Tour Description
This is a combination of our most popular tour with a helicopter flight over Honolulu. This is the best of both worlds and a great way to experience the best of Pearl Harbor.
Start your morning with pickup in Waikiki at your hotel or condo. They will take you on a journey through Honolulu making your way to the Pearl Harbor National Monument. At this national park, you will be able to explore the museums, and exhibits of the visitor center before embarking on a boat tour to the Arizona Memorial.
The Memorial straddles a battleship that was destroyed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It is a memorial to all those whose lives were lost in the bombing of the harbor and their remains reside within the sunken ship to this day.
We then take a drive onto Ford Island to visit the Battleship Missouri. This huge ship, that you can see looking over the Memorial, represents the ending of the war. Upon itʻs decks, Japan signed the official documents that took them out of World War II and ended it worldwide for everyone. This mighty battleship has seen a lot of action in itʻs 50-year service life as well as been the star in many movies including “Battleship”.
The ground tour finishes as we leave Pearl Harbor and head over to the airport for a 45-minute helicopter flight over it all. The views on this flight are incredible as you enjoy sights like Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Historic Honolulu, Punchbowl Crater, and of course, the iconic view of Arizona from above. These will be memories you wonʻt soon forget.
You will return back to your hotel after the flight. A full 7-8 hour tour of Pearl Harbor and the skies above.
Please ask us here if you have any questions.
Schedule & Availability
Battleship Missouri With Pearl Harbor Helicopter Tour – 9-10 Hours
Tentative Schedule; Subject to Change Depending on Available Flight Time.
Available from Waikiki
| 7:30 AM |
Pick up from your Waikiki Hotel / Condo |
| 8:15 AM |
Arrive at the Visitor Center At Pearl Harbor |
| 9:00 AM |
Enter The Theatre To Watch A Documentary Film |
| 9:30 AM |
Head across the the harbor to visit Arizona Memorial |
| 10:15 AM |
Explore the museums and exhibits with your guide |
| 11:15 AM |
Head over the bridge onto Ford Island |
| 11:30 AM |
Board the Battleship Missouri to explore itʻs decks |
| 1:00 PM |
Take some time for refreshments and food. |
| 2:00 PM |
Leave Ford Island |
| 2:30 PM |
Check-in for Helicopter Tour of Oahu, complete circle island tour of Oahu and fly over Pearl Harbor and Arizona Memorial. |
| 3:00 PM |
45 minute flight around the island of Oahu |
| 5:00 PM |
Return to your Waikiki hotel or condo |
Meal Options
No host lunch available at Visitor Center and at the Battleship Missouri.
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 $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
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 72 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds issued for any tours within the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour.
No stop is guaranteed to be operating on the day of your tour. We have no control of Navy and Army operations which may result in the closure of Ford Island or the boats going to the Arizona Memorial without notice. In the event of this occurring, our guides will make up for it in a variety of ways so your experience is always worthwhile.
Special Instructions
While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. High heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
For security reasons, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below:
*Note: Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the Navy may need to suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial at any time, or they may impose a capacity restriction on the boat. As a result, you may be placed in a standby line. Unfortunately, in these cases, there will be no refunds. You are still free to enjoy the Visitor’s Center, exhibits, and park monuments. Please accept our apologies in advance.
