Pearl Harbor Tour from Big Island: Airfare & Entry Included

Fly over, walk through five Pearl Harbor museums, then tour Honolulu's royal and military landmarks in one day.

A full-day tour from the Big Island that includes round-trip airfare to Honolulu, ground transport, and entry to Pearl Harbor's five major sites: the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Bowfin Submarine, Pacific Aviation Museum and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. An expert guide leads you through the memorials and a driving tour of downtown Honolulu, including Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, Ali'iolani Hale and Kawaiaha'o Church.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. USS Arizona Memorial1h · entry included
2. Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum1h 30m · entry included
3. Battleship Missouri Memorial2h 30m · entry included
4. USS Oklahoma Memorial15m
5. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum1h 30m · entry included
6. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacificpassing by
7. Iolani Palace15m
8. King Kamehameha Statuepassing by
9. Ali'iolani Halepassing by
10. Kawaiaha'o Churchpassing by

Pearl Harbor and Honolulu historic tour

• Explore Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits
• Watch 23-minute Pearl Harbor documentary
• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial and Remembrance Wall
• Tour USS Bowfin Submarine and Museum
• Ford Island transport to USS Missouri Battleship
• Deck tour of USS Missouri Battleship
• Lunch stop at Laniakea Cafe
• Visit USS Oklahoma Memorial
• Tour Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
• Drive through historic downtown Honolulu
• View National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
• Visit Iolani Palace
• View King Kamehameha Statue
• See Ali'iolani Hale government building
• Visit Kawaiaha'o Church

The experience

The tour starts with round-trip airfare from the Big Island to Honolulu International Airport, where ground transport picks you up and delivers you back at the end of the day. That arrangement means you don't need a rental car or local knowledge to reach Pearl Harbor. You arrive, step into an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide handles the rest. The day runs 9 to 11 hours from pickup to drop-off.

At Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you'll watch a 23-minute documentary about the December 7, 1941 attack, then board a U.S. Navy boat for a 10-minute ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. The memorial is a white, open-air structure spanning the sunken battleship. Inside, you can look down into the water to see the ship's outline and the oil droplets still rising to the surface, known as "The Tears of the Arizona." A wall at the far end bears the names of the 1,177 crew members who died. From there, the tour moves to the USS Bowfin Submarine (admission and narration headset included), then crosses to Ford Island for the USS Missouri Battleship, where you'll walk the deck of the "Mighty Mo." The USS Oklahoma Memorial, marked by 429 marble sticks representing the fallen, sits nearby. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum rounds out the harbor sites.

The second half shifts to downtown Honolulu's royal and civic landmarks. You'll see Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, and hear stories of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani. The King Kamehameha Statue stands in front of Ali'iolani Hale, the historic government building now housing the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Kawaiaha'o Church, called the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," is one of Hawaii's oldest Christian places of worship. The tour ends at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, perched on Punchbowl Crater, where white headstones overlook downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head and the coastline. Your guide narrates the history throughout the Honolulu portion, sharing stories of Hawaii's monarchy and the sites' significance.

All entry tickets are provided by your guide on the day of the tour. Meals are at your own expense, though food trucks and cafes operate at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and near the Battleship Missouri. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll walk much of the day. Bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor (storage is $7 per bag), but clear plastic bags like those used at football games are permitted. Respectful silence is encouraged at the USS Arizona Memorial. The sites may close due to stormy weather, and USS Arizona Memorial advance passes are subject to availability. If unavailable, you may join the National Park Service standby line.

What’s included

• Round-trip airfare from the Big Island to Honolulu.
• ground transportation with pickup and drop-off.
• entry tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Oklahoma Memorial and Pacific Aviation Museum.
• narration headset for the submarine.
• a local guide sharing stories during the historic Honolulu portion.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

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

GroupUp to 40

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aloha Sunshine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're flying from the Big Island and want Pearl Harbor plus Honolulu's historic sites covered in one day: airfare, ground transport, and all museum entries are included, so you move between five sites without managing separate bookings.

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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's the USS Arizona Memorial like when you get there?

The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure built over the sunken battleship. You can look down into the water to see the ship's outline just below the surface and watch oil droplets, called "The Tears of the Arizona", still rising from the wreck. A wall at the far end lists the names of the 1,177 crew members who died in the attack.

Do I need to arrange my own airfare to Honolulu?

No. Round-trip airfare from the Big Island to Honolulu International Airport is included in the tour price, along with ground pickup and drop-off on Oahu.

How many Pearl Harbor sites does the tour cover?

Five: the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Oklahoma Memorial and Pacific Aviation Museum. Entry to all of them is included.

What happens after Pearl Harbor?

The tour moves to downtown Honolulu for a driving tour of historic sites led by your guide. You'll see Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the United States), the King Kamehameha Statue, Ali'iolani Hale, Kawaiaha'o Church and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on Punchbowl Crater, which overlooks the city and Diamond Head.

Can I bring a bag into Pearl Harbor?

Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor, but clear plastic bags (like those used at football games) are permitted. Bags can be stored for $7 each. Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for transparent plastic bags are allowed.

What should I wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking much of the day. Swimwear is not allowed at Pearl Harbor or the memorials. Respectful, modest clothing is appropriate for the memorials and historic sites.