Oahu: Salute to Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour

Visiting the Pearl Harbor memorial is a solemn yet essential experience for many travelers to Oahu. The Salute to Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour offers a comprehensive 5-hour itinerary that immerses guests in the history and significance of this pivotal moment. With convenient pickup, a knowledgeable guide, and the chance to reflect at the memorial itself, this tour provides a thoughtful way to connect with an event that changed the world.

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Key Points

This 5-hour tour provides an immersive experience at the Pearl Harbor historic site, including a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial.
The tour includes centralized pickup from select Waikiki locations and a professional certified guide.
Visitors can observe historical artifacts, replicas, and multimedia displays and reflect on the emotional impact of the Pearl Harbor attack.
The tour is wheelchair accessible and has free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Passport or ID card and driver’s license are required, and swimwear and bags are not allowed on the tour.

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Tour Overview

The Oahu: Salute to Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour is a 5-hour experience that takes visitors to the iconic Pearl Harbor site.

Explore the iconic Pearl Harbor site on a 5-hour tour of the USS Arizona Memorial.

Priced from $59.69 per person, the tour includes centralized pickup from select Waikiki locations and a professional certified guide.

Visitors can explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, watch films about the attack, ride a Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial, and observe historical artifacts and displays.

The tour is conducted in English and is wheelchair accessible, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Pickup Locations

The tour offers centralized pickup from several locations in Waikiki, including the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue, Hale Koa Hotel, Trump International Hotel Waikiki, Shinola, Prince Waikiki – Honolulu Luxury Hotel, and Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. This allows for convenient transportation to the tour’s main stops. The pickup locations are as follows:

| Location | Pick-up Time |

| — | — |

| Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue | 7:00 AM |

| Hale Koa Hotel | 7:10 AM |

| Trump International Hotel Waikiki | 7:20 AM |

| Shinola | 7:30 AM |

| Prince Waikiki – Honolulu Luxury Hotel | 7:40 AM |

| Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel | 7:50 AM |

Main Stops

After being conveniently picked up from various locations around Waikiki, the tour takes visitors to the main stops.

First, the group arrives at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to learn about the history and significance of the attack through films and narration.

At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, visitors learn about the history and significance of the attack through films and narration.

Next, they board a Navy launch and cross the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, where they can observe artifacts, replicas, and media displays.

Finally, they’ve the opportunity to reflect on the emotional impact of the events and spot local wildlife, such as green sea turtles and colorful fish, in the reef around the Arizona.

Tour Experience

Visitors can expect an immersive and poignant experience on this tour.

They’ll start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where informative films and narration provide historical context about the 1941 attack.

Next, they’ll board a Navy launch and cross the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, standing solemnly over the sunken ship.

At the memorial, they can observe artifacts, replicas, and multimedia displays that bring the events to life.

Throughout, they’ll have the chance to reflect on the history and emotional impact of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Wildlife like green sea turtles add to the serene setting.

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Included Features

This tour includes several convenient features for visitors. The centralized pickup service from various locations in Waikiki ensures a seamless start to the tour.

Travelers will also benefit from the expertise of professional certified tour guides, who’ll provide insightful commentary throughout the experience.

Plus, the tour includes the entrance fee to the memorial sites, allowing guests to fully enjoy the historical significance of Pearl Harbor without additional costs.

These thoughtful inclusions contribute to an enriching and hassle-free tour experience for participants.

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Important Information

Passport or ID card and driver’s license are required for this tour.

Swimwear and bags aren’t allowed on the tour.

Visitors should be aware that it’s possible the Arizona Memorial may be inaccessible due to weather conditions or ticket shortages.

The tour doesn’t operate on major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Customer Ratings

Customers have rated the tour highly overall, with an average score of 4.6 out of 5 based on 73 reviews.

The guide and transportation received an impressive 4.8/5 rating, while the value for money was scored 4.4/5.

Highlights from the customer feedback include:

Highly knowledgeable and engaging tour guides who provided insightful commentary.
Seamless transportation and punctual pickup, making the experience stress-free.
The emotional impact of visiting the Arizona Memorial and learning about the tragic events of Pearl Harbor.

Sum Up

The Oahu: Salute to Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour offers a comprehensive and poignant experience for visitors to honor the memory of those who lost their lives during the attack. With convenient pick-up, a guided visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and a Navy launch ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, this tour provides an immersive and emotional journey into this historic site.