Reviewed by: MGT
We loved our tour but found we required more time before our scheduled entry into the theater. the tour was great and our driver was great also.....We think a bit more explanation should be made about the rules regarding bag storage and pick up procedures... we needed more time at Pearl Harbor and less time on the bus.. we did not require a city tour. We need more time in the exhibit areas.
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Jim K
Rocky picked us up right on time and transported my family across the island for the city tour and Pearl Harbor tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Pearl Harbor is a place that all should visit to get a sense of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country! Great tour overall!
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Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/10/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Denise
This was my first time there and it was great and very informative. The tour guide was very impressive with all the history of Hawaii and very proud of it.
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Packages: | Honolulu City Highlights & Pearl Harbor Visitor Center [9:00 AM] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Anne Winch
My husband and and I made the trip to Pearl Harbour and visited the ship the Missouri and the very touching memorial. It was one of the best days spent on our Hawaii vacation. Our only regret was we did not get up and go as early as possible as there was so much more we could have seen if we had planned to spend the entire day there. The ship was amazing and definitely worth the ticket price. We didn't see the submarine or airport but we couldn't have squeezed anything else in that day. All round an excellent way to spend the day and have a real appreciation for the history.
One of the most amazing parts of the trip was the memorial. We were fortunate enough to have a WWII veteran visiting the memorial that day. It was very honerable how the staff escorted him on and off the shuttle boat and made way for him to the front the memorial. There were so many names you could not help but to look for a potential past relative on the wall and find your personal connection to history.
The Missouri felt like a time capsule. It was so interesting to see the way the sailers and army men lived on the boat. Very organized spaces in such tight quarters. One of the most memorable exhibits was the Japanese komakozi exhibit. They have letters written by the young men who sacrificed their lives in the Japanese Air Force. Very heart felt and it really hit home that all war is devastating regardless of the side you happen to be on.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Peggy S.
We had Larry with Royal Star as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor which was a bonus. He gave us pointers once we were at Pearl Harbor which were helpful. We enjoyed learning about the history of Pearl Harbor. The Arizona Memorial was very moving. The USS Battleship Missouri was really cool. The ship is huge. We first were part of a guided tour where we learned about what took place on the battleship. After the tour, we were able to move around the ship freely and explore. We finished off this experience by touring the city. We learned a lot about the history of Hawaii. This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Adam Ballard
This tour was so great. Having a luxurious coach, a driver in training Toa and the Driver of the Year (2015/2016) Larry, the whole day was informative and fun. One of the greatest things I enjoyed was the amount of time we had at Pearl Harbor. Would highly recommend Royal Star... Toa & Larry treated us all like royalty.
If you choose to do this tour, I highly recommend the USS Missouri which took me around two hours. It gave me a great insight into what it must have been like on the Arizona when the Japanese struck and how so many brave soldiers were entombed in her.
Finally, I would again commend this tour company for the motor coach, professionalism, service, jokes and knowledge. It was well above my expectations.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
Reviewed by: J. Martinez
The experience was excellent from beginning to end. The online booking through Veltra was straight forward and an email confirmation was promtly received. The staff was very helpful over the telephone in advance of the tour. The pick up was right on time and our driver was charismatic, professional and knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. The city tour was great and would recommend it as a combination package with the Arizona Memorial entrance. The Arizona Memorial is a must see when visiting the island, the experience was both informative and emotional. We proceeded to visit the Missouri which is an absolute must see. We were driven to the Missouri in a very comfortable bus. Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed aboard the ship. It was a real walk through time. Make sure you carve out enough time to walk through the ship, you can spend hours if so inclined. We participated in a 30 minute guided tour which was packed with information and then walked around the ship. The Missouri is a magnificent ship filled with stories of people who were present and lived moments of historical significance. Our driver gave us a pick up time for the return and he was on site promptly on schedule. Our driver was curteous, funny and provided us with additional information on our way back to our hotel. We were dropped off at our hotel entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had considered making our own arrangements to visit Pearl Harbour but we decided to book our tickets and tour through Veltra/Hawaiian tours after speaking to a group that had booked through them. We had rented a car for two days and toured other parts of the island. The booking of the Arizona Memorial and the Missouri through Veltra was definitely worth while and would recommend it to anyone visiting the island. No line up for tickets, excellent service and informative city tour.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Shelley
Great ride! Fantastic view of the island! Pilot Margo was very informative and professional. I would recommend this tour!
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Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Helen C, Ohio
We hadn't realized how difficult it was to get tickets into the Arizona and had originally planned to just go on our own. When we discovered we would really need a tour our concierge couldn't find space for us. I located the Hawaiian activities website by accident and they managed to get us on a tour the next morning.... Our driver, Larry, picked us up and took us through downtown, the punch bowl and gave us a great overview (entertaining too!) of everything we went by and what to expect when we got to Pearl Harbor. When we got there Larry took us through everything himself, making sure we got our tickets, making us aware of timing issues. It was a great trip and we couldn't of asked for a better guide. I left a bag on the bus by accident and Larry realized whose bag it was and since his next tour was going from near our hotel, he parked while he waited for them, where we could him see if we came by....so I got my bag back almost before I missed it! Thank you Larry! We really were extremely pleased with this company. It was very well run. Definitely would use them again....and hopefully I'll get a chance. Hawai'i was great.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
Me and my partner went for the Pearl Harbor trip yesterday with the Missouri battle ship included.
The pick up was a breeze with the bus driver, Larry (from Royalty STAR motorcoach), probably being the highlight of the tour. Not just knowledgeable about the history and language of Hawaii but extremely funny and interactive.
The busses are air-conditioned and has a toilet on board. There is toilets and food outlets when you get dropped off.
Upon doing this trip it really gives you the appreciation of what actually happend.
If doing the trip its really worth consider doing the battleships as well, gives a good feel of what it's like living on those ships.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Rix Tillman
This is our 4th time to visit Hawaii and we always start by spending several days in Oahu before moving on to another island. The Veltra Deluxe Arizona Memorial Tour and Historical City Tour is a must no matter how many times you visit because we always need to remember the extreme sacrifices made for us by our brave men and women of the military. We've been all over the world and Paradise Cruise is one of the very best tour companies ever! HIGHLY recommend this tour. Our guide was Marlon and he was super!
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Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: John Mclendon
The tour from was amazing from the start. Larry, the driver and guide, was knowledgeable and very informative. The experience at the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri was pleasant. We were able to complete both ahead of the time we had originally expected which allowed for us to complete other activities sooner.Larry would give little pointers that would help things go more smoothly for us as tourist. The seats on the bus were comfortable and the ride was smooth. The additional tour of the city was unexpected, but vey pleasant. We learned about the monkey trees and why they are here, the Chinese trees at the cemetery where U.S. Soldiers are buried. We would definitely recommend!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim Danford
I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. Since I am really not a history buff, I was not sure I would enjoy it, but I am so glad that we went. The trip was very well organized and our driver, Larry was fabulous. He was a wealth of knowledge and he explained a lot about the local history and he provided an entertaining vocabulary lesson. He also kept us in schedule and provided specific directions as to where we needed to be and the timeframes we had for each area. The tour itself was very detailed and I highly recommend the Arizona tour as well. The film prior to the tour was contained actual footage of the attack and painted a realistic picture of the magnitude of the attack. All of the guides were very knowledgeable and took time to answer all of the questions. The battle ship was amazing and you can pretty much go through the entire ship. I would recommend tennis shoes as the ladders can be tricky in flip flops. We have done several excursions over the past week and I highly recommend you include this one as a must do!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
Took the Hidden Oahu doors off flight with Jim. It was AMAZING!!! Jim is fantastic and the views are amazing. If you're going to take a helicopter ride, you definitely want to go Doors Off!
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Packages: | Doors Off Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/08 |
Reviewed by: The Leiths
We would like to thank the staff of veltra for their outstanding services with helping making our dream vacation a reality, we really enjoyed the whole adventure - it took us awhile to choose which to do but I am so glad we picked this one - the staff at each event were very knowledgeable.
Thanks Again
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Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/24 |
Reviewed by: judy
Would recommend this for everyone. It was something to see. and remember.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Martin Adiwibowo
Loved every second of it. Highly recommended!!! If you want the best experience then look no further.
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Packages: | Pali Makani Flight [30 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Christine
Margo was awesome. The flight was so much fun and exillerating. I highly recommend this company
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Packages: | Ali'i Sacred Falls Flight [60 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Garry and Kim
My husband and I would highly recommend this excursion to everyone that's considering it. We liked that once we arrived at Pearl Harbour, our tickets were ready and given to us. There was no waiting in lines only to tell us our tour time would be many hours later!!! (If you go on your own, your ticket may instruct you to come back 3 or more hours laters since it books up daily). Booking through this company kept from having to deal with all of that! We had enough time to tour the grounds before our show and ride to the Arizona Memorial. Then, we traveled by bus to the USS Missouri. We decided to take the guided tour and still had time to explore the extras on our own before we had to meet for the bus for our return trip. This excursion was very informative, and we would do it again!
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Aimee
Without doubt the best experience we had while here. Doug the pilot was full of knowledge, funny, great with the kids on board and made the tour even better if possible.
Everything from booking to the flight was smooth and professional.
Can not recommend this enough. It's simply a must!!
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Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Brooke Rhoades
It was such a great experience! I booked it as a surprise for my mums birthday and she loved it. It's greatly priced especially for it going for 45mins - usually that time frame would cost nearly double that.
The pilot (Margo) did a wonderful job, she pointed a lot of things out, she was funny and made us all feel completely safe :)
I highly recommend it to everyone! Loved every minute of it.
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Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Carol
We really enjoyed our tour. We were given a good amount of time to explore each area. Would have like a little more time on the Missouri. Loved the information all the history. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Cairns
Our driver -Keow (certainly misspelled)--made the day. Picked up promptly from our hotel---the days schedule was laid out for us. Pearl Harbor is a solemn and reverent place. We did the USS Missouri tour also---excellent. Keow (?) was fantastic---he was knowledgeble and funny and entertaining. He even sang some Elvis---pretty well too! Pearl Harbor is an amazing place---they do a great job . Great day--great company.
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Daniel Haquet
This was the final activity of our week in Oahu for our 10yr anniversary and WOW!! Talk about ending with a bang. The views were awesome, the pilot was a nice guy and the ride was smooth. For me the best part was the view of pearl harbor, we went and visited the Arizona Memorial earlier that week but to see the aerial view was simply stunning, the emotions were ones that will never be forgotten, thanks to Makani Kai Helicopter Tours.
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Packages: | Pali Makani Flight [30 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
This was the most beautiful way of seeing the island! This is my third year spending the summer with my family on Oahu, I have been blessed to be able to spend so much time on this beautiful Island and seeing it from above brought a whole new perspective. Margo was wonderful!! Thank you so very much! I only wish our video had come out.
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Packages: | Circle Island Spectacular from Ko Olina [60min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Copeland's From TX
Of everything we did seeing the Arizona & USS Missouri was our favorite. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. We learned so much history and was just at awe to get to see Pearl Harbor!
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Laurie Snellen
Wonderful experience. Disappointed that we didn't get to go on memorial due to maintenance but overall loved it. Bus driver should get a raise. My favorite part of whole week there was listening to her talk about the culture and her family. Loved it.
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/27 |
Reviewed by: John
The tour was excellent! Our driver Michael was very knowledgeable and pointed out plenty of landmarks. Adequate time was allotted for each part of the tour. Highly recommended!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Was a totally awesome experience and Pilot Jeanette was great as well. Loved it.
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Packages: | 50-min Blue Skies of Oahu Flight |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Jan Weiss
Historically speaking - it was great
Emotionally, however, the feeling of disappointment that the Arizona Memorial was not opened and still under construction was overwhelming. And, the price for the One Day Passport was not reduced for this inconvenience.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/25 |
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Daniel, thank you very much for your great review. I'm happy that you so thoroughly enjoyed your tour. Come back sometime and try our Doors Off tour...it's a gas.