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Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with Lunch
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Polynesian Adventure Tours takes you to Battleship Missouri and the Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor. You get lunch at the Aviation Museum's Hangar Cafe. The 8.5-hour trip costs from $235.44 per adult. It leaves at 6:45 a.m. each day except set closure dates, with pickup at select Waikiki hotels. The tower view is part of your day, but you may not get an Arizona boat ticket.
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Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with Lunch at a glance
| Duration | 8.5 hours |
| Price | from $235.44 per adult |
| Sites | Battleship Missouri and Ford Island Control Tower |
| Arizona boat | Subject to ticket availability, shoreline viewing otherwise |
| Departure | 6:45 a.m., daily except specified closure dates |
| Pickup | Selected Waikiki hotels, arrangements required at least 2 days ahead |
| Group | Maximum 24 guests |
| Tower access | Minimum height 42 inches, steep stairs after the elevator |
| Main trade-off | Tower upper deck reached by stairs |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- All Admissions Included
- Bottled water
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Waikiki hotels
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The one option takes you to Missouri and the tower, with lunch. It leaves at 6:45 a.m. each day except holiday closures and December 7.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with Lunch | 6:45 a.m., daily |
The catch: You must be at least 42 inches tall for the tower. The elevator doesn't reach the top viewing deck.
Route
How does the day work?
You see Pearl Harbor's waterfront and Missouri, then visit the tower and eat lunch at the Aviation Museum.
- 20 min
1. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
The waterfront has exhibits and a view toward Arizona, with time for you to visit the bookstore.
- 40 min
2. USS Arizona Memorial
You board the Navy boat if memorial tickets are available. Without tickets, Arizona remains a view from shore.
- 60 min
3. Battleship Missouri
You explore the battleship at your own pace. Its surrender site marks the end of the Pacific war.
- 80 min
4. Ford Island Control Tower
The tower visit gives views over Pearl Harbor and Battleship Row. A guide explains Ford Island's role in the attack.
You get 60 minutes at Missouri and 80 minutes at the tower. Lunch is at the Aviation Museum's Hangar Cafe. The 8.5-hour trip takes you back to Waikiki.
Pickup and meeting point
- Set your pickup: Check your exact hotel meeting point at least 2 days before the tour. You must contact Polynesian Adventure even if your hotel is on the booking.
- Waiting for collection: You need to be at your stop 5 minutes before pickup. You may wait another 10 to 15 minutes while the driver stops at nearby hotels.
- Ford Island ID: Bring government-issued photo ID for Ford Island. Bags and personal items can't be left on the tour vehicle.
- Access requests: You must give at least 7 days' notice for wheelchair access or other special requests.
Before you book
- Plan for a view from shore without Arizona boat tickets. Your tower visit doesn't promise a boat ride.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The tower view is the reason to choose this 8.5-hour day. You must be at least 42 inches tall. It's a fit if you can climb steep stairs after the elevator. You still get Missouri and lunch if you can't get Arizona tickets.
Heroes Deluxe includes Bowfin and the Aviation Museum with lunch from $278.29 per adult if you prefer museum visits. Karma's Arizona and Missouri tour costs from $149 per adult for a 6- to 7-hour route without the tower.
Who it's not for
- Children under 42 inches hoping to visit the tower
- Visitors needing step-free access to the upper deck
- Travelers who require a guaranteed Arizona ticket
Good to know
Know before you go
You must be at least 42 inches tall to visit the tower. The top deck is two flights of steep stairs past the elevator. You can use a lower deck if you can't reach the top one.
Child tickets cover ages 3 through 11, and infants through age 2 must sit on laps. Children still need to meet the tower's height rule. You must book with an adult and can have up to 15 guests on one booking.
Check pickup with Polynesian Adventure at least 2 days before the tour, even if you put your hotel on the booking. Wheelchair access needs at least 7 days' notice. A ride that fits your chair doesn't change the tower's stair rule.
Bring government-issued photo ID in your pocket for Ford Island. You can't take bags that hide their contents. Your things can't stay in the vehicle while you visit the sites, so it's best to bring only what you need.
You may see Arizona from shore if you can't get tickets or the boats don't run. The tour doesn't run on Thanksgiving or Christmas. It also skips New Year's Day and December 7, though it runs daily on other dates.
Your booking goes through at once and you show the ticket on your phone. You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts. With less notice, you won't get a refund.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Bowfin and aviation exhibits with lunch
WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe TourHeroes spends 9.5 hours on a museum day with lunch. Your tour costs from $278.29 per adult, with a group limit of 52 and conditional Arizona access.
★ 4.7 · 683 reviews · from $278.29 per adult
Both ships without the tower
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship MissouriKarma combines the Arizona boat ride with Missouri admission. You get a 6- to 7-hour Waikiki outing from $149 per adult, with up to 24 guests.
★ 4.6 · 2,880 reviews · from $149 per adult
All four sites with 24 guests
Pearl Harbor Complete Experience PassportKarma's Passport tour keeps the group within 24 guests. The 9- to 10-hour Waikiki option covers all four sites from $225 per adult, with no refund for boat suspensions.
★ 4.7 · 573 reviews · from $225 per adult
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is the Premium Pearl Harbor tour with lunch?
Premium starts from $235.44 per adult with entry to Missouri and the tower. You get lunch at Hangar Cafe on the 8.5-hour trip. You may not get a ticket for the Arizona boat, even though the meal and tower are part of your tour.
- Can wheelchair users reach the Ford Island tower's upper deck?
No, two flights of stairs follow the elevator. A lower viewing deck serves guests with mobility needs. Check your tower access before you book. You must request tour transport with at least 7 days' notice.
- Can young children visit the Ford Island Control Tower on Premium?
Children must be at least 42 inches tall for the tower visit. Infants and toddlers can't take that portion. A child ticket for the wider tour doesn't remove the height rule, even when the child travels with an adult.
- Is Arizona guaranteed on the Premium Pearl Harbor tour?
No, you need a ticket and the boats must be running. You may see Arizona from shore on this 8.5-hour trip. You still visit Missouri and the Control Tower, with lunch as part of the day.
- How many guests join Polynesian Adventure's Premium Pearl Harbor tour?
The group limit is 24 guests, with a maximum of 15 travelers on one booking. You share the tour with other parties. A smaller booking doesn't reserve the vehicle or the tower for your own group.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.