Best of O'ahu Tour to Polynesian Cultural Center and Arizona Memorial
A full tour of the island of O'ahu’s best sites and experiences awaits you. Start your day off with a bit of solemn reflection at Pearl Harbor’s Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center before embarking on an island-wide adventure to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC),
On this tour, we travel from Pearl Harbor across the island to the Polynesian Cultural Center, O'ahu’s top entertainment attraction. Here, you can see the Polynesian cultures represented through demonstrations and shows. You can also explore the demonstration villages of the major Polynesian nations. Watch the canoe pageant and get inspired to go for a ride yourself! At the center, a wonderful lunch included in your tour price will get you ready for an afternoon of fun.
We also pass through quaint towns and stop at various overlooks and lookouts throughout the day, so there are plenty of opportunities to get great pictures of the most popular locations at the best times of the day.
PEARL HARBOR SITES VISITED
Polynesian Cultural Center
Our final stop is at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC), with admission to the six Island Villages of Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawai’i and much more. Explore the Polynesian world with an expert guide and watch shows taking place throughout the day. Get connected with the stunning art and ancient culture of Polynesia as we spend almost 4 hours at this stop.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Beginning the tour at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center allows you to understand what happened on December 7th, 1941. Watching a 23-minute short film of the attack on Pearl Harbor with historical footage lets you absorb the events from the lead-up to the US entering World War II right through to the signing of the Instrument of Surrender by Japan almost four years later. For those non-English speaking visitors, all our tours include access to the audio tours provided in nine languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, Russian, Italian, German, and Spanish).
USS Arizona Memorial
All aboard! Make the short trip to the memorial itself aboard a U.S. Navy launch. The memorial built over the remains of the 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. Don't forget to look for the “Black Tears”, the oil leak on the surface from the sunken remains.
Polynesian Cultural Center and Pearl Harbor Tour Details
Features
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VIP Tour Of The Polynesian Cultural Center
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Board The USS Arizona Memorial
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Polynesian Cultural Center Admission
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Restaurant Lunch Included At Hukilau Marketplace
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Round-Trip Waikiki Hotel Transportation (From Outer Islands Maui, Big Island & Kauai)
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See The Memorials That Make Up The World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument, Including Punchbowl
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Numerous Overlook & Scenic View Stops
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Documentary Film Footage Of The Attacks
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Pearl Harbor Visitor Center And Museums
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Demonstrations And Entertainment At Island Villages
Overview
Explore the best that O'ahu has to offer on this 10-hour tour of the Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center museums, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and other scenic spots on O'ahu.
Start your tour with a hotel or condo pickup or at a nearby safe location in Waikiki or Ko Olina. Your small group tour guide will take you to Pearl Harbor to pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial. You will have time to visit the museums at the Visitor Center before taking to the road on an adventure to windward O'ahu, where the Polynesian Cultural Center is.
We will stop at several overlooks and small attractions so you can enjoy the scenery and take a break from sitting in the vehicle.
We make our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center just before noon, where a wonderful lunch prepares you for an afternoon of adventure and activities. During multiple shows and demonstrations, be awed by the Pacific people’s traditions, history, and legends. The adventurous can try dancing and/or a canoe ride.
Your guide will take you to all the best sites within the center, which covers many acres. They will show you things that will be fun and interesting for the entire group. We will spend 3-4 hours at this location before doing some additional sightseeing as your guide brings the group back to the city.
After a wonderful day exploring the best O'ahu has to offer, we will return you to your hotel or the airport for your flight out at around 5:30 p.m.
*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 and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour
(Subject to change depending on Arizona Ticket Time and other factors)
For Oahu guests only - 10-hour tour
6:30 AM | Pick up from Waikiki |
7:15 AM | Reach the Visitor Center |
8:30 AM | Take a Navy boat to the USS Arizona Memorial |
10:30 AM | Explore a lush Tropical Farm |
11:30 AM | Tour the Polynesian Cultural Center |
4:30 PM | Depart the Polynesian Cultural Center to your hotel |
*Please note that your pick-up location may differ from your hotel but is within a 5-minute walking distance.
Meal Options
We are currently providing a fixed-price menu with several choices of entrees and a non-alcoholic drink at Pounders Restaurant (named after a beach nearby). The food is excellent and in good portions. The wait staff can adjust any of those items for allergies and other preferences when you order.
Fees
Waikiki
AdultAges 13 yrs+ | $244.99 |
ChildAges 2-12 yrs | $234.99 |
Ko Olina
AdultAges 13 yrs+ | $344.99 |
ChildAges 2-12 yrs | $334.99 |
Policy
While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. 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, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or 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:
Refund
In the event of cancellation or request change to your reservation, please note the following. Tours originating from O'ahu, there is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability but must be made 72 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds issued for any tours within the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour.
No stop is guaranteed to be operating on the day of your tour. We have no control of 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.
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