Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour Departing Kauai
Description
Experience the profound history of Pearl Harbor. They'll see the USS Arizona Memorial, which honors those who lost their lives during the attack on December 7, 1941, and explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with its informative exhibits and film footage. Additionally, the tour includes the Battleship Missouri Memorial, where visitors can learn about the end of World War II, and the Pacific Aviation Museum, showcasing wartime aircraft and aviation history. Following Pearl Harbor, tourists will head to historic downtown Honolulu. Here, they can admire landmarks such as Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, and the King Kamehameha Statue, which commemorates Hawaii's first king. The area also features the historic Chinatown district, known for its vibrant markets and cultural heritage, as well as various historic buildings and museums that offer further insights into Hawaii's past.
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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
- 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
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- 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
- 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(33)
What an awesome tour. I highly recommend this tour. Very easy to book, great tour guide, Ryan. He was very professional and a great narrative and kept our attention. USS Arizona a privilege, you can feel the presence of those who remain at sea
Aloha 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had an awesome tour and that Ryan kept the experience engaging and meaningful 🤙 It’s truly special to visit the USS Arizona and reflect on its history. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌈
Leena was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our visit to Pearl Harbor and the time to see Waikiki.
😊 Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Pearl Harbor and your time in Waikiki. Leena will be happy to know her knowledge helped make your experience even more special. We truly appreciate you choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours and hope to welcome you again soon! 🌴
Good overview of Pearl Harbour. Summer was on time and provided history and culture during drive
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your review! We’re glad Summer made your Pearl Harbor tour informative and enjoyable 🤙 It’s great to hear she shared history and culture during the drive and kept everything on time. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more amazing adventures soon! 🌈
We flew from Kauai, flight was on time and short. Our tour guide picked us up on time and was very knowledgeable. Pearl Harbor was very respectful of the lives lost and we thoroughly enjoyed being able to climb through Uss Missouri and the Bowfin Submarine. It was a full day and we were worn out by time we returned to Kauai but was a moving experience
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you enjoyed exploring Pearl Harbor, the USS Missouri, and the Bowfin Submarine. It truly is a powerful and moving experience. We’re happy our guide helped make your day meaningful and memorable — and we hope to welcome you back to the islands again soon! 🌴✨
Had plenty of time to see all the sites which are self guided. The Air Museum was a little disappointing but we live close to the Air Force museum which has a lot more planes and it’s free. The city tour was ok and the guide had good stories. Would have liked to have gone through the palace. The tour was complete in 7 hours. The tour company made us pay additional money for flights saying the price went up Or something like that. Thought that was not good customer service. How do we know the price went up? Was not happy about that. And they only let me know two days in advance.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the city tour and the guide’s stories, and we appreciate your comments about the Air Museum and the itinerary. We also hear your concern regarding the additional flight charges and timing of notification — we’ll review this to improve communication and customer experience in the future.
Tour guide rushed everything. Felt like he had enough that week. Did not walk us around on any stops. We had to go it on our own. Not impressed
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We had a great time on this Complete Pearl Harbor Experience. Cousin Guy was a great your guide. He was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Hawaii history. It was so interesting to learn about the history and language. Touring the Pearl Harbor Memorial is a memorable experience. Im very glad we took this tour. They made the flights and pick up/drop off at the airport effortless.
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.
Arizona Memorial and Missouri Battleship were remarkable and a very moving experience. The rest of the tour was pretty average. The part at the end with sights in Honululu was subpar at best. Was great to have someone organize the entire tour for us. Biggest disappointment was the layover on return trip to Kauai. Flight times weren’t finalized until after we booked and they gave us a 4-4.5 hour layover waiting for our return flight. I realize they can’t control airline schedules but this was very untenable. That frankly made the experience not worth it, especially for the price. It’s an extremely long day. Our flight to Oahu left at 6:15am and return flight wasn’t until 8:45pm. Tour was planned to end around 4:30 so the layover at airport was extremely long. We left the tour early and returned to the airport on our own nickel to catch an earlier flight to avoid the 4 hour wait.
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A must do for a visit to Hawaii. Worth every penny. Tour guide/ driver Summer was fantastic. We hope you find Zucker Summer!
Thank you,! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciated Summer's expertise. We'll be sure to let her know about your kind words!
We loved this experience. Leena is the best and made it a memorable trip. Definitely recommend. If you’re looking book through Aloha. Pickup and drop off at airport made easy
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.
