Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail vs Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 70 against 67 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 17 ranked ways to see it versus 8. Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail is the cheaper entry at $39, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu, United States

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum in Honolulu, United States

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail compared with Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum in Honolulu
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse TrailPacific Fleet Submarine Museum
Ranked experiences817
Top Outty Ranking8288
Average ranking (top 10)6770
Cheapest experience$39$49
Average time needed6.9h8.3h
Free cancellation88% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $100 · 7h

  2. 2. Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $109 · 6h

  3. 3. Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Shuttle Service

    Outty Ranking 70 · from $39 · 4h

  4. 4. Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

    Outty Ranking 68 · from $1,299 · 7h

  5. 5. Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $72 · 9h

All 8 Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail experiences

Best ways to see Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

  1. 1. The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $215 · 10h

  2. 2. Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour

    Outty Ranking 79 · from $49 · 6h

  3. 3. WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe Tour

    Outty Ranking 78 · from $184 · 9.5h

  4. 4. Pearl Harbor Complete Experience Passport

    Outty Ranking 77 · from $225 · 9h

  5. 5. Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour Departing from Waikiki Area

    Outty Ranking 72 · from $175 · 9h

All 17 Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum experiences

Frequently asked questions

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail or Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 70 against 67 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 17 ranked ways to see it versus 8. Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail is the cheaper entry at $39, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail or Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum?

Ranked experiences at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail start from $39 and at Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum from $49 per person.

How long do you need at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail and Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum?

Experiences at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail run 6.9 hours on average and at Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum 8.3 hours, so both fit in one day in Honolulu with a break in between.

Can you do Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail and Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 88% of Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail options and 100% of Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in (Outty Ranking 82, from $100). For Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum: The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour (Outty Ranking 88, from $215).

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