Reviewed by: Susie
This is what we came to see in Hawaii. It did not disappoint. The audio head set is a must. It kept us on time. It was a stormy rainy day - all day which didn't really matter it was very somber.
My only regret was that I didn't bring my lae that I received at the airport. You can throw flowers at the Arizona.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Shawnaye Hill
What a site to see, I loved every bit of this activity.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/30 |
Reviewed by: hahagattuso
Since we took the bus, it was a bit of a long journey, but we were able to spend a very relaxing day. The hula lesson and craft experience were just for us, so it felt almost like a private lesson. The craft experience with the tea leaf lei work was fun, and the hula was taught with great care, which made me happy. The spacious grounds were pleasant, and the planetarium had interesting explanations. The guide in the museum provided thorough explanations as we toured the exhibits, allowing us to learn about Hawaiian culture.
THE BUSで出向いたので少し遠い道のりでしたが、とてもゆったりと一日過ごすことが出来ました。
フラレッスンもクラフト体験も私達だけでしたからほぼプライベートレッスン状態でした。
クラフト体験のティーリーフのレイワークも楽しかったし、フラは丁寧に教えて下さったし、嬉しかったです。
広い敷地内で気持ち良く、プラネタリウムでは興味深い説明で、博物館内も案内の方がしっかり説明して展示物を回ってくださるのでハワイの文化を知ることができました。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Reto
It was a great experience to visit this absolute interesting exhibition.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Lynn
The Pearl Harbor Passport was a good value. The tour guides were informative and helpful. All the sites were very interesting, and there was always someone to answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the old film footage at the Pacific Aviation museum.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Leanne
The website was very informative and helpful if you took a minute to read it. We purchased the tickets and did not have to stand in the long line. My friend and family enjoyed the day and visit. The cost and donation was worth every penny!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Our second visit to Peral Harbour.
Toured the USS Missouri, The Bowfin and of course the Arizona.
Cudos to the management of this site, it. Is outstanding.
Very solemn and much respect to the fallen.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/08 |
Reviewed by: hoku lani
I participated with four friends from my hula class. Before the hula lesson, we received information about the plants that were planted and explanations of the exhibits in the building (which were very educational), and then we had our beloved Noelani's lesson... Amazingly, it was just the four of us experiencing it!!! We even had time to practice writing the hula and I made sure to remember it well for my return home.
However, it's unfortunate that the shuttle service from Honolulu to the Bishop Museum, which was included in the past two visits, was no longer available this time. I was considering taking The Bus, but since the start time is in the morning, I thought there would be many students commuting. So, I took a taxi there (which took about 20 minutes) and returned by The Bus. On the way back, there were many students on board, and I had to stand for about an hour. Since our time was limited, that hour of travel was precious, so I hope they will reinstate the shuttle service.
フラ教室の仲間4人と参加しました。フラレッスン前に植えられている植物のお話や館内での展示物の説明(とっても勉強になりました。)を受け、大好きなノエラニのレッスンに…。なんと私たち4人だけで体験することに!!!振りを書く時間もあり、しっかり覚えて帰国しました。
ただ、残念なのが過去2回はホノルルからビショップミュージアムの送迎付だったのに今回からなくなっていました。ザ・バスの移動と考えてましたが、開始時間が朝なので時間帯から学校へ通う学生がたくさん乗るだろうと、行きはタクシー(所要時間20分)帰りはザ・バスで移動。帰りも学生がたくさん乗ってて1時間ぐらい立ちっぱなしでした。滞在時間が限られているので、1時間の移動は貴重なので送迎付を復活してほしいです。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/26 |
Reviewed by: マノン
To get to the Bishop Museum, I took The Bus number 2 from the bus stop at Sheraton Waikiki, which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, departing at 08:03. After about 45 minutes, I got off at School St. and entered the museum around 09:00.
I had no worries since I confirmed all this information with the hotel staff and the bus driver before departing.
Upon arrival, I received an explanation of the museum from a Japanese staff member named Aya, who loves and has studied Hawaiian culture. After that, I took a beginner hula lesson for about an hour. The instructor, Noelani Chang, was visiting from Japan, and the lesson was conducted by her niece.
The song we learned was "Halema,uma,u." My mother is an intermediate hula dancer with over three years of experience in Japan, but my sister and I were first-timers. However, wearing matching colored pāu skirts, we followed the instructor's movements and managed to learn four parts within an hour. Although we made some mistakes here and there, we were able to dance through the entire song.
At the end, we took a commemorative group photo, and afterward, we enjoyed making leis using plumeria flowers and long green leaves (I forgot the name) that had been thawed and softened, which we took home as souvenirs.
It was a very fulfilling tour, and everyone was extremely satisfied. On the way back, one person got off to visit Foster Botanical Garden, Izumo Taisha, and Chinatown, and we returned to Waikiki via the HIS free trolley from King's Village.
ビショップミュージアムへは、宿泊先のシェラトンワイキキから徒歩3分のバス停08:03発のThe Buss2番に乗車、約45分走行後のSchoolSt.で下車し、09:00頃入館しました。
こういった情報については、ホテルスタッフやバス運転手に十分な確認をとってから出発したので不安はありませんでした。
到着後は、ハワイ文化が好きで勉強したという日本人スタッフのAYAさんから、館内説明を受け、その後、約1時間のフラ(初級)レッスンを受けました。
講師のNoelani Chang(ノエラニ チャン)さんは、丁度日本の教室へ出張中という事で、その姪御さんからのレッスンとなりました。
曲目はHalema,uma,u「ハレマウマウ」
母は日本でのフラ経験3年以上の中級者ですが、妹と私は初体験でした。でも、色違いのパウスカートを身に着けて、講師のするとおりに踊り、1時間で何とか4つのパートを覚え、ところどころ間違いながらも、通して1曲踊れるまでになりました。
最後に皆で記念撮影、その後は、プルメリアの花と解凍して柔らかくした緑色の長い葉っぱ(名前は忘れました)を使ったレイ作りを楽しみ、お土産に持ち帰りました。
とても充実したツアーとなり、皆大満足でした。
帰りのバスでは、一人途中下車して、フォスター植物園、出雲大社、チャイナタウンを歩いて回り、キングスビレッジからHISの無料トロリーでワイキキまで戻って来ました。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/01 |
Reviewed by: チョコママ1024
I visited the Bishop Museum with 15 members of my hula class and experienced a hula lesson. Although the hula teacher was absent and we had an assistant instead, I was very satisfied to receive an authentic hula lesson. Everything was explained in Japanese except for the hula teacher, which made it very easy to understand.
フラ教室メンバー15名とビショップミュージアム見学と、フラレッスンを体験して来ました。
フラの先生は、先生が不在で助手の方でしたが、それでも、本場のフラレッスンを受ける事が出来て大満足です。
フラの先生以外は全て日本語でとても分かりやすかったです。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/06 |
Reviewed by: soie
I took my mother to Hawaii for the first time, and we participated in this activity where we could experience a museum, hula lessons, and lei making all at once. I've visited Hawaii many times before, but this place is an amazing hidden gem!!! The historical buildings are impressive, and the exhibits are wonderfully rich and engaging, making it easy to spend an entire day without getting bored. The hula lesson lasted a full hour, and the teacher was very easy to understand. Lei making was also fun, and my mother was very satisfied. I recommend this for both repeat visitors to Hawaii and first-timers!
母を初めてのハワイに連れて行くという事で、博物館・フラレッスン・レイメイキングと一度に体験できるこちらのアクティビティーに参加してみました。
これまで何度も訪れたハワイですが、ここは驚きの穴場!!!
歴史的建造物はすごいですし、陳列も素晴らしく充実していて一日居ても飽きない感じです。
フラレッスンもたっぷり1時間、とても分かりやすく教えてくださる先生で、レイメイキングも楽しく、母も大満足でした。ハワイのリピーターさんにも、初めてさんにもお勧めです!
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Dave Rabl
The battleship Missouri Memorial @ Pearl Harbor is a not to be missed experience. From the sheer size of the ship to the complexity of its workings, to the knowledgeable and competent guides and the great historical presence of the vessel, this is an experience like no other I have enjoyed. It would be easy just to marvel at the size and power of the ship but it also forces you to take pause and wonder at human ingenuity and capacity to create truly awesome weapons of war when the need arises. I heartily recommend this visit as a highlight of my time in Honolulu.
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| Packages: | General Admission: Self-Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/14 |
Reviewed by: otomi.G
This was my third time in Hawaii, but I hadn't been able to go to the Bishop Museum's hula lesson due to scheduling conflicts, so I finally participated for the first time! A famous teacher is currently giving lessons in Japan, so his daughter stepped in as a substitute, and it was a lot of fun. It was a moment where I could truly clear my mind after a long time. There were also plenty of other activities like a Japanese-language tour and lei-making. The staff in charge of Japanese were all wonderful, and I had a great time. However, the location of the bus stop to Waikiki is quite difficult to find, so be careful. Even though I received a map, I made mistakes twice. Make sure to find School Street and take Route 2!
ハワイは3回目だけど、なかなか日程が合わず行けなかったビショップミュージアムのフラレッスンに初参加!有名な先生がいま日本でレッスン中ということで娘さんがピンチヒッターで教えてくださったけど、楽しかった。ひさびさに無心になれたひと時でした。そのほかにも日本語の館内ツアー、レイ作りなど盛りだくさん。日本語担当のかたもみんな素敵で、非常に楽しかったです。ただし、ワイキキへのバス停の位置はかなりわかりにくいので注意。地図をもらったのに2回も間違えました。スクールストリートをうまく見つけて、2番ルートに乗ってください!
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Ian
As a U.S. Navy Vet I was already beyond excited to go visit the iconic ship, but what was even cooler was being able to have access to so much of ship. However, the best part was being able to stand where the unconditional surrendering of the Japanese took place. Really neat! Only tip I can give is to take the early tours to have more time in each compartment, we took the 9am tour and our group was only 6 people (compared to the 15+ in the group after).
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| Packages: | (Temporarily Not Available) Heart of the Missouri - Premium Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Monica and family
My husband is a history buff so he was able to expand on the information provided by the tour guide and my children learned a lot. Very informative and interesting. I would recommend this to anybody wanted to learn more about American history! Enjoy!
P.S. Make sure to wear good walking shoes.
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| Packages: | General Admission: Self-Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/28 |
Reviewed by: TRAVIS AND JESSE
LOVED THE DO IT YOURSELF TOUR AND THE EMOTION WE EXPERIENCED IS UNDESCRIBALE.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Sally
Very fascinating and informative--too much to see in a day--we did the Bowfin submarine & submarine museum, the Arizona memorial, the outdoor exhibits, and the Missouri short-tour. would have liked the longer tour and completely missed the Pacific Air museum. could have used another half-day. exhibits and guides were great.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Margaret
Love the new theater and addition of ss Missouri. I was there 20 yrs ago it it much better. Very easy to purchase with veltra and a good value.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/23 |
Reviewed by: destin
great place pearl harbor, full of history and sadness
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Robyn
We liked the one day pass for us. We rented a car so we arrived went to the sub first, then Pearl Harbor memorial, the museums and then the USS Missouri . We went at our speed on our time. We really enjoyed it. A must for first time visitors!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Peacock
Very much enjoyed it. Despite heavy rain the guide did a great job, and helped my wife win a special request.
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| Packages: | General Admission: Self-Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Jack
On this tour we saw sights that other tours never get to. First stop was inside the gun turrets, followed by 90 minutes of learning below deck how the ship's guns are controlled, fired and reloaded; how the ships fire controls work; where the different crews lived; how the ward room got its name.
Our guide was the best I've ever had on any tour. Handled complex subjects in easy to understand terms. He is a retired Navy Vet who volunteers three days a week and loves every minute.
The tour lasted about two hours and our small group of 6 were sorry it had ended (supposed to be 90 minutes). Next time I'm in Hawaii, I'll go back for another visit.
Friends recommended this tour enthusiastically, and I do likewise.
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| Packages: | (Temporarily Not Available) Heart of the Missouri - Premium Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Linda Donohoe
We totally enjoyed our tour of Pearl Harbor, the BowFin, the Mo and the Aviation Museum. History of that day became so real and also remembering stories from my in-laws regarding the black out shades. The two young children and a teenager enjoyed the short movie before going over to the Memorial as it gave them more insight to what happened that day. We hope the Aviation Museum will be able to have more planes the next time we visit, as that is quite fascinating going through the choppers. The kids all loved going through the BowFin and the Mo, too!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/02 |
Reviewed by: rowdysrough
It was a wonderful day with our grandkids and I feel that they learned a lot about WWll that they would have never learned in school.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Herb
Veltra was great. They called to make sure we were good with our reservations and faxed a copy of our reservation to Pearl Harbor when we were not able to print the voucher.
Pearl Harbor was a great experience. Pearl Harbor is a must for any American visiting Hawaii, great history lesson. I learned a lot of information I was not aware of.
Important information: the Passport does not include a ticket to the USS Arizona. Show up between 6:30-6:45 a.m. to get your ticket. Theses tickets are free (not included with the passport). The only thing I would say is a must is: USS Arizona, USS Arizona audio tour, and tour the USS Wisconsin.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Joe Ballard
The Arizona was great, the headphones were wonderful
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Missy
Our favorites were the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri) and the Bowfin, we spent the entire day doing all the sites
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Phil
Passport includes all four museums at Pearl Harbor, but you must still get there early to pick up your Arizona tour tickets. I got in line at 7am, and had no problems. It was important for us to stop and learn more in detail about the events in Dec 1941, while paying respect to those who lived and fought in WWII. USS Missouri was quite a sight as well as you get to see a lot of the ship on your tour.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Terri
First, Veltra was very easy to work with and very accommodating. I had to change the date of my excursion 3 times due to conflict involving the homecoming of a Navy vessel my son serves on. Once the date was locked in and we were able to visit the site it was a flawless experience. Ticket processing was easy and the museums were amazing. I will book through Veltra again. During summer just remember to arrive early to get the USS Arizona Memirial tickets since they do run out. It is a lot to accomplish in one day. We started at 7:45 and ended around 4:00pm.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
The passport is a fantastic way to see all of Pearl Harbor! Be prepared for a full-day, and definitely get there as early as you can. I was unable to secure a ticket to the USS Arizona online, so I arrived around 8:15 and got a ticket for 9:30, but the limited tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial were sold out by 11am, so get there early (especially in the summer)!
Since you cannot bring anything with you (other than what fits in your pockets) make sure to have some money for drinks and snacks and don't forget your camera! I'm not a huge WWII history buff, but it was a truly fascinating and moving experience being aboard the gleaming white memorial.
The USS Bowfin and Missouri are amazing if you have never been on a submarine or battleship before, and the Pacific Aviation Museum is excellent as well. This is definitely something I would recommend to any and all, just make sure to eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable shoes!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/17 |
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