Pearl Harbor Remembered

Highlights

Description

Step into the story of Pearl Harbor on a thoughtfully paced day tour from Ko ʻOlina. Begin at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where galleries, artifacts, and period footage set the stage for the morning of December 7, 1941. Your guide helps frame the exhibits so the details—large and small—fit into the bigger picture of the Pacific war. When operations allow, board a U.S. Navy shuttle boat across the harbor to the pristine, white USS Arizona Memorial. Here you’ll quietly view the ship’s outline below the surface and the Wall of Remembrance, honoring the 1,177 sailors and Marines who gave their lives. It is a solemn few moments many guests say are the most moving of their visit. Next, continue to Ford Island for a guided exploration of the Battleship Missouri—the “Mighty Mo.” Stand on the Surrender Deck where World War II officially ended, look up at the towering main battery, and weave through narrow passageways to imagine life aboard during the ship’s long service. Conclude the day with a narrated drive through downtown Honolulu. Pass ʻIolani Palace, Kawaiahaʻo Church, the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, Honolulu Hale, and the iconic King Kamehameha statue—places that link Hawaiʻi’s royal and modern history. With round-trip motorcoach transportation from Ko ʻOlina and pre-arranged admissions, this tour keeps logistics easy so you can focus on learning, reflecting, and experiencing one of America’s most important historic sites.

Itinerary

08:30 – Ko ʻOlina pickup and departure
09:30 – Arrive Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
09:45 – Galleries & introductory film
10:30 – Navy boat to USS Arizona Memorial (operations permitting)
10:45 – Quiet time at the memorial
11:30 – Return to Visitor Center
11:45 – Shuttle to Ford Island / Battleship Missouri
12:00 – Guided tour aboard the “Mighty Mo”
13:15 – Depart Pearl Harbor
13:45 – Narrated downtown Honolulu drive-by (ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha, etc.)
14:15 – Short photo stop if timing allows
14:30 – Return drive to Ko ʻOlina
15:30 – Drop-off at Ko ʻOlina resorts

Price & Availability

Adults (12+) $154; Children (3–11) $126; Lap infants (0–2) free. Prices subject to change. Daily departures with Ko ʻOlina pickup around 8:30 AM. 24-hour cancellation policy. Navy may suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial without notice; tour continues with Visitor Center and other inclusions.

Food & Drink

No meals included. Water and snacks available for purchase at the Visitor Center.

Instructions

Please be at your Ko ʻOlina pickup location 10–15 minutes early. Reconfirm 24 hours prior. Security restrictions prohibit bags larger than a small wallet/phone case; on-site storage available for ~$8 per bag. Allow extra time due to traffic and occasional lane closures.

Restrictions

No large bags; shirts and shoes required; swimsuits not permitted; advise mobility needs in advance for reasonable accommodation; boat to Arizona Memorial subject to Navy operations; accessibility varies aboard Missouri.

Transportation

Round-trip transportation from Ko ʻOlina in a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach with a professional driver-guide.