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

If you only have time for one, do Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 59 against 56 for Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and it has 6 ranked ways to see it versus 12. 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 experiences612
Top Outty Ranking7588
Average ranking (top 10)5956
Cheapest experience$155$181
Average time needed5.3h7.8h
Free cancellation100% of options92% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles

    Outty Ranking 75 · from $185 · 8h

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

    Outty Ranking 73 · from $1,299 · 7h

  3. 3. Oahu Personalized Private Tour

    Outty Ranking 59 · from $880 · 6h

  4. 4. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Guided Hike

    Outty Ranking 52 · from $155 · 3h

  5. 5. Oahu Island Private Tour - Mercedes Sprinter or premium Minivan

    Outty Ranking 50 · from $380 · 7h

All 6 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. Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour from Waikiki Area Hotels

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $181 · 9h

  3. 3. Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour Departing Kauai

    Outty Ranking 59 · from $500 · 9h

  4. 4. Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour Departing Big Island

    Outty Ranking 53 · from $500 · 9h

  5. 5. Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour from The Big Island

    Outty Ranking 52 · from $500 · 9h

All 12 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 Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 59 against 56 for Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and it has 6 ranked ways to see it versus 12. 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 $155 and at Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum from $181 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 5.3 hours on average and at Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum 7.8 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. 100% of Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail options and 92% 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: Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles (Outty Ranking 75, from $185). For Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum: The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour (Outty Ranking 88, from $215).

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