Battleships Arizona & Missouri – Pearl Harbor Boat Tours
One of the most popular destinations on Oahu is Pearl Harbor. It contains some of the sites of known as the Pearl Harbor National Monument. This monument contains the Arizona Memorial known for the stark white design over the hallowed ground where the USS Arizona lies with over 1100 sailors and marines still interred inside.
After paying our respects at the memorial, we travel over to Ford Island to inspect the USS Battleship Missouri. It was here, on itʻs very deck, that the official signing of the Terms of Surrender that ended World War II occurred.
We take time to drive through historic Honolulu which is filled with historical sites like Punchbowl Crater, Kawaiaha‘o Church, Iolani Palace and so much more! If you’re staying on an outer island (Maui, Big Island of Hawaii or Kauai) don’t miss an opportunity to visit historic Pearl Harbor.
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- Highlights
- Tour Description
- Schedule & Duration
- Availability
- Attire
- Cancellation Policy
- Special Instructions
Highlights
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Start From Waikiki, Turtle Bay or Ko Olina hotels / condos
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Over 4 hours to explore the Memorial, Batteship & Visitor Center
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Movie and Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
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Explore the floating museum that is Battleship Missouri
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See all parts of the ship, including the Surrender Deck where the treaty to end the war was signed
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Drive through Punchbowl Crater home to the National Cemetery of the Pacific
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Visit downtown Honolulu with itʻs historic buildings. Stop near Iolani Palace and see the King Kamehameha Statue
Tour Description
Our small-group tours of 10 passengers or less start with hotel pickup in Waikiki daily. (For Ko Olina or Turtle Bay hotels, please check the schedule.)
Your friendly tour guide will drive you all around Honolulu in our very comfortable, Mercedes sprinter vans. We take you directly to Pearl Harbor where you will spend almost 4.5-hours exploring the areaʻs attractions.
The first stop is the Visitor Center where you can interact with various exhibits at the museums before entering the theatre to watch a documentary. After the film, a Navy launch will take you on a short boat tour on itʻs way out to the Arizona Memorial. You will have about 15-minutes to enjoy the view and pay your respects. You will see nearby, along battleship row, Missouri. The next stop on our tour.
Battleship Missouri, a floating museum marks the end of the war on itʻs famous Surrender Deck. Here the articles to end the war with Japan were signed when the ship was anchored in Tokyo Bay. You will have the opportunity to explore the inside of the “Mighty Mo” multiple decks, galleys, rooms and guns. You can easily get lost inside this huge ship so having a guide is great!
Afterward, we head out from the harbour for a great view of the city from Punchbowl. We drive through the Cemetery of the Pacific on our way to our final stop in downtown Honolulu to check out the King Kamehameha Statue and other nearby historic buildings.
We return you to your hotel and condo after a wonderful 7-hour experience. Throughout the tour, if you are hungry, food is available on the dock or back at the Visitor Center. At the Visitor Center, you will be offered an audio-app for use to hear in greater detail explanations about the places you visit. Available in 9 languages.
Please ask us here if you have any questions.
Schedule & Duration
Sample Schedule For 7-Hour Tours Starting On Oahu
(Subject to change depending on Pearl Harbor Ticket Time)
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| 6:30 AM | Pick up from your Waikiki, Ko Olina or Turtle Bay Hotel / Condo |
| 7:15 AM | Arrive at the Visitor Center At Pearl Harbor |
| 8:00 AM | Enter The Theatre To Watch A Documentry Film |
| 8:30 AM | Head across the the harbor to visit Arizona Memorial |
| 9:15 AM | Explore the museums and exhibits with your guide |
| 10:15 AM | Head over the bridge onto Ford Island |
| 10:30 AM | Board the Battleship Missouri to explore itʻs decks |
| 12:00 PM | Take some time for refreshments and food. |
| 12:15 PM | Leave the harbor area to drive up to Punchbowl Crater for an elevated photo opportunity |
| 12:45 PM | Visit & See Historic Downtown Honolulu including the Kamehameha Statue, Capitol Builiding, Iolani Palace & more. |
| 1:30 PM | Return to your Waikiki, Ko Olina or North Shore Hotel |
Availability
Our tours operate daily from Waikiki, except for December 7th each year. On this day, commercial operations in the park are paused to allow for ceremonies to commemorate the “day that will live in infamy” and honor those who were killed during the attack.
Tours from Ko Olina on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
For those staying on the North Shore at Turtle Bay, tours are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Attire
Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $3.00 per item.
Cancellation Policy
Tours With Flights Must Purchase Trip Insurance
In the event of cancellation or request change to your reservation, please note the following. Tours originating from Oahu, there is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability but must be made 48 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds issued for any tours within the 48-hour period, prior to the start of your tour.
Special Instructions
This tour includes transportation on the island of Oahu and entrance to Pearl Harbor attractions.
No bags allowed at Pearl Harbor
Government Issued ID required for Ford Island entry
No camera lenses longer than 6 inches at Pearl Harbor
Bring Bottled Water
Camera
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Wear comfortable shoes
Leave your swimsuit at home
Dress comfortably & check the weather
No host lunch available at Visitor Center and USS Missour
** Due to ceremonies honoring the attacks of December 7, 1941, we will not operate tours to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial on December 7, each year. **
BATTLESHIP MISSOURI & USS ARIZONA TOUR FEATURES
Visitor Center At Pearl Harbor
We take some time at the start of our tour to explore the visitor center at Pearl Harbor. The site contains a number of exhibits and displays across a couple of museums dedicated to the United States participation in World War II. Within the museums, there are many interactive pieces, maps, and ship models as well as some incredible footage.
Arizona Memorial
USS Arizona tour portion of your visit to Pearl Harbor is a personal experience and a time of quiet reflection. It starts with a 23-minute documentary that includes historical footage in the theatre before boarding a Navy boat. The Navy then will take you out to visit the Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of over 1100 sailors and marines who perished during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor over 75 years ago.
Board The Battleship Missouri
After a visit to the memorial that marks the beginning of direct US involvement in the war, the tour takes you to the battleship where the documents to the end of the war with Japan were signed. On the “Mighty Mo”, docked near Arizona along battleship row, you can explore a number of decks and go inside to see how sailors and marines lived and worked. Your day includes USS Missouri tickets with a guided tour across itʻs decks.
National Cemetery Of The Pacific At Punchbowl
Over 38,0000 people are buried inside Punchbowl Crater, located in Honolulu. Soldiers & sailors from World War 2, Vietnam and Korean wars as well as MIA are honored here. We donʻt stop in the cemetery but we do drive through for you to view. We stop outside the grounds to take in the beautiful views of Honolulu from this elevated position.
Historic Downtown Honolulu
Our final stops of the day are in the historic district of downtown Honolulu. This area is home to important buildings that preserve the story of Hawaiiʻs early years of becoming a Kingdom and growing on the world stage. Iolani Palace, a statue of King Kamehameha The Great, missionary houses, Kawaiahao Church and the State Supreme Court are all within a block of each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Sites Will We See?
This tour will bring you to the Pearl Harbour Visitor Center to view mutliple museums and exhibits around the location. We will also take a trip out to the memorial over the USS Arizona and visit the nearby battleship museum, Missouri. Outside of Pearl Harbour we visit Punchbowl Crater and historic downtown Honolulu.
How Long is the Pearl Harbor Tour?
We will spend about 5 hours at Pearl Harbor on this tour.
Does Pearl Harbor Tours Accommodate Large Groups?
Although Pearl Harbor tours are more personable with smaller groups, there isn’t a group too large for our team of Pearl Harbor experts to accommodate. Whether you have 1 person or 100, we will work with you to provide the best Pearl Harbor Hawaii tour possible.
Will You Match Competitors’ Prices?
Here at Pearl Harbor Tours, the best experience possible for our guests is a top concern. Since we are so confident that we offer the best Pearl Harbor memoriall tours out there, we will gladly match or beat the price of any identical tour on any of the Hawaiian islands.
Can I Get a Refund if I Cancel My Tour?
Absolutely. However, make sure to let us know 48 hours in advance so that we don’t start dedicating our personal time planning for your group. Each Hawaii Pearl Harbour tour that we offer requires careful planning based on the personal needs of our clients, so 48 hours advance notice is necessary for a refund.
Do you Offer Tours from the Nearby Hawaiian Islands?
You can begin your tour of Oahuʻs top sites, Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri from the Big Island of Hawaii, Maui or Kauai. You can book your travel plans for this tour here.
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