Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour

Visit One Of Hawaiiʻs Top Attractions From Maui, Kauai Or Big Island Of Hawaii

A full tour of the island of Oahu’s best sites and experiences awaits you. Start your day off with a bit of solemn reflection at Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center before embarking on an island-wide adventure.

On this tour, we travel from Pearl Harbor across the island to the Dole Plantation where we can see history in action and taste the fruit of Hawai’i in so many different ways. We continue to explore the North Shore and it’s wonderful towns, famous beaches, and legendary surfing spots all the way around to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu’s top entertainment attraction. See the Polynesian cultures represented through demonstrations and shows. Watch the canoe pageant and get inspired to go for a ride yourself! At the center, a wonderful lunch at Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace included.

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.

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Highlights

Round-trip Honolulu Airport Pickup (Flights included from outer islands Maui, Big Island & Kauai)
Historic World War II Narration
Visit Oahu’s World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument
Film Footage of the Attacks
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
USS Arizona Memorial
Polynesian Cultural Center Admission

Lunch Included At Pounders Restaurant
Hoku Pa’a Canoe Ride
Demonstrations at Island Villages
Polynesian Canoe Pageant
Dole Pineapple Pavilion
Oahu’s North Shore Beaches
Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach

*Tour Highlights may change or be updated due to construction, weather or traffic situations beyond our control

Tour Description

Explore the best that Oahu has to offer on this , tour of Pearl Harbor & the USS Arizona Memorial, Polynesian Cultural Center, the North Shore, Dole Plantation and so much more.

Start your tour with airport curbside pickup by your guide who brings you out to Pearl Harbor to pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial. Visit the museums at the Visitor Center before taking to the road on an adventure to the Dole Plantation. Here we can experience a little of plantation life in Hawai’i over the years and even taste some great fruit-inspired foods.

From there we continue exploring the island of Oahu by visiting the North Shore with it’s beautiful beaches, quaint towns and amazing coastline views. Stopping at various spots and overlooks to view famous beaches and surf spots.

We make our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center where we serve you a wonderful lunch that will prepare you for an afternoon of amazement. Be awed by the Pacific people’s traditions, history and legends during multiple shows and demonstrations, and the brave can try dancing and/or a canoe ride.

We return you to the airport for your flight back at around 5:30 pm after a wonderful day exploring the best Oahu has to offer.

Please ask us here if you have any questions.

Schedule & Duration

Schedules for Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour

For Guests from Maui, Big Island and Kauai – 12 hour tour

7:00 AM	Depart Outer Island Airport to Honolulu International Airport
7:45 AM	Your tour guide will pick you up at airport curbside and depart to Pearl Harbor
9:00 AM	Watch a documentary film
9:30 AM	Board Navy Launch to USS Arizona Memorial
10:15 AM	Return to Pearl Harbor Visitors Center Visit exhibits and museum
10:45 AM	Depart to North Shore with a stop at Dole Plantation
11:15 AM	Dole Plantation
12:00 AM	Depart from North Shore Oahu to the Polynesian Cultural Center
1:00 PM	Lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center
2:00 PM	Tour Highlights Samoan Village Pageant of the Long Canoes Tongan Village New Zealand Village Canoe Tour Hawaii Theater Movie Hawaiian Village
5:00 PM	Depart to Honolulu International Airport
6:15 PM	Arrive at the HNL Airport
7:30 PM	Depart on Hawaiian Airlines

*Tour Highlights may change or be updated due to construction, weather or traffic situations beyond our control

Availability

We recommend booking your Pearl Harbor tours in advance of your arrival to Hawaii. Pearl Harbor is our #1 visitor destination and will sell out on certain days of the week. Book your tour for the 1st or 2nd full day after your arrival. Our guests usually get up early in the morning due to the time difference, so you’re usually wide awake by the time your tour starts, plus your tour guide will point out highlights not to miss on Oahu.

*Safety is our #1 priority. Sites & features of our tours can change due to adverse weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Meal Options

Menu Options At Pounders Restaurant Laie Lunch at Pounders Restaurant at the Polynesian Cultural Center is included on this tour.

Includes lunch entrée of your choice ;

Boneless Braised Short Rib with Our Own Kalbi Sauce – A braised short rib, barbecued for a light searing, glazed in our cast iron pan with our kalbi sauce.
Pan-seared Chicken – Our Jidori-style, free range organic chicken is pan seared then baked with our own mirin-ginger beurre blanc and gremolata.
Island Style Mac-Nut Mahi-mahi – Mahi-mahi crusted with basil and macadamia nuts then baked until crispy. Served with our mango papaya salsa.
Garlic Shrimp – Fresh Kauai shrimp with chopped garlic, Hawaiian sea salt, and coconut milk, topped with mango papaya salsa.
Burgers – Variety of choices including Hawaiian, Mushroom, Candied Bacon
Zucchini Stir Fry Noodles (vegetarian) – All the vegetables you want stir-fried deliciously together with sweet speicy tamarind sauce. Ho Farms tomatoes, cilantro, penusts, tofu, Maui weet onions and zucchini squash.
Punaluʻu Valley Veggie Pizza(vegetarian) – Enjoy our light and tasty veggie pizza. Homemade pesto sauce, provolone cheese, zucchini and yellow squash, mushrooms, black olives, Ho Farms tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, onions and Maui red onions.

All meals are served with salad, rice, and Ulu (breadfruit) mash and choice of fountain drinks.

Attire

Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. Bags not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $3.00 per item.

Cancellation Policy

Pearl Harbor Tours originating from the Islands of Maui, Big Island and Kauai may incur up to $100.00 per person airline change fee for any changes to the original booking. Any request for a refund prior to 48 hours is only allowed a 50% refund of tour cost; due to airline policy your confirmed airfare is non-refundable. No refunds issued for any tours within the 48 hour period, prior to the start of your tour.

Special Instructions

No bags allowed at Pearl Harbor

Government Issued ID required for Ford Island entry

No camera lenses longer than 6 inches at Pearl Harbor

Bring Bottled Water

Don’t forget your camera!

Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

Wear comfortable shoes

Leave your swimsuit at home

Dress comfortably & check the weather.

No host lunch available at Visitor Center and USS Missour

Due to ceremonies honoring the attacks of December 7, 1941, we will not operate tours to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial on December 7, 2018.

SITES VISITED

Statue at Entrance of Polynesian Cultural Center

Polynesian Cultural Center

Our final stop is at the Polynesian Cultural Center, 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, watch the canoe parade and 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. Lunch is included and served at Pounders Restaurant, located in the Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

USS Arizona Memorial of Pearl Harbor Attack From Above

Woman Taking Photo at Arizona Memorial Entrance

People On Shuttle Boat at USS Arizona Memorial

Walkway onto Bowfin Submarine in Pearl Harbor

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 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. Don’t forget to look for the “Black Tears”, the oil leak on the surface from the sunken remains.

USS Arizona Tour Guide pointing to Show Visitors

Kukulu Komohana Hale Construction Information Poster

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

Beginning the tour at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center allows you to really understand what happened on December 7th, 1941. Watching a 23 minute short film of the attack on Pearl Harbor with historical footage from the attack really let’s 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 4 years later. You’ll also be able to learn all sorts of facts and see Japan’s strategy laid out before you on numerous displays throughout the Visitor Center. It’s the perfect time to grab some lunch or snacks from the food vendors and just relax before embarking upon the rest of the tour.

Dole Plantation Giant Pineapple Picture Booth

Dole Plantation

Stop in at Dole Plantation and try out their famous Dole Whip ice cream. We spend an hour here learning, tasting and exploring the history of growing pineapples here on Oahu. The plantation, which started out as a humble fruit stand, is fun for everyone. There are several activities including a train, maze and a garden tour. You can even take some pineapple home with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Sites Will We See?

For a list, refer to our tour highlights above. The main points on this tour are; World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument and the USS Arizona Memorial, Dole Plantation, Oahu’s North Shore & Polynesian Cultural Center.

How Long is the Pearl Harbor Tour?

You will spend about 3 hours on this Pearl Harbor tour, visiting the museums and the USS Arizona Memorial.

Does This Tour Accommodate Large Groups?

Yes, we have many large busses so we can handle a group of any size. Let us know your plans in the contact form.

Will You Match Competitors’ Prices?

The best experience possible for guests is our top concern. Since we are so confident that we offer the best tours out there, we will gladly match or beat the price of any identical tour on any of the Hawaiian islands.

Can I Get a Refund if I Cancel My Tour?

Please refer to our refund policy or the cancellation policy above for this tour. Tours canceled within 48 hours of tour day there will no refund. Tours with flights will incur a 50% refund charge. Rescheduled flights will incur a $100 / person charge.

Do you Offer Tours from the Nearby Hawaiian Islands?

This tour can be experienced by those visiting from the islands of Maui, Hawaii or Kauai. Check the schedule to learn more and book your tour, selecting the island you are coming from to get the best price for your tour.

Is Lunch Included On This Tour?

Yes, a wonderful lunch at Pounders Restaurant at the Polynesian Cultural Center is included. Each guest can choose from a wide variety of menu options.

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