Hawaii
WHY YOU SHOULD GO
Don't get lost and stuck in long lines, join us for a tour of the most popular things to do in Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri! Our guided motorcoach tour will also take you through historic downtown Honolulu and on a drive through Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery; all without waiting in any long lines! Round trip airfare, transportation, admissions and expert narration is included
One Day Tour to Oahu - USS Missouri, Arizona Highlights
- Airfare from Maui to Oahu included
- Skip the line and uncover the rich history of Pearl Harbor
- Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and visitor center
- Spend about 4.5 hours at Pearl Harbor, and learn the impact the area had on history
- Take a guided tour of the USS Missouri, the last battleship built by the US Navy
- Look for the plaque on the wooden deck marking the spot where Japan surrendered
- View beautiful and historic buildings in downtown Honolulu
- Discover Kawaiahao Church, the first Christian church in Hawaii
- Drive through and experience the serenity of Punchbowl National
One Day Tour to Oahu - USS Missouri, Arizona Inclusions
- Airfare
- Tour guide
- Admissions
Tour Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- No hotel transfers for this tour
Please Note
- Due to ceremonies on December 7th each year, the park is closed to commercial vehicles and we do not operate our normal tours to the USS Arizona Memorial on that date. Also, on rare occasions, and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many Arizona exhibits and visitor’s center, the USS Bowfin and other monuments at the park.
- Please note, this tour is non-refundable once booked.
Restrictions
The US Department of the Interior has declared a, "no bags" policy at the Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center. Passengers may not carry any concealing items. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Bag storage is available at the entrance to the Visitor Center for a $3 fee per bag fee. Small cameras are permitted. Allowable vital items may be placed in your pockets. Do not leave any valuables on the bus. This tour does not operate on Christmas, New Year's Day or Thanksgiving.
Tour Itinerary
Experience the top attractions on Oahu and make the most of your vacation by skipping the long lines with our Pearl Harbor tour! Relax and travel in comfort on our motor coach tour that includes the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Missouri, a Honolulu city tour and a drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery. This memorable, informative tour will leave you with a deeper insight into these pieces of American history.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Your USS Arizona Memorial experience will start at the visitor center. Experience an excellent film documenting the attack on Pearl Harbor, with actual footage. Spend time browsing through informative displays and learn more about the events that shaped American history and took place here so many decades ago. There are snack areas and food vendors where you can grab a bite to eat and relax.
USS Arizona Memorial
Climb aboard a US Navy launch ship for a short ride to the memorial itself, which is part of the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument. The memorial built over the remains of the USS Arizona Memorial itself will allow you to honor and reflect on the heroes of that “Day of Infamy” You can read the names of all 1,177 sailors and marines who were killed on December 7, 1941.
USS Battleship Missouri
Your next stop on your Pearl Harbor Adventure is a one-hour guided tour of the USS Missouri, the last battleship built by the US Navy. Commissioned in 1944, and affectionately referred to as "Mighty Mo”, she earned 11 Battle Stars during her tour of duty. Walk the decks and stand on the exact spot where on September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered. In all, you’ll spend approximately 4.5 hours at Pearl Harbor.
City tour and Punchbowl National Cemetery
Then, experience a fun fact-filled, narrated driving tour of downtown Honolulu. This scenic drive, including a drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery, will allow you to discover the cemetery’s meticulously landscaped acres. Enjoy the beauty and honor as you drive through and see the Courts of the Missing, the chapel and the finely detailed mosaic maps of the Pacific theaters of action in World War II.
Honolulu Historic Sites
You will also get to visit other popular Hawaiian sites on this tour, including the impressive Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil. You’ll also view Kawaiahao Church (the church of Hawaiian monarchs) and one of the oldest standing christian churches in Hawaii. The State Library and Archives, the 18 foot tall statue of King Kamehameha, City Hall and the quaint Mission Houses are also included on this adventure tour, all while your driver recounts the rich history of these Honolulu landmarks.
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Pickup Info
No hotel transfers for this tour. Please proceed to the Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter to check in for your flight to Oahu. Check in at 5:30 am at the Kahului Airport (Hawaiian Airlines counter). Approximate return from Oahu to Maui is about 7:45 pm. Flight schedules change frequently so please phone our Maui office at 808-877-4242 to confirm time and place of check-in or pick-up
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