Pearl Harbor & Honolulu Tour: USS Arizona Memorial Visit

Pearl Harbor memorial tour, historic sites, battleship remains, and sailors' names inscribed in stone

This guided tour departs Kauai with round-trip airfare to Honolulu, where you visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, explore the Visitor Center's exhibits and 23-minute documentary, then drive through downtown Honolulu to see Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, Kawaiahao Church, and the historic Ali'iolani Hale. Your guide narrates the history throughout, and all entry tickets are provided on the day of the tour. The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure spanning the sunken battleship, where you can see the ship's outline below the surface and the names of the fallen crew members inscribed on a remembrance wall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pearl Harbor and Honolulu historic sites

• Explore Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits
• Watch 23-minute Pearl Harbor documentary
• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial and view wreckage
• See Remembrance Wall at memorial
• Drive historic downtown Honolulu
• Visit National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
• Tour Iolani Palace
• View King Kamehameha Statue
• See Aliʻiolani Hale building
• Pass by Kawaiahaʻo Church

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center Entry included 2h
2. USS Arizona Memorial Entry included 1h 15m
3. Downtown Honolulu 45m
4. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific passing by
5. Iolani Palace 15m
6. King Kamehameha Statue passing by
7. Ali'iolani Hale passing by

What’s included

• Round-trip airfare from Kauai to Honolulu.
• entry tickets to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Iolani Palace, Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, Kawaiahao Church, and Ali'iolani Hale.
• narration from a local guide throughout the historic Honolulu portion.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the downtown tour.
• and a 10-minute Navy-operated boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial.

Times

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• Every day 07:00

Information

Fly from Kauai to Honolulu for a guided tour of Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center.

Group Up to 40

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome

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The experience

The day starts with a flight from Lihue Airport on Kauai to Honolulu International Airport, then a drive to Pearl Harbor. At the Visitor Center, you'll watch a 23-minute documentary about the December 7, 1941 attack, then board a U.S. Navy-operated boat for a 10-minute ride across the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial itself. The boat ride is calm and offers views of the surrounding military installations.

Inside the memorial, you look down into the water to see parts of the sunken battleship just below the surface. Oil droplets still rise from the wreck: locals call them "The Tears of the Arizona." At the far end of the structure is a wall inscribed with the names of all 1,177 crew members who died aboard the ship. The memorial is designed as a quiet, open-air space for reflection on the sacrifices made during the attack.

After Pearl Harbor, the tour moves to downtown Honolulu's historic district. Your guide narrates the city's history and Hawaii's monarchy as you visit Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the United States), where you'll hear stories about King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani. You'll see the iconic King Kamehameha Statue in front of Ali'iolani Hale, the historic building that now houses the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific sits atop an extinct volcano and holds thousands of U.S. military graves. The beautifully maintained grounds offer views of downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the coastline. Kawaiahao Church, known as the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," is one of Hawaii's oldest Christian places of worship, and your guide will explain its role in the islands' religious history.

You'll need comfortable walking shoes: the downtown portion involves walking several city blocks. Bags and purses aren't allowed inside Pearl Harbor, though clear plastic bags are permitted and storage is available for $7 per bag. Meals are on your own. The Visitor Center and nearby areas have food trucks, snack stands, and cafes. The tour takes 5 to 6 hours total. Sites can close due to stormy weather, and advance passes to the USS Arizona Memorial are subject to availability. If they're unavailable, you may join the National Park Service standby line, though admission is not guaranteed.

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 is the USS Arizona Memorial and what will I see there?

The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure built over the remains of the sunken battleship USS Arizona. Inside, you can look down into the water to see the ship's outline just below the surface, and oil droplets still rising from the wreck. A wall at the far end is inscribed with the names of the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives aboard the ship during the December 7, 1941 attack.

Does the tour include airfare from Kauai to Honolulu?

Yes, round-trip airfare from Lihue Airport on Kauai to Honolulu International Airport is included in the tour price. You'll fly out in the morning and return the same day.

Are entry tickets to Pearl Harbor and the other sites included?

All entry tickets to the attractions on the tour (Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Iolani Palace, Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, Kawaiahao Church, and the other historic sites) are included and will be provided by your guide on the morning of the tour.

What historic sites will I visit in downtown Honolulu?

Downtown Honolulu stops include Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States; the King Kamehameha Statue and Ali'iolani Hale, the historic government building of the Hawaiian Kingdom; Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, which sits atop an extinct volcano and holds thousands of U.S. military graves; and Kawaiahao Church, one of Hawaii's oldest Christian places of worship.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

The downtown Honolulu portion involves walking several city blocks, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. The tour is not recommended for travelers who cannot walk that distance. The Pearl Harbor portion includes a 10-minute boat ride to the memorial and walking inside the structure itself.

Can I bring a bag or purse into Pearl Harbor?

Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. Clear plastic bags, like those allowed at football games, are permitted if the contents are visible. Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight plastic bags are allowed. Storage is available for $7 per bag.

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