Reviewed by: Casey
Great tour! The guide was very knowledgeable about the island's history and pointed out may wonderful views, art murals, and landmarks as we drove towards the harbor. Pearl Harbor was a WONDERFUL experience and we had plenty of time to see everything we wanted and visit the gift shop.
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| Packages: | 09:45 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Tina Hughes
It was so nice to just jump on the bus and let Frank tell us about the history. He was an amazing tour guide and there was no stress of knowing where to go. He was very professional and kind. He was also very knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Startz Family
We had a 1/2 day private tour with Marie. She was absolutely fantastic! We had limited time during our trip due to holiday closures but really wanted to see Pearl Harbor. Marie was very flexible with our schedule and helped us make the list out of our tour. Our family is not really into “history and sight seeing” but she made this a very memorable experience!
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| Packages: | 5-Hour Pearl Harbor Tour with Tickets to Arizona Memorial |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/27 |
Reviewed by: キングジュリアン
At first, I was scared to see the helicopter, but with four to five seatbelts, it felt very safe!
The takeoff and flight were more comfortable than a regular airplane. There was no turbulence!! It was amazing.
最初ヘリコプターを見るまでは怖かったですが、
4~5個のシートベルトをつけるのでかなり安全!
テイクオフも、フライトも普通の飛行機より快適でした。
揺れがない!!すごかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/29 |
Reviewed by: S Marshall
Our driver( Larry ) was funny, entertaining and informative, which he blends together that got the crowd laughing, intrigued and bouncing questions back. He was prompt, professional and made the tour. The bus was comfortable and when the pickup changed not by the company but by the city Veltra contacted us by phone, after trying to reach us by email to make sure we didn’t miss our pickup, so 5 stars all around.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Faye
Our guide Kahleo was phenomenal! He made sure we enjoyed ourselves while remembering that this is a somber trip.
We had a fantastic lunch as well!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour with Lunch at Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Amy
Tour is exactly as described. Our tour guide Larry was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He went out of his way for us. We chose this tour because it’s convenience of time, where most tours went all day.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/22 |
Reviewed by: J, L & M Thompson
Larry with Royal Star handled our tour.... if you find a way to replicate him, you will be well served (as well future attendees). He was knowledgeable, fun, affable and a perfect fit for the thread that ties these parts of the tour together.
Cemetery was humbling and very moving - at the very time we drove through, military was preparing for an internment that day.
Downtown tour was just right - highlighting both historical and current buildings and sharing information for possible additional visits later.
Arizona Memorial - website information helped us prepare well (clear bags allowed us to bring cameras and other items). The presentations at the visitor center were informative, and the video presentation was very moving. Little was said on the transport to the memorial, and our time there was memorable -- anyone who visits and is not moved by the sacrifice and losses is missing something.
Missouri was very interesting as well. Self-guided touring allowed for us to take the time needed to explore areas we found interesting. We did not see the Air Museum (but it's on the list next time). Transfers to and from Ford Island were well timed and operated - then it was time for Larry to take us "home".
ONLY complaint - our visit at both the Arizona and Missouri seemed a little rushed. We had about an hour before our tickets for the video, then seemed to have only ten minutes at the memorial (I understand might have been time for lunch for the tender captains?) and then ten minutes before our bus to Missouri (and find time for lunch). At Missouri, we had at most 90 minutes from drop off to time to board return bus back to the visitor center. Even another fifteen minutes at each memorial would have allowed for a more relaxing and reflective visit.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Cory L.
We were told to be at the airport by 6 am. Flight left. 2 hours later. No representative ever met us at the airport in Lihue or Oahu. Did not receive any instructions as to where we had to go once we landed in Honolulu. Our flight back to Lihue was supposed to arrive at 7 pm. We were put on a later flight so didn't arrive in Lihue till 9:30 pm. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The above made for a longer day than expected. Felt we should have been told this information .
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Oahu |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Jake
Tour Guide was amazing, so knowledgable about everything relating to the Missouri and WW2 and the history.
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| Packages: | General Admission: Self-Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Holly P.
This was a great tour! Our driver/guide had lots of fun stories about history and culture of everything we saw. It was a good amount of time at each place.
The USS Missouri is great. Take the guided tour! Our guide had some great stories. I also enjoyed having time to explore on my own.
The USS Arizona Memorial and other memorials were very humbling. So grateful for the men and women who sacrificed their lives that day so I can enjoy the freedom I now have. It was quite humbling to stand over the tomb of those men in the USS Arizona. I also enjoyed the Walk of Honour. My only regret was not having enough time to explore the other things in and around that site.
This was a great starter tour to show me what I might like to do next time. The company from booking to resort pick-up and drop off to not having to navigate the traffic made it well worth the investment. I highly recommend this for everyone. I learned a lot!
I also greatly appreciated the poncho to use as we had rain off and on all day. Unexpected but awesome bonus!
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Mindy
My husband and I really enjoyed our trip. we were able to move around at our leisure and spend and much or as little time on each exhibit. Everyone in your family should experience Pearl Harbor. it truly does give you a new perspective and appreciation for those that serve our country protecting us!!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Higacchi
I participated with my parents. I thought it would be only in English, but there were pilots who could speak Japanese, so my parents enjoyed it as well. It was really windy since there were no windows, but it became a great memory. The view of Hawaii from the sky is amazing! The price is high, but I think it's worth it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
両親と三人で参加しました。英語だけかと思っていましたが、パイロットの方は日本語が話せる方もいて、両親も楽しんでいました。窓無しのため、本当に風が強いですが、いい思い出になりました。空からのハワイの景色は最高です!値段は張りますが、人生一度の経験として価値はあると思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Masa
It was thrilling and refreshing. I had a bit of anxiety at first, but it disappeared right after boarding. The strong winds made it difficult to take photos with my smartphone, but you can purchase the actual flight footage later (which includes our footage), so it's fine to focus on enjoying the scenery. The staff and pilot were great, and it was an enjoyable tour from start to finish. I absolutely recommend this tour, first class.
スリル満点、爽快でした。
若干不安もありましたが、搭乗直後にその不安も吹っ飛びました。
風の強さでスマホでの撮影は難しいですが、実際の飛行映像もあとで購入できる(自分たちの映像もあり)ので景色を見ることに専念しても良いかと。
スタッフ、パイロットの対応も問題無く、終始楽しいツアーでした。
絶対お勧めのツアー、ファーストクラスで。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: John Baethke
My son is an enormous military buff. We were spending the holidays in Kauai and decided to make a day trip to Pearl Harbor. So worth it. Very enjoyable and educational. Really can’t say enough.
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Oahu |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Chris
Aloha!
We had an amazing flight enjoying overwhelming views of the island, amongst others the North Shore, beaches, mountains, volcanos, Waikiki, Pearl Harbour and a waterfall. Our very experienced pilot Miguel explained everything in detail and provided a lot of insight.
This was a once-in-a-liftetime experience, which we do not want to miss, and the highlight of our O'ahu holidays.
Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: CHAKO
You can see more than half of Oahu Island at a glance, and it was filled with beautiful sights. I heard that the helicopter and staff here also participated in the filming of TV Hawaii 5-0. The staff were very kind and pleasant, which made the experience even more enjoyable!
オハフ島の1/2以上を一目で観ることができ、さらに、美しい見どころ満載でした。TVハワイ5-0の撮影にもこちらのヘリコプターやスタッフさんが参加しているとのことです。スタッフさんたちも、とても親切で感じが良く、さらに楽しめました!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Frequent flier
It was all saftey 1st, then a very educational and friendly flight.
Ground staff at "check-in" however could be friendlier...we fliers are investing quite a bit: our futures and our cash.
Smiles cost nothing but can add great value.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/28 |
Reviewed by: しゅうへい
I made a reservation for the 8:00 AM flight and was scheduled to be picked up at the entrance of the hotel at 6:55. The pickup bus arrived around 6:58, and I handed my voucher to the friendly driver and boarded. We then picked up other guests who had also booked the same flight and headed to the helicopter landing area near the airport.
After arriving, we waited about 20 minutes for the helicopter to be prepared, but there were beautiful views of the ocean from the waiting area and various exhibits inside, so I didn't feel too bored. Finally, we boarded the helicopter and set off on our aerial adventure, which was incredibly fun! I was seated in the front row, center seat, but it felt a bit cramped. To my left was the pilot, and to my right was a woman, so our shoulders were constantly touching. One thing that bothered me was that my seat didn't have a proper handhold, so I had to awkwardly place my hands on the cushion of the seat.
It was actually a day with strong winds, almost like a typhoon, and I was worried about whether the helicopter would fly properly, but once we were in the air, it was surprisingly stable. (There were moments when the aircraft would gently sway every few minutes due to the wind, but I found that thrilling.) Overall, we spent about 50 minutes flying around the eastern half of Oahu. The views from above were truly beautiful, especially looking down at the steep valleys near Kualoa Ranch from the helicopter's high vantage point, which was breathtaking.
At the end of the tour, they asked if I wanted to purchase a video of about 50 minutes showing the inside of the helicopter and the views from it, which was saved on a USB. We arrived back at the hotel around 10:00, making it a perfect start to the day’s activities.
朝8:00からの回に予約し、当日は泊まっていたホテルのエントランスに6:55にピックアップ予定でした。
6:58くらいに迎えのバスが到着し、フレンドリーな運転手の方にバウチャーを渡して乗車。
その後一緒の回に予約している他の方々をピックアップしながら空港地近くのヘリの乗降場まで向かいます。
到着後20分ほどヘリの準備などを待つ時間がありましたが、待合スペースから綺麗な海が見えたり室内に展示物がいろいろあるのでそんなに暇にはなりませんでした。
そしていよいよヘリに乗り空の旅に出ましたがこれがまあ楽しいこと笑
自分はヘリコプターの前列中央の席でしたが席はきもち狭かったです。左にはパイロットの方、右には女性の方が座っており常に肩が触れるくらいでした。一つだけ気になったのは私の席だけ捕まれるところがまともになく、座ってるシートのクッションのところに頑張って手を置いておくぐらいでした。
実は当日台風並みに強風の日でヘリコプターがちゃんと飛ぶのか不安なくらいだったんですが、飛んでしまうと意外に安定していました。(実際には風の影響?で数分に一回機体がふわっとなったりしましたがそれはそれでスリルがあって自分は好きでした。)
全体的には50分ほどかけてオアフ島の東側半分をぐるっと回りました。上空からの景色は本当に綺麗で、特にクアロアランチ近辺の切り立った山々の谷などをヘリコプターの高い視点から見下ろせたのは圧巻でした。
ツアーが終わると機内の様子やヘリからの景色を撮影した50分ほどのビデオをUSBに入れた状態で買うか聞かれます。
そして10:00ごろにホテルに到着、1日の始まりのアクティビティには最高です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Steinar Anderssen
This was cool, but they advertise alot on their Instagram with pictures of feet hanging out of the Helicopter, but they do not allow those kind of pictures at all.
I highly advice atleast a sweater and long pants since it does get cold
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| Packages: | Doors-Off Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: まるこめ
I wasn't aware of the news about the sightseeing helicopter crash on the Big Island that resulted in six deaths, but even if I had known, I would have participated. Everyone around me couldn't speak Japanese, but there was no need to worry. Before departing from the airport, you have to store your luggage in a locker, which requires four quarters. You can exchange money for that. They also offer a case to hang your smartphone around your neck for $10, but the lady next to me initially took photos but eventually stopped. The pilot's explanations can be heard through headphones, and you can communicate with the pilot via a microphone, but even at maximum volume, it was hard to hear. Also, even in clear weather during this season, it gets cold up in the air, so long sleeves are essential, but a down jacket wasn't necessary. We flew at about 1,500 to 1,800 feet. It seems to be a characteristic of the helicopter that we didn't enter any clouds. The flight path took us from the airport, circling counterclockwise around the east side of the island for about 50 minutes. Fortunately, there was no turbulence. It was a great experience. It is a bit pricey, but I recommend it.
ハワイ島で観光ヘリが墜落して6名死亡のニュースは知らなかったが、知っていても参加していたでしょう。周りは日本語がしゃべれない方ばかりでしたが心配ありません。空港出発前に荷物はロッカーに預けさせられますが25セント硬貨4枚いります。両替できます。またスマホを首からかけられるケースを10ドルで貸してくれますが、隣のご婦人は最初こそ写真を撮っていましたがそのうちやめてましたね。上空でのパイロットの説明はヘッドフォンで聞こえますしマイクを通してパイロットと会話ができますが、ボリューム最大にしても聞こえにくいです。またこの季節晴天でも上空は寒く長袖は必須ですがダウンジャケットまでは必要ありませんでした。大体1500~1800フィートを飛行します。ヘリコプターの特性でしょうが雲の中には入りません。飛行経路は空港を離陸して島の東側を反時計回りに回って50分ぐらいでしょうか。揺れなかったのが幸いでした。いい経験になりました。値段はしますがおすすめです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Beare Family
Dom was a great guide. we loved the historical facts and being able to climb all over the Big Mo.
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| Packages: | (Temporarily Not Available) Heart of the Missouri - Premium Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/17 |
Reviewed by: B v s
Thrill of a lifetime
Wanted to see Pearl Harbor and had little time before flying out San Francisco
Open doors make for exciting time
Seeing Honolulu from above quite a treat
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| Packages: | Doors-Off Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Jacky Daniels
This Pearl Harbor tour is the perfect experience for people who want to step back in time and learn about what happened on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. First, we went to the USS Arizona memorial. We watched a 10 minute introduction video that gave a brief description of the Pearl Harbor Attacks and World War 2 then we took a short boat-ride to the memorial. Then we toured the USS Bowfin submarine with an audio guide and the USS Battleship Missouri with a tour guide. These tours really put things into perspective. I chose a deli sandwich for lunch and it was good. The bus driver Kaleo was great; he was very personable, treated us like family, and made everyone laugh. He made the drive to and from Pearl Harbor very entertaining. Overall, this Complete Pearl Harbor was a very eye-opening and touching experience.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/16 |
Reviewed by: mzelzer@web.de
This tour is highly recommended. Starting with the pick-up from the hotel to the check-in.
Our pilot was great. She had a lot of interesting information during the sightseeing flight.
It is important to buy the protective case for the mobile phone. A good investment.
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| Packages: | Doors-Off Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/04 |
Reviewed by: a-chan
The last time I have been to Pearl Harbor was when I was in 6th grade. During that time I had only visited the USS Missouri and the Arizona Memorial. This time around I got to visit the two plus the Pacific Aviation Museum and the USS Bowfin. It was an amazing experience to get to learn about the history of what had happened at Pearl Harbor and to get to see what life was like for sailors living on a boat. I definitely do not think I could survive life as a sailor and I have a whole new respect for the sailors who are out at sea for a long duration of time to protect our country. I do suggest that if you go on this tour on a sunny day, I would wear light clothes and bring sunglasses because it can get hot real fast and it is very bright. Inside the bus is very cold though so I would bring a jacket as well.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/14 |
Reviewed by: LizW
Pick up on time with the most interesting accommodating tour guide Marlon. Jammed packed with interesting information and being able to answer ever question. The coach was immaculate and very comfortable. Marlon gave a very interesting history of Honolulu and pointed out so many things of interest. His local knowledge and his history knowledge was remarkable. I highly recommend this tour. Family members chose to do Pearl Harbor on their own the day before us and although slightly cheaper missed out on so many things. When we got to Pearl Harbor Marlon gave us advice on the best way to see all the sights and he was so right. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Tim
Paul Patron was an excellent pilot, made the tour very calm and safe. Informed us interesting facts of the island.This is a MUST do, an experience like no other. We were able to see about 2/3 of Oahu by land on a 10 hr bus tour the day before and then be able to see the same amount of the island in 45 min!! Views were magnificent, just like if you were to see it on National Geographic or something.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/14 |
Reviewed by: neeti
it was a whole day tour. the guide was fantastic and gave us a good history lesson all the way up . he was very good with is instructions and timings and gave us ample time to look around
great sense of humour and was very knowledgeable .
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| Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Vijay
Wow ..spectacular views...the tour was well run and organised.
A must do when here...well worth the money and highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Doors-Off Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/14 |
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Aloha Casey,
We are very pleased to hear of your enjoyment! Thank you for your recommendation and high rating. We are very grateful that you joined us.
We hope to see you again in the near future. Our Circle Island Tour does not disappoint.
Mahalo!