Kailua-Kona to Oahu: World War II Heroes Deluxe Pearl Harbor Tour 39 (Airfare Included)

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Kailua-Kona to Oahu: World War II Heroes Deluxe Pearl Harbor Tour (Airfare Included)
Spend the Day at Pearl Harbor

Experience all of Pearl Harbor on this comprehensive WWII Heroes Adventure Tour. Visit the Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Bowfin Submarine. Then cross the bridge to Ford Island to board the Battleship Missouri and walk the historic desks. Witness the battle scars in the hangars and award-winning exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Lunch is included at the Aviation Museum’s Hangar Café.

Tour Highlights:

USS Arizona Memorial located directly above the USS Arizona battleship that was sunk during the attack on December 7, 1941. The ship is the final resting place of many of the 1,177 officers and crewmen who were lost, and a powerful reminder of those who gave their lives for their country.
USS Missouri Battleship where you’ll walk in the footprints of General Douglas MacArthur, Admiral Chester Nimitz, and officers of the Allied Powers in 1945 when the instruments of surrender were signed on the ship, signaling the end WWII. “Mighty Mo” fought in WWII, the Korean War and in Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, supporting the cause of freedom.
USS Bowfin Submarine, also known as the “Pearl Harbor Avenger”, played an epic role in the battles of the Pacific. You’ll walk through the remarkable vessel docked in the harbor.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, located in two WWI hangars and retaining bullet holes from the December 7, 1941 attack, spans 105,000 square feet. An impressive array wartime aircraft is displayed including an authentic Japanese Zero, the type used in the attack.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center where you’ll view actual film footage the attack, view historic displays, and gain firsthand insight into WWII in the Pacific and beyond. You’ll see several galleries displaying artifacts, photos, and dramatic evidence of the surprise attack.
Lunch is included with your tour.
Itinerary:

Interisland flight from Kailua-Kona to Oahu
Live tour narration by knowledgeable driver guide
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits
View actual film footage of the attack
Visit the WWII Bowfin Submarine
Stroll the grounds and visit the Remembrance Circle, Japanese Kaiten “suicide sub”, and more
Guided deck tour of USS Missouri battleship with docent, including locations of surrender ceremony, office and crew quarters, artillery, kamikaze aircraft crash
During the drive to and from Pearl Harbor, view Hawai’i’s Royal Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, Hawai’i State Capital, Downtown Honolulu, from comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included lunch at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Departure
6:00 AM – arrive on your own at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The airlines change their flight schedules frequently and at the last minute so please ensure that you check flight status on your own. At the Honolulu Airport, check-in on your own at the Hawaiian Airlines self-service kiosk or at the ticket counter for both flight segments to and from Hilo. Please follow the instructions on your confirmation for where to meet your tour driver at Honolulu Airport.

Return
8:15 PM – approximate return to Kailhua-Kona from Oahu.

Flight times are approximate and subject to change

What's included

  • Round-trip airfare from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu
  • Admission to USS Arizona Memorial, Bowfin Submarine, Aviation Museum, and Battleship Missouri
  • Expert live narration during the tour
  • Lunch at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s Hangar Café
  • Air-conditioned ground transportation

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  • Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • USS Bowfin Submarine
  • Guided tour of Battleship Missouri
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
  • Drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery
  • Drive past historic Honolulu landmarks: Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and Hawai’i State Capitol

Highlights

  • Visit the historic USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri
  • Walk through the Bowfin Submarine
  • Explore Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
  • Scenic drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery and downtown Honolulu

Additional information

 

Check-in details

Check in at Kailua-Kona Airport at 6:00 AM (Hawaiian Airlines counter). Confirm flight details by calling 808-833-3000.

What to bring

  • Valid government-issued ID for TSA check
  • Camera (no bags allowed)
  • Essential items in pockets

Special requirements

  • All passengers must present a valid government-issued photo ID for airline check-in.

Restrictions

  • Pearl Harbor’s "No Bag" policy: No bags of any kind allowed at the Visitor Center or on Ford Island. Lockers are available for a fee.

FAQs

 
  • What is the Pearl Harbor "No Bag" policy?

  • No bags, backpacks, or strollers are allowed at the Visitor Center or on Ford Island. Lockers are available for a fee.

  • What should I bring for ID?

  • A valid government-issued ID is required for airline check-in and TSA clearance.

Cancellations

 

168 HOURS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION, prior to airport meeting time for 1 Day tours is required for a full refund; no-shows will incur a full charge.

NAME OR DATE CHANGES after booking has been confirmed with the airline, will be assessed a change fee of up to $250 for flight change plus fare difference per segment or name change.

ALL PASSENGERS TRAVELING ON INTER-ISLAND DAY TRIPS MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR AIRLINE CHECK-IN.

PASSENGERS DENIED BOARDING DUE TO LACK OF PROPER IDENTIFICATION will be subject to a 100% no-show cancellation penalty.


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