Best of Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center
Description
Want to see the best Oahu has to offer? Our comprehensive Pearl Harbor and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour is what you’re looking for. An incredible combination of entertainment and education, this tour is perfect for anyone wanting to experience the history, culture, and spirit of this island. The tour begins in iconic Waikiki where our Mini Bus will whisk you to Hawaii’s top tourist locations, starting with historic Pearl Harbor. You’ll be escorted to the somber USS Arizona Memorial and receive complimentary tickets to the Pearl Harbor documentary at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. It’s a moving experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Pounders restaurant before taking a canoe tour of the Island Villages at the Cultural Center. Here you’ll learn about the island nations of Polynesia, including the history of the Hawaiian Islands.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and see the exhibits and museums.
Take a boat ride out to see the Arizona Memorial after watching a short film about the day and the world war.
Stop for a coffee and some samples of macadamia nuts. We also have time to enjoy a little shopping at a few of the stands at the tropical farm.
Explore the cultures of the Pacific at the Polynesian Cultural Center. See the boat parades, shows and villages.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will receive your finalized pick up time and location via text on the day prior to your tour date, please be sure to put your correct phone number.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate and accommodates a maximum of 24 passengers.
Reviews(67)
Eric was great, the ride was smooth and loved his knowledge.
I couldn't get around to it all, but the experience was all great The only thing I'm sorry for is that the dinner buffet didn't have much to suit my taste. I usually let my kids go to bed at 9am, but maybe they were excited, so they stayed up for the night show and watched everything
Aloha (Konichiwa) John! Mahalo for the 5 stars and we absolutely look forward to helping you create your next 5 star Hawaiian adventure vacation. Be sure to book ASAP to lock in the best pricing ~ a hui hou!
Visiting Pearl Harbor was a profoundly moving experience. The staff—both park rangers and active service members—did an exceptional job sharing the history and conveying the magnitude of what happened here. Their thoughtful and respectful approach made this more than just a tour; it truly felt like a memorial. Everything was well-organized and informative, helping visitors understand the significance of this site. I believe this is an essential stop for anyone coming to Hawaii, and I’m grateful I had the chance to experience it.
Pearl Harbor & pollination Center was wonderful. However, our driver was not knowledgeable of area or questions asked. He was in a hurry to get us back to our hotel, complaining of traffic.
Oz was great! We took an UBER from our Hampton Inn Kapolei at 5:30 am to get to the office. The storm was not too bad. Pearl Harbor was great. Oz's tip about the movie was right on! Early start and Pearl was easy. North coast was fun. Ate at "Da Bald Guy" food truck food was great and Oz picked up the tab. Pouring rain made it more memorable. Go to the Polynesian CC just as it opened. rain was heavy now but running from hut to hut was fun. We saw presentations from: Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti and Hawaii. By 4 pm we were though ally thrilled and soaked!!!
My wife and I booked a Jan 8th tour. Ozzy was our great guide. The day was pouring rain but we had a wonderful time Arizona first stop. Oz made sure we was the movie first. Then drive to the north coast. We stopped at a food truck spot. He recommended "Da Bald Guy." Fantastic local food and atmosphere!!! The on to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We arrived just before it opens at 12:30. Oz oriented us and off we went. Started with Samoa then Fiji the Tahiti and finished with Hawaii!!!! The rain stopped when we left the PCC at 4 pm. Saw waterfalls on the way back due to the rain. We followed a pickup for a while that had 2 dead wild boars in the back on display, Master Card PRICELESS moment. I was short on cash so I thjink my tip was not as much as it should be. Mahalo
Polynesian Cultural Crnter a must see. Great experience, Kap at the Somoa Village was a hoot. Could not stop laughing. Despite the dreary rainy day all was forgotten with this excursion. Had 5 people on our Tour, our Driver and Guide “Pe” was terrific and shared much of the local island history and background of the areas we traveled as we circled the entire island. Pearl Harbor was somber but something not to miss. The tour also provided a fabulous lunch at Pounder’s Restaurant at the cultural center. Although excursion appeared to be expensive, it was worth every penny.
This was probably one of my fave tours as well! It included Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial -which I understand we were quite lucky to actually have access to a boat to be able to visit as admission is not always guaranteed. The last part was the afternoon tour at The Polynesian Cultural Center for lunch at Pounder's and an opportunity to tour the different villages for their main shows and their offered interactive activities. We were able to watch 3 main shows and participate in some activities between shows. The day was well timed, although I honestly could have spent a day alone at the Polynesian Center! Keaton, our driver and guide, was punctual, very friendly and approachable, and I appreciated his youthful perspective with regards to Hawaii's history and it was fun to learn some Hawaiian slang 😉. I would highly recommend this tour! Mahalo nui loa! 🤙🏽
I like the experience in Polynesian culture center , is very interesting learn about different cultures
Kimoke'o wa@ the most phenomenal tour guide on July 6, 2023 to the Polynesian Center and a tour of the North Shore of Oahu. Such incredible commentary an entertaining conversation. The following day July 7, 2023 he drove us to Pearl Harbor and told us about the history of Dec. 7, 1941. I learned a lot and the tour of Honolulu , the Palace (haunted one) and then King Kameahmeah's castle The trip of a lifetime!
