Private Pearl Harbor - Full & Half Day Options
What your day looks like
Experience Pearl Harbor the right way — privately, at your pace, and designed around your group. From the moment we pick you up, your local guide provides engaging historical context and helps plan a seamless visit. We’ll guide you through the day while giving you the flexibility to explore what matters most to you. At Pearl Harbor, you will visit the USS Arizona Memorial along with the Visitor Center exhibits and documentary experience. You’ll also have the option to visit additional sites like the USS Missouri, USS Bowfin Submarine, or the Pacific Aviation Museum, and historic downtown Honolulu sites — all tailored to your preferences. *Important Note: On rate occasions, weather or park operational conditions may close the USS Arizona Memorial.
The experience, in brief
- Private experience — just your group, no big buses
- Flexible pace — no rushing, fully customized to you
- Expert local guide bringing Pearl Harbor history to life
- USS Arizona visit based on National Park Service availability
- Includes visitor center exhibits and documentary experience
The journey, in full
NOTE: You MUST select the additional hour add-on if USS Missouri Tickets are added on to a half-day tour. Half-Day Tours (5-6 hours): Perfect for guests who want to experience Pearl Harbor efficiently. - USS Arizona Memorial - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits and documentary - Option to visit USS Bowfin Submarine and - Historical Honolulu sites (Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, Downtown) If you’d like to include the USS Missouri or Pacific Aviation Museum, please book a 6-hour tour (The additional hour is an extra fee and can be added as an add-on at time of booking. Also please select to pay for the USS Missouri Tickets at time of booking) or full-day tour for a more relaxed experience. Full-Day 8-Hour Tour: The most complete Pearl Harbor experience — with time to see it all at a comfortable pace. Your choice of 3-4 attractions. - USS Arizona Memorial - USS Missouri Battleship (optional, paid at time of booking) - USS Bowfin Submarine (optional) - Pacific Aviation Museum (optional) - Time for lunch at Pearl Harbor or along the way - Explore North Shore or historic Honolulu (Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, Downtown) You’ll have the flexibility to explore multiple attractions without feeling rushed, plus time for additional stops if desired. Your day, your pace.
Your day, step by step
Honolulu
Sightseeing at USS Arizona Memorial.
Honolulu
Sightseeing at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup/drop off at your Waikiki hotel, Ko'Olina (additional fee), Turtle Bay (additional fee), cruise terminal (additional fee), or airport (additional fee) Historic commentary on the drive to the Visitors Center USS Arizona Memorial based on National Park Service Availability Historic Exhibits - Self-paced 30-40 mins Pearl Harbor Documentary Exterior Interpretive Exhibits and Remembrance Circle We are with you for way finding and to add additional historical commentary
Not Included
USS Missouri, USS Bowfin Submarine and Aviation Museum Food Airport pickup, cruise pickup, or pickup in Ko'olina and Turtle Bay (all can be accomidated for an extra fee)
What to Bring
Comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes Light jacket or sweater Hat and sunscreen
Restrictions
You MUST select the additional hour add-on if USS Missouri Tickets are added on to a half-day tour. No political hats or t-shirts are allowed. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not follow our requirements. We hope you bring a reusable water bottle to help with reducing plastic. However, we do have water. Please do not bring any sodas or other kinds of drinks. You may bring additional water if you wish. There are NO BAGS OR PURSES allowed inside the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center. You may bring a wallet, camera, phone, sunglasses, etc. But NO bags or purses or fanny packs. You can put items in a see-thru plastic bag if you like. We have clear plastic bags you can use. There is check-in baggage at the door for $7 per bag. Not recommended as the line is long. You will not have access to your bag during the tour. We will have clear bags for you. Please let us know if you have any children under the age of 7 years old. We have child seats and a booster you can install.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off are included from Waikiki accommodations only. For other locations (including airport pickup/drop off and cruise terminal) please select the appropriate add-on.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please indicate the total number in your group. Please also ensure that you have entered a working phone number for someone in the group, so that we can reach you in case of any last minute tour updates. Typical pickup time is 8:30am unless otherwise indicated.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Our family had a meaningful and educational tour thanks to our Tour Guide David (like me, originally from New York!). David had the timing worked out perfectly. He picked us up on time; got us in the right lines at the right times, showed us the Submarine Museum that gave us great insights to the sunken SS Arizona, and gave us very precise instructions as to how to maximize our experience. After the Arizona Memorial, David took us on a tour of the island and then dropped us at a wonderful restaurant for a well-earned lunch! I have had many tour guides in my life; David is at the top of the list!
It was a great tour and getting in and out was easy with our guide Ryland. He knew all the right times and places to go to keep us on track and on time. Thanks for a great day!!
Dave was fantastic!! Awesome tour.
Dave was fantastic!! Awesome tour.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable on most topics. My Father served on the Missouri and that was why we wanted to share the experience with our family.
We had such a blast. Our tour guide Emily with Blue Hawaii Tours was so fun. Made for such an enjoyable day out
We had a great experience on our private Pearl Harbor tour. Our guide, Emily, was super knowledgeable and full of tips to help us experience the memorial efficiently. It was wonderful to have this private tour experience while visiting Pearl Harbor with our children!
Donna was excellent