Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation & Polynesian Center from Maui

Three of Oahu's top sites in one day, with the airfare and admissions already handled

A full-day tour from Maui to Oahu visiting Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center, with round-trip airfare from Kahului Airport, all three admissions, and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and includes a live English-speaking guide. USS Arizona Memorial passes are subject to availability. If advance passes are unavailable, guests join the National Park Service standby line.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. USS Arizona Memorial1h · entry included
2. Dole Plantation1h
3. North Shorepassing by
4. Polynesian Cultural Center3h · entry included

Visit Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center

• Explore Pearl Harbor exhibits
• Watch USS Arizona Memorial documentary
• Take boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial site
• Shop at Dole Plantation Store
• Try frozen Dole Whip treat
• Walk to Rainbow Eucalyptus trees
• Enjoy scenic views of Koolau Mountains and South Oahu
• Explore Polynesian Cultural Center villages
• Meet Pacific islanders and watch dances
• Take canoe ride between villages
• Learn Tahitian spear throwing and Samoan cooking
• Watch Polynesian Canoe Pageant
• Relax with barbecue lunch

The experience

The day starts with a flight from Maui to Honolulu, then a drive to Pearl Harbor where you watch a 23-minute documentary about the December 7, 1941 attack before taking a 10-minute boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. You'll see the white open-air memorial built over the sunken battleship, views of the oil droplets known as "The Tears of the Arizona," and the Remembrance Wall listing the 1,177 fallen crew members.

From Pearl Harbor, the tour moves to Dole Plantation, where you can browse the Plantation Store for pineapple-themed souvenirs and local crafts, or try a Dole Whip frozen treat. A short walk takes you to the Rainbow Eucalyptus trees with their distinctive multi-hued bark. The drive then follows the scenic route along South Oahu's coastline, passing through the Koolau Mountains and stopping at viewpoints like Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Makapuu Point, and Hanauma Bay.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is the final stop, where you explore six Pacific Island nations (Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand) each with its own authentic village. You can take a canoe ride between villages, learn Tahitian spear throwing and Samoan cooking techniques, watch the Polynesian Canoe Pageant, and enjoy a barbecue lunch. The tour ends with time at a North Shore beach near Chinaman's Hat, where you can relax and take in the turquoise waters and lush Kualoa mountain range.

What’s included

• Round-trip airfare from Maui to Honolulu.
• hotel pickup on Maui.
• Pearl Harbor admission with a 23-minute documentary and boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial.
• Dole Plantation entry.
• Polynesian Cultural Center admission with canoe rides between villages, a barbecue lunch, and the Polynesian Canoe Pageant.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• and a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hawaii Island Experiences, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on Maui and want a full day on Oahu. The tour includes round-trip flights and covers three major sites, so you won't need to coordinate separate bookings or rent a car.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

1 verified traveler review

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

What happens at the USS Arizona Memorial?

The USS Arizona Memorial is a white open-air structure built over the sunken battleship where 1,177 crew members died in the 1941 attack. You watch a 23-minute documentary first, then take a 10-minute boat ride to the memorial itself, where you see the shipwreck and the oil droplets known as "The Tears of the Arizona," plus a wall listing all the fallen crew members' names.

Is lunch included on this tour?

A barbecue lunch is included at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Breakfast is not included, so you may want to eat before the flight from Maui.

What can I do at Dole Plantation?

At Dole Plantation you can shop for pineapple-themed souvenirs and local crafts in the Plantation Store, try the famous Dole Whip pineapple soft-serve treat, and take a short walk to see the Rainbow Eucalyptus trees with their colorful, multi-hued bark.

Does the tour include the flight from Maui?

Round-trip airfare from Kahului Airport on Maui to Honolulu International Airport is included in the tour price. Hotel pickup on Maui is also included, though transportation back to Kahului Airport at the end of the day is not.

What should I know about bags and personal items?

No purses or bags are allowed inside the Polynesian Cultural Center. Bag storage is available at the park entrance for $6 per bag.

How long is this tour?

The full day runs 8 to 10 hours from pickup on Maui through return to your hotel, including the flight, all three attractions, and scenic drives.