Fully experience Pearl Harbor, the site of the monumental event that changed the course of history. From start to finish, you will be in excellent hands on this VIP tour, which is run by a small business owned and operated by a Hawaiian veteran. You will learn fascinating stories and facts about the infamous surprise attack on this naval base and the aftermath, including insider information from veterans actively involved in Oahu’s military community. Rather than simply being dropped off and having to fend for yourself like most of the other “tours”, you will be escorted the entire time in a small group to get the most out of your time.
After pick-up from your lodging, you’ll efficiently be ushered through the often crowded admission process. You’ll skip the lines for the public shuttle and be escorted via your tour van across the Ford Island Bridge to explore the USS Missouri ("Mighty Mo"), which was the last American battleship ever built and was the site of Japan’s official surrender to end World War II.
You'll return via van to the main entrance for a moving film about the Pearl Harbor attack and a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial at the site of the sunken battleship (still visible) where over 1,100 sailors lost their lives. You will disembark and spend some time on the memorial for reflection on this hallowed ground. Tickets are secured in advance so you do not have to wait in line to try your luck with limited standby tickets. Lastly is a visit aboard the USS Bowfin, where you will get a firsthand feel for what it was like to live and fight underwater during WWII on this legendary submarine.
Total tour duration is approximately 6-7.5 hours including optional transport, or about 5 hours at the Pearl Harbor sites.
If you prefer a shorter amount of time at Pearl Harbor (mostly for the Arizona Memorial), a lower price point, or less walking, consider our other Pearl Harbor Tours.
Last-Minute Booking Discount
If booking the shared tour for or earlier (and if still available in the calendar), enjoy a discounted rate of only $199/adult! During checkout, add the code phtour199 in the TravelShack ID field.