Oahu Pearl Harbor Day Trip from Kona with Flights & Lunch

Walk history at Pearl Harbor with flights from Kona and local stories

You’ll fly from Kona to Oahu for a guided Pearl Harbor day trip packed with emotion: stand on the USS Arizona Memorial, walk historic decks of Battleship Missouri, and squeeze through submarine corridors. With lunch and all transport included, you’ll feel Hawaii’s history under your feet, and maybe carry it home with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. USS Arizona MemorialEntry included40m
2. Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumEntry included45m
3. Pacific Fleet Submarine MuseumEntry included45m
4. Battleship Missouri MemorialEntry included45m

Pearl Harbor WWII Memorial Tour

• Fly from Kona to Honolulu
• Explore exhibits at Visitor Center
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial
• Tour Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
• Explore USS Bowfin Submarine Museum
• Visit Battleship Missouri Memorial
• Return flight to Kona

The experience

The day started early: Kona airport’s coffee still lingering on my breath as we boarded the quick flight to Oahu. I’d never flown between islands before. It’s fast, just enough time to look out and realize how blue the Pacific really is. Our guide, Kaleo, met us right at Honolulu airport holding a sign (and grinning like he knew we were about to get our minds blown by history). He was born here, he said, and you could tell. He pointed out small things on the drive, like where his uncle used to fish near Pearl Harbor before all this became a place people visit from around the world.

I didn’t expect the hush that fell over everyone when we reached the USS Arizona Memorial. Even though there were other groups nearby, it felt oddly quiet. Just water lapping under us and the sound of flags flapping. Kaleo told us about families who still come every year. I caught myself staring at oil spots rising through the water (“tears of the Arizona,” he called them). It’s strange how something so peaceful can feel so heavy at the same time. We had time to wander through exhibits too. I got stuck reading letters written by sailors before the attack. Didn’t think those would hit me so hard.

Lunch was simple but good: sandwiches and fruit, nothing fancy but honestly I was grateful for a break in the shade. Afterward, we climbed aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. I kept running my hand along cold metal rails (maybe hoping some of that history would rub off). Standing where WWII ended felt surreal: Kaleo pointed out a spot on deck where Japan surrendered. He joked about how his grandpa would’ve never believed tourists would one day line up for photos here.

The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum surprised me most: tight corridors, that diesel smell clinging to everything. You have to duck through hatches. I banged my head once and laughed with another guy in our group who did exactly the same thing five minutes later. The whole day felt like moving through layers of memory (some joyful, some sobering), and honestly I’m still thinking about those oil drops days later.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip airfare between Kona and Honolulu, narrated guiding by a local expert throughout Pearl Harbor’s sites (including entry to Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & Park, and more) as well as lunch plus pickup and drop-off at Honolulu airport before flying back home in the evening.

Information

Lasts 14h, runs every day at 05:00, from US$ 654.46 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

GroupUp to 52

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is roundtrip airfare from Kona to Oahu included in this Pearl Harbor day trip?

Yes, roundtrip flights between Kona and Honolulu are included in your booking.

What attractions do you visit on this Pearl Harbor tour?

You’ll visit USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and more exhibits at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included as part of your day trip experience.

Are pickup and drop-off included?

Pickup and drop-off are provided at Honolulu International Airport on Oahu only.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and all areas visited are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants join this tour?

Infants can join. They must sit on an adult’s lap or use a pram/stroller except inside certain sites where strollers aren’t allowed.

What should I bring due to security policies?

No bags are allowed at Pearl Harbor or Ford Island. Bring only essentials that fit in your pockets plus photo ID.

If weather closes part of Pearl Harbor (like USS Arizona), what happens?

If closures occur, you’ll still visit exhibits and view memorials from shore. Itinerary may be adjusted as needed.