Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great tour.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/06/27 |
Reviewed by: The Metcalf Family
We took the Pearl Harbor tour with the Missouri. Sandy was our tour guide and she was fantastic! Very nice, fun and entertaining, plus knowledgeable. The bus was really big and comfortable (not like most of the yucky shuttles) and Sandy drove around Waikiki effortlessly. Amazing!
The Arizona Memorial is a must-see, although it is not exciting so kids are easily bored. On the other hand, the tour of the Missouri is great for all ages. We did the audio tour with the iTouch device, and my 13-year-old thought it was like an adventure to find the next location. We were able to explore and listen at our convenience.
The Punchbowl was closed for Memorial Day, but Sandy took us to Pal"i lookout, which was a beautiful sight and the drive up was very informational too.
Overall, a terrific tour that we are so glad we did and the price was VERY affordable. Many of the tours I saw were way over-priced, as I cannot see what they could offer over the tour we took.
We were much
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our tour driver had 20 years experience and was a fantastic person and very knowledgeable. The tour guides that took over at the various sights were top notch.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Travelers from PA
First time to Hawaii, this definitely was a must see. Our tour guide was very informative, he himself served in the military. He kept us on schedule, we had no long lines to stand in to receive our tickets, our guide received the tickets directly from the booth for our entire group, allowing us to enter promptly. The tour of Pearl Harbor was a very solemn reminder of the cost that has been paid to sustain our nation's freedom. Enjoyed the tour of the USS Missouri, the ship is massive, tour guide did a wonderful job pointing out the facts and point of interests on the ship. The tour of the Pucnchbowl & downtown was just as good. Our guide again shared alot of interesting facts & info. Well worth the time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Max
The tour was what you'd expect about the Pearl Harbor experience. Our driver was exceptional! He was really friendly, helpful, and went beyond our expectations. At one point as I was talking to my wife on the cell phone (in Fl), I gave him the phone and he talked to her. When the Punchbowl visit was closed for some reason, he took us to another location to enjoy. He offered to drop us off at the swap meet and come back for us at a later time, which wasn't even a part of our tour. Our hotel wasn't a designated drop-off point but he took us there and dropped us off there anyway. I'd definitely book with this company again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/04/08 |
Reviewed by: VMJTexas
A wish of a lifetime fulfilled. No disappointments here.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Oregon Traveler
I looked at several sites trying to decide which tour to use for our Pear Harbor Tour and chose using Hawaiian Activities because they provided the best description of the tour companies. It was easy to book on-line and when I called to ask what time the bus would pick us up at the hotel, the customer service agent immediately called the company to find out. That to me is service so I booked with them. Booking before you arrive on the island makes life so much easier because everywhere you look, there are tours being promoted and it can be confusing.
The company I chose did a marvelous job. Our coach was clean and air conditioned and the driver/tour guide was marvelous. He told us so much about the history of Hawaii that his narration brought so much more value to the tour. The same applied to the tour guide we had for the USS Missouri. He brought the signing of the armistice with General McArthur, the Allies and the Japanese to life in ways no history book can.
I will def
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Cindy
This was our visit to Hawaii. We had a terrific time on this tour. Our guide was fun and informative. We got to see almost the entire Island. It was terrific. Although we wish we had more time at the Dole Plantation. I highly recommend this tour if you only have a few days in Oahu. it is well worth the money.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Cindy
This was our first visit to Hawaii and to Pearl Harbor. This was a dream come true as our father's were WWII and Korean War veterans. Duke, our guide, was terrific. Very informative. We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Pearl Harbor.You won't be disappointed.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very educational, to see it up close and personal makes you realize the sacrifice that was made for our freedom.
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Ron
(Took tour on 24 April 2009) This is a wonderful tour to history buffs and non-history buffs alike. Brandon was the consummate tour guide. His knowledge of the "inside" and side-bar stories of the Pearl Harbor attack, many focusing on the US Army Air Corps participation, enhanced all of the stops we made: the USS Arizona Memorial, Wheeler Field, Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl National Cemetery). These stories fill in the spaces that most of us have in our knowledge of the attack.
I especially enjoyed Brandon setting the scene at all of the stops. He wants to place you in that place at that time ("Notice how quiet it is....")
The museum where Home of the Brave Tours is based (the visit is part of the tour) is amazing for the small space they occupy. WW2 memorabilia (including a Jeep and an Army motorcycle from the Indian Motorcycle Company). There is also a small USO stage and a 1940's bar with lanai. The best part of this
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/08 |
Reviewed by: New Jersey
Great Tour! Our tour guide/bus driver was very informative. Was a wealth of knowledge about the memorial and the city.
Sorry we did not book more tours through Hawaii Activities. Would recommend them to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Dave Carmichael
We only had one day on Oahu. We were interested in an overview of Pearl Harbor and Oahu. This tour more than fulfilled this objective. Our tour guide was very experienced, enthusiastic, clever, and he treated us like valued customers.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/05 |
Reviewed by: MARY DOMINGUEZ
I HAD A GREAT TIME AND OUR TOUR DRIVER HANDSOME BRANDON WAS AWESOME. I LEARNED ALOT FROM HIM AND APPRECIATED IT. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TOURS I HAVE EVER BEEN ON AND BRANDON MADE THE EXPERIENCE EVEN BETTER FOR ME. I WILL DEFINATELY BRING MORE FRIENDS NEXT TIME AND DO THIS TOUR AGAIN AND HOPEFULLY BRANDON WILL BE OUR TOUR DRIVER AGAIN!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/22 |
Reviewed by: witerhaven
We had Olafe as our tour guide. He is fantastic. I am a history buff and yet I learned more about the Dec 7th attack in that one trip then I have learned in all of my life.
He really really knows his stuff. Thank you to him.
I have only one complaint, the instructions to get to the hotel to meet the tour were very poor.
I think that they would be fine if a person knew the area, but we had never even been on that island. However once again Olafe was great. He waited for us and we made it. I am 61 years old and I have wanted to see that memorial for at least 50 years. I would have been heart broken if I had missed it.
So than you again Olafe
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I have been to the Arizona Memorial 4 times and this tour provided the best experience. It did a great job of showing the historical military locations. The guides were very informative and made it a very enjoyable day.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Robert and Mikey Broughto
Our guide Dom, did an excelllent and very historical view not only of the Missouri but of World War II in the Pacific. this was the Highlight of my visit
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Phil and Colleen Godly
Thank you Ron and staff for the best two days of our trip to Hawaii.Nothing was over done.You just told it as it was.A recommended tour for all.Would recommend to those who have traveled a long distance to allow at least two days to cover all that Pearl Harbor has to offer.Ron was a magnificent guide,he was able to make it interesting informative and fun,thanks Ron
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Joanne
We took the "Home Of The Brave" tour and it is a day that will live in infamy for us. If you are a history buff, you will think you have died and gone to heaven. We spent our time with Brandon (the world's greatest and most informed tour guide) as he took us through the events leading up to and and including the attack on Pearl Harbor and ending at Punchbowl National Cemetery. If you do no other tour when you are on Oahu, this is the one to do. Brandon provided unique insight into the historical events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Because of his enthusiasm, we have since started to do our own research into the whole history that is available and not just the bits and pieces that we have seen through movies.This is just a bit if the info that we have found.
http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v11/v11p431_Lutton.html
This is an exceptional tour and the best bang for your buck-so to speak. Thank you Brandon and Hawaii Activities.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/14 |
Reviewed by: K Harris
Very informative and sobering experience.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/27 |
Reviewed by: L.Mills
We really enjoyed this tour!! Our guide was very knowlegable and experienced. Everyone visiting Oahu should visit the Arizona at least once. The Missouri was also very interesting, as was the Punchbowl.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide was extremely knowledgable and quite entertaining. I learned a lot and enjoyed my self
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Don
Wonderful tour. Very moving. Something everyone from the United States should see and respect the memory of those that died there.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Bobby
A very touching and meaningful experience.
Regardless of what Island you may stay at it is very easy to Island hop.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide was coughing into the mike as he talked and we thought if he was sick, he should have stayed home. He could have at least removed the mike when he was coughing.
The tour itself was wonderful!
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Val
Nice tour - interesting tidbits along the way. I think the Explorer's Tour is worth the extra. You get to venture where the ropes are. You do some bending and ducking as you enter the various door entry areas on the ship. I think you get more out of the ship tour with the guide than just visiting without a tour guide.
ps - I selected good for families but that is also a judgment call depending on how mindful the children are in dealing with tight quarters and time-constraints to visit various areas of the ship.
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Val
I was impressed by the audio visuals used and the visuals used for USS Arizona tour and the Home of Brave portion of the tour.
The tour guide gave us some highlights of the USS Arizona attack as we waited in line for the Memorial to open.
Everything worked well: the extra tidbits, pictures in the van/shuttle, audio visuals; and the stops we made were interesting that also related with the audio visuals.
At the end of the tour, we stopped at a little museum and we were presented with a free post card that showed the areas that we had visited.
Oh - the meal on base that was all you can eat (not included in the price) but very good and less than $10. Great tour - it was a great way to start the vacation off in spite of the rain we experienced in the morning as we waited for the Memorial to open. I now have a $2 poncho that I purchased outside the Memorial and never had to use for the 12 days of my Hawaii stay. It's more of a conversation piece now :)
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The explorer's tour is worth the extra money. Instead of just wandering around on a few decks you get a personally guided tour of about 4 secluded decks including one of the BIG 16 inch gun turrets. Very interesting to see how a battleship works.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/29 |
Reviewed by: M Pedraza
Wonderful tour. Guide on the Missouri - "Toby" was great. He served on Mighty Mo and was very knowledgeable of every detail of the ship. Will do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Beth Gartman
Our guide, Dave, was excellent - so well informed and interesting to listen to. He obviously has a passion for what he does, and we found the two our experience to be one of the highlights of our Hawaii trip!
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/31 |
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