The Pearl Harbor city tour from Aloha Hawaii Tours is a 5-6 hour shuttle trip from Waikiki for $69: reserved USS Arizona Memorial boat tickets, free time at the visitor center, then a narrated drive past Punchbowl, the Kamehameha statue and Iolani Palace. It suits first-timers without a car; the drawback is that bags are banned at Pearl Harbor.
Highlights
Reserved USS Arizona Memorial boat tickets and round-trip Waikiki hotel shuttle included; the memorial ferry is Navy-run and weather-dependent.
$69 adult, $45 child 4-12, under 4 free on the operator site; $78.46 and $51.17 on Greetwell plus 4.7% tax and 3% fee (October 2026).
Scheduled 8 AM to 1 PM with pickups 7:30-8 AM and returns 1:30-2:30 PM; the operator also mentions an 11 AM departure returning about 4:30 PM.
City leg is drive-by only: Punchbowl, King Kamehameha statue photo stop and the exterior of Iolani Palace; palace interior tours are not included.
No bags, purses, camera bags or fanny packs inside the Pearl Harbor visitor center; lockers cost $5 per bag.
What to Expect
Wait at your Waikiki or Honolulu hotel at the pickup time assigned during online booking, usually between 7:30 and 8 AM; the driver waits 5 minutes and no-shows are not refunded.
Ride to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, stow any bags in a $5 locker, and use free time in the exhibit galleries and gift shop.
Watch the documentary film, then board the Navy boat to the USS Arizona Memorial above the sunken battleship, with time for reflection; if weather cancels the boat, you still visit the museums.
Reboard the shuttle for a narrated drive through downtown Honolulu, past Punchbowl's National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Stop for photos at the King Kamehameha statue and view Iolani Palace from outside.
Return to your original pickup point around 1:30-2:30 PM for the morning tour.
What's Included
Round-trip shuttle from Waikiki and Honolulu hotels
Reserved USS Arizona Memorial boat tickets
Narrated city drive with photo stop at the King Kamehameha statue
Free time at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
What's Not Included
Iolani Palace interior tour
Lockers at Pearl Harbor ($5 per bag)
Meals and snacks (not mentioned as included)
Gratuity (not mentioned on fetched pages)
What to Bring
Photo ID and your confirmation
No bags: carry only phone, wallet and camera in your pockets
Sunscreen and water in a clear bottle if permitted; check Pearl Harbor rules
Light layers for the open-air memorial
Restrictions and Requirements
No bags, purses, camera bags or fanny packs inside the Pearl Harbor visitor center
Pickup from Waikiki and Honolulu hotels only; other areas on request
Memorial boat runs weather permitting
ADA vehicles available with 24 hours' notice
Driver waits 5 minutes at pickup
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start for a refund; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell (the operator's site links to a refund policy without text).
Hotel pickup in Waikiki and Honolulu; the pickup time is assigned automatically when you enter your hotel at online booking
Check-In
Be in the hotel lobby or pickup point at the assigned time; drivers wait up to 5 minutes
Parking and Getting There
Not applicable; shuttle tour
Ratings from every source we could find
We haven't collected platform ratings for this tour yet.
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Pearl Harbor shuttle tours in this category generally get positive marks for convenience and guide narration; the most common critical feedback across similar Oahu operators concerns tight scheduling around Navy ferry availability, which is outside any operator's control.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read 3 undated, unrated review excerpts on the operator's tour page and 6 short testimonials on its homepage (dated October 2025 to January 2026, no stars; 1 of them about Pearl Harbor), collected October 2026. We have not yet read a star-rated sample for this tour.
What Reviewers Praise
Driver narrates island history between stops(2 of the 4 Pearl Harbor reviews we read)
Two excerpts say the driver shared Oahu history throughout the drive, which matters on a tour where the city leg is mostly drive-by.
— operator website, rating and date not shown: a guest said pickup was on time and the driver gave "lots of island history" on the way, calling the Arizona visit very special.
Memorial visit felt reflective(2 of the 4 Pearl Harbor reviews we read)
Two reviewers describe the memorial and films as emotional and informative rather than rushed.
— operator website, December 2025, rating not shown: a guest called the Pearl Harbor experience "reflective and emotional".
What Reviewers Complain About
No critical reviews visible(0 of the 9 reviews we read · operator issue · most recent: January 2026)
All excerpts are hand-picked by the operator; the site claims TripAdvisor recommendation but shows no score, and Greetwell shows no rating for this tour, so we could not check for complaints.
Return time stated inconsistently(1 listing · operator issue · most recent: October 2026)
The operator's page gives both a 1:30-2:30 PM return and a 'around 2:30 PM' return for the 8 AM tour and mentions an 11 AM tour without a price or schedule; plan the afternoon loosely.
About the Operator in General
Aloha Hawaii Tours' homepage shows 6 testimonials dated October 2025 to January 2026, 4 of them praising the same guide on the Sights and Bites tour; the company claims a TripAdvisor recommendation but publishes no rating.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $69 this is one of the cheaper ways to get USS Arizona Memorial tickets with transport from Waikiki, and the price mostly buys logistics: the boat reservation and the shuttle. It suits visitors without a car who want the memorial handled in a morning. Anyone who wants to go inside Iolani Palace, see the USS Missouri or spend more than free time at the galleries should book a longer Pearl Harbor tour or go independently.
Book This Tour If…
You have no car and want reserved memorial boat tickets with a Waikiki pickup
You want a half day, back by mid-afternoon
You are happy with drive-by city sights and one photo stop
You can travel without a bag; everything must fit in pockets or a $5 locker
Skip This Tour If…
You want the USS Missouri, Bowfin or aviation museum; they are not on this itinerary
You want to tour the inside of Iolani Palace
You are staying outside Waikiki or Honolulu, where pickup is not standard
Your schedule may change inside 24 hours, which forfeits the fare
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Book 2-3 weeks ahead in peak season; the operator says memorial slots are limited
Leave bags at the hotel; locker lines at Pearl Harbor can be long (Greetwell)
Book direct for $69 rather than $78.46 plus fees on Greetwell
Combine with a second Aloha Hawaii tour for 20% off per the operator's promotion (October 2026)
Request an ADA vehicle at least 24 hours ahead if needed
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Pearl Harbor city tour with Aloha Hawaii Tours?
The Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial city tour costs $69 per adult aged 13 and over, $45 per child aged 4 to 12 and is free for children 3 and under on the operator's site as of October 2026. Greetwell lists it at $78.46 and $51.17 plus 4.7% tax and a 3% fee.
How long is the Pearl Harbor city tour?
The tour runs 5 to 6 hours including the hotel shuttle, scheduled from 8 AM to 1 PM with pickups between 7:30 and 8 AM and returns between 1:30 and 2:30 PM. The operator also refers to an 11 AM departure returning about 4:30 PM.
Does the Pearl Harbor city tour include the USS Arizona Memorial boat?
Yes, reserved tickets for the Navy-operated boat to the USS Arizona Memorial are included, along with the documentary film and free time at the visitor center. The boat runs weather permitting; if it is cancelled you still visit the museums and galleries.
Can I bring a bag on the Pearl Harbor tour?
No bags, purses, camera bags or fanny packs are allowed inside the Pearl Harbor visitor center. Lockers are available for $5 per bag, and Greetwell warns the locker lines can be long, so the simplest option is to carry only a phone, wallet and camera.
Where does the Pearl Harbor city tour pick up?
Pickup is from hotels in Waikiki and Honolulu; the time is assigned automatically when you enter your hotel during online booking. Drivers wait up to 5 minutes and no-shows are not refunded. Guests staying elsewhere should contact the operator at (808) 926-3800 before booking.
What is the cancellation policy for the Pearl Harbor city tour?
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the start time are refunded; cancellations inside 24 hours and no-shows are not. This is the policy shown on Greetwell as of October 2026; the operator's own site links to a refund policy without publishing its text.
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