Pearl Harbor Tour Arizona Memorial e USS Bowfin

A bitter sweet experience with the sadness of war and the loss of life and to know that so many souls perished on that fateful day and that they rest beneath the memorial was really very sad . The memorial is laid out in a very dignified way. The tour started from the time we were picked up with a detailed and enlightening look back through history to the time when the pearl harbour attack started . When we arrived we visited a short movie theatre and then a briefing pre boarding the craft to the memorial. We then went through the submarines from WW2 with fascinating insights on the changing faces of the navy and how the war of the pacific was won and also modern day navy fleets and capabilities. Lui our guide shared his expert knowledge in a kind and caring way with great humility (from a veteran of service with the navy) . It really was a pleasure and the best way to understand what you are seeing . The tour then went on after lunch but sadly we had to leave at lunch time as I had double booked the day !

We booked the Pearl Harbor tour and our guide was Luis. He was awesome!!!! Very knowledgeable on history and a Navy veteran. Due to maintenance on the USS Arizona Memorial, we weren't sure we'd be able to get a boat that day but Luis was determined to try. We'd highly suggest taking this tour with Luis & Kaewe Adventures.

Our tour guide Penny was fantastic. You can certainly tour these sites on your own, but you will get such a better experience to go with a guide. We opted to have them pick us up as well. It is also nice because they go ahead and book your exact ticket that they need which is only $1 but can be difficult to get

We arranged for this tour well before our desired date. Make sure to contact the company and make a reservation. I believe this is the only company that allows entry with a guide coming along with you. We started at the Statue of Admiral Nimitz before boarding the Missouri which is both Ship and Museum. The visuals are excellent-it’s a memorial and a museum. When we entered the ship with Emerson Adams, we first had a wonderful “official Missouri guide” which was well done and educational. After this 15-20 minute tour-Emerson started “doing his thing”. Our guide-Emerson could not have been any better. Emerson’s service to our country in Afghanistan and experience with weaponry gave us an even better perspective of this most important historical event. We know Emerson has the qualifications to rise to this all encompassing task. The tour is 6-7 hours and includes the most comprehensive information for understanding the events that led up to December 7th as well as the day itself. As it’s so important to understand history-Emerson was a perfect 10…as we told him no other Keawe guide could be better he insisted they all had the same knowledge so-feel free to book without any qualms. This was our favorite historical site ever. After the extensive tour of the Missouri, we then went to a gallery with information and artifacts before seeing a film to prepare us to see the austere monument to those who perished on the Arizona. The US Park Rangers were very respectful and gave the Memorial the suitable respect. We were so impressed. After the tour to see the resting place for the servicemen who perished, we went in the bowfin and we had a excellent tour of that submarine learning about the beginnings of the US Submarine program and its history.

We wanted to visit Pearl Harbor but were having trouble figuring out how to fit together all the moving parts (some places are time ticketed, some you must reserve in advance, some places take more time than others, we weren't going to have a car, and so on). Finally I found reviews for Keawe Tours, which we booked via TravelShack, and decided to splurge for a guided tour. So glad we did! The visit was stress-free, with all details and coordination taken care of for us, and our guide, Emerson, was a delight: knowledgeable and friendly. Note for history buffs: Even after spending most of the day in the area, there was still tons more to see, do, and learn; consider allocating 2 days for Pearl Harbor.

Cedrick was a terrific guide! He was on time and gave us great information setting the back drop for the events on December 7. He was conscientious, pointing out bathrooms and snack opportunities and made sure we knew what the game plan was. He was truly a wealth of information. This was a very well-spent day!

If you have an interest in visiting these historical attractions, you will not find a more well organized and executed tour than the one provided by this company - they know what they are doing. Cedrick was our guide, and he sent a text the day before our tour with all the necessary information, and responded quickly to the questions we had. The small van was certainly better than a large bus and we were smoothly moved around to the various stops.

We cruised to Hawaii for our 50th anniversary. The cruise line was booked out for tours to Pearl Harbor. We contacted Keawe Adventures and from the first call, we had the most amazing experience. Everyone was so very helpful and informative. On the day of our tour, we were met at the cruise terminal by a strapping young U.S. Veteran, named Emerson. Emerson was our tour guide, and we soon learned of his passion to share historical events with us. Our tour was a full day, and we were accompanied by another couple. Emerson made the day very memorable with his vast knowledge of the island and Pearl Harbor. He shared that his 102-year-old grandmother witnessed the bombing of PH as a child. During our tour, we took note that other tour groups were being "Pushed" through the sites. In our case, Emerson self-paced us and allowed us to feel not being rushed throughout the sites we went to. He would offer additional insight and tidbits about unique places and events on the USS Missouri especially. If you are looking to learn as you view the epic symbols of war, peace and sacrifice, we strongly suggest you give Keawe Adventures and Emerson an opportunity to make your trip a lasting positive memory.

This was a fabulous trip made extra special by our guide Luis Gutierrez. Luis is the most knowledgeable guide we have had in all our years exploring the globe. His ability to put the Pearl Harbour attack into 150 years of historical context was outstanding. As an ex submariner he brought the whole Bowfin sub visit to life. An emotional time at The Arizona memorial and then The Missouri served to bookend the 2nd World War in an informative and highly interesting way.

Emerson our guide was such a trove of amazing information! He could answer all of our questions and took care to make sure the day was what we wanted it to be. It was so great to be on a small tour and not a bus where they just drop you off and you're on your own, only 4 of us! We could take as much or little time as we wanted. Being a couple of history buffs, we really enjoyed his knowledge of Hawaii and what took place at Pearl Harbor. Emerson has a Masters in Military History, need I say more? This tour/experience was the main reason my husband wanted to visit Oahu and he was so happy with the experience. We had a blast and feel so fortunate to have had Emerson and Keawe Adventures to discover all things Pearl Harbor. Highly recommend!!