Shore Excursion Details

Pearl Harbor & City Highlights

Honolulu, Oahu

Pearl Harbor & City Highlights

DETAILS

  • 51/2
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Relive moments in history with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial during this tour that concludes with a view of the city's most notable landmarks. Traveling by coach from the pier, you will first visit the Arizona Memorial Visitors Center where you will view a film that depicts the events of the 1941 attack. Afterwards, board a Navy launch for the short ride to the Memorial itself, where you'll disembark for an unforgettable and thoroughly moving experience. Your tour continues with a drive through the Punchbowl Crater where you can experience the serenity of the Punchbowl National Cemetery, viewing from your coach the "Courts of the Missing," the chapel and detailed mosaic maps of the Pacific theaters in action in World War II and Korea. From Pearl Harbor, you will have a guided drive through Honolulu City’s highlights. See Aloha Stadium, the downtown district, Chinatown, the Kawaiahao Church, the City Hall, the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and Iolani Palace, the former residence of Hawaii’s last two monarchs. Continue on for a drive through of Punchbowl, home to a National Cemetery honoring the fallen of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. Following your city tour, your coach will return you back to the pier where your tour concludes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Better understand the attack on Pearl Harbor and its ramifications.
• Drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery, which lies in an extinct volcanic crater.
• View landmarks in Honolulu such as Chinatown and Iolani Palace.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Heightened security at Pearl Harbor means no bags are permitted, including (but not limited to) purses, shopping bags, backpacks, or camera bags will not be allowed on the buses. Cameras (not in bags) are permitted. Guests will not be allowed to board buses if they are carrying any of the prohibited items above. A storage facility is available at the Visitors Center for a cash fee. On rare occasions, the US Navy may discontinue the motor launch service to the Arizona Memorial due to weather conditions and safety concerns. If the launches to the Arizona Memorial are not operating, a visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center will still be made to provide an opportunity to take pictures of the Memorial, attend the film in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater, visit the Exhibit Galleries, and tour Remembrance Circle and Submarine Memorial. Due to Military Base Operations and National Security, actual tour routing and military sites visited may be changed or substituted without advance notice. Reservations for the Arizona Memorial are not permitted therefore all guests are on a first come first serve basis only and visitors may experience delays (Average wait time is 1.75 hours).This tour includes approximately 2 hours of easy walking/standing. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Light-weight, casual clothing; sun caps; sunglasses; sunscreen and flat comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Swim suits and tank tops are not permitted on the Arizona Memorial. Reservations for the Arizona Memorial are not permitted therefore all guests are on a first come first serve basis only and visitors may experience delays (Average wait time is 1.75 hours).

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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