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3 of the best Pearl Harbor Tours from Maui

Despite being on the island of Oahu, it’s possible to visit the moving memorials at Pearl Harbor on a day trip from Maui.

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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States wasn’t actively involved militarily in WWII. That day ultimately turned the tide of the war, but not in Japan’s favor. Today Pearl Harbor remains a major naval base for the US Pacific Fleet, while also hosting a National Memorial above the wreck of the USS Arizona, which was sunk during the attack, claiming the lives of 1,177 sailors and marines on board. The site, which is located outside of Honolulu on Hawaii’s Oahu island, can be explored on these three different day tours from Maui. All include round-trip flights to Honolulu.

Pearl Harbor and Mini Circle Island Tour from Maui

You’d be surprised how much of Oahu you can explore during a single day trip from Maui. This 14-hour trip visits Pearl Harbor National Memorial first, where you’ll have two and half hours to watch footage and learn all about that fateful day. Next, you’ll explore the tropical beauty of Kualoa Regional Park and take scenic drives along Oahu’s Windward Coast and northern shoreline. With round-trip airfare to Honolulu from Maui included and group sizes capped at 15 people, this option offers great value for money. From $459 per person.

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Pearl Harbor Oahu Tour from Maui

Head straight to the Pearl Harbor Memorial after arriving in Oahu for a trip on a Navy boat to the wreck of the USS Arizona. Roughly half of the 2,341 US service members who died as a result of the attack were aboard the Arizona when she was hit. Now the ship sits beneath the water, partially covered by a white viewing platform. The rest of this tour’s itinerary is dedicated to unlocking the natural beauty of Oahu. During the island drive, you’ll stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, which provides the quintessential tropical island vista. From $669 per person.

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Day Trip from Maui to Oahu’s Pearl Harbor & Honolulu

A popular and well-established Oahu tour from Maui includes a guided tour of the USS Missouri battleship, aboard which the Japanese officially surrendered on September 2, 1945. After time spent exploring Pearl Harbor, you will head back towards Honolulu for a scenic city drive, with various stops along the way, including Kawaiaha’o Church and some time at the famed Waikiki Beach. If time and weather permit, you can also ascend Diamond Head Crater. You will then be taken back to the airport in time for your flight back to Maui. From $734 per person.

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Maui to Pearl Harbor: The Most Complete Tour

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Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu, but even if you’re staying on Maui you can visit with this one-day inter-island tour. This Maui to Pearl Harbor Memorial Tour includes round-trip airfare, admissions, and transportation.

Depart Maui on a 30-minute flight to Honolulu, where you will be greeted at the airport and begin your tour of Pearl Harbor. A few moments later you will arrive at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, where you will experience the USS Arizona Memorial program. The program includes a 23-minute film about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a US Navy-operated shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial , and time for quiet reflection aboard the Memorial.

Expert guides will then escort you to the other Pearl Harbor Memorials including the USS Bowfin  Submarine ,  Battleship  Missouri ,  and the  Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum . All admissions are included.

The walkway to the  Bowfin Submarine Museum  has an impressive display of naval weaponry. Similarly, the Bowfin ’s museum has scuba diving suits and other artifacts that are sure to impress. However, the most impressive element of this site is the submarine herself. Go inside and imagine life as a WWII submariner. The risks were great and our WWII submariners deserve the greatest respect.

From the  Bowfin , our guides will take you across the Admiral Clarey Bridge to Ford Island, part of the restricted Naval Base. Before beginning your tour of the Battleship  Missouri , you will see the USS Oklahoma Memorial, an impressive monument honoring the 429 men who tragically died on the USS  Oklahoma .

Your tour on board the  Battleship  Missouri  is guided and narrated by a battleship expert who will show you the most impressive elements of the “Mighty Mo.” Enjoy great photo opportunities of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial from the decks of the Battleship  Missouri .

At the  Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum , your guided tour will give you a feeling of a World War II pilot’s life. Hear stories about the aviators and their missions, and see the beautiful planes that helped put an end to WWII.

This tour is perhaps the most convenient, cost-effective, and efficient way to go from Maui to Pearl Harbor and experience a day that changed the world forever.

Know before you book:

• We encourage visitors to not bring bags to Pearl Harbor. There is often a line to put your bag in storage and to retrieve it. Standing in this long line may prevent you from getting your tickets for the Arizona Memorial. That is a mistake that you do not want to make.
• Children under 4 not being allowed to walk through the USS Bowfin Submarine and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• Baggage storage is available at Pearl Harbor for a small fee.
• Tour buses do not permit guests to leave bags in the vehicle.

Maui to Pearl Harbor: The Most Complete Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

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Pearl Harbor Tours from Maui

For visitors staying in Maui, there are daily Pearl Harbor tours from Maui, departing Kahului and Kapalua Airports to the island of Oahu, where Pearl Harbor is located. Visiting Pearl Harbor is a must for any Maui travel.

Pearl Harbor and Oahu Mini Circle Island Tour Combo departing Maui

Private One-Day Hawaii Volcanoes National Park w/ Helicopter Tour from Maui

One-Day Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience departing from Maui

Pearl Harbor and Historic Honolulu City Tour Departing Maui

Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour + Dole Plantation + macadamia Farms departing Maui

Pearl Harbor + Dole Plantation + Polynesian Cultural Center Tour departing Maui

The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience departing Maui

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Battleships of World War II Departing Kapalua, Maui

Pearl Harbor Tours and Tickets available departing Maui Hotels:

Pearl Harbor offers four historical sites and you can book your tours and tickets to visit one or all four historical sites in one day.

Arizona Memorial Arizona Memorial + Battleship Arizona Memorial + Battleship + Submarine Arizona Memorial + Battleship + Submarine + Aviation Museum

You can now enjoy the best of both world’s, stay on Maui and experience Oahu in the same trip.

Wanting to spend your vacation in a luxury condo on Maui, but still want to see the sights of Oahu? Well, now you can with our one day getaways.

Arizona + Oahu Circle Island Arizona + Polynesian Cultural Center

Pearl Harbor Passport

The Pearl Harbor Passport is another way for you to experience all the historical sites and it includes the official Arizona Memorial Audio Tour, and admission to all the other historical sites.

Please keep in mind that the passport does not include airfare, transportation and the ticket for the Arizona Memorial Program ( Movies and Navy Boat to the Memorial).   If you want the convenience of having the Arizona Memorial tickets , airfare and transportation you have too book one of the tours above.  

You can choose the Pearl Harbor Passport depending on the number of historical sites you might wan to visit.

Our Pearl Harbor tour from Maui offers an unforgettable journey through history, seamlessly blending the breathtaking beauty of Hawaii with the poignant legacy of one of America’s most significant historical sites. Departing from the picturesque landscapes of Maui, guests are transported to the solemn grounds of Pearl Harbor on Oahu.

The trip includes a visit to the iconic USS Arizona Memorial, where you can pay respects to the heroes of December 7, 1941, and explore the mighty USS Missouri to witness the site of Japan’s WWII surrender. With expert guides providing rich historical context and insights, this tour promises a deeply moving and educational experience, making it a perfect choice for history enthusiasts and those looking to honor the past while enjoying the serene beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.

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How to Visit Pearl Harbor From Maui On Your Own — Tour Guide Not Needed

Looking for a worthwhile day trip from Maui? One of the most moving experiences we’ve had in Hawaii didn’t happen on Maui, but on Oahu — at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Getting there from Maui on your own makes for an easy and rewarding day trip, no hired tour guide necessary.

A visit to Pearl Harbor is a must-do if you can make it to Oahu. Standing at the historic site never fails to provide a sobering reminder of the sacrifice paid by so many to secure the freedoms we enjoy today in the U.S.

And it’s easy to get there from Maui. The historic sites at Pearl Harbor are just a short flight from Maui’s Kahului Airport. The Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center is less than five miles from Honolulu International Airport.  

Just remember: while you can visit Pearl Harbor’s visitor center (including the museum and grounds) without a ticket, you’ll need advance reservations to visit the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. You also need to purchase tickets for entry to other historic sites in the area.

Yes, you could book a commercial tour to visit Pearl Harbor, but visiting on your own isn’t hard — and it’ll save you some cash. Here’s how to visit Pearl Harbor without a tour group.

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About Pearl Harbor

U.s.s. arizona memorial (advance reservation or same day standby), battleship missouri memorial (entry fee required), pacific fleet submarine museum (entry fee required), pearl harbor aviation museum (entry fee required).

• U.S.S. Oklahoma and U.S.S. Utah Memorials (advance reservation required)
• How to get to Pearl Harbor from Maui

Sample Pearl Harbor day trip itinerary from Maui

• Admission tickets and Passport to Pearl Harbor

What to bring on your day trip to Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor attracts approximately 4,000 visitors each day, making it one of the top three most-visited tourist destinations in the state of Hawaii, according to the National Park Service. It’s most known as the site of the devastating December 7, 1941 attack on the U.S. military base by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. The attack precipitated U.S. involvement in WWII.

Located at the active military Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Pearl Harbor is also the largest natural harbor in the state of Hawaii.

According to the National Park Service, “the memorial is a place of remembrance and contemplation of the nature of war and the sacrifices of those who lost their lives during the Pacific War.”

Historic sites at Pearl Harbor

With the mention of Pearl Harbor, many tourists automatically think of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, and the shuttle boat to the remains of the fallen ship. Along with the moving U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, visitors to Pearl Harbor may access several World War II-era historic sites:  

More than 80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, visitors today may witness a somber vestige of the harrowing day — oil leaking from the remains of the U.S.S. Arizona. Sometimes referred to as “the black tears of the U.S.S. Arizona” the sight is a moving reminder of the lives lost during the Pearl Harbor attack.

To access the memorial, which was built above the U.S.S. Arizona’s resting place, guests must reserve a Navy-operated shuttle boat ticket up to 8 weeks in advance of a specific tour date.  (First-come-first-served ticketing has been discontinued.) 

Limited standby tickets may be available as a same-day option, but availability isn’t guaranteed. Allot 45 minutes for the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial boat tour.

The deck of the famous “Mighty Mo” is where the Japanese officially surrendered at the end of WWII. The ship is the last of its kind — both the last American battleship ever built and the last to be decommissioned. Launched in 1944, she officially completed her service in 1999.

On board the U.S.S. Missouri, take a guided tour or explore on your own. Sit in the captain’s chair, get an up close look at the 50-caliber guns on deck, and explore the ship’s lower decks. 

The Battleship Missouri Memorial is located on Ford Island, an active military installation. Access to the memorial is available via shuttle bus from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Shuttles run every 15 minutes.  

Step aboard a WWII-era attack submarine at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. Formerly known as the U.S. Bowfin and Submarine Museum and Park, the museum dedicated to the “Silent Service” is located adjacent to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. 

Admission includes museum entry, outdoor exhibits, and access to the WWII-era submarine U.S.S Bowfin. The Balao-class fleet attack submarine served in the Pacific during WWII. Nicknamed “The Pearl Harbor Avenger,” it launched on December 7, 1942 — one year to the day of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack. 

The museum offers both self-guided tours and free audio guide tours. We recommend allotting 1.5 to 2 hours for visiting the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum.

Stand inside an 80,000 square foot WWII-era aviation hangar, still pierced with bullet holes from the December 7th attack, at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum . 

The museum pays tribute to the aviation battlefield of WWII, where visitors can view the Ford Island control tower and air field, along with more than 50 aircraft and exhibits. Free audio tours are available.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Ford Island, an active military base. Visitors must take a shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to gain access to the museum. We recommend allotting two hours for your visit to the Aviation Museum.

Ford Island bus tour: U.S.S. Oklahoma and U.S.S. Utah Memorials (advance reservation required)

Gain entry to two WWII memorials not typically accessible to the general public. Take a 90-minute motor coach tour from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to Ford Island on an exclusive tour to see the U.S.S. Oklahoma and U.S.S. Utah Memorials . 

At the U.S.S. Utah Memorial , remains of the fallen ship are visible at the spot where the ship sank. The battleship was hit by torpedoes during the December 7th attack in 1941. Fifty-eight of its crew were killed. 

The U.S.S. Oklahoma Memorial commemorates the 429 lives lost on the ship during the Pearl Harbor attack. The ship itself was sold for scrap metal and hauled away. It sank in 1947 while en route to the West Coast. 

Availability of this tour is extremely limited, with only 25 seats per tour. The National Park Service runs the ranger-led tour only once daily — at 3:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

Tickets to the Ford Island bus tour are released online two weeks prior to the tour date via the Recreation.gov website. 

How to get to to Pearl Harbor from Maui

There’s no public ferry service or bridge to get to Oahu, so flying into Honolulu’s airport is your best option. From there, take a car or public transportation to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, which is only about 3 miles (or a 15 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic) from the airport.

Tips for booking a flight from Maui to Oahu 

The primary commercial air carriers that fly interisland from Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) to Oahu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) include:

• Southwest Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines

When to book and fares

Based on our flight searches on each of these airlines, we found that you generally get the best deal if you book your flight in advance rather than at the last minute. Economy round trip rates from Maui to Honolulu in 2022 range between $70 to $140 round trip. Flight time between the islands is around 30 to 40 minutes one way.

Best flight times

When choosing a departure time, snag an early morning flight before 8:00 a.m. Not only will you avoid the long midday security lines when departing from Kahului Airport, but an early start lets you maximize your time on Oahu. 

How to get to Pearl Harbor from the Honolulu airport

Getting to Oahu from Maui is the biggest step to getting to Pearl Harbor. The historic sites are only a short distance from the Honolulu airport. This is how you can get there:

• Hail a rideshare. Use your preferred provider, such as Uber or Lyft. In our experience, costs typically range from $25 to $45 for a one-way trip, depending on current demand and driver availability. 
• Hire a taxi. According to Rome2Rio, a one-way taxi ride from Honolulu International Airport to Pearl Harbor costs between $19 to $23. 
• Catch the public bus. Known as TheBus , Oahu’s public bus system takes you straight to Pearl Harbor for just $3 one way. This makes TheBus appealing for both budget-minded and eco-conscious travelers. The 20 line bus route from Honolulu Airport runs every 20 minutes.
• Rent a car. If you don’t plan on spending the entire day at Pearl Harbor and want flexibility to see other parts of Oahu, renting a car for the day is your best bet. Several car rental agencies reside on site at Honolulu’s airport , with complimentary shuttles from the baggage claim area. 

The best thing about visiting Pearl Harbor without a tour is that you can control your day and make your own schedule. With a commercial tour group, this isn’t the case.

“[We] did a tour and we were stuck to their schedule. Never again,” says Tricia T. of the Facebook group Coming to Maui.

If you plan on touring all of the Pearl Harbor sights on your own, expect to spend a full day in the area.

Note: The order in which you visit each site will revolve around any timed reservations you have. For example, if you have an afternoon ticket to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, you can visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in the morning.

Sample one-day itinerary

• 7:00 a.m. Take an early flight from Maui’s OGG airport to Oahu’s HNL airport.
• 7:45 a.m. Hail a driver and travel to the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
• 8:15 a.m. Arrive at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
• 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 am. Tour the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum.
• 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Explore the U.S.S. Arizona Visitor Center, grounds, and virtual reality center.
• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Take the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial tour (with 10 a.m. tour reservations).
• 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Walk to Restaurant 604 for a lunch break.
• 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Take the shuttle bus to the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Ford Island. Tour the “Mighty Mo.”
• 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. 
• 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hop onto the shuttle bus back to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The last shuttle leaves at 5:00 p.m. from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Finish any last minute photo ops or souvenir shopping before the Visitor Center closes at 5:00 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. Hail a rideshare to the airport and grab a bite to eat before boarding your flight back to Maui.

Admission Tickets and Passport to Pearl Harbor

You can purchase tickets to each Pearl Harbor site separately. This works best if you want to visit only a few of Pearl Harbor memorials and museums. 

But if you plan on visiting all of the sites, we recommend buying the all-in-one Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket. You can save as much as $9.96 per adult, or $17.46 per child when you buy a Passport to Pearl Harbor.

Bear in mind that you may visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and its exhibits for free. 

** Important: The Passport to Pearl Harbor does NOT include a reservation to visit the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. To access the shuttle boat ride to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, you must reserve tickets online through the National Park Service website . **

As an active military base, visitors to Pearl Harbor’s historic sites are subject to security screening. Bags and luggage that conceal contents are prohibited on the grounds. 

We recommend that you either travel without a bag or carry your personal items in a clear bag (see below). If not, prepare to pay for locker storage at $6 and $10 per bag, depending on the bag’s size. 

The National Park Service publishes a list of prohibited and allowable items when visiting Pearl Harbor .

We recommend that you bring the following items on your day trip to Pearl Harbor:

• Clear stadium bag – Bag security is strictly enforced. If you don’t want to check your things into the onsite locker storage, you may carry your items into the memorial using a clear bag.
• Valid ID – Pearl Harbor is an active military base, and you may need to provide proof of identification, such as at the Ford Island bus tour.
• Spending money for lunch, sundries, and souvenirs.

• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen – Whether on the boat to the U.S.S. Arizona or strolling the outdoor memorial on shore, you’ll appreciate protection from the sun.
• Snacks – While onsite shops sell snacks and sundries, you’ll save a little money bringing your own.

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The two most visited attractions in all of Hawaii are Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center . So if you’re planning a trip to the historic sites and museums at Pearl Harbor, you’re in good company. 

We’ve visited and toured Pearl Harbor multiple times, taking tours as well as just visiting on our own. I can tell you that if you’re at all interested in visiting, this should not be missed. 

To help you plan your trip, we’ve put together a list of the best Pearl Harbor tours. We’ve covered it all — from a half day tour to a full day tour and a wide range of budgets. Plus helpful tips that are important to know before you book with a tour group. And if you’re interested in visiting without a tour, we have some need to know tips at the end of the article. 

Already know what you’re looking for? Jump to booking here: – For a 4hr small group tour of the USS Arizona, book Personalized Hawaii Vacations – For a 5hr budget friendly tour of the USS Arizona and the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center, book Enoa Tours – For a 6hr budget friendly and a slightly smaller group, go with Polynesian Adventures – Pack it all in with a small group in a 9hr Complete Pearl Harbor tour – Treat yourself to lunch and see it all in a 9.5hr tour with the Pearl Harbor Deluxe Tour – Not staying on Oahu? Not a problem, book a 9hr, small group, all stops tour with Hawaii Tours with inter-island flights included. – Make it personal and completely customizable by booking a private tour with Halia, choose from their 6 hour , 9 hour , or 12 hour options.

What to Consider Before Booking a Pearl Harbor Tour

Locations visited:

Pearl Harbor has four museums that you can visit, including the USS Arizona Memorial , the USS Bowfin Submarine , USS Battleship Missouri , and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum . In addition, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is near the boat dock for the USS Arizona Memorial and it is well worth spending time there.

Some tours will only cover one or two sights while others will cover all the museums. Read the details before booking so you’re not disappointed! Other tours will take you through parts of downtown Honolulu so you can see sights like Iolani Palace or the Punchbowl Cemetery, though these are quick stops for photos and not full tours. 

Tours that cover more of the historic sites are longer and cost more.

Size of group:

We often get asked why tour prices can vary so significantly and the answer is usually dependent on the size of the group. The less expensive tours usually have a lot more people on them. That doesn’t mean they’re bad! But they do tend to move a little slower and be a little less flexible. 

Pickup locations:

Not all tours will pick up from your hotel or vacation rental. Some of the larger tour buses will pick up at set locations throughout Waikiki. Airport pickups are rare unless you have specifically booked a tour from a neighbor island ( like this tour ). 

Tour guide restrictions:

Your tour guide will not accompany you to the USS Arizona Memorial as they are prohibited from doing so. This can be a disappointment to people hoping for a full guided tour. In our experience, the best guides will give you history and information while they are driving you and during short tours at the beginning of visiting each museum. Then, you’re on your own to explore, listen, and learn.

I highly recommend the audio tour of the USS Bowfin Submarine and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. At the USS Missouri there was a tour guide on deck to answer all of our questions. 

Related read: Check out our Ultimate Oahu Travel Guide as you prepare for your trip! Consider a circle island tour to get yourself acquainted with the island early in your trip.

A Big Note About USS Arizona Memorial Tickets

One of the main reasons that people book tours is because they want to gain entrance to the USS Arizona Memorial . Unfortunately, booking a tour does not guarantee that you’ll get a ticket to see the memorial. There is a high probability that you’ll get one, but it’s not 100% guaranteed. 

Here’s why: only a set number of tickets are released in advance for the USS Arizona. Tour companies do their absolute best to secure tickets (and they are good at doing so), but there might be some instances where they miss out. It can be a huge bummer, especially if your entire reason for visiting Pearl Harbor is to visit the memorial. 

In addition, visiting the memorial requires a short boat ride. There are times when repair work is on the dock and no boat tours are running out to the USS Arizona Memorial. When that happens, you won’t be able to visit the memorial but all of the other museums and sights are still open and available to visit. 

On a personal note, the memorial is incredibly moving but I found visiting all of Pearl Harbor to be fascinating. While I would definitely be disappointed to not see the memorial, there is so much to do, see, and learn there that I still think it is worth visiting without seeing the USS Arizona memorial. 

If you’re taking a shorter tour or looking for a nice way to unwind after a day of touring and learning, check out one of our favorite sunset sails leaving from Waikiki.

The Best Pearl Harbor Tours

It can be tough to compare tours, so we’ve distilled these into some important need to know information. Note: we have included prices and these prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Click the booking button to see any updated prices.

Tours are super convenient and a great way to experience Pearl Harbor, but if you’re more of a DIY kind of traveler, read about visiting Pearl Harbor on your own .

Best Budget Friendly Pearl Harbor Tours

These tours offer an economical way to see Pearl Harbor on quick, half day excursions. At the time of publishing both of these tours were right around $50 per person . 

Salute To Pearl Harbor

This tour keeps you moving on a half day excursion to Pearl Harbor. See the USS Arizona Memorial, spend a bit of time at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and then stop by the Aloha Tower on your way back to Waikiki. 

Tour details

• Sights visited: USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Aloha Tower
• Pickup: From 6 Waikiki hotels
• Tour length: 5 hours
• Group size: up to 80 people (on a double decker bus)
• Adult price: $52 per person

Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Highlights Tour

If you are interested in seeing the USS Arizona Memorial and not spending the entire day exploring Pearl Harbor, this quick tour combines a visit to Pearl Harbor with a drive through downtown Honolulu. 

• Sights visited: USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, sightseeing tour of historic sights in downtown Honolulu
• Pickup: From select Waikiki hotels
• Tour length: 6 hours
• Group size: up to 50 people
• Adult price: $53 per person

Related article for budget travelers: How We Book our Hawaii Travel

Best Small Group Pearl Harbor Tours

Avoid big buses and enjoy a half day or full day out with a small group. Heading out with a small group will be more expensive, but it is a more personal tour.

Complete Pearl Harbor Historic Sights Tour

If you’re really interested in having a thorough tour of Pearl Harbor and visiting all of the museums (which we love doing!), this is a great tour. With only 12 passengers and a fun guide, you’ll enjoy spending the entire day immersing yourself in history. 

This is the tour we joined after flying in from Maui (more details on that tour below) and we thoroughly enjoyed it. 

• Sights visited: USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship, driving tour of downtown Honolulu
• Pickup: from your Waikiki hotel
• Tour length: 9 hours
• Group size: 12 passengers
• Adult price: $190 per person

Personalized Hawaii Vacations

Small group and quick tour? This checks both of those boxes! Visit the USS Arizona and spend a bit of time at the Pearl Harbor Museum before the tour drives you through downtown Honolulu on the way back to your hotel. 

• Sights visited: USS Arizona
• Pickup: Waikiki hotels
• Tour length: approximately 4 hours
• Group size: 11 people
• Adult price: $119 per person

Best Full Pearl Harbor Tour

While most visitors head to Pearl Harbor to pay their respects at the USS Arizona Memorial, there is a lot more to do and see. I get it — the first time I visited Pearl Harbor I saw the memorial, looked at a bit of information at the museum and headed home. 

What a mistake! When I finally went back and visited the other museums I was captivated. Climb through the Bowfin Submarine, walk the decks of the Battleship Missouri (Mighty Mo), and take in the aviation history at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. 

If you’re looking for a full tour that will take you to all of the museums, we have two recommendations for you: 

WWII Heroes Deluxe Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch

Spend the day with Polynesian adventures on their deluxe tour, which includes lunch at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum cafe.

• Sights visited: USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Bowfin Submarine, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
• Tour length: 9.5 hours
• Group size: 50 people
• Adult price: $204

Again, we’re including this full tour because not only is it a great small group tour, but it’s also a fantastic full day and complete tour if you want to visit all the museums. Spend the entire day immersing yourself in history. 

Best Private Tour of Pearl Harbor

Half , full , or long day tour.

Sometimes you just want to see things at your own pace. If that’s you, consider taking a private tour with Halia. They offer 6 hour, 9 hour, or 12 hour tours with flat rate pricing for up to 10 guests. 

You can design the tour stops with your guide and they will help you to secure USS Arizona Memorial tickets, if possible. As a guide, you can expect to do 1 activity on a 6 hour tour , 2 activities on a 9 hour tour , and 3 activities on a 12 hour tour . 

Admission to the museums is not included in the tour price. 

• Sights visited: You choose!
• Pickup: Wherever you’d like!
• Tour length: 6 hours, 9 hours, or 12 hours
• Group size: up to 10 guests
• Adult price: prices start at $650

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Best Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island

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If you’re staying on another island, you can absolutely do a day trip to visit Pearl Harbor. We did this tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can see a video of our experience above. Everything was taken care of and the day was incredibly smooth and easy. What an awesome way to visit for a day!

• Pickup: from the Honolulu airport
• Tour length: 9 hours, not including flight time
• Adult price: from $500 per person (includes airfare and airport pickup)

Do You Need to Take a Tour to Pearl Harbor?

Absolutely not. I’ve both visited on my own and taken a guided tour. While I did get significantly more from the guided tour (our tour guide was excellent, as most of them are), if you are not interested in having someone drive you around and provide you with historical facts, you can absolutely visit on your own. 

Tips for Visiting Pearl Harbor on your own

If you are planning to visit on your own, there are a few things you need to know for a successful trip:

• USS Arizona Memorial tickets must be reserved in advance. You can book them for $1 at the official website . Tickets can be booked 8 weeks in advance. If the date you want to visit is sold out, you’re not out of luck! They release additional tickets 24 hours in advance. You can get more information on when tickets are released here . If you can’t get tickets, you can try your luck by joining a standby line and waiting for availability on the boat to the memorial. 
• A shuttle to Ford island is required. If you want to visit Battleship Missouri and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, you will need to take a free shuttle to Ford Island. The shuttle leaves regularly and is easy to take. You’ll find it at the end near the USS Bowfin Submarine museum. 
• Bags are not allowed into Pearl Harbor and can either be left in your car or you can pay for bag storage.
• Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket: if you plan to visit all of the Museums, consider getting the Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket. This provides entrance to all of the museums but it does not include a USS Arizona Memorial reservation. 

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Pearl Harbor from Maui

No trip to Hawaii would be complete without seeing the state’s most popular and historically important attraction … the USS Arizona Memorial . The documentary film that is shown at the Visitor’s Center sets a somber and reflective tone which this sacred place deserves. People walk out to the ferry boat in hushed silence for the short ride out to the Memorial. If you have never visited Pearl Harbor, you really should go.

Visiting Pearl Harbor from Maui requires an inter-island flight to Honolulu and MUST be arranged in advance . The Arizona Memorial is the most popular visitor destination in the state of Hawaii, and space on the ferry ride out to the Arizona Memorial is limited. It is not uncommon for all available tickets for the day to be handed out by 9am or earlier during busy travel periods. This puts guests who are just flying in from other islands at a huge disadvantage UNLESS YOU HAVE RESERVED A GUIDED TOUR IN ADVANCE!!! For this reason we HIGHLY recommend one of these guided tour packages as the Arizona Memorial tickets and airlines reservations and transportation from the Honolulu airport to Pearl Harbor and back are handled for you to make the day "hassle-free."

• All flights are from the main airport in Kahului, which is centrally located on Maui.
• Guests are on their own to get TO and FROM their resort accommodations to the Kahului Airport.
• Flights are provided on either Hawaiian Airlines or Southwest Airlines on modern jets that seat approximately 120.
• Morning flight departure times for most of these tours are between 6am and 7am.
• You will meet your tour guide and other tour participants when you arrive at Honolulu Airport.
• Backpacks, bags, and larger purses are not allowed at Pearl Harbor sites; a storage facility is available for these items for a small fee.
• Dress comfortably in casual but respectful attire keeping in mind the Arizona Memorial is the final restingplace of 1100 USA soldiers.
• Lunch is not included in the price of these tours. Food is available to purchase on most tours or you might consider packing your own lunch and snacks. Lunch options are very limited on the "Pearl Harbor / Honolulu City Tour" as the only option here is the Arizona Memorial Visitor's Center Snack Shop.
• Return flight time will vary with the tour ... most are between 5pm and 7pm.
• Exact flight schedules vary from day to day. Your flight numbers and exact departure times will be in your final email confirmation.
• Reservations made for these interisland packages are charged at the time your tour is confirmed and due to airline rules they are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Any date changes will incur significant change fees.
• These Pearl Harbor tours are suitable for most guests who are in good enough health to be able to walk about four city blocks.
• Infants are permitted on tour, but the age for "free infants" is the same as airfare regulations; children under 2 are free in lap.

$339.99 per Adult, $339.99 per Child (2-11) (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Following your flight from Maui to Honolulu, your tour guide will pick you up at the Honolulu Airport and your tour group will first go to Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center. Learn about the history of Pearl Harbor and see artifacts and displays in the museum. When it is your group's turn to visit the memorial you will first watch a documentary film that sets the stage for the somber experience of visiting the memorial. You will board a Navy shuttle boat for the short ride out to the Arizona Memorial. At the conclusion of your Pearl Harbor experience your group will drive through downtown Honolulu to view historic buildings and locations like Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the Hawaii State Capitol building. Later in the afternoon you will have free time to shop in Waikiki while you await your ride back to the Honolulu Airport and your return flight to Maui. This tour is offered daily

$459.99 per Adult, $449.99 per Child (2-11) (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Your day starts the same as the Pearl Harbor / City tour, but you will spend a LOT more time at Pearl Harbor. Added to this itinerary is a visit to the USS Oklahoma Memorial, and then onto the decks of the USS Missouri Battleship, the "Mighty Mo." Witness its awesome main deck guns capable of firing shells for 20 miles. You'll also tour through parts of the crew area of the ship, and see the famous "Surrender Deck" ... the spot on board the ship where the document was signed between the USA and Japan to formally end WWII while the Missouri was located in Tokyo Bay. After Peark Harbor your tour group will proceed through downtown Honolulu for a driving tour, viewing historic locations described in the Pearl Harbor / Honolulu City Tour. This tour is offered Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

This is the most comprehensive and diverse of the Pearl Harbor tours. It is similar to the itinerary of the Battleships tour ... the same tour of Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri, but instead of visiting the Oklahoma Memorial your tour will include the Pacific Aviation Museum with its displays of WWII aircraft. You will also walk through the USS Bowfin Submarine, getting a unique perspective of life in a WWII era submarine! This tour also includes the drive through historic downtown Honolulu. This tour is offered Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday

For those who just want to see the Arizona Memorial and do some sightseeing around the island of Oahu afterward, this is the tour for you! After your Pearl Harbor experience in the morning, you will stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation in the plains of Central Oahu. Then onward to the North Shore as you pass surfing beaches, Makapuu and Pali Overlooks, the Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, Diamond Head, and the idyllic and spectacular Byodoin Temple. This tour is offered Monday through Saturday

$479.99 per Adult, $469.99 per Child (2-11) (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Visit the two most popular attractions on Oahu in one day from the island of Maui, with a stop at the picturesque Dole Pineapple Plantation in between! This tour starts just like the others, with the visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center and the Arizona Memorial experience. In the afternoon take in the scenery on the drive the the Polynesian Cultural Center, where you will witness colorful, unique and diverse cultures of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Enter a world of Pacific traditions, featuring interactive exhibits at the islands of ancient Polynesia. This tour is offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Cancellation and Refund Policy for Interisland Tours

ALL ONE-DAY TOURS involving airfare are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-transferable. All sales are final. Date changes MAY be possible, but will incur significant airline change fees and payment for any difference in airfare cost. Due to the expense associated with changing dates, it is best to consider this event completely "set in stone" once your reservation is confirmed. We recommend that you purchase a travel insurance policy that reimburses you for the cost of tours that you unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

TOUR DETAILS LISTED FOR EACH EVENT represent the itinerary that is followed on the vast majority of dates. Not all tours are perfect; due to weather, mechanical failure, or other unforseen factors, some features on your tour may not be available on your particular date. In the event a feature of your tour is not available, the tour operator will adjust your itinerary and substitute alternate sites and experiences ... and provide the best experience possible on your date. The tour operator does not offer partial refunds of any sort due to aspects of the tour changing due to circumstamnces that are out of their control. This includes days when the Navy is unable to operate the shuttle boats to the Arizona Memorial due to high winds ... or equipment or dock issues prevent them from running at normal capacity.

PRICES LISTED ARE THE NORMAL RATES for most dates based upon reserving the tour well in advance of your vacation. If you wait until the last minute to reserve one of these tours, it is possible that the only remaining seats on the insterisland flights could add a premium fee for additional airfare cost. We do not know what this cost is until your tour date is finalized. If there is going to be an increase in the airfare cost on your date, we will contact you prior to any additional charges being made, and you may elect to keep the reservation at the higher rate or cancel the reservation request at no coast to you.

ACTIVITY TIPS

While it does take a little bit of effort to get there from Maui, if you've never been to Hawaii before you really should see Pearl Harbor. It is open seven days a week ... every day of the year except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. And while technically open on December 7th, there are always so many ceremonial events going on that it makes it difficult to have a "normal" experience at Pearl Harbor on that date. We also recommend that you avoid Friday as this is the busiest day of the week at Pearl Harbor ... this is the day that many people who are doing the weekly interisland cruise on the Pride of America visit Pearl Harbor.

The Arizona Memorial is the most popular visitor destination in Hawaii with over 1 million annual guests. It is truly a moving experience to stand on the memorial and look down at the outline of the sunken hull and realize that this ship is the final resting place for over 1,100 sailors who were killed on December 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor. With this many visitors per year, it is not uncommon to have all of the 4500 or so tickets for the day fully allotted by 9am or earlier.

One photography tip for you while you are visiting the Arizona Memorial ... when you are re-boarding the boat for the return to shore, try to get in the last row. As the boat pulls away from the Arizona you will get a dramatic photo.

Which tour to do? Well, the least expensive option is the "Pearl Harbor / Honolulu City Tour" and is a good choice for those who want to see the Arizona Memorial but are somewhat budget conscious. This tour only visits the Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center though. My highest recommendation is to do one of the tours that also visits the Battleship Missouri ... walking the decks gives you a perspective on what the USS Arizona looked like prior to its sinking. My first choice for a Pearl Harbor tour would be the "Complete Pearl Harbor" ... I really like the experience of walking through the Bowfin Submarine and seeing how tight the living quarters was for the crew! If the Complete tour is not available on your date, consider also the Battleships tour ... this one includes the same tour of the Mighty Mo as the Complete tour.

Finally, for those who just want to see the Arizona Memorial but want to spend the majority of the day sightseeing, I would recommend the Pearl Harbor / Mini Circle Tour over the one that visits the Polynesian Cultural Center. More sightseeing stops are made on the Mini Circle tour, including the spectacular Byodoin Temple.

With the guided tour options you still are "on your own" to get to the Kahului Airport. After your flight to Oahu you will meet up with your tour guide just outside of baggage claim at the Honolulu Airport. And at the conclusion of your day your guide will drop you off at Waikiki for some free time and then a shuttle will pick you up to take you to the Honolulu Airport for your return flight to Maui. While airfare is included with these guided tour packages, any issues with cancellations are the responsibility of the airline and not the tour operator.

It is important to realize that with any of these guided tour options the list of sites and attractions that are included with the tour is the typical itinerary that is done on the vast majority of tours. Not all days are perfect. The tour operator is not able to do partial refunds if something on that list isn't available due to circumstances beyond the tour operator's control. If a mechanical issue with Hawaiian Airlines delays your flight to Oahu by an hour, that means that your day of sightseeing is going to be an hour shorter. Either less time will be spent at each stop, or one stop will be dropped in favor of quality time at the other sites. If a traffic accident closes the road to Sunset Beach and your Oahu Circle Island tour needs to be rerouted, you aren't going to get compensated for not being able to see North Shore Surfing Beaches. If your morning flight to Oahu is delayed so long that the tour operator doesn't feel they have sufficient time to give you a quality tour, they will cancel the event and you will receive a complete refund. But no partial refunds are done for tours that are less than "perfect" if those circumstances are outside of the tour operator's control.

The two most important things you need to understand about Pearl Harbor...

1. You MUST plan it right away. The longer you wait the cost of flights can only go UP and your chances of seeing the Arizona Memorial can only go DOWN.

2. Once you have reserved your package involving interisland airfare you should consider it "set in stone." Due to interisland flight restrictions your event cannot be cancelled or refunded (unless the airline cancels due to weather or mechanical issues, etc). And while date changes may be possible, significant airline change fees will likely make any date change "cost prohibitive."

Many tours sell out a week or more in advance!!!

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These tours should be ordered 3-4 WEEKS in advance of your vacation!

36 Hours on Maui

By Shannon Wianecki April 25, 2024

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By Shannon Wianecki Photographs by Michelle Mishina Kunz

Shannon Wianecki grew up in Hawaii and writes about the islands regularly.

Maui is the Goldilocks island: It is neither too big nor too small, and for its three million annual visitors, its perfect year-round temperature, rainbow-splashed volcanic summits and sugary beaches are just right. But last August, Maui’s equilibrium met disaster. Catastrophic wildfires reduced the historic town of Lahaina to ash, claiming more than 100 lives . Conflicting messages urged visitors to stay away and let the island heal, but also to come and help sustain the economy. Eight months later, the message is more unified that Maui is ready to greet tourists again. Housing remains a critical need for displaced residents. Lahaina will take years to rebuild. But Maui’s inherent beauty and hospitality remain as vibrant as ever. It’s a great time to explore Central and South Maui, where new cocktail bars, outrigger canoe tours and Indigenous art exhibits reveal the community’s creativity and resilience.

Recommendations

• The 10,000-foot summit of Haleakalā National Park (pronounced with an emphasis on “la”) has a view of the rising sun, volcanic vistas and some of the planet’s rarest plants and birds.
• The Hale Hō‘ike‘ike museum showcases Hawaiian artwork, carved deities and a redwood plank surfboard owned by the legendary swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
• Balai Pata is a new restaurant that celebrates Filipino flavors with savory soups, desserts big enough for two and monthly karaoke nights.
• The Wailea Beach Path meanders along South Maui’s photogenic coast between posh resorts and the deep blue Pacific.
• The hiking trails at ‘Īao Valley State Monument (pronounced EE-ow) penetrate the lush West Maui Mountains, winding past waterfalls and taro patches.
• Enormous murals by Small Town Big Art , a public art project, in colorful and historic Wailuku town, are worth taking a stroll to see, and they’re navigable by an online map.
• Blue Water Rafting ’s exhilarating tours of the Kanaio Coast explore hidden coves, sea caves and charismatic marine life.
• Ho‘okipa Beach Park , one of the world’s top surf spots, is also a great place to spy on napping sea turtles.
• Oao Sushi Bar & Grill offers beautifully prepared Japanese fare, such as inventive sushi rolls and purple-yam pot de crème, in a Wailea shopping center.
• Tikehau Lounge serves seasonal craft cocktails made with local spirits and garnished with tiny katana swords and surfboards.
• Kaohu Store is a mom-and-pop grocery that produces the island’s best poke, raw fish mixed with traditional seasonings such as ground kukui nuts and seaweed.
• Tails Up Maui , a partnership between a local chef and a fisherman, serves excellent fish sandwiches and chicken plates.
• Wailuku Coffee Co. is the place to stop for Maui-grown coffee or espresso while exploring Wailuku.
• Esters Fair Prospect , a charming tropical bar on Wailuku’s Main Street, serves daiquiris made with a choice of three dozen rums and appetizers featuring fresh marlin.
• Mama’s Fish House , a celebrated restaurant on a secluded lagoon, lists the names of the fishermen who caught the snapper and octopus on its menu.
• On Saturday mornings, the Upcountry Farmers Market is a miniature street fair with live music and vendors offering a bounty of Maui-grown produce and prepared foods.
• ‘Oko‘a Farm Store sells a cornucopia of organic tropical fruits and vegetables in fresh, dried and powdered form.
• T. Komoda Store and Bakery , which has served the Maui community for more than a century, sells out of its cream puffs and butter rolls daily.
• Sabado Art Gallery is where the local artist Philip Sabado paints, teaches workshops and sells his color-saturated impressions of Maui landscapes and hula dancers.
• Native Intelligence offers a wealth of Hawaiian art and fashion: Locals come here for Aloha shirts and sarongs, fine jewelry and fresh flower leis.
• Four Seasons Resort Maui sets the standard for service with poolside spritzes, immaculate housekeeping and a terrific complimentary kids’ camp. Guests can book spa treatments in oceanfront huts and outrigger canoe excursions that launch from the resort’s adjoining beach. Rooms start at $1,095 a night.
• Hotel Wailea is an adults-only boutique hotel on a hill overlooking South Maui. While not directly on the beach, it’s only a short shuttle ride away. Elegant suites are spacious (750 square feet with kitchenettes) and the Birdcage lounge is a prime spot for toasting the sunset. Rooms start at $799.
• Maui Kamaole is a condo complex across the street from Kama‘ole Beach Park III, between Wailea and Kihei on Maui’s south shore. One- and two-bedroom units feature full kitchens, laundry facilities and lush landscaping. Rooms start at $500.
• Since the recent fire intensified the housing shortage, visitors should avoid short-term rentals in residential areas. Instead, book hotels that offer in-room kitchens, such as Fairmont Kea Lani or Mana Kai Maui .
• The best way to explore the island is by car . The major rental companies each have kiosks at Kahului Airport. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available, but long distances between destinations make this an expensive option. Maui’s public transit is limited. The Maui Bus operates 12 routes, including two that stop at the airport. One-way fares cost $2; day passes are $4.

Wailea Beach Path

The Wailea Beach Path , which meanders along the island’s southern coast, reflects Maui’s almost contradictory personas: On one side, opulent resorts flaunt swim-up bars and nightly torch-lighting ceremonies. A subtler drama unfolds on the opposite side, where native flora like honey-scented naio bushes, spiky hala trees and hibiscus blossoms flourish along the rocky shoreline. Sit and listen to the sea rush through the lava rocks as the sun drops between three islands: Lanai, Kahoolawe and tiny Molokini. In the 1970s, nine Native Hawaiians occupied Kahoolawe in defiance of the U.S. military, which had been using the island as a bombing range for decades. Their daring protest sparked what is now known as the Hawaiian Renaissance — a revival of Indigenous culture that continues today.

Head to Oao Sushi Bar & Grill in the Wailea area for beautifully prepared Japanese fare. The owner and head chef, J.R. Oao, sharpened his knife at Maui’s best sushi bars (including a stint at Nobu Lana‘i) before opening his first brick-and-mortar restaurant last year (he also has a food truck in Kihei, a few miles north). His signature rolls are balanced and inventive: Try the baked California roll ($22), served hot and loaded with shrimp and scallops. Juicy seared lamb chops rest on a smear of umami-rich red miso ($42). Even the salads impress — bright cilantro vinaigrette with a hint of horseradish enlivens a simple mix of Maui-grown greens, roasted corn and goat cheese ($16). For dessert, the ube pot de crème ($14), made from purple yam, is luscious, light and almost cartoonishly bright.

The name of Tikehau , a new lounge in Wailea, means “peaceful landing.” The bar, which opened in November and is quietly raising the standard for craft cocktails statewide, was true to its name for Mari Howe, its manager, and other staff who came to work here after losing jobs or homes to the Lahaina fire. Everything is thoughtfully selected, from the gold-leaf wallpaper to the crystal stemware. Garnishes are coveted souvenirs; a tiny surfboard floats atop the Thousand Peaks ($19) — a lagoon-blue Paloma topped with jasmine-tea “sea foam.” The Hawaiian Samurai ($50), a top-shelf-whiskey libation, comes with a miniature katana sword. Ms. Howe’s seasonal menu incorporates local spirits and mixers: fresh pineapple juice, Kō Hana rum and okolehao, a moonshine made from Hawaiian ti plants. Upscale snacks include poisson cru, a raw-fish dish ($25), and smoked taro hummus ($15).

Explore the rugged Kanaio Coast’s hidden coves and sea caves with a rafting tour.

This morning mission requires preparation. First, book a sunrise reservation at Haleakalā National Park well in advance ($1 permit, $30 park entrance). Then pack really warm clothes. In the darkness, drive slowly up the 10,000-foot volcano; fog often obscures cattle and native geese loitering in hairpin turns. Your efforts will be rewarded at the peak — first by the velvet sky awash with stars, then by the sun’s rays spilling across the fire-forged mountain. Notice how the silverswords (hedgehog-like plants that grow only here) sparkle in the golden light. As you descend, stop at Hosmer Grove , where a short hike leads to a forest full of Hawaiian honeycreepers , birds that are among some of the planet’s rarest.

Midway down Haleakalā, stop at the Upcountry Farmers Market . Every Saturday morning, the Kulamalu Town Center parking lot turns into a miniature street fair with live music and vendors offering a dizzying array of Maui-grown produce and prepared foods. You’ll find things to eat immediately — fresh coconut, vegan sweet-potato cheesecake and Venezuelan arepas — as well as things to stash in your suitcase, like passion-fruit butter and macadamia nuts. Don’t miss the ‘Oko‘a Farm Store , which migrated from the market into an adjacent storefront. The store’s 46-acre farm supplies a cornucopia of tropical fruits and vegetables; its shelves teem with jars of pickled, powdered, and freeze-dried treats and tonics.

Baldwin Avenue

Take the scenic drive back to sea level through historic Makawao and Paia towns. Bordered by a rodeo arena and a polo field , Makawao is the charming headquarters of the paniolo, Hawaiian cowboys who continue to rope and ride across the island’s lush ranchlands. On the corner of Makawao and Baldwin Avenues you’ll see T. Komoda Store and Bakery ; this beloved family-run business, which has served the community since 1916, sells out of its cream puffs and butter rolls daily. Follow Baldwin past the defunct sugar mill to Paia. Once a busy sugar plantation hub surrounded by green cane fields, it’s now home to surfers and artists. As you pass Baldwin Beach, admire the view of the rain-carved West Maui Mountains. The morning light often reveals the hidden interior of ‘Īao Valley, your next destination.

Wailuku River

Head to Kaohu Store in Wailuku for lunch to go. This mom-and-pop grocery offers the island’s best poke — raw fish mixed with traditional seasonings such as ground kukui nuts and seaweed (from $18 a pound). Add two scoops of rice and crunchy fern salad for a truly local meal. If you prefer a cooked lunch, visit Tails Up Maui for a classy fish sandwich ($19) or mochiko (rice flour) fried chicken ($17). Take your picnic to Kepaniwai Park , where model houses commemorate the diverse cultures of Hawaii’s sugar plantation era, and dip your feet into the Wailuku River. Continue to ‘ Īao Valley State Monument (out-of-state visitors need reservations; $5 entrance fee, $10 parking). Paved walkways wind through a traditional lo‘i kalo (taro patch), past multiple waterfalls and up to a stunning lookout.

Peruse the art and artifacts at Hale Hō‘ike‘ike , a captivating repository of Hawaiian culture in the former home of the missionary-artist Edward Bailey. Exhibits showcase Hawaiian feather work and quilts, carved deities, and paintings depicting 19th-century Maui. Imagine trying to paddle the legendary swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku’s redwood plank surfboard into the waves (entry, $10). From there, stroll through Wailuku, Maui’s somewhat sleepy seat of local government. Narrow side streets yield many treasures: See enormous street murals (use the online map by Small Town Big Art , a public art project), admire the color-saturated paintings at Sabado Art Gallery and find refreshment at Wailuku Coffee Co. or Esters Fair Prospect , a cocktail bar. After shopping for Hawaiian books and clothing at Native Intelligence , buy yourself a fragrant flower lei to wear for the duration of your trip.

At Balai Pata , a new Filipino restaurant in Kahului, a celebration of the flavors that the chef and owner Joey Macadangdang grew up with is a welcome addition to Maui’s restaurant scene. Plump Kauai prawns sauteed in garlicky fish sauce ($17) set the stage for savory sinigang ($30) — tamarind broth loaded with long beans, okra and fish. For dessert, two can share the halo-halo ($18) — crushed ice topped with avocado, ube ice cream, coconut cream and fruit jellies, served in a coconut shell. The décor reflects a bright, homespun aesthetic, and once a month, local families fill the restaurant for late-night happy hour and karaoke battles — check Instagram for dates.

Jumping into a pool in Kepaniwai Park.

Blue Water Rafting

A trip to Maui isn’t complete without ducking underwater to spy on clouds of striped manini fish, eagle rays and turtles. While most snorkel tours start at Mā‘alaea Harbor, Blue Water Rafting boards at the Kihei boat ramp — offering easier access and one of the only tours of Kanaio Coast’s hidden coves and sea caves ($179, four hours). Climb into the rigid-hulled raft beside two dozen other passengers (fewer than the big tour boats) and watch for dolphins. In winter, close encounters with whales are common. As you peer into the pristine bay formed by Maui’s youngest lava flow, imagine the Polynesian wayfinders sailing here centuries ago, followed by the French explorer La Pérouse in 1786. The ride is exhilarating but bumpy.

Don’t be shy: Wear your flower lei to lunch at Mama’s Fish House . Old-style hospitality reigns at this celebrated restaurant on a sheltered lagoon. Servers greet you in vintage Aloha wear and offer complimentary bowls of poi (pounded taro — a staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet). The menu is pricey but worthy; long before it was fashionable, Mama’s listed who caught each fish and where. A recent menu featured sea bass hooked by Ivan Ventura in Hana ($68). If you ordered only dessert, you’d still leave happy; the Polynesian Black Pearl ($24) is an edible version of “The Birth of Venus”: chocolate mousse and passion fruit ensconced in a cookie seashell. Tables can book up a year out. After lunch, drive two minutes east to Ho‘okipa Beach Park , where surfers carve waves and sea turtles bask on the sand.

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Remember Pearl Harbor Tour from Waikiki

Experience what is often called the “bookends of World War II in the Pacific.” It begins with the attack on Pearl Harbor and the bombing of the USS Arizona and ends with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender on the USS Missouri. Includes:

• Admission to USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
• Honolulu City Tour
• Round-trip transportation from Waikiki

Remember Pearl Harbor Tour from Ko Olina

• Round-trip transportation from Ko Olina

The Complete Pearl Harbor Tour Experience With Lunch

Experience the complete Pearl Harbor tour, the most comprehensive WWII Heroes Adventure Tour. See all the top sights with a hot lunch and transport included from Waikiki. Includes:

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, USS Bowfin Submarine and The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
• Admission to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

Pearl Harbor Memorial & Battleship Missouri Tour from Turtle Bay

Visit key sites of Pearl Harbor on a small group tour (12 guests or fewer) Including:

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
• Visit to the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater
• Honolulu Historic Visit and Sightseeing, including Pali Lookout, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts, and Iolani Palace
• Round-trip transportation from Turtle Bay

Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki

Our most popular tour includes expert narration as you cruise through downtown Honolulu as well as a visit to Pearl Harbor including USS Arizona Memorial boat tickets. Includes:

• Admission to USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
• Honolulu City Tour including key monuments
• Round-trip transportation from Waikiki on a double decker open air trolley

The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience (Small Group)

Experience a complete overview of the United States entry and role in World War II. Visit top sites with transport from Waikiki. Includes:

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, USS Bowfin Submarine, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, USS Oklahoma Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship Museum, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
• Honolulu Historic Visit and Sightseeing, including Iolani Palace

Pearl Harbor Excursion from Waikiki

The Pearl Harbor Excursion is the most basic tour to Pearl Harbor. It’s perfect for those who want to see Pearl Harbor, but don’t want to spend an entire day there. Includes:

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitors Center
• Certified tour guide to and from Pearl Harbor providing history and cultural information

Pearl Harbor Excursion from Ko Olina

Pearl Harbor Oahu Circle Island Tour

Embark on an enriching exploration of Oahu's history, culture, and natural splendor with our Pearl Harbor and Oahu Circle Island tour. This day long journey includes:

• Admission to the USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor Visitors Center
• Guided 120-mile adventure around Oahu with numerous stops
• Round-trip transportation from Waikiki, Cruise terminals, or Ko Olina

Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri Tour - Luxury Tour

Join us on this USS Arizona and USS Missouri tour that is designed to show you where WWII began and ended. This is a comprehensive tour of the most popular sites at Pearl Harbor. See these two iconic sites in style with lunch, tickets, and transport in a luxury mini-coach. Includes:

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
• Honolulu Historic District Tour and visit the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
• Round-trip transportation from Waikiki in a luxurious mini-coach

Pearl Harbor & Oahu Private Tour

Create your own personalized experience on the island with a private Oahu + Pearl Harbor tour. As your guide, we'll help you explore and experience everything you desire on this fully private tour.

• Pickup anywhere on Oahu
• Certified tour guide
• 8 hour private charter to Pearl Harbor and Oahu sites
• Vehicle options for up to 6 guests or up to 13 guests

Official Passport to Pearl Harbor

The Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket is the official, complete self-guided tour at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. This is the perfect tour to take your time at the places you want to see the most. Includes:

• Admission to the Battleship Missouri, USS Oklahoma and USS Bowfin & Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
• Admission to the Pear Harbor Aviation Museum and Pearl Harbor Visitors Center
• Round trip transportation to Ford Island

Battleship Missouri and Aviation Museum Passport

Get access to the best Pearl Harbor sights + lunch (wine or beer included) & self-guided narrated tour.  Take your time and get the most out of your experience. Includes:

• Admission to the Battleship Missouri, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and Pearl Harbor Visitors Center
• Lunch including 4 options for adults and beer or wine
• Shuttle transportation between the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Ford Island
• $10 gift card at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Gift Shop ($5 for Children)

Polynesian Cultural Center & Pearl Harbor Tour

Discover a complete tour of Oahu's most exceptional sights and experiences, beginning with a moment of solemn contemplation at the USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center in Pearl Harbor, followed by a thrilling island-wide adventure.

• Admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center
• Restaurant lunch at Hukilau Marketplace
• Visit charming towns and stunning lookout points

Maui to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Staying on Maui? we have a perfect solution for your Pearl Harbor Tour with convenient flight and transport inclusions to/from Honolulu Airport.  This tour is specifically designed to showcase where WWII started and ended. In addition, we will also take you on a drive through historic Honolulu, where you can marvel at the intriguing Punchbowl Crater, the statue of King Kamehameha, the impressive Iolani Palace, and more.

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri
• Drive through Historic Downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Crater
• Round trip airfare from Kahului
• Round trip ground transportation on Oahu

Maui to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience

If you want to visit Pearl Harbor from Maui, then take this tour and experience the history, the battleships, and some of the most popular sights in Hawaii. Relive WWII history with this complete Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui.

• Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial (boat ticket), Battleship Missouri, and The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
• Round trip inter-island airfare from Kahului

Big Island to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Staying in Hilo or Kona? we have a perfect solution for your Pearl Harbor Tour with convenient flight and transport inclusions to/from Honolulu Airport.  This tour is specifically designed to showcase where WWII started and ended. In addition, we will also take you on a drive through historic Honolulu, where you can marvel at the intriguing Punchbowl Crater, the statue of King Kamehameha, the impressive Iolani Palace, and more.

• Round trip airfare from Hilo or Kailua-Kona

Big Island to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience

If you are staying on the Big Island and want to visit Pearl Harbor, on Oahu, this one-day inter-island tour is the perfect solution. On this complete Pearl Harbor Tour from Kona or Hilo you'll see the top Pearl Harbor sites and we'll handle the airfare, admissions, and transportation on Oahu.

• Round trip inter-island airfare from Kailua-Kona or Hilo

Kauai to Pearl Harbor - The USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Staying on Kauai? we have a perfect solution for your Pearl Harbor Tour with convenient flight and transport inclusions to/from Honolulu Airport.  This tour is specifically designed to showcase where WWII started and ended. In addition, we will also take you on a drive through historic Honolulu, where you can marvel at the intriguing Punchbowl Crater, the statue of King Kamehameha, the impressive Iolani Palace, and more.

• Round trip airfare from Lihue

Kauai to Pearl Harbor - The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience

Want to visit Pearl Harbor, but you’re staying on the island of Kauai? This is the tour for you! This is a one-day inter-island Pearl Harbor tour from Kauai. You see the top Pearl Harbor sites and we'll handle the airfare, admissions, and transportation on Oahu.

• Round trip inter-island airfare from Lihue

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