Before you arrive at Pearl Harbor, your tour guide will provide a brief history of the first attack on the US during World War II at Pearl Harbor. Arriving at the Arizona Memorial, your guide will turn you over to the National park rangers who will show you a 23 minute historical film with authentic footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. From the theater you will be taken to the Arizona Memorial aboard a Navy shuttle. At the Arizona Memorial, visit the Shrine Room and reflect on the names of the 1,177 men resting on the sunken battleship below. And be sure to peer down at the actual battleship wreckage along with the "black tears of the Arizona", oil that still leaks from the vessel today.
Back at the Visitor's Center, you will meet up with your guide and take time to browse through the fascinating Museum exhibits and explore the gift shop where you can find Pearl Harbor books, memorabilia and souvenirs. From the grounds of the Visitor's Center, you can look across to battleship row and also see the USS Bowfin Submarine which is tied up not far from the visitor's center. The USS Missouri, located on Pearl Harbor's Ford Island, is also easy to view from here and will in fact be the next stop on your journey.
After a trip on the public shuttle, a guide from the Mighty Mo will take you on a 40 minute guided tour back through history to the deck of the USS Missouri where the Japanese surrendered in Tokyo Bay and a peace treaty ending WWII was signed. See the dent caused by a Kamikaze plane as it nearly destroyed this famous warship. Learn the real story behind the ''Mighty MO''.
After spending time at these two magnificent Pearl Harbor museums, let your guide take you for an exploration through downtown Honolulu. Learn and view notable attractions such as the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific.
Please note: a Photo ID is required of all guests 16 years of age or older to enter Pearl Harbor. Guests under 16 should have a copy of their birth certificate.
Shore Excursions Group and its partners have no control over Pearl Harbor, the National park or the Navy shuttle boats at the Arizona Memorial. Please be aware that there are long lines and delays which occur frequently at the National Park as the Arizona Memorial is operated on a first come first served basis each day. We are not able to offer any refunds if guests do not gain entry to the Arizona Memorial, movie or other sights due to a large number of visitors on a given day. We thank you for your understanding.
Please note: This is not a transfer tour. Tour does not drop off at the airport. Tour vehicle cannot accommodate luggage.