Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and embarking on the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour offers an immersive journey through Hawaii’s captivating history. Travelers can honor the lives lost during the 1941 attack at the USS Arizona Memorial and explore the Battleship Missouri and Pacific Aviation Museum. This guided tour also showcases Oahu’s stunning natural beauty and local cuisine, creating an unforgettable experience. With so much to discover, it’s no wonder this tour has become a must-do for many visitors to the islands.
Key Points
- The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center tour includes a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Memorial, and Pacific Aviation Museum.
- The tour provides a non-hosted lunch at a local North Shore restaurant and complimentary snacks, bottled water, and tropical Hawaiian fruit juice.
- The tour is limited to a maximum of 30 travelers for an intimate experience, with gratuities included in the $125 per person price.
- Accessibility is limited, with restrictions on bags and no wheelchair access, and the shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial may be canceled for safety reasons.
- The tour give you a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made on December 7, 1941, during the Pearl Harbor attack.
Tour Overview
The "Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour" offers visitors a comprehensive exploration of Oahu’s historic and scenic highlights.
Priced at $125 per person, the tour takes guests on a journey to the iconic Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where they can learn about the events of December 7, 1941.
The tour also includes a non-hosted lunch at a local North Shore restaurant and a visit to other notable locations around the island.
With a maximum of 30 travelers, the tour provides an intimate and informative experience, complete with complimentary snacks, bottled water, and tropical Hawaiian fruit juice.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
Included in the tour are bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, complimentary tropical Hawaiian fruit juice, and a complimentary snack packet at Pearl Harbor.
Also included is a non-hosted lunch at a local North Shore restaurant and gratuities.
Not included is the reserved ticket for the Arizona Memorial. This ticket must be purchased separately.
The tour has the following restrictions:
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No bags of any kind allowed at the Pearl Harbor visitor center
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Clear see-through bags permitted for essential items only
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Limited space for scooters or wheelchairs
Pickup and Meeting Information
The tour starts at 07:30 am, with the ticket redemption point located at the USS Arizona Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA.
Guests should contact the tour operator the day before for pickup details.
No bags of any kind are allowed at the Pearl Harbor visitor center, with only clear see-through bags permitted for essential items.
Guests should be aware that accessibility is limited, with no wheelchair access and restricted space for scooters or wheelchairs.
Infants must sit on laps, and service animals are allowed.
Accessibility and Restrictions
Accessibility for this tour is limited, as the experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, and space is restricted for scooters or wheelchairs. Infants must sit on laps, but service animals are allowed.
Accessibility for this tour is limited, as the experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, and space is restricted for scooters or wheelchairs. Infants must sit on laps, but service animals are allowed.
The bag policy is strict, as no bags of any kind are permitted at the Pearl Harbor visitor center, and checking bags may incur costs and delay tour participation.
Key restrictions include:
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No bags allowed, only clear see-through bags for essential items.
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Shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial may be canceled for safety reasons.
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Access to Ford Island may be restricted without notice.
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Tour timing is subject to change due to traffic, federal regulations, or Pearl Harbor restrictions.
Important Notes
Tour timing is subject to change due to factors beyond the operator’s control, such as traffic, federal regulations, or restrictions at Pearl Harbor.
Tickets may not always be available, so standby procedures may apply. The U.S. Navy regulates the shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial, which could be canceled for safety reasons.
On top of that, access to Ford Island may be restricted without notice. Guests should be prepared for these potential changes and restrictions throughout the tour experience.
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Exploring the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Visitors to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center can explore the exhibits and memorials that commemorate the events of December 7, 1941.
The center features:
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The USS Arizona Memorial, which straddles the sunken battleship’s remains.
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The Battleship Missouri Memorial, where Japan surrendered in 1945.
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The Pacific Aviation Museum, showcasing historic aircraft and personal accounts.
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The Pearl Harbor National Memorial, offering a sobering reflection on the attack.
These poignant experiences provide a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made on that fateful day and the resilience of the American spirit.
Discovering the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour
After exploring the poignant exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour takes visitors on a comprehensive journey through the island’s diverse landscapes and historic sites.
The tour includes stops at the Dole Pineapple Plantation, the North Shore’s famous beaches, the Kualoa Ranch, and the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout.
Enjoy Oahu’s natural wonders, from the Dole Pineapple Plantation to the North Shore’s iconic beaches and the Kualoa Ranch.
Travelers will witness the island’s natural beauty, learn about its rich history, and enjoy a non-hosted lunch at a local North Shore restaurant.
With included bottled water, snacks, and gratuities, this tour offers a well-rounded exploration of Oahu’s highlights.
The Sum Up
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Hawaii’s rich history. Visitors can pay respects at the USS Arizona Memorial, tour the Battleship Missouri, and discover the Pacific Aviation Museum. This guided journey around Oahu also includes scenic vistas and local cuisine, making it an immersive and memorable experience in paradise.
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