Reviewed by: Rebecca Fletcher
There were so many Pearl Harbor tours to choose from, I thought my head was going to explode just trying to decide. In the end, I was glad we chose this one. We had a lot of time on our own to explore Pearl Harbor and there were optional audio tours available for an additional fee, but we didn't do that. There was so much to take in and see as it was!
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Posted on: | 2012/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Wendy and Jeff Vick
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!! It exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Olav was amazing. His knowledge, enthusiasm, bearing, friendliness and esprit de corps was outstanding. The museum at the end of the tour was the cherry on top. We were so delighted and honored to have experienced this one of a kind museum. We just wanted to stay and hang out there with everyone. We met Glenn and Brittney too. Again, such a delightful family with a passion for history, hospitality and entertainment. We appreciate all that you have done and are grateful for our time with you! Thanks again! We will be back.
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Posted on: | 2012/09/25 |
Reviewed by: B&B
We were picked by Craig at the TAPA Tower on time. Craig was a very informative tour guide. Had a great way of introducing tour members to one another was they were picked up. The Pearl Harbor memorial was very thought provoking. Only down side was the limitations on bags. It is incompatible with the rest of the circle island tour since all cameras and accessories had to be stored for a fee. Otherwise great orientation tour for first timers.
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Posted on: | 2012/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The guide we had was excellent for the city tour, and the Pearl Harbour tour was very informative, moving, and a great experience.
Thank you
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Posted on: | 2012/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time!!
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Posted on: | 2012/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Rick & Sherry
The tour was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide "Duke" was awesome!! Highly recommend this tour.
Aloha Rick and Sherry,
Thanks for the positive feedback. Duke enjoys his work and it's nice to know others do too!
Hope to see you again on your next trip to Hawaii!
Aloha,
Janet Tomlinson
Home of the Brave Tours
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Posted on: | 2012/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Aimee
We got picked up by 6am by cousin Hana. When we reached Pearl Harbor, we were informed that you are not allowed to bring ANY bags past the entrance. You are allowed to bring wallet, camera and bottled water. You can store your bag for $3. We got about an hour to explore the museums and take pictures before we were admitted to the theater to watch a 23 minute video. From there, we were taken on a boat to go to the memorial. You get about 20 minutes at the memorial before heading back. Then you get another 20 minutes before it's time to go back on the bus. Side note: They do have a snack shop. Luckily, Hana was nice enough to let everyone bring back food on the bus.
It was 9:40am and time to explore the island. I loved every minute of it. Hana was very informative along the way and had a great sense of humor. We stopped for lunch at about 1pm. We made our way up to the north shore, back down the windward side and ending at Diamond Head before dropping everyone off at Waikiki. We made
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Posted on: | 2012/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Shellyw
Our family really enjoyed the tour of Pearl Harbor and the Battleship Missouri. It was very informative and easy for our kids to follow along. Our tour guide, Frank, was the best! Very personable and helpful with any questions.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2012/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A very full day. The whole experience was great. The tour guide on the Missouri was fantastic and new so much. Really glad we did this all age groups would love it.
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Posted on: | 2012/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
As said in the title, this trip is definitely recommended to those who are first timer in Oahu Hawaii. The tour guide is great, he seems to know a lot about the history of Hawaii and the information of every sites we are going to. The value is not bad, especially if you don't know what to plan on one day, because the tour lasted long! And prepare to explore Arizona Memorial and extraordinary beaches and view!
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Posted on: | 2012/08/21 |
Reviewed by: brkinlv@aol.com
Nothing like reliving history. Im posible to spend only an hour on the MIssiouri 1/2 day easy to see it all ! Tour guides exceptional !
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Posted on: | 2012/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The guide was excellent. Our negative experience is due to the following two main reasons:
1) The tour bus (Discover Hawaii Trans and Tours) was broken into and all our bag packs were stolen. Heard a similar thing happened few weeks ago at the same place. I would have hoped that the tour company would taken added precautions like not leaving the bus unattended after the previous incident or communicating the previous incident to all the guides in the company. Basically they did not care.
2) After the bus glass was broken, a new bus was brought but after driving few miles, the new bus had gas/petrol leaking. The petrol smell was seeping into the bus so the windows had to be kept open with no AC!!!! Basically we all gave up and said just drop us at our hotel and forget about some sight seeing stops such Diamond head, etc.
We had an excellent time with other tour operators both in Oahu and Big Island except this (Discover Hawaii Trans and Tours) one.
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Posted on: | 2012/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Mary and Cherrie Emmanuel
Bennie, the driver, was great. Awesome personality and full of interesting facts.
I was with a family member in a wheelchair- he was very patient and attentive.
Bus was very comfortable.
The tour was good- I loved the stop at Hilo Hattie's. The Arizona Memorial was the highlight- very moving and such a part of my family history.
Thank you.
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Posted on: | 2012/07/14 |
Reviewed by: MEvans
Everyone would be well served to visit this beautiful memorial and remember why we enjoy so many freedoms. We will recount the cost of liberty and be more grateful. The Mighty Mo was awe inspiring and strengthened my pride in America! No trip to Hawaii would be complete without a visit to these sacred memorials.
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Posted on: | 2012/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Krisztian
Our tour guide Denis was really awesome A+++. The tour was action packed not much time to get bored. Perfect way to get around the Island and see the main attractions in one day for those who would rather spend most of their holiday time on the beach.
Value for money will come back for more for sure
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Posted on: | 2012/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Nancy W.
what a wonderful experience. A little humbling at first but what patriotism for all that died that day. God Bless America!
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Posted on: | 2012/07/03 |
Reviewed by: ali bali 2012
Pearl Harbour is a must see, interesting and informative tour would definetly recommend. Drive to Punchbowl had amazing views of Waikiki and Diamond head.
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Posted on: | 2012/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We attended this tour with our 3 children. Our driver was Garfield and he was the most informative driver we experienced on our whole trip...he gave us a running commentary on everything we were passing on our way to Pearl Harbour and he had a great sense of humour. He was so punctual with time and always ensured everyone knew what was going on all the time. I would rate this tour as the best one we went on while in Hawaii, I can't speak more highly of it. Our 9 year old left the day completely educated and informed about Pearl Habour. It was also great to go onboard the USS Missouri and see what life was like at sea and understand where the signing for the end of the war occurred. Overall we were extremely pleased with the tour.
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Posted on: | 2012/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
this place was great,,,everyone should see this
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Posted on: | 2012/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I took my Granddaugter for the first time. We both enjoyed it.
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Posted on: | 2012/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Must see attraction
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Posted on: | 2012/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Jim and Gwen
The Arizona Memorial and the Punch Bowl Veterans Cemetery were very moving experiences for us. Our driver was the real gem of this tour. He was informative, entertaining and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to all visitors to Honolulu.
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Posted on: | 2012/05/22 |
Reviewed by: JaySee
We were lucky enough to have our guided tour with Hawaii activities, a group of professionals. It was an 11hour tour with guide Jonathen (one of the few best guides I ever encountered). It was a detailed tour about Pearl Harbour and the sunken ships followed by a detailed circle island tour where we were able to cover an ultra modern township on one side of Hawaii and a rural towanship on another side of hwaii followed by a fusion of both in the middle.Covering around 10 beaches in a single day was way above our expectation.I just wish to be there again with Hawaii activities for all the 5 island tours, all the adventure rides. We are coming next Summer again with a longer duration and we will for sure take the guidance again of Hawaii activities, a guide with Excellence. Mahalo.
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Posted on: | 2012/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Rick
I thought the tirp was great with the exception that more time was needed at Pearl. We did not have enough time to go through all the exhibits. I would go back to Pearl with this company again.
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Posted on: | 2012/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Aimee
Mario was an excellent bus/tour driver! I would definitely recommend getting a longer tour that allows for the USS Missouri tour. A Sunday tour was the best - least amount of traffic, which allowed for more time at Pearl Harbor. Mario also allowed us out of the bus to take pictures at the King Kamehameha statue.
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Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We waited 45 mins. to be picked up at our pick-up location. The driver did not give any explanation or apologize for the delay. When we arrived at the entrance to the Arizona Memorial, he found it would be about 1 1/2 hours before we would be able to actually go to the Memorial. He debated about waiting that long and then suggested we go to the Missouri first. After debating back & forth about that, he finally decided to do that. As soon as he started driving to the Missouri, he expressed concern about getting back at the required time for our tickets for the Arizona. It certainly didn't make us feel very confident. As a result of all this, I believe we were shorted time at both locations. This was our first and probably only trip to Pearl Harbor. We really wanted to experience it in the order in which events occurred - The Arizona and then the Missouri.
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Posted on: | 2012/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Incredible! Everyone should see this as a reminder of the sacrifice of war.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2012/03/11 |
Reviewed by: BHof890474
Very moving experience, made all the more meaningful by an excellent tour - on time and very insightful.
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Posted on: | 2012/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Kingfubu
It was well organized and fun tour. The tour guide was funny and friendly and gave enough time to see around and take pictures. In fact he ended up showing up some places which were not on the tour and still managed to finish the tour on time. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted on: | 2012/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We visited Oahu and the Big Island in January. This tour was the highlight of our short time on Oahu. The tour guides were what made this an extra special experience - very knowledgable and personable. We would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Posted on: | 2012/02/07 |
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Aloha Wendy and Jeff,
Thanks for joining us on Home of the Brave Tours. We appreciate your positive and enthusiastic feedback. Also, thank you for sharing your photos. We hope that the next time you are in the islands we will see you again on Home of the Brave.
Aloha,
Janet Tomlinson
Home of the Brave Tours