Overview
This is an opportunity for visitors from Maui, Kaua'i, and the Big Island to see the O'ahu island from the ground and the sky.
Start your day with a scenic, quick flight into Honolulu. There are beautiful views outside your window throughout the flight. Depending on where you travel, you could pass over the islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i.
Once on the ground on O'ahu, it is a great time to head over for a morning helicopter flight (the timing is flexible). You’ll experience some of the most remarkable sights in the southern part of the island, including an aerial view of the sunken USS Arizona and USS Utah.
Back on the ground, take your party to see the sites you reserved at Pearl Harbor.
Visits to the Arizona Memorial require reservations through our National Park Service partners at recreation.gov. Other museums like Battleship Missouri, Pearl Harbor Aviation, or Pacific Fleet Submarine visits can be reserved at checkout.
Once you have explored all the sites at Pearl Harbor, you will have time to drive to various other places across the island. You can also see Punchbowl, Waikīkī, Diamond Head Crater, and historic Honolulu.
After 8-10 hours on the island, you will return your rental car to the airport for your flight back.
Please let us know if you want to extend your time on the island with earlier and later flights!
*Admissions to the Battleship Missouri, Bowfin Submarine, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum are included.
*Parking: Beginning April 15, 2023, Pearl Harbor National Memorial will charge a parking fee to all those arriving in personal or rented vehicles. The parking fee will be paid via a virtual pay system through visitors' mobile devices or through an onsite kiosk within the Visitor Center complex.
*Note: Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the Navy may need to suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial at any time, or they may impose a capacity restriction on the boat. As a result, you may be placed in a standby line. Unfortunately, in these cases, there will be no refunds. You are still free to enjoy the Visitor’s Center, exhibits, and park monuments. Please accept our apologies in advance.
Schedule
Tentative Schedules for Pearl Harbor Helicopter Ride and Fly-Drive Package 8-9 Hours
Tentative Schedule; Subject to Change Depending on Available Flight Time.
Please check the time for any add-on experiences in the QR tickets attached to your confirmation email if you select them at checkout.
Available from Maui, Big Island and Kaua'i
| 7:15 AM |
Flight departs to Honolulu International Airport |
| 7:55 AM |
Arrive in Honolulu and make your way to Baggage Claim |
| 8:00 AM |
Board car rental shuttle |
| 8:30 AM |
Pick up your rental car and drive to the helicopter departure location, 5 minutes from the rental car location. The address is listed on your itinerary. |
| 9:30 AM |
The 45-minute Helicopter Tour is a complete circle island tour of O'ahu and a flight over Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri. |
| 10:30 AM |
Depart the helicopter company to Pearl Harbor, which is only 10 minutes away by car. |
| 11:00 AM |
Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center |
| 12:00 PM |
Watch a documentary film and board a Navy boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial |
| 1:30 AM |
When guests depart Pearl Harbor, they can choose any of these locations to visit on their own. These are merely suggestions; it will be difficult to personally visit these sites after your tour of Pearl Harbor. Plan in advance and our tour guide at Pearl Harbor can assist you; however, all the sites listed will be visible during your helicopter tour.
Honolulu Helicopter Sightseeing Highlights:
- Waikīkī
- National Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific
- Diamond Head
- Hanauma Bay
- Koko Head
- Makapu’u Lighthouse
- Waimanalo
- East O'ahu
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- North Shore of O'ahu
- Famous Surfing Beaches
- Dole Plantation
- Pineapple Fields
- USS Missouri
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| 6:00 PM |
Return your rental car |
| 7:30 PM |
Board flight back to your designated Hawaiian Island |
| 8:10 PM |
Approximate Island landing time |
The airline flight schedule will generally depart at 7:00 AM and return at 7:00 PM in the early evening. We will coordinate your Helicopter and Pearl Harbor tickets, on some occasions you may have to visit Pearl Harbor first and your helicopter tour to follow; it will depend on when you book your tour and availability of said tours. We reserve the right to make these changes based on availability; guests will receive their tour itinerary with all flight and tour details.
Attire & Bag Policy
Dress comfortably, but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits are not permitted. Bags are not allowed in the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, but if needed, they may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended that only essential items such as phones, wallets, water bottles, or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
While there is no official dress code for visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable, and high heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
For security reasons, bags are not allowed. Additionally, iPad cases and clutch wallets are not permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, but they may be checked and stored if needed for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended that only essential items such as phones, wallets, a water bottle, and any needed medicines be brought on tour.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below, and must not exceed dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5".
Refund
Tours With Flights Must Purchase Trip Insurance
In the event of cancellation or request for a change to your reservation, please note the following: If you purchase trip insurance, there is no charge for a date change or tour change based on tour availability, but the change must be made 72 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds are issued for any tours within the 72-hour period prior to the start of your flights.
Pearl Harbor Tours, including airline flights from Maui, the Big Island of Hawai'i, or Kaua'i, can qualify for a refund if guests add the $20 per person insurance during checkout. If you do not purchase insurance, there are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Rescheduling fees will be applied to change your dates. Tickets are non-transferable.
No stop is guaranteed to be operating on the day of your tour. We have no control over Navy and Army operations, which may result in the closure of Ford Island or the boats going to the Arizona Memorial without notice. In the event of this occurring, our guides will make up for it in a variety of ways, so your experience is always worthwhile.
