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Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes

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Kauai, USA
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14 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Round trip airfare from Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu included
  • Pick up and drop-off at airport in Honolulu only
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Kauai airport
  • Airfare Overage Fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

3901 Mokulele Loop
Lihue, HI 96766, USA

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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center

Explore exhibits and harbor displays.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

A WWII-focused museum that presents historical aircraft, exhibits.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2360M_H2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Round trip airfare from Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu included
  • Pick up and drop-off at airport in Honolulu only
  • Admission to Arizona Memorial, Missouri, Aviation Museum & Bowfin
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Kauai airport
  • Airfare Overage Fees

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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. 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 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 (driver's license or other government-issued photo I.D. for US citizens and a passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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