Ultimate Pearl Harbor & Circle Island

Highlights

Description

This full-day itinerary blends remembrance with island discovery. After convenient pickup in Waikīkī, your driver-guide frames the events of December 7, 1941 at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. When Navy operations allow, a shuttle boat carries you across the harbor to the bright, white USS Arizona Memorial for reflection at the Wall of Remembrance and views of the ship below the surface. With history in focus, the day shifts to Oʻahu’s landscapes. Roll past the pineapple fields to Dole Plantation for a short stop, then follow the North Shore where world-famous breaks like Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay line the coast. Continue to the Windward side for calm bays and offshore islets—Kualoa’s Mokoliʻi (Chinaman’s Hat) makes a classic photo—before sampling treats at the Tropical Mac Nut Farm. Climb to the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout for sweeping views and a story of unification under Kamehameha I. Conclude along the island’s rugged east shore, pausing at the Hālona Blowhole and lookout for sea spray and lava-cut cliffs before returning to Waikīkī. With round-trip transportation, expert narration, and timed Pearl Harbor access, this is an easy, comprehensive way to experience the island in a single, well-paced day.

Itinerary

06:30 – Waikīkī pickup and departure
07:15 – Arrive Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
07:25 – Orientation film & exhibits
08:30 – Navy shuttle to USS Arizona Memorial (operations permitting)
09:00 – Reflection time at the memorial
09:30 – Return to Visitor Center
10:00 – Depart for country
10:30 – Dole Plantation stop
11:15 – North Shore drive-bys (Sunset, Pipeline, Waimea)
12:00 – Haleʻiwa Beach Park photo stop
12:30 – Kawela Bay photo stop
12:50 – Lāʻie Temple drive-by
13:10 – Mokoliʻi (Chinaman’s Hat) photo stop
13:25 – Tropical Mac Nut Farm stop
14:00 – Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
14:40 – East shoreline (Waimānalo, Makapuʻu, Sandy)
15:15 – Hālona Blowhole & Lookout
16:30 – Return to Waikīkī.

Price & Availability

Adults (12+) $139; Children (3–11) $134; Lap infants (0–2) free. Offered daily. 24-hour cancellation for refund. Navy boat operations to the Arizona may pause without notice; tour continues with other inclusions. Timing and sequence may adjust for traffic, safety, or weather.

Food & Drink

No host lunch; snacks and beverages available for purchase en route (Dole, museum cafés, shops).

Instructions

Arrive 10–15 minutes early at your Waikīkī pickup. Reconfirm 24 hours prior. Pearl Harbor security prohibits bags; paid storage available on site (~$7 per item). Follow guide instructions for timed entries.

Restrictions

No large bags, backpacks, iPad cases, or oversize purses; shirts and shoes required; swimsuits not permitted. Some viewpoints have stairs or uneven ground; advise mobility needs in advance.

Transportation

Air-conditioned, narrated motorcoach round trip from Waikīkī.