly recommend.
Aloha, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate this very much!! Mahalo
