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Last review on 2022/11/26
# of Reviews: 1

Exceeded my expectations

Posted on: 2022/11/26

As a first time visitor to Hawaii, this 7 hour tour of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor covered everything I was hoping for. Our guide Finny was extremely knowledgable and courteous. The first part of the tour focused on the history of the islands, the culture prior the American annexation and the impact of our occupation on the people and their culture. In addition to taking us to many historical sites, Finny pointed out some familiar Hawaii 50 filming locations and the harbor where the Gilligan's Island 3 hour tour started. The 2nd part of the tour was Pearl Harbor. The visit included dedicated tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial (where the war started) and the USS Missouri Battleship (where the Japanese surrendered to General MacArthur. Finny pointed out many interesting details of the attack and some of the heroes of the day, that I was not previously aware of. The visit was a very moving and memorable experience.

Security does not allow you to enter the base with any back packs or bags. You can carry small items like cell phones and a water bottle. Storage lockers are available.

I highly recommend this tour for first time visitors to Pearl Harbor and Honolulu.

Rating: star
Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/10/31
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  • Exact spot of Japanese Surrender on deck of USS Missouri

  • Entrance to USS Arizona Memorial from boat dock

  • Japanese surrender on the deck of USS Missouri

  • Approaching USS Arizona Memorial by boat

  • USS Arizona Memorial

  • Capital Building

  • Peral harbor Attack Memorial in Honolulu

  • USS Arizona main deck gun turret

  • 16" Gun Turret on USS Missouri

  • USS Missouri