About Polynesian Adventure Tours – Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial and Punchbowl Tour
Step into one of the most important chapters in American history with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, view a documentary featuring footage of the attack and explore exhibit galleries filled with historic artifacts and World War II memorabilia.
Continue by Navy shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial, where visitors can pause and pay their respects to the hundreds of American servicemen entombed in the battleship below. The experience then moves through the peaceful grounds of the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific before continuing into Honolulu's historic district.
Along the way, see some of the city's most significant landmarks, including Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, the King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahao Church, the State Capitol and Mission Houses. This tour offers a thoughtful way for families and history lovers to connect with the stories of Hawaii and the United States.
Tour Highlights
- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and exhibit galleries featuring WWII memorabilia
- Watch the documentary at Pearl Harbor showing footage of the actual attack
- Navy shuttle boat ride to the Arizona Memorial
- Drive through the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
- Drive through Honolulu's historic district and view Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahao Church, State Capitol and Mission Houses
Tour Inclusions
- Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki hotels
- Professionally narrated tour
Activity Notes
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- This tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas, December 7 and New Years Day.
- On occasion and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather, closure of the Memorial by the National Park Service and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and view the Arizona Memorial from the shoreline.
- Shirt and shoes are required to board the Arizona Memorial, swimsuits are not permitted. Strollers are not permitted in the theater or shuttle boats.
- NO BAG POLICY: The US Department of the Interior has declared a “no bags” policy at Pearl Harbor. Passengers may not carry any concealing items including purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Small cameras are permitted but must not be in a bag. No items are allowed to be left on your tour vehicle. When going over to Ford Island to visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and/or the Battleship Missouri, guests are required to carry government issued photo identification and NO BAGS are allowed on the vehicle. Ford Island is an active military base and guests may be asked by security personnel at any time for their identification to ensure a safe environment for all. It is recommended to bring on tour only vital items like your identification and wallet as long as these items fit in your pockets.
- You will be given a ticket with a specific time to take the Navy boat launch tour out to the Arizona Memorial to explore on your own.
Meeting & Check-in
- Pickup: Pickup is provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours.
