Private Pearl Harbor Tour from Waikīkī | Up to 10 Guests

A beautiful, 184 foot-long memorial just above the sunken battleship where 900 crewmen died. Truly a somber area when you visit.

Visit any of the available battleships and submaries to get the full Pearl Harbor experience.

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy private round-trip transportation from Waikīkī to Pearl Harbor exclusively for your group — no shared buses or crowded vans. Travel in a high-roof, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with privacy-tinted windows, bottled water, and comfortable group seating.

Your driver/host will provide helpful background during the drive and share context during select Honolulu drive-by highlights when timing allows. At Pearl Harbor, guests explore the Visitor Center, memorial areas, exhibits, and official programs independently. This experience does not include a private walking guide inside Pearl Harbor or paid museum exhibits.

We assist with USS Arizona Memorial program reservations whenever available. Reservation access and program operations are controlled by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy, so specific entry times and standby access cannot be guaranteed.

What's included

Private transportation
Bottled water
USS Arizona Memorial reservation fee when available
Air-conditioned vehicle

Tips are optional and always appreciated.
Meals
Admission to separately ticketed Pearl Harbor partner sites, including the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum / USS Bowfin, Battleship Missouri Memorial, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

What to expect

Pearl Harbor National Memorial
2h · Admission ticket included

Begin your visit at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Center, the main hub for the Pearl Harbor experience. Guests can explore exhibit galleries, outdoor memorial areas, waterfront views, historical displays, and visitor center spaces that provide context about the events of December 7, 1941.

Your driver/host will provide background before arrival, but guests explore the visitor center and memorial areas independently once on site. Optional multimedia/audio tours may be available separately through Pearl Harbor’s official ticketing options.

Please note that site access, exhibit availability, and daily operations may change due to maintenance, weather, safety conditions, or official Pearl Harbor operations.
USS Arizona Memorial
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, built above the sunken battleship where service members lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Guests experience this solemn memorial program independently and have time to reflect on one of the most significant moments in U.S. history.

When reservations are available, we secure USS Arizona Memorial program reservations in advance for your group. If reservations are unavailable due to National Park Service release limits, guests may choose to join the official standby line at Pearl Harbor; standby access is not guaranteed and depends on daily operations.

Program availability is determined by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy and may change due to ticket availability, weather, maintenance, safety conditions, or operational changes.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
30m · Admission ticket not included

Optional paid add-on if time allows. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum / USS Bowfin is not included in the tour price, but guests may choose to purchase admission separately on site if the schedule allows. This attraction highlights the role of submarines during World War II and includes exhibits about life aboard a wartime submarine. Visit time depends on the day’s Pearl Harbor schedule, USS Arizona Memorial timing, traffic, and overall tour flow.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Pass by

Pass by Punchbowl, officially known as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, a solemn site honoring U.S. service members. Your driver/host will share brief context from the vehicle as you pass through or near the area, depending on route timing and access. This portion is experienced from the vehicle only and does not include unloading or a walking stop.
Downtown Honolulu
Pass by

Enjoy a drive through historic Downtown Honolulu, passing key civic and cultural landmarks from the vehicle. Your driver/host will share brief context as you pass through the area, helping guests understand how Honolulu connects to Hawaiʻi’s monarchy, government, and modern capital city. This is a drive-by portion of the tour and does not include unloading or walking stops unless timing and conditions allow.
Iolani Palace
Pass by

Pass ʻIolani Palace, a National Historic Landmark in Downtown Honolulu and the only official royal palace in the United States. The palace was once home to Hawaiʻi’s monarchs, including King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani, and remains an important symbol of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

This portion is typically viewed from the vehicle as part of the Downtown Honolulu drive-by route. A brief exterior photo stop may be possible if timing, traffic, parking, and overall tour flow allow, but interior palace tours are not included in this Pearl Harbor experience.
King Kamehameha Statue
Pass by

Pass the King Kamehameha I Statue, one of Honolulu’s most recognized landmarks, located near ʻIolani Palace and Aliʻiōlani Hale. The bronze statue honors King Kamehameha I, the ruler who unified the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom.

Your driver/host will point out the statue during the Downtown Honolulu drive-by route and share brief context from the vehicle. A quick exterior photo stop may be possible if timing, traffic, parking, and overall tour flow allow, but this is typically a pass-by portion of the Pearl Harbor experience.

Meeting and pickup

End point

Available for cruise guests who would like to begin or end their Pearl Harbor tour at the Honolulu cruise port. Please provide your ship name and all-aboard time after booking so we can plan accordingly.

End point

Standard drop-off area for most guests. Drop-off is available at listed Waikīkī hotels or a nearby approved pickup/drop-off point.

End point

Available for cruise guests who would like to begin or end their Pearl Harbor tour at the Honolulu cruise port. Please provide your ship name and all-aboard time after booking so we can plan accordingly.

End point

Available for guests who would like to end their Pearl Harbor tour at the airport. Please provide your flight time after booking so we can help plan timing. Luggage space may be limited based on group size.

Pickup details

Please be ready 10–15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time at your hotel lobby or designated pickup point. You will receive a text or call when your driver/host is approaching.

Look for a black high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with ʻĀina Holo Tours branding. We may also text a vehicle photo before arrival to help you identify us easily.

Pearl Harbor has a strict no-bag policy for items that offer concealment, including most purses, backpacks, camera bags, and luggage. Please bring only approved essentials you can carry by hand. On-site bag storage is available near the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center entrance for items that do not meet security requirements. Bags and luggage may not be left inside the vehicle during your Pearl Harbor visit. If you are booking with airport or cruise port pickup/drop-off and will have luggage, please message us before your tour date so we can help you plan around Pearl Harbor’s bag policy and available storage options.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.