Private Tour of Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial
About This Experience
Having guided countless visitors to Pearl Harbor over the years, I can tell you this private tour of Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial Kailua offers something truly special – guaranteed access to one of America's most sacred sites. This 4.5-hour experience accommodates up to 6 people and includes those crucial advance reservations to the USS Arizona Memorial, where 1,177 service members lost their lives on December 7, 1941.
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel, cruise pier, or Honolulu airport in our comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Once at Pearl Harbor, you'll watch a powerful 23-minute documentary about the attack before boarding the shuttle boat to the memorial itself. Standing above the sunken battleship, reading the names inscribed in marble while your guide shares the stories behind the history – it's an experience that stays with you.
The Visitors Center houses fascinating exhibits, including President Roosevelt's original speech draft with his handwritten edits that shaped America's entry into World War II. Want to dive deeper? Add the USS Bowfin Submarine experience for $30 per person and explore what life was like beneath the waves aboard this historic vessel.
This private tour of Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial Kailua doesn't stop at the harbor. We'll drive past Honolulu's iconic landmarks – Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha I statue – weaving together Hawaii's rich cultural heritage with its pivotal wartime history.
The tour welcomes ages 4-99 and accommodates strollers, folding wheelchairs, and lightweight scooters. Your private transportation, expert guide, bottled water, and advance memorial reservations are all included. Tours start from $550, with full refunds available for cancellations made 72 hours in advance. Keep in mind that children under 4 cannot board the USS Bowfin, and occasional naval weather restrictions may affect memorial boat access.