The Best of Pearl Harbor

The Best of Pearl Harbor

About This Experience

Living in Hawaii, I can tell you that "The Best of Pearl Harbor" Honolulu tour offers something truly special – the chance to stand where World War II began and ended for America. This comprehensive 10-hour experience takes you through Pearl Harbor's most important memorials and museums, diving deep into one of history's most pivotal moments. As Hawaii's #1 visited site, this full-day journey provides unparalleled access to multiple historic vessels and exhibits that shaped the Pacific Theater.

Your adventure begins at the USS Arizona Memorial, where you'll pay respects to the sailors who lost their lives during the December 7, 1941 attack. You'll also explore the Battleship Missouri Memorial – the very deck where Japan's surrender ceremony took place – and discover the USS Bowfin Submarine and Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. The tour encompasses the USS Oklahoma memorial site and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum with its historic hangars, painting a complete picture of naval aviation history.

Operating daily with convenient Waikiki pickup between 6:30AM-7:00AM, this wheelchair-accessible tour accommodates up to 25 participants and returns around 4:30PM. All memorial admissions and museum access are included, though lunch is available for purchase at the visitor center. Dress comfortably with shirts and shoes required for memorial access – swimwear, high heels, and skirts aren't recommended.

Starting from $163 per person, children ages 3-11 qualify for this rate while children 2 and under participate free. Plan ahead for "The Best of Pearl Harbor" Honolulu experience, as all bags are prohibited at Pearl Harbor with lockers available for additional cost. The tour requires 24-hour advance cancellation for refunds, and operators may adjust routes for optimal visitor experience, sometimes including spontaneous stops for enhanced sightseeing along the way.