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WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe Tour
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Polynesian Adventure Tours runs a Pearl Harbor museum day with lunch and a possible Arizona Memorial boat visit. You visit Missouri and Bowfin along the way. The 9.5 hour tour costs from $278.29 per adult. It departs at 6:45 a.m. daily with holiday closures, picking up at selected Waikiki hotels. Your day also covers the Aviation Museum with lunch already arranged.
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WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe Tour at a glance
| Duration | 9.5 hours |
| Price | from $278.29 per adult |
| Ships | Battleship Missouri and USS Bowfin |
| Museum | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum |
| Arizona boat | Subject to ticket availability, shoreline viewing otherwise |
| Departure | 6:45 a.m., daily except holiday closures |
| Pickup | Selected Waikiki hotels, arrangements required at least 2 days ahead |
| Group | Maximum 52 guests |
| Main trade-off | Arizona boat tickets without a guarantee |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
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
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Waikiki hotels
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to Missouri, Aviation Museum & Bowfin
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The single option combines the paid museums with lunch and Waikiki transport. Departures are at 6:45 a.m. daily with holiday closures.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tour with Lunch | 6:45 a.m., daily |
The catch: A 9.5 hour tour can still leave you viewing Arizona from shore if boat tickets aren't available.
Route
How does the day work?
You spend the day at Pearl Harbor's ships and museums with an Arizona crossing when tickets allow.
- 420 min
1. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
You explore displays beside the harbor about the attack and the U.S. entry into the war.
- 40 min
2. USS Arizona Memorial
Available boat tickets take you out to the memorial. Without them, the visit gives you a view from shore.
- 75 min
3. Battleship Missouri
The battleship was the setting for Japan's surrender. Your visit connects Pearl Harbor with the end of the war.
- 40 min
4. USS Bowfin
You board a fleet submarine preserved beside Pearl Harbor to see the undersea side of the Pacific war.
- 75 min
5. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Aircraft exhibits focus on the attack and the wider war. The museum adds aviation to your day among the ships.
- 20 min
6. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Shore exhibits face the harbor and the Arizona Memorial. The bookstore offers gifts and books on the site's history.
Missouri and the Aviation Museum have 75 minutes each. Bowfin has a 40 minute visit. The 9.5 hour day ends with your Waikiki hotel drop-off.
Pickup and meeting point
- Arrange pickup: Check your pickup with Polynesian Adventure at least 2 days before departure. A hotel name on the booking doesn't settle the meeting time.
- At the stop: You need to be at the assigned location 5 minutes early. The bus has a 10 to 15 minute grace period while collecting other guests.
- Rental stays: Pickup uses selected hotels or a nearby assigned location. Private homes aren't pickup points, and some hotels won't accept waiting guests who aren't staying there.
- What to carry: Bring government issued photo ID for the Ford Island visits. Bags can't stay on the tour vehicle during your stops.
Before you book
- Hotel pickup must be arranged at least 2 days ahead. A private rental isn't a pickup stop.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 9.5 hour museum day fits if you want lunch arranged. Bowfin and the Aviation Museum are reasons to stay longer. Your group may reach 52 guests. It's worth choosing only if Arizona from shore would still leave you satisfied.
Karma's Passport tour covers the four sites with up to 24 guests from $225 per adult. Premium Tower and Missouri costs from $235.44 per adult if you'd prefer the tower view and an included lunch.
Who it's not for
- Visitors who require a guaranteed Arizona reservation
- Travelers who want a small group
- Families expecting children under 4 to board Bowfin
Good to know
Know before you go
The child band is ages 3 to 11, with lap travel for infants through age 2. Bowfin requires a separate minimum age of 4. That restriction still applies when a younger child has a tour ticket.
Check the exact pickup place with Polynesian Adventure at least 2 days before travel. A hotel entered on your booking doesn't finish that step. Private homes aren't served, and some hotel properties restrict collection of non-guests.
Wheelchair arrangements require at least 7 days' notice. Bowfin's interior still has stairs and watertight doors. The museum offers accessible exhibits and a virtual tour for visitors who can't make the submarine walk.
Bring photo identification for the Ford Island portion in your pocket. Concealing bags aren't allowed. Your belongings can't stay on the vehicle while you visit the sites, so carrying only essentials makes each stop simpler.
Missing Arizona tickets or stopped boats mean a view from the shoreline. The visitor center exhibits remain part of the visit. Your museum day and lunch don't depend on getting aboard the memorial boat.
The booking is immediate, with a mobile ticket and up to 30 people on one reservation. Cancellation earns a full refund at least 24 hours before departure. There's no refund for canceling after that point.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Four sites in a smaller group
Pearl Harbor Complete Experience PassportKarma's group has a maximum of 24 guests. The Passport tour costs from $225 per adult with Arizona's boat ride included, though boat suspensions aren't refunded.
★ 4.7 · 573 reviews · from $225 per adult
Tower view with lunch included
Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with LunchPremium pairs Missouri with the Ford Island Control Tower. Your 8.5 hour tour costs from $235.44 per adult with lunch, but the upper viewing deck requires stairs.
★ 4.9 · 232 reviews · from $235.44 per adult
Four sites with meals bought separately
The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day TourE Noa's full day lasts 10 hours. It costs from $214.66 per adult for all four sites, with meals at your own expense.
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People also ask
- What does the Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe tour cost?
Heroes Deluxe starts from $278.29 per adult with lunch and the paid museum admissions included. You spend 9.5 hours on the outing. The meal is arranged, but an Arizona boat visit still depends on tickets and operations.
- Does Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe guarantee Arizona Memorial entry?
No, the boat ticket can be unavailable even when the tour runs. Your 9.5 hour day then includes Arizona viewing from land. Missouri and the other paid museum visits remain the main reason to choose this package.
- Is the Heroes Deluxe Pearl Harbor tour wheelchair accessible?
Vehicle arrangements are possible with at least 7 days' notice. Bowfin itself requires walking through compartments and using stairs. Its museum campus provides accessible exhibits, so tour transport access doesn't mean every ship interior is accessible.
- Does Heroes Deluxe collect guests from vacation rentals?
No, collection is from selected Waikiki hotel locations rather than private rental homes. The tour starts at 6:45 a.m. Your actual pickup time comes from Polynesian Adventure, which you need to contact at least 2 days ahead.
- Is the Heroes Deluxe Pearl Harbor tour a small group?
No, the group limit is 52 guests. One booking can contain up to 30 travelers. Your reservation doesn't reserve a vehicle for your party, so a small family booking can still join a much larger group.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.