Private Post Cruise Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, and Honolulu Highlights
Experience Pearl Harbor on a private post cruise tour with reserved USS Arizona Memorial tickets, personalized transportation, and expert local commentary. Visit historic Honolulu landmarks including Punchbowl Cemetery, Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha Statue before convenient drop off at the airport, hotel, or cruise terminal.
Step into one of Oahu's most powerful historic sites on this private Pearl Harbor tour, designed for post cruise travelers who want flexibility, comfort, and reserved USS Arizona Memorial access. Skip the big bus, explore at your own pace, and connect with the stories that shaped Hawaii and the United States during World War II. Your private guide and driver will meet you right where you need them - at the Honolulu cruise terminal - then share local context as you drive to Pearl Harbor. This is an ideal shore excursion for cruise guests disembarking in Honolulu, since the port sits close to the city's top landmarks and offers an easy start for a seamless day of sightseeing before your flight or hotel check-in. At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you will watch a short film on the December 7, 1941, attack, then board a shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial using your reserved tickets. Spend time honoring the lives lost, taking in the memorial's quiet atmosphere, and exploring the on-site exhibits that explain how the attack drew the U.S. into WWII. If you would like to add more naval history, you can choose an optional visit to the USS Bowfin Submarine area, with the understanding that this tour does not include Bowfin admission and the visit is exterior only. After Pearl Harbor, continue to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl for a meaningful stop overlooking Honolulu. You will also enjoy exterior views of downtown Honolulu highlights including Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue, with engaging commentary on Hawaii's royal history and cultural legacy. Your tour ends with convenient drop off back at the Honolulu cruise terminal, your hotel, or the airport, making this a seamless and memorable way to end your time in Oahu. Advance booking is strongly recommended to secure reserved memorial access and your preferred pickup time.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Custom pickup and drop-off are provided for this tour. Please enter your desired pickup and drop-off locations above. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes or sneakers. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
- This tour is partially accessible. Motorized scooters are not allowed. However, collapsible wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, 1 suitcase, and 1 small carry-on per guest are permitted (please let us know at the time of booking). Vehicles/vessels are wheelchair accessible. All stops, except the optional USS Bowfin Submarine, are wheelchair accessible. Light walking is required at some stops, but most of the tour is by vehicle. Guests must be able to navigate even and uneven terrain and steps. A brief safety orientation will be provided, and all guests must sign a waiver before departure. Infants are not free and must be included in the reservation. Restrooms are available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. For all airport pick-ups, please provide airline, flight number, and arrival time at the time of booking. Please note: The USS Arizona Memorial may occasionally close due to weather or at the direction of the U.S. Navy. In such cases, refunds will not be issued; however, guests will visit the historic exhibits and other Pearl Harbor attractions. Closures occur approximately 1 to 3 times per year.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.