Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Waikiki
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Honolulu, USA
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See three of Oahu's most important cultural attractions in just one day with his small-group tour. You'll visit historic Pearl Harbor where you'll learn about WWII history in the US, continuing to the Dole Plantation to learn about the history of the state's pineapple industry. You'll then visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about local traditions in Hawaii and across the Pacific Islands before returning to your hotel.
- See three Oahu highlights in just one day
- Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included
- All admission costs are built into the price of the tour
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What's Included
- Pick-up and Drop-off service in Waikiki area is included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour
- Gratuities
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Meals are at your own expense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
USS Arizona Memorial
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Dole Plantation
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
North Shore (Pass By)
4
Polynesian Cultural Center
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Kualoa Regional Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- Meals are at your own expense
- Bring cash for roadside stands, food trucks, and local shops—many are cash-only.
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated!
- Admission tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alejandro_P
Our tour in Oahu was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Starting right from our hotel in Waikiki, we were taken on a fascinating journey through some of the island’s most iconic sites.
We began with a visit to Pearl Harbor, an essential landmark in U.S. and World War II history. It was impressive to see such a significant site in person and learn more about its role in shaping global events.
Next, we headed to the Dole Plantation, where we explored the beautiful grounds and enjoyed a taste of their famous pineapple treats.
The highlight of the tour was definitely the Polynesian Cultural Center, a vibrant, immersive celebration of the traditions and lifestyles of various Pacific Island cultures. It was educational, fun, and full of incredible performances and demonstrations that captivated both kids and adults.
Our guide, Leena, did an excellent job throughout the day. She was informative, engaging, and clearly passionate about what she does. A unique and delightful surprise was the company of her small dog, Peanuts, who added a fun and memorable touch, especially for our young children, who absolutely adored him.
This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and fun. Highly recommended for families visiting Oahu!
Mahalo, Leena and Peanuts!
Reviews
4.8
based on 889 reviews
Tammy_L, Apr 2026
Amazing experience! We had summer as our tour guide and she was knowledgeable not only about the island but about each stop! She made it fun and was so friendly and welcoming! Stops were well organized and the tour was a lot of fun! Hands down the best time we had on the island!
Rachel_N, Apr 2026
Summer was the best guide! So knowledgeable and a ton of fun! Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, the Polynesian center are all must visits. The scenery on the tour was incredible as well. Highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you had a great time with Summer and enjoyed the tour highlights and scenery. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 🌺
Candice_B, Apr 2026
What a wonderful experience! This was my second time in Hawaii and my first time traveling solo, and the tour was an amazing way to experience the island! Papa P was fantastic, and as a local, he provided detailed history about our stops and the sights we passed. His commentary and jokes helped to make the long commute between destinations entertaining and fly by! Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona are a must have stop. The place provides many was for people to learn about the our history, even providing interactive reading and activities to bring you into what people had to go through. The Arizona always takes your breath away when you are stood across from the names of men who passed during the bombing. You even get to see the parts of the ship that are still visible after it sunk. It really makes you realize the impacts these events and wars have on everyone and makes you take a second to be grateful that you are here to share these experiences with the loved ones in your life. Papa P was always thinking about how to give our group the best experience, and he took us to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PPC) before Dole, allowing us to experience the canoe parade that could otherwise be missed if going to the Dole Plantation first. PPC provided entertaining yet insightful way to learn about the Polynesian culture with displays of dances from the islands across the world, a canoe ride with a worker to provide history, interactive activities, and museum tours with works to give history on the items! They also have small shops to buy food, drinks, and souvenirs. The workers are incredibly kind and insightful on sharing their culture. We stop for lunch at Shrimp Da Bomb, and while I’m allergic to shrimp they had a chicken option and a vegetarian option, which I chose. Papa P was thoughtful to set up the tables to allow us to eat family style, providing sauces, sanitizers, and even fly swatting fans. He was always considerate on making sure everyone was included, always trying to talk to everyone and learn about when they’re traveling from and what brings them! Papa P also includes a few additional stops to what was advertised, one of which included the Macadamia Nut Farm! It’s a lovely little place that has great souvenirs and local vendors that are lovely and very good at their jobs 😭! The farm provided free samples of their local coffee, macadamias, and various beauty items before purchasing. I managed to get lovely local jewelry from a vendor for gifting and even beautiful and inexpensive post cards! The vendor was very kind and even provided me with a free bracelet with my purchase! Papa P drove as past sights such as where’d they filmed scenes for big movies and even some landmarks where we had the options to get out for pictures! The Dole Plantation has a big store, but it’s items are definitely catered to tourist. Some of the items seem a bit tacky in my opinion and seemed like you’d be a walking advertisement with the items. Besides that, they have a great variety of snacks to choose from! They also had activities such as a train ride around the plantation, a maze, and a self guided garden tour. We were not able to do those though, but Papa P did ask if anyone was wanting to do the train ride so that he’d know how much time to allow us to explore. The plantation also provided trucks with dole whip and some food options. I didn’t go for it this time though because Papa P was very kind and brought us to a local coffee and ice cream shop that is actually one of his favorites. The place had delicious ice cream that is made in Hawaii and coffee that is roasted at the location! The staff were very warm and welcoming, and the shop even provided free samples of their coffees and tea before purchase. The shop has a small gift shop inside if you wanted to get souvenirs. The shop’s decor was lovely and felt down to earth with lots of artwork and posters and a door filled with stickers, business cards, and even posters for events like concerts. Papa P was always thinking of us and how to provide us with the best experience while making it entertaining,
even pulling out his guitar to sing for us! I was a bit nervous traveling solo and doing a tour, feeling like I might be back of the group, but Papa was wonderful and making everyone feel included. And I was grateful to have wonderful people in my group to talk to me when they saw I was standing alone! Overall, the tour is a must do on your trip as the all day experience allows you to learn so much about the culture and provides good opportunities for photos and gifts/souviners!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review!
We’re truly honored you chose to spend part of your solo trip with us, and it means a lot to hear that the experience helped you feel comfortable, included, and able to fully enjoy the island. Traveling solo can be a big step, and we’re so glad your group—and especially Papa P—made it such a positive and memorable adventure.
It’s wonderful to hear how much you connected with the history of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. As you said so beautifully, it’s a powerful place that leaves a lasting impact and gives perspective on the sacrifices made.
Papa P will be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. His passion for sharing local history, culture, and hidden gems—along with his humor and personal touches (even the guitar!)—is what makes his tours so special. We’re glad you enjoyed the thoughtful stops, from the Polynesian Cultural Center to the macadamia farm and local coffee shop, as well as the care he took to make everyone feel included.
We also appreciate your honest feedback on places like the Dole Plantation—it’s insights like yours that help future guests know what to expect and help us continue improving the experience.
Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the tour so highly. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaii for another unforgettable adventure!
Warm regards,
Cheryl_M, Apr 2026
The Driver Papa P what’s a wonderful tour guide he even sang for us we had snacks and drinks for us very knowledgeable about Hawaii
Thank you so much
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear Papa P made your tour fun and memorable with his knowledge, music, and thoughtful touches 🤙
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon! 🌈
Steven_P, Apr 2026
Great experience. Papa P was great tour. New all of the great spots to experience a full fun time. Provided alot of extra information about the sites of the island
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with Papa P and enjoyed all the amazing spots around the island 🤙
It’s wonderful that his extra knowledge made the tour even more fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! 🌈
Angelique_S, Apr 2026
Pappa P our tour guide was so fun and informative. We had a VIP experience everywhere he took us. He was very thoughtful as he provided us treats and was prepared to make our experience unforgettable. Thank you Pappa P
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear Papa P made your experience fun, informative, and truly special 🤙
It’s great that you felt like a VIP and enjoyed the thoughtful touches along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon! 🌈
Cameron_C, Apr 2026
Wow! What an incredible, comprehensive tour! Summer was just the best. She is very knowledgeable of the history and culture of the area. My 12-year old even commented on how much she liked she history Summer gave to and from each location. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see the big sites while learning about little hidden gems.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌺 We’re thrilled you and your family enjoyed the tour with Summer—she’ll be so happy to hear this. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌞
BRENDA_L, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour that I highly recommend! Papa P as the tour guide is a win-win situation. He is a native and extremely entertaining and knowledgeable! He told us history along the way, sang, played his instrument at a stop and added a few bonus stops along the way. It truly is an all day adventure worth every penny and more! The polynesian cultural center has so many experiences and Papa P made sure we got to the best spots inside such as the canoe celebration, the canoe voyage, and so much more! Each stop on the tour provided a new experience, and we got to see a turtle from a distance, some of the most refreshing ice cream and delicious shrimp dinner which we ate family style with added condiments thanks to Papa P! We stopped at the dole plantation along with the macadamia nut farm where there were so many awesome samples. We were not just driven but truly guided along the way at every location which was great for a 1st timer such as myself. There was a peaceful calmness at the Pearl Harbor and a joyous vibe as we rode in the van. Papa P provided nice refreshing drinks, snacks, candy and made sure to adjust air condition to our comfort. This was an absolute amazing tour so if you are considering then let this be your sign to go for it! Trust, you will be satisfied and glad you did as it is a samll intimate group with memories to last a lifetime!!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your incredible review! We’re so happy to hear Papa P made your day such a fun, memorable, and full adventure 🤙
From the stories and music to all the special stops and local treats, it means so much that you felt truly guided every step of the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for more unforgettable memories! 🌈
Jason_C, Apr 2026
What a fantastic way to experience Oahu if you have limited time but want to see as much as possible. The tour operator Papa P picked us up promptly at 0555 hours from Hilton Hawaiian village. We had a total of 21 in our group. The first stop was Pearl harbor museum and USS Arizona memorial. What a somber sight but necessary to remember our history so we learn and teach our future generations. Next trip was to grab lunch at shrimp da bomb on the way to Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). The food was average at best and very expensive but we were hungry so anything would have been sufficient. The PCC was a fantastic experience which incorporated not only Hawaiian culture but Aotearoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga. This was reminiscent of Disney World with restaurants of the world all together. Each section had its own styles from the specific representative culture, with not only traditional shows like dancing, music and fire but hands on immersive experiences. The Dole Pineapple plantation could have been better as it was just the shop for us. We didn't have time for the train ride through the pineapple farms or the maze. Along the way, Papa P planned numerous short stops to popular touristic destinations like Kualoa Ranch where many movie scenes were filmed on location including Jurassic Park. Other brief stops included but not limited to the Banzai Pipeline, Sharks Cove and Turtle Bay for photo ops. Along the journey, we stopped at some roadside food and shopping places for coffee, fruits, jewelry and knicknacks. Papa P also narrated the trip which was quite interesting in learning the historical aspects of where we passed on the way. All in all, a great excursion and Papa P should get be praised for his interest in our personal experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share your detailed experience! We’re so glad you were able to see so much of Oʻahu in one day and that Papa P made the journey informative and memorable 🤙
From Pearl Harbor to the Polynesian Cultural Center and all the scenic stops along the way, it means a lot that you enjoyed the variety of experiences. We also appreciate your honest feedback, it helps us continue to improve.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Papa P. Hope to welcome you back again for another island adventure soon! 🌈
Tusha_L, Apr 2026
Fantastic trip. Very friendly and long day to spent. Very impressed with papa P still can work very well after 12 hours
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed the day with Papa P 🤙
He truly gives his all, and we’re happy it made a great impression. Hope to see you again soon! 🌈
Lynn_M, Mar 2026
Full day of activities Could have used more time at places Summer our driver/guide was exceptional Got off to a rocky start because we were given the correct time to be picked up Only had minutes to get to where we had to meet the driver Once she got all of us -all was good
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the full day of activities and that Summer made the experience exceptional once the tour got going 🤙
We’re truly sorry about the rocky start and the pickup confusion. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can improve communication and timing moving forward.
We hope to see you again for a smoother and even more enjoyable experience next time! 🌈
Angie_T, Mar 2026
We had an amazing experience on our tour with Papa P! From start to finish, his hospitality truly stood out—he welcomed us with refreshing drinks, tasty snacks, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time.
What made the tour even more special was his deep knowledge of the island. He shared so much history and insight that really brought everything to life. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in giving his guests a memorable experience.
I highly recommend booking a tour with Papa P—you won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Papa P made your tour so special with his warm hospitality, refreshing treats, and thoughtful care throughout the day 🤙
It’s wonderful that his deep knowledge and passion for the island brought everything to life and made your experience truly memorable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
Linda_W, Mar 2026
It was a "Great Tour"! Summer...Our Bus Driver/Tour Guide...was Very Knowledgeable...Friendly...Awesome & would definitely recommend as a Tour Guide to anyone!!! 😊😊😊
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with our guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 🌟
Kristy_K, Mar 2026
We were only on Oahu for 4 days, then had to fly home. Two days were pretty rainy but it is what is. Having Summer as our tour guide was perfect. She arrived a little early and kept the van at a comfortable temperature. Her talk on our way to Pearl Harbor set the mood for us all. Her voice is clear and so easy to listen to. She kept us on time for every stop and she knows so much. I was so impressed with her charisma and how she connected with the people in the van. This tour is special and you won’t regret taking it. I was with three teens and even though it was rainy part of the time they enjoyed it all too.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We’re so glad Summer made your visit special, even with the rainy weather. Her knowledge, timing, and connection with guests truly make a difference. It’s wonderful to hear that both you and your teens enjoyed the tour—your kind words mean so much to us! 🌟
Justine_V, Mar 2026
I had a wonderful time. We saw everything the description describes and more. I wanted to see the Iolani Palace and get a picture if the statue of King Kamehameha. Our wonderful guide, Summer, made sure she found a spot to pull over so I could get out and get a good picture. She said, we were her family for the day. She truly treated us as such. She was great! This is a 'must do'. And if you get Summer as your guide, that is a great bonus!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re so glad you had a wonderful time and got to visit the spots you were hoping for. Summer truly goes above and beyond to make every guest feel like family. We appreciate your recommendation—it means so much to us! 🌺
Lori_B, Mar 2026
Great way to see the island. I wish the description gave more details about what all you would be seeing as also booked a half day north shore tour which we went by and heard about today. Lunch was at a good food truck but it is a bit pricey. We thought we would be able to grab a cocktail along the way but no options for that anywhere. Our tour guide Summer was friendly and knowledgeable and drove safely. Parts of the tour feel forced like the dole plantation where there is only time to trap a quick dole whip but not really tour. The macadamia nut stop is just to get you to buy a few things and should only be like a 10 min stop. Overall would recommend as it is wonderful to not drive and have early access to Pearl Harbor.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour overall and had a great experience with Summer. We appreciate your comments about the stops and tour details as this helps us improve for future guests. Thanks again for joining us!
Lisa_W, Mar 2026
Previous positive ratings for our guide Summer are all true. She made this tour a great experience!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Summer made your tour such a great experience 🤙 It’s wonderful to know she continues to live up to her excellent reputation.
We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
E_C, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Summer was absolutely AMAZING. The level of detail and information provided about every stop was extraordinary.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Summer provided such detailed and informative guidance throughout the tour. We will be sure to share your kind words with her. Mahalo for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours.
Harvey_R, Mar 2026
Summer the guide was fantastic! She was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The PCC was a true adventure.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Summer made your tour fantastic with her knowledge and friendly spirit 🤙 It’s great to hear you enjoyed the adventure at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
Linda_W, Mar 2026
This tour covers a lot and well worth the cost. Wonderful shows at the Polynesian Cultural center. Our tour guide (Sunny) was excellent!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the tour, the shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and that Sunny made your experience excellent 🤙
We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
Michael_H, Mar 2026
Great way to see attractions. Summer was very knowledgeable and informative during the tour. Great personality. Made the trip fun along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re so stoked you had a great time exploring the islands with us.
Summer is a total rockstar with a wealth of knowledge, and we’re thrilled her sunshine personality made your trip even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her! ☀️🤙
Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Joan_H, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Summer was incredibly knowledgeable about each of the locations visited especially the USS Arizona, island volcanoes and anything related to Hawaiian culture and history. She was very personable and professional and clearly showed attention to the safety of her passengers. I was very impressed! Thank you Summer for a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for the wonderful review. We are so glad you had a great day with Summer and enjoyed learning about Pearl Harbor and Hawaiian history. We truly appreciate your kind words.
Michelle_E, Feb 2026
Summer is a gem! While the tour was good, she took it to the next level. Her knowledge, story telling and hospitality were incredible- making everyone feel like family. She made sure everyone was taken take of, group photos were taken (and shared), and communication was provided.
Pearl Harbor is always good. I appreciated the details of how best to navigate the different areas. Dole Plantation, I would have loved it after the lunch, but realized logistics didn’t allow for this. The lunch was good, and I appreciated being able to cross the street to eat by the water. I now realize how little I knew about Polynesia and the counties that make up the area. Good experience overall.
We were scheduled to go on Saturday but received a call from the tour company saying it would likely be cancelled due to low enrollment. They offered another earlier date. When I asked what time the tour would end because we had a luau reservation, I was told between 4-5 pm that we would be back. Once on the tour with Summer and feeling that this likely not possibles, Summer said that it would be between 6:30 -7:00 pm (which is always the case). I appreciated Summer clarifying, but would have appreciated the tour company being more forthcoming since I stated that we had other reservations. Other things attendees should know is that the tour pick up is about 1 hour before the stated start time- around 6:00 am. The directions we were provided to the meeting spot were also inadequate. We would have appreciated being told to look for an “tour pick up” sign, especially that early on the morning.
Thankfully Summer, the great things we saw, and information learned made up for the tour companies lack in logistics and clear communications. We ended up having to leave the tour earlier (after the Polynesian Cultural Center) by Uber so that we could salvage part of our prepaid luau experience. Summer made sure we were all set and hugged us good bye.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha,
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Summer made such a positive impact on your tour with her knowledge, storytelling, hospitality, and care for the group 🤙 It’s wonderful that she helped make your experience at Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, and the Polynesian Cultural Center so memorable.
We sincerely apologize for the logistical and communication issues regarding tour dates, pickup times, and directions. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will help us improve clarity for future guests so everyone can fully enjoy their day without concerns about timing.
We truly appreciate your understanding and kind words about Summer, and we hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for a seamless and unforgettable adventure soon! 🌺
Michael_C, Feb 2026
Pearl Harbor experience super! Would have liked more time at Dole Plantation..why bother stopping there? 15 minutes? Come on! The lunch was good, but you wonder about it when the driver tells you to avoid using their restroom! Would have made more sense if we ate at the Polynesian Center, that way we would have had more time. The transport needs new shock absorbers! We have three people with mobility issues. Getting on and off the bus was a bit difficult but we managed. Other places we have travelled a helping hand was always offered to help us get off the bus safely,,, not here. One more thing… we are on vacation. We didn’t appreciate the driver offering his political feelings!! For a few days we are trying to escape all that BS!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha,
Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Pearl Harbor experience, but we sincerely apologize for the aspects of the tour that did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the short Dole Plantation stop, lunch location, transport comfort, and accessibility needs—these are very important, and we’ll review them carefully to improve the experience for all guests.
We also sincerely apologize if any political commentary from the driver affected your enjoyment; our goal is always to provide a welcoming and neutral environment so everyone can relax and enjoy their vacation.
Mahalo again for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a smoother and more enjoyable tour for you in the future. 🌺
Maureen_K, Feb 2026
Excellent trip. Our tour guide Summer was really fun. She added a lot to the day. Best part was the Pearl Harbor and the drive to PCC. We gpt to see some of Hawaii.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Summer made your trip fun and memorable 🤙 It’s great to hear you enjoyed Pearl Harbor and the drive to the Polynesian Cultural Center while seeing the beauty of Hawaiʻi.
We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
James_S, Feb 2026
Summer gave us historic background of the sites and gave updates on the schedules. She took pictures too to remember the group.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha,
Mahalo for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours. We are so happy you enjoyed the historic insights and special memories Summer helped create. We will share your kind words with her.
Hope to see you again soon 🌺
Joy_M, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Summer was phenomenal and very informative. Highly recommended this tour. Would have loved to have had more time at Pearl Harbor, but otherwise it was wonderful.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are so happy to hear that Summer provided a phenomenal and informative experience. We truly appreciate your feedback about spending more time at Pearl Harbor and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Michael_G, Feb 2026
This was our first full day on the island and we are so glad this is how we spent it. It is an early morning, and a long day, but we really felt we got to experience some key things in that time.
Our tour guide Summer was such a joy to spend the day with. She filled the drive time between stops with interesting information about the upcoming stop and different things we would pass by.
Pearl Habor is a must-do stop on Oahu. I do wish we had more time at the Dole Plantation, but it was raining on and off, so ultimately not terrible. We were really blown away by the Polynesian Cultural Center — admittedly we didn’t know what we were getting into with it, but are so glad we did it. The cultural showcases were entertaining, informative and impressive. The entire facility is beautiful, and the staff is extremely friendly. We were there for 3 hours but could easily have spent more time (the tickets we were given were good for 3 days so we can go back if we choose)
Highly recommend this tour. 10/10!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo for spending your first full day on the island with us. We are so happy to hear that Summer made the journey enjoyable and informative throughout the day.
We are glad you experienced highlights like Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and the incredible Polynesian Cultural Center. Your kind words mean so much to our team. Mahalo for the 10 out of 10 recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon.
Susan_B, Feb 2026
It was a great experience. Pearl Harbor and Polynesian Cultural Center are amazing! Only gave it 4 stars because time at Dole Plantation was short and no time to take the trolley around. Just a gift shop with most items made in China. Small group was wonderful.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and your small group experience 🤙
We appreciate your feedback regarding the Dole Plantation stop and the trolley, and we’ll take it into consideration to help improve the flow for future tours. Mahalo again for taking the time to share, and we hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for another memorable adventure soon! 🌈
Jim_M, Feb 2026
Your guide was extremely knowledgeable. Good music throughout the trip. They took the time to educate on native language. Overall, a good excursion.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the knowledge shared by your guide, the music, and learning about the native language 🤙 It’s wonderful to know you had a good overall excursion. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable Hawaiʻi adventure! 🌈
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