Three Oahu Icons, Pearl Harbor, Dole Pineapple and the Polynesian Cultural Center
Spend a day exploring iconic landmarks and sites like the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, Dole Pineapple Plantation, and more when you book this exciting cultural excursion in Honolulu. With stops at places like the Polynesian Cultural Center and Pearl Harbor, this scenic tour is perfect for cultural connoisseurs and history enthusiasts. You'll experience a wonderful tour with a delicious lunch, a naval boat transfer, and the chance to experience the Polynesian culture with hands-on activities. You'll even get to enjoy time on the golden sands of Sunset Beach, which offers some of the best waves for surfing in the world.
Head to Pearl Harbor via a naval boat to visit the famed memorial site that endured a chaotic surprise attack on December 7th, 1941, that cost thousands of lives. Here, visit the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, an iconic memorial site that consists of a white building that sits atop the remains of the sunken battleship of the U.S.S. Arizona. This naval battleship fell 40 feet to the bottom of the harbor on December 7th, 1941, when Japanese forces commenced an early morning surprise attack on the American naval base. Experience this somber memorial site, including the oil drops from the filled tank of the battleship known as "The Black Tears of the U.S.S. Arizona" that still rise to the top of the waters today.
Continue your tour with a stop at the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation. Find a three-acre giant maze of pineapples that features paths made from more than 14,000 vivid Hawaiian plants, making it the world's largest maze. Follow up your visit with a stop at Sunset Beach to catch some waves at one of the world's best surf-friendly beach. Take time to soak up the sun and lay on the golden sands or participate in what this beach is known for, great surfing.
Conclude your tour with a stop by the iconic Polynesian Cultural Center; learn about and experience Polynesian culture from seven different Polynesian Villages that provide an educational orientation about the culture at each village. Take part in hands-on activities, such as taking hula lessons at the Islands of Hawaii village and learning how to dance while seated at the Islands of Tonga Village.
From a visit to an historic sunken battleship memorial to a cultural experience that gets you immersed in Polynesian culture, there's much to do and see on this exciting excursion. Book your adventure today and get ready for an experience of a lifetime!