Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: Pearl Harbor Uncovered

Discover Pearl Harbor’s history on a day trip from Kauai to Oahu. Includes flights, tours, and visits to iconic WWII sites.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center - Explore exhibits and harbor displays.
  • USS Arizona Memorial - The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and commemorates the events of that day. If tickets to the Navy boat launch tour out to the Arizona Memorial are available by the National Park on the day of your tour they will be provided. Otherwise, the Arizona Memorial can be seen from the shoreline at the Visitor Center.
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - A WWII-focused museum that presents historical aircraft, exhibits.
  • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park - The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is dedicated to the preservation of USS Bowfin and submarine artifacts that represent the history of World War II US submarines.
  • Battleship Missouri Memorial - The USS Missouri was the last battleship commissioned by the United States and is best remembered as the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II.
What's Included
  • Round trip airfare from Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu included
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Pick up and drop-off at airport in Honolulu only
  • Admission to Arizona Memorial, Missouri, Aviation Museum & Bowfin
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Kauai airport
  • Airfare Overage Fees
Additional Information

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu on Oahu for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Pearl Harbor WWII tour. Walk in the footsteps of America’s courageous heroes, from the site of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor to the site of the signing of the surrender aboard the USS Battleship Missouri. View the Arizona Memorial, the resting place of more than 1,000 sailors who perished in the 1941 attacks. At the Visitor Center, browse harbor side exhibits and historic displays on your own and board the USS Bowfin Submarine to learn about its key role in the WWII battles. Airfare and roundtrip transportation from the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu is included.

  • This tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day and December 7th.
  • Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
  • 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. Bag storage is available at the entrance of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a fee per bag. It is recommended to bring on tour only vital items like your identification and wallet as long as these items fit in your pockets.
  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
  • Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
  • Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Location
Lihue Airport
Mokulele Loop
Please meet at the airport at 5:45 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maps61957040440
Aug 31, 2024
Pre-cruise - Mo was fantastic your guide and bus driver. Very knowledgeable about the area and stories. I would highly recommend her and the company
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697jaclyns
Aug 31, 2024
Early bird day trip to Pearl Harbor - Lani did a phenomenal job with our tour! She provided a lot of information about Pearl Harbor and the island and taught us all some of her native Hawaiian language.
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Pratheebas2024
Aug 17, 2024
Awesome trip. - We had Mo as a tour guide. She did an amazing job of explaining the locations. Really enjoyed the three days that showed us the places.
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L2997hyjuanr
Aug 10, 2024
Kimoke'o - Good, good walk very friendly father the chauffeur and explains everything well funny the pleasant raisin recommended kimoke'o, all very well
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50lawrenh
Aug 10, 2024
Kimoke'o - Pearl Harbor Tour - Kimoke'o was an AMAZING Tour Bus Driver. He did an amazing job telling the history of the tour and he was so HILARIOUS. Usually tour guides can be tiring, but he made me enjoy learning about the history of the story even more, plus he was nice and respectful.
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363tayh
Aug 10, 2024
Pearl Harbor with Kimoke’o ( Timothy) - Kimoke’o was a great and funny tour bus driver one of my favorites ever. I usually don’t learn much from these trips but he provided great visuals and sound effects that made the experience worth while.
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358linz
Aug 10, 2024
Kimoke’o - The experiences was wonderful and the driver was funny and tells the stories of Hawaii in a unique way. The visual aid also helps a lot
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Tonyasn672lp
Aug 8, 2024
Guided Tour with Kimoke’o - The guided bus tour with Kimoke’o was amazing. He is full of all the knowledge and laughs. It was by far my most favorite guided tour ever. Highly recommend!
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Maryuk2012
Jul 27, 2024
Pearl harbor - Very educational! Learned alot about what took place during the the war in Pearl Harbor. Went on the submarine....very close quarters!
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Susanellen224
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent Woman Tour Guide - We loved our trip with Lani on bus 164. She was funny entertaining and full of good facts I would recommend her highly. The music she played was so enjoyable.
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