Explore Pearl Harbor with the SKIES OVER PEARL VR Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the tour involves sitting and light walking on the boat.
Overview
Discover Pearl Harbor like never before with a private boat tour featuring virtual reality. Dive into history and breathtaking views on the SKIES OVER PEARL VR Tour.
SKIES OVER PEARL VR Tour
This amazing VR tour will allow you to experience what the attack time line was over Pearl Harbor
Select participants and date
Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
An Official National Park Service Tour
Details
Witness December 7, 1941, as never before. This experience puts you in the cockpit of a Japanese fighter plane as it departs the carrier Akagi 230 miles north of Oahu and heads for the military airfields and Pearl Harbor. It also provides lesser-known details of the attack, such as the different types of aircraft utilized and how the pilots maintained radio silence while using a Honolulu radio signal to guide their way to Oahu.
Reality Tours: View Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center
Things to Know:
• This is one of the National Park Service's special VR tours for the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center • The 15-minute VR tour begins upon check-in • This great package tour also includes admission to the National Park Service's new Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center. Air Raid Pearl Harbor This provides the timeline of the attack and places you on the deck of the USS Utah, one of the battleships destroyed on that Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Three minutes after the first wave of Japanese warplanes arrived at Pearl Harbor, a message was sent that would resonate through history: “Air Raid Pearl Harbor, This is no Drill.” Within two hours, 2,390 Americans were killed and 1,177 wounded.
• $7 daily parking is also available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, located at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
Important Information
This program DOES NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial, nor are they needed to participate in this tour. Please visit the National Park Service website at Recreation.gov or call toll-free US/Canada at 1-877-444-6777. Tickets are $1.00 each. The first round of tickets are released 8 Weeks in advance. The second round of tickets is released one day in advance at 3 p.m. Hawaii Time. Park gates open at 7 a.m.
How to Obtain Boat Tickets:
How to get boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial
Shop in advance and show up in official USS Arizona Memorial gear! Official USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Gift Shop Use promo code "advance" and receive 15% off your purchase. Flags and Harley Davidson items are excluded. All proceeds go back to support our parks.
Tour Reservations Department Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm Hawaii Standard Time Tel: 808.954.8759 or Toll-free (U.S. & Canada) 1.866.332.1941 Email: tours@pacifichistoricparks.org
For adult and student group discounts, please email Tours@PacificHistoricParks.org
Adventure Tips
Book Early for Private Tours
Private VR tours have limited availability, so booking in advance ensures your preferred time slot.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in light, breathable clothing suitable for sitting on a boat in Hawaii’s warm climate.
Bring Motion Sickness Remedies
If you are prone to seasickness, bring medication or wristbands to stay comfortable during the boat ride.
Charge Your Devices
Bring fully charged cameras or phones to capture the stunning visuals before and after the VR segments.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Hawaiian green sea turtles often glide near the harbor waters.
- Migratory seabirds such as frigatebirds can be spotted overhead.
History
Pearl Harbor was the site of a pivotal World War II event in 1941, which is brought to life through the tour’s VR historical reenactments.
Conservation
Pacific Historic Parks emphasizes sustainable practices to protect the marine environment and cultural heritage of Pearl Harbor.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Honolulu
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from strong Hawaiian sun exposure during the boat tour.
summer specific
Light Jacket or Windbreaker
Helpful for cooler breezes and wind on the water during fall tours.
fall specific
Motion Sickness Medication
Recommended if you’re prone to seasickness to ensure comfort.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the boat tour and VR experience.