Fly from Kailua-Kona to tour Pearl Harbor, USS Missouri, and the Aviation Museum
13 Hours
Airfare, admissions, lunch
Spend the day exploring Pearl Harbor on Oahu with round-trip airfare from Kailua-Kona. Visit key WWII sites including the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, the USS Missouri (BB-63) Battleship Museum, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, with lunch included.
Pearl Harbor has a no-bag policy; only small clear bags may be allowed, and bags are not allowed when traveling to Ford Island. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for airline check-in and TSA clearance. Gratuities are not included.
Cancel more than 168 hours before the airport meeting time for a full refund; within 168 hours or no-shows: no refund. Name or date changes after airline confirmation may be charged up to $250 plus fare difference per segment. If denied boarding for lack of proper ID, 100% no-show penalty applies.
Bring a passport or a valid government-issued photo ID for airline check-in and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening. When you book, you must provide each traveler’s name, birth date, and gender, and the name and birth date must exactly match the government-issued ID you’ll use to check in.
Do not bring bags like purses, handbags, backpacks, or diaper bags. Only clear bags with visible contents may be allowed (such as a small transparent stadium-style tote or a resealable quart-sized plastic bag). Small cameras are permitted, and you can carry vital items in your pockets. Bags of any kind are not allowed on the vehicle when traveling to Ford Island to visit the USS Missouri and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
Strollers are not permitted in the theater or on the shuttle boats.
Kailua-Kona Airport (KOA)
Step aboard the USS Bowfin at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum and feel the confined world of a World War II submarine close around you. Narrow passageways, torpedo tubes, and original equipment tell the story of undersea warfare with quiet authority. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum grounds visitors in the human scale of naval history, making it one of Pearl Harbor's most personal and memorable stops.
The guides here are genuinely the star of the show. Names like Kenneth, Lee, Gar, and Chelsea come up repeatedly in glowing terms, with travelers consistently praising their deep local knowledge, engaging storytelling, and warm personalities. Kenneth in particular seems to have a gift for balancing humor with genuine historical insight, and Gar once tracked down a passenger's forgotten package a full week later on his own time. That kind of dedication says a lot. Tours covering Pearl Harbor, the Road to Hana, and island-wide drives tend to be well-organized, on time, and thoughtfully paced. Included meals and pre-arranged tickets are a nice touch that takes the logistical stress out of sightseeing. A small handful of reviews mention occasional coordination hiccups, but these appear to be isolated rather than a pattern most visitors will encounter. For travelers wanting a relaxed, informative way to explore Hawaii without worrying about directions, parking, or planning, this is a solid choice. The experience rises and falls on your guide, and based on what most visitors report, you're likely in very good hands.
Chelsie our driver was very knowledgeable and a great driver through the roads of Waikiki.
KATRINA GARZA
May 23, 2026
Chelsie our driver was very knowledgeable and a great driver through the roads of Waikiki.
KATRINA GARZA
May 23, 2026