Battleships of WWII at Pearl Harbor from the Big Island
Overview
Join us on a powerful historic journey starting with the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 that catapulted the U.S. into World War II and culminating with the September 2, 1945 surrender that ended the global conflict. Book your tickets now and explore the Pearl Harbor Battleship tour in Oahu.
En-route to Pearl Harbor, our expert guide will recount the pivotal events leading up to the early morning aerial bombardment. Upon arrival at Pearl Harbor, you’ll begin with the USS Arizona Memorial Experience. Learn about the 1, 177 seamen who tragically perished when the USS Arizona was bombed and sank within minutes in the 23-minute documentary featuring original archival footage. Imagine what that morning was like for these sailors as you cross the harbor to the Memorial on a Navy vessel. As you step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll notice an air of quiet contemplation and honor. You are standing over the sunken battleship.
En-route to Pearl Harbor, our expert guide will recount the pivotal events leading up to the early morning aerial bombardment. Upon arrival at Pearl Harbor, you’ll begin with the USS Arizona Memorial Experience. Learn about the 1, 177 seamen who tragically perished when the USS Arizona was bombed and sank within minutes in the 23-minute documentary featuring original archival footage. Imagine what that morning was like for these sailors as you cross the harbor to the Memorial on a Navy vessel. As you step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll notice an air of quiet contemplation and honor. You are standing over the sunken battleship.
Inclusions
- Arizona Memorial Boat Admission Included
- Expert narration of historical landmarks, Hawaii's royal family and the kingdom's rich history
- Round trip airfare to Honolulu Airport from Kona and Hilo Airports on the Big Island included
- Shuttle service from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to USS Missouri Memorial is included
- USS Battleships Missouri Admission Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- Entry/Admission - Battleship Missouri Memorial
- Entry/Admission - USS Oklahoma Memorial
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
The iconic white USS Arizona Memorial sits right above the sunken ship. The USS Arizona was hit early in the attacks with one bomb penetrating the magazine chamber where ammunition is stored causing a huge explosion. During the sinking of the Arizona, 1, 177 sailors perished, their remains buried within the wreckage. Today, the USS Arizona Memorial is Pearl Harbor’s most visited site and continues to serve as a final resting place for sailors who survived the attack and passed away later in life.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Battleship Missouri Memorial, 63 Cowpens St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818-5006
Walk the deck of the last battleship the US ever built in footprints of General MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz. It was on the deck of the Missouri in 1945 that the Instrument of Surrender was signed ending WWII. The guided deck tour includes viewing officer and crew quarters, artillery, a kamikaze aircraft crash, and a Surrender ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: USS Oklahoma Memorial, Ford Island Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
The only land-based memorial at Pearl Harbor, the USS Oklahoma Memorial honors the more than 400 servicemen who lost their lives aboard the ship during the flurry of attacks on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Second only in casualties to the USS Arizona on that fateful day, the Oklahoma Memorial on Ford Island.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Honolulu, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
After Pearl Harbor, you will visit the historic district on a Honolulu City Tour. You will see Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States and learn the story of the iconic King Kamehameha statue. You will pass by other sites as well on this entertaining tour.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
The iconic white USS Arizona Memorial sits right above the sunken ship. The USS Arizona was hit early in the attacks with one bomb penetrating the magazine chamber where ammunition is stored causing a huge explosion. During the sinking of the Arizona, 1, 177 sailors perished, their remains buried within the wreckage. Today, the USS Arizona Memorial is Pearl Harbor’s most visited site and continues to serve as a final resting place for sailors who survived the attack and passed away later in life.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Battleship Missouri Memorial, 63 Cowpens St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818-5006
Walk the deck of the last battleship the US ever built in footprints of General MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz. It was on the deck of the Missouri in 1945 that the Instrument of Surrender was signed ending WWII. The guided deck tour includes viewing officer and crew quarters, artillery, a kamikaze aircraft crash, and a Surrender ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: USS Oklahoma Memorial, Ford Island Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
The only land-based memorial at Pearl Harbor, the USS Oklahoma Memorial honors the more than 400 servicemen who lost their lives aboard the ship during the flurry of attacks on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Second only in casualties to the USS Arizona on that fateful day, the Oklahoma Memorial on Ford Island.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Honolulu, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
After Pearl Harbor, you will visit the historic district on a Honolulu City Tour. You will see Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States and learn the story of the iconic King Kamehameha statue. You will pass by other sites as well on this entertaining tour.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.