Excursion Pearl harbor & punchbowl tour at Honolulu

Explore Pearl Harbour, the Punchbowl Crater, and other renowned wartime and local landmarks of Honolulu during this panoramic sightseeing tour.

Honolulu, Pearl Harbour Visitor Centre, Displays, Exhibits, Gift Shoppe

Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute drive to the Pearl Harbour Visitor Centre. During your guided tour, relive the fateful morning of December 7, 1941, through rare footage of the attack on Pearl Harbour. Visit the many displays and exhibits built in honour of those who gave their lives that day, then stop by the on-site gift shop to browse the souvenirs and other mementoes available for sale. Following your visit, re-board your coach and head to the Punchbowl Crater.

Punchbowl Crater, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Upon arrival, proceed for a scenic drive through the Punchbowl Crater, site of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It serves as a memorial to honour those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who gave their lives for their nation.

Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, City Hall, Kawaiahao Hawaiian Church, Local Landmarks

Next, re-board your coach for a picturesque sightseeing drive through the historic district of Honolulu City. Along the way, pass by the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, Washington Place, and the State Capitol Building before a photo stop at the famous King Kamehameha Statue, seen in many episodes of the TV series, Hawaii Five-O. In addition, see Honolulu City Hall, the Kawaiahao Hawaiian Church, and many other locally-renowned local landmarks. Following your tour, commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Honolulu, Pearl Harbour Visitors Centre, Punchbowl Crater, National Memorial Cemetery, Iolani Palace, State Capitol Building, King Kamehameha's Statue

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (about 0.8 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship; high heels, dresses, and skirts are not recommended, and swimsuits are not permitted. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Security restrictions at Pearl Harbour are enforced. Purses, backpacks, fanny packs, bags, iPad cases, camera cases, clutch wallets, and other items offering concealment are not permitted on this tour. Wallets must be the size of a regular cell phone. Storage is available at the Pearl Harbour Visitors Centre for $5 USD per bag. Guests should allocate at least one (1) hour to secure and collect bag from storage. Storage is not permitted on the vehicle; no exceptions. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required to participate on this tour. USS Arizona tickets are not included on this tour; guests will need to purchase them independently via the Recreation.gov website.