Tour Description
Oahu’s most popular attractions are on this tour starting with Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial and includes stops Windward Shores of Oahu and the Polynesian Cultural Center along with multiple overlook stops and interpretive information from your expert guide along the way.
After your curbside pick up at the airport your expert guide will transport you in our luxury vans to Pearl Harbor with tickets to the Arizona Memorial. After Pearl Harbor we will tour the Windward shore of Oahu with stops at a Macadamia Nut Farm, and finally we’ll spend the afternoon at the incredibly entertaining Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore side of the island.
A wonderful lunch is included at the Hukilau Marketplace.
After a fun and informative day on Oahu we will return you to Honolulu Airport around 5:30 for your departure to your originating island in time to see a beautiful Hawaiian sunset from the air! It the perfect way to see the best of Oahu in one day!
Please ask us here if you have any questions.
*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 $7/day and will be paid via a virtual pay system through visitors' mobile devices or though an onsite kiosk located within the Visitor Center complex.
Activity & Event Itinerary
Tentative Schedule & Duration for Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour
(Subject to change depending on Pearl Harbor Ticket Time)
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 and Visit exhibits and museum |
10:45 AM |
Depart for Windward Shore with a stop at Macadamia Nut Farm |
12:15 PM |
Lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center |
2:00 PM |
Tour Highlights
- Samoan Village
- Pageant of the Long Canoes
- Tongan Village
- New Zealand 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
Meal Options
Lunch at one of the many vendors in the Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center is included on this tour.
Attire
Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. 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.
Cancellation Policy

Tours With Flights Must Purchase Trip Insurance
In the event of cancellation or request change to your reservation, please note the following if you purchase trip insurance 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 flights.
Pearl Harbor Tours that include airline flights from Maui, Big Island of Hawaii, or Kauai 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-transferrable.
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.
Special Instructions
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:


*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.