HONOLULU GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
From Kauai to Oahu: A Day Inside Pearl Harbor’s Living History
An all‑inclusive day trip from Lihue that visits the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, Bowfin Submarine and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum—this guide helps you move through the sites efficiently and respectfully.
From Kauai to Oahu: A Day Inside Pearl Harbor’s Living History.
Spend a full day traveling from Kauai to Oahu to explore the central sites of the Pearl Harbor story. This all‑inclusive tour combines round‑trip airfare and ground transport with guided interpretation as you visit the USS Arizona Memorial, Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri and the Aviation Museum, punctuated by lunch at the Hangar Café.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Iconic WWII Sites
Visit Pearl Harbor’s defining landmarks—the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri—places that encapsulate the attack and the surrender that ended WWII.
Guided Interpretation
An expert guide frames each stop with historical context, helping you understand the events, artifacts and human stories that shaped the Pacific war.
Hangar Café Lunch at the Aviation Museum
The tour includes lunch served at the Aviation Museum’s Hangar Café, letting you refuel amid aircraft and exhibits housed in WWII‑era hangars.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
The day unfolds as a compact but comprehensive circuit through Pearl Harbor’s key sites: respectful pauses at memorials, hands‑on exploration aboard historic vessels, and exhibit time framed by expert narration. Logistics—airfare, transfers and lunch—are handled for you so the focus stays on the places and the history they hold.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and what it expects from participants.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid government‑issued photo ID for airline check‑in and TSA. Cameras are permitted; no bags are allowed at the Visitor Center or Ford Island unless clear and minimal.
Only clear bags with visible contents are allowed—small transparent stadium‑style totes or a resealable quart‑sized plastic bag are acceptable. Oversized clear bags may still be restricted.
Carry only the permitted items you need for the day: government ID, camera, phone and bottled water. Keep items minimal to comply with site rules.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
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.
Do I need to bring ID?
Yes. A valid government‑issued ID is required for airline check‑in and TSA clearance.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is included at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s Hangar Café.
Are lockers available for items I can’t bring onto the site?
Yes. Lockers are available for a fee so you can store items that are not permitted at the Visitor Center or Ford Island.
What items are permitted on the tour?
Permitted items include wallet, cell phone, government ID, bottled water and cameras. Only clear bags with visible contents are allowed.