TOURS
Enhance your APCNDT experience by adding an optional tour and exploring the best of Honolulu during your time at the conference. See descriptions, pricing, and schedules below. Tours can be added during registration under “Ancillary Events.”
Already registered for the APCNDT Conference and want to add a tour? Log in to your MyASNT account (https://portal.asnt.org), select “My Registrations,” and edit your existing registration to include the tours you’d like to attend. Then proceed to checkout.
PEARL HARBOR VISITOR CENTER & USS BATTLESHIP MISSOURI TOUR*
PEARL HARBOR VISITOR CENTER & USS BATTLESHIP MISSOURI TOUR*
Monday 11 May
Hotel Pick-Up - 7:30AM, Drop-Off - 5:00PM
$150
This unique visit to Pearl Harbor allows attendees to experience the historic events surrounding December 7, 1941, and its aftermath. The experience includes multimedia exhibits, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, and a tour of the Battleship Missouri, where the surrender documents ending World War II were signed.
Included in the experience:
- Admission to Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
- Time to explore the Road to War Museum, Attack Gallery, and USS Arizona Memorial film
- Boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial
- Battleship Missouri tour
* Please visit this page prior to your visit to learn about prohibited items at Pearl Harbor.
KINGDOM OF HAWAII SIGHTSEEING + ʻIOLANI PALACE TOUR
KINGDOM OF HAWAII SIGHTSEEING + ʻIOLANI PALACE TOUR
Tuesday 12 May
Hotel Pick-Up - 11:00AM, Drop-Off - 3:00PM
$75
This tour takes attendees through key locations that shaped the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The route travels around Diamond Head to the shores where King Kamehameha’s fleet first arrived on Oʻahu, leading to the battle that unified the Hawaiian Islands.
The tour continues through the Koʻolau Mountains to Nuuanu Pali Lookout, followed by a visit to historic Downtown Honolulu to see the King Kamehameha Statue and the grounds of ʻIolani Palace, the only royal residence in the United States.
WAIKELE PREMIUM OUTLETS SHOPPING EXCURSION
WAIKELE PREMIUM OUTLETS SHOPPING EXCURSION
Wednesday 13 May
Hotel Pick-Up - 10:00AM, Drop-Off - 2:00PM
$50
Transportation will be provided to the Waikele Premium Outlets where you can explore, shop, and enjoy local attractions at your own pace!
Waikele Premium Outlets are the only outlet shopping center in Hawaii. As one of the most popular shopping destinations, it is truly a shopper's paradise. Participants will be back in plenty of time for the Luau.
FREE DAY TO EXPLORE
FREE DAY TO EXPLORE
Thursday 14 May
- Check out all there is to explore at the resort itself here (including dining, the onsite Mandara Spa, pools, beaches, and more!)
- Waikiki Trolley Day Pass: Hop on and hop off all day for access to different areas nearby the hotel: www.trolleyticketshawaii.com
BEHIND THE SCENES AT SKYLINE WITH HITACHI RAIL*
BEHIND THE SCENES AT SKYLINE WITH HITACHI RAIL*
Friday 15 May
Hotel Pick-Up - 9:00AM, Drop-Off - 1:00PM
No charge for conference attendees - sponsored by Hitachi Rail (max: 30 guests, first come first served)
Join us for a behind the scenes private tour of the Skyline operations with Hitachi Rail – the USA’s first automated railway! Guests will have the chance visit both the Operations and Control Center (OCC) and the Shop. The OCC is where the trains are operated, monitored and controlled. The Shop area is where the trains are maintained.
*Note: All participants must be 18 years of age or older. All individuals are required to wear long pants and close toed shoes (sneakers are fine). Personal protective equipment which will be provided by Hitachi Rail Honolulu for the duration of the tour.