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Quiet Names in a Loud Harbor: A Private Tour of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona
A 4.5-hour private tour operated by Donna’s Detours that covers the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, the 23-minute documentary, the shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, and a driving tour of Honolulu landmarks.
Quiet Names in a Loud Harbor: A Private Tour of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
Experience a private tour of Pearl Harbor that places the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center at the center of the story; the itinerary pairs museum exhibits and a short documentary with guided commentary and a driving tour of Honolulu landmarks including Iolani Palace, Old Kawaiaha‘o Church and the statue of King Kamehameha I.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
USS Arizona Memorial and the names inscribed
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial via the shuttle boat and view the marble wall where the 1,177 service members lost on December 7, 1941 are inscribed.
Optional USS Bowfin Submarine experience
Enhance the tour with an optional admission to the USS Bowfin to get a sense of life under the sea; this is an add-on to the core Pearl Harbor experience.
Private transport and Honolulu landmarks
The private tour includes transportation and guided historic commentary, with drive-by visits of iconic Honolulu sites such as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha I statue on the return to your pickup point.
What the day feels like
How the tour unfolds
The private tour begins with pickup from your hotel, cruise pier or airport, moves to the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center for exhibits and the 23-minute documentary, then boards the shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial; optionally you can add admission to the USS Bowfin before returning by vehicle past Honolulu landmarks, with bottled water provided during the trip.
THE HISTORY
USS Arizona Memorial and the names inscribed
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial via the shuttle boat and view the marble wall where the 1,177 service members lost on December 7, 1941 are inscribed.
THE DEPTHS
Optional USS Bowfin Submarine experience
Enhance the tour with an optional admission to the USS Bowfin to get a sense of life under the sea; this is an add-on to the core Pearl Harbor experience.
THE ROUTE
Private transport and Honolulu landmarks
The private tour includes transportation and guided historic commentary, with drive-by visits of iconic Honolulu sites such as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha I statue on the return to your pickup point.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this private tour — and a key restriction to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately 4.5 hours.
Pickup is provided from your hotel, cruise pier or Honolulu airport.
The operator provides bottled water during the private tour.
Admission to the USS Bowfin Submarine is optional and available for an extra fee; check age restrictions before booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Tour of Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona?
The tour duration is approximately 4.5 hours.
Where does the tour begin?
Pickup is provided at your hotel, cruise pier or the Honolulu airport.
Is the USS Bowfin Submarine included in the tour price?
No — admission to the USS Bowfin Submarine is optional and offered as an extra.
Can young children board the USS Bowfin?
Children under 4 years old cannot board the USS Bowfin Submarine.
What sites will we visit on the tour?
The tour includes the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, the 23-minute documentary, the shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, and a drive-by of Honolulu landmarks such as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha I statue; Old Kawaiaha‘o Church is also noted among the stops.
How is the USS Arizona Memorial accessed?
Visitors reach the USS Arizona Memorial by a shuttle boat from the Visitors Center.