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Every visit to O'ahu should include a trip to see the Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor. These two sites are the "book ends" of the US involvement in World War Two.
We'll pick you up with our bus, motorcoach, or open-air trolley, at one of several central locations in Waikīkī and bring you to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. From there, you can explore the museums before heading across the harbor on a Navy boat for a solemn visit to the Arizona Memorial. The Memorial's stark white structure straddles the remains of the Arizona that was destroyed during the attack.
After returning from the Memorial, we take a short drive to the Battleship Missouri. You are free to explore the ship and its many decks. Go inside and check out many of the interesting exhibits, films, and more. See the spot where a kamikaze attack damaged the ship in the final days of the war.
Afterward, we will take a drive through historic downtown Honolulu before dropping you back to your Waikiki hotel.
If you’re staying on an outer island (Maui, Big Island, or Kaua'i) don’t miss an opportunity to visit historic Pearl Harbor on our inter-island group tours.
We'll take you to historic Pearl Harbor, but because the harbor and Ford Island are quite expansive, we will only visit the areas designated as a "national memorial".
Contained within the expanse of the naval base are the "Road to War" and "Attack" museums located at the Visitor Center, the Submarine Museum, Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and the Battleship Missouri. Your driver will bring you to the Visitor Center and provide tickets to board the boat to the Arizona Memorial at a specific time. Before and after that time, you will have time to explore the visitor center's two museums.
A visit to the Arizona Memorial is a solemn occasion. This is the final resting place for over 1000 souls. Most of them died on the day of the attack. The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the ships at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, causing catastrophic damage, including the destruction of Battleship Arizona. A bomb penetrated its decks and ignited it from within.
The “Mighty MO” served the United States from World War 2 until being retired after the First Gulf War. It was one of the first ships to fire missiles in that engagement. It is now a museum ship, and most of it is open for exploration. Check out the many decks, internal spaces, and lots of exhibits with a ton of historical information. You can even stand in the spot where the war-ending ceremony took place.
As we tour through the city, we'll take a drive up into Punchbowl Crater. The drive is very special because it is home to the National Cemetery of the Pacific and other special points of interest. The view from up here is wonderful as you can clearly see down to historic Honolulu, Diamond Head crater and beyond.
Our final, major point of interest is a drive through historic downtown Honolulu. It contains the only royal palace in the United States. It even had electricity before the White House did. We'll also see some unique buildings, and the historical King Kamehameha statue. Then, we will return you back to your accommodations in Waikīkī to enjoy the rest of your evening.
Start From Waikīkī hotels / condos
Over 4 hours to explore the Memorials, Battleship And Visitor Center
Movie and Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
Explore the floating museum that is Battleship Missouri
See all parts of the ship, including the Surrender Deck where the treaty to end the war was signed
Drive through Punchbowl Crater home to the National Cemetery of the Pacific
Visit downtown Honolulu with its historic buildings. Stop near 'Iolani Palace and see the King Kamehameha Statue
7 Hrs. Large Group Tour
Our large-group tours are run in our motor coaches with 25+ people in comfortable seats and space. On beautiful days, we may even use our open-air trolley. We start with pickup in Waikīkī at six central locations that are convenient for most accommodations in the neighborhood.
Your driver will transport you through Honolulu to Pearl Harbor, where you will spend almost 4.5 hours exploring the area's attractions. The driver will stay with the vehicle for most of the tour and provide expert narration during the driving portions of the experience. (They will not accompany the group through the museums or at most stops.)
The first stop is the Visitor Center, where you can interact with various museum exhibits before entering the theatre to watch a documentary. After the film, a Navy launch will take you on a short boat tour to the Arizona Memorial. You will have about 15 minutes to enjoy the view and pay your respects. You will see the USS Missouri, which is the next stop on our tour, nearby, along Battleship Row.
Battleship Missouri, a floating museum, marked the war's end on its famous Surrender Deck. Here, the articles that ended the war with Japan were signed while the ship was anchored in Tokyo Bay in August 1945. You can explore the inside of the “Mighty Mo's" multiple decks, galleys, rooms, and guns. You can quickly get a feel for what it must have been like for the nearly 2000 men living on board during the war.
Afterward, we head out from the harbor 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.
After a wonderful 7 hours, we return you to your hotel and condo. Throughout the tour, food is available on the dock and at the Visitor Center.
(Subject to change depending on Pearl Harbor Ticket Time)
| 6:30 AM | Departure from your accommodations in either Waikiki. |
| 7:15 AM | Arrive at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where you'll be free to explore the exhibits at your leisure. |
| 8:30 AM | Cross the harbor by boat to visit the Arizona Memorial. |
| 10:00 AM | Embark on a tour of the Battleship Missouri, exploring its decks and history. |
| 12:00 PM | Depart from the harbor vicinity to ascend to Punchbowl Crater for panoramic photo opportunities. |
| 12:30 PM | Head into the historic downtown of Honolulu and make a stop at the King Kamehameha Great statue. |
| 1:30 PM | Sightseeing return to your Waikiki Hotel |
Waikiki
| AdultsAges 13 yrs+ | $143.00 |
| ChildrenAges 3-12 yrs | $115.00 |
| InfantsNo charge or seat reserved for children under 3 years old. | FREE |
*Safety is our #1 priority. Sites and features of our tours can change due to adverse weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
There is a small convenience store at the visitor center offering prepared packaged lunch items, snacks, and drinks.
At the Missouri Battleship Museum, there are options like ice cream and shave ice as well as hot items, like hot dogs and pizza.
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 (due to numerous stairs and strong trade winds). 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.
We recommend booking your Pearl Harbor tours in advance of your arrival in Hawai'i. Pearl Harbor is our #1 visitor destination and will sell out on certain days of the week. Book your tour for the first or second full day after your arrival. Our guests usually get up early in the morning due to the time difference, so you're usually wide awake by the time your tour starts. Your tour guide will point out highlights that you should not miss in O'ahu.
The guide/driver provides narration while driving between the different areas of the city and museum stops on each tour. The guide can not accompany the guest at all times but will be nearby to provide assistance and answer questions.
All guides are limited by the National Park Service and the museums at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites to certain areas while following specific procedures.
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, and must not exceed dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5".
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 O'ahu, 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.
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