USS Arizona, Keehi Lagoon, Honolulu City Duck Tour
Cruise to historic Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center on the fabulous Duck. Here you will see a brief film of the actual bombing and historical exhibits. A shuttle boat will take you out to the USS Arizona Memorial, which stands directly above the ruins of the sunken battleship. Reflect on the place where 2,400 servicemen lost their lives on the day of the attack in 1941. After your return to shore, it's time to take the Duck swimming! After you board the Duck, your tour "bus" which will then drive straight into the water, only to turn into a perfectly effective boat. You will cruise across Keehi Lagoon before heading back to shore to view some landlocked treasures: Waikiki, Diamond Head and downtown Honolulu. Don't forget your camera! Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities at Iolani Palace, the state capitol and other great buildings.
Sights and Stops Included on this tour:
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Visitor Center, Arizona Memorial, Diamond Head, Sand Island, Waikiki, Honolulu, King Kamehameha statue, State capitol building , Iolani Palace
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Activity Type
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Duck Tours
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Vendors
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Duck Tours
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Island
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Oahu
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Capacity
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25
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Operation Days
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Daily
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Where And When
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Pickup from Waikiki area hotels. Hotel pickups begin at 8:00 a.m.
Return to Waikiki at approximately 2:30 p.m.
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Equipment
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The DUKW is boat-like with a hollow airtight body. It was designed to carry 25 soldiers and their equipment, an artillery piece, or 5,000 pounds of general cargo and ammunition. On land, it can go up to 50 miles per hour. The United States produced 20,000 DUKWs during World War II, and they first saw use in the invasion of Sicily in 1943. Later, they played an import role in the invasion of Normandy. D-model year 1942, U-amphibian, K-all wheel drive, W-dual rear axles.
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Special Notes
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Don't forget to bring your camera!
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