Get picked up at your hotel at 8:30am. As you head towards Honolulu’s infamous Pearl Harbor on this seven-hour tour, your guide provides significant island history and background on what you will see.
Discover the exhibits and artifacts at the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument, helping to put the dramatic events of December 1941 into context. Next head by boat to the ‘USS Arizona’ Memorial, where visitors from around the world pause to reflect; looking down on the ruins of this sunken WWII battleship. Aboard the nearby ‘USS Missouri’, you’ll learn about the “Mighty Mo’s” wartime history ,and see a signed copy of the surrender document that ended the war. Then don’t miss the ‘USS Oklahoma’ Memorial, another monument to those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Leave Pearl Harbor and follow your guide on a tour of downtown Honolulu, traveling past historic buildings that were a part of Hawaii’s history as a monarchy, then as a US territory, and ultimately as the 50th state.
A drive through Punchbowl Crater, home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, completes this tour. Here, 38,000 markers pay tribute to the men and women of the US Armed Forces who have sacrificed for their country. Throughout the day, your guide shares insightful details about the beautiful island’s place in history. Experience this memorial tour and you will find a new appreciation for Oʻahu and its extraordinary past.
Points of Interest
- Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
A trip to Hawaiʻi won’t be complete without exploring the two soaring symbols of the Pacific War, the ‘USS Arizona’ whose attack prompted America’s involvement in WWII, and the ‘USS Missouri’ where the Peace treaty with Japan was officially signed. The guided tour brings these historical landmarks to life, ensuring a memorable visit.
Possible locations to visit during the Pearl Harbor Remembrance tour include the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, the ‘USS Arizona’ Memorial, Ford Island with the ‘USS Missouri’ Battleship, the Historical Centre of Honolulu, and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
- Shirt & Shoes required. Swimsuits, high heels, dresses and skirts not recommended.
- Bags are NOT allowed. Storage lockers are available for $5.00 per bag.
- Bring government issued ID. Ford Island is an active military base and ID is required at all times.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
