Honolulu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri

Two Ships, One Day: From Attack to Surrender in Honolulu

You get picked up from your Waikiki hotel and spend the morning at Pearl Harbor with a briefing, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, and entry to the Battleship Missouri. The afternoon includes Punchbowl Cemetery and the King Kamehameha Statue. Plan for six to seven hours total, and bring only a small bag.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pearl Harbor National Memorial2h · entry included
2. Battleship Missouri Memorial2h · entry included
3. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacificpassing by
4. King Kamehameha Statuepassing by

Visit Pearl Harbor and Historic Sites

• Learn about USS Arizona Memorial
• Watch Pearl Harbor short film
• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Tour Battleship Missouri
• Pass by Punchbowl Crater memorial
• Pass by King Kamehameha Statue

The experience

"The Arizona is still down there," our guide said as we pulled into the parking lot, and that sentence stayed with me the whole morning. You start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center with a briefing that walks you through what happened on December 7th, 1941: the photographs, the recovered items, the short film that explains the day itself. Then comes the boat ride out to the USS Arizona Memorial, where 1,177 crewmen are still entombed in the ship below. It's quiet on the water. The memorial sits right over the wreck, and you can see the oil still rising from the hull after more than eighty years.

After that, you move to the Battleship Missouri, they call her the "Mighty Mo", and the mood shifts. This ship fought in the last year of the war against Japan, and then became the place where Japan signed the official surrender documents. Walking the decks, you get a sense of what life at sea was like: the narrow passages, the crew's quarters, the command center. It's a different kind of memorial: less solemn than the Arizona, more about understanding how people lived and worked aboard a battleship. The tour includes admission to both ships, so you're not paying extra at the gate.

The day also takes you to Punchbowl, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, an extinct volcanic crater that now honors those who served and died in US military service. You'll pass the King Kamehameha Statue too, one of Hawaii's most photographed landmarks. The whole thing runs six to seven hours from pickup at your Waikiki hotel to drop-off, and that includes driving time. One thing to know: no bags allowed at Pearl Harbor itself. Only small ones measuring 1.5 by 2.25 by 5.5 inches or less. If the Navy suspends boat operations that day, the tour still happens as a driving tour with entry to the visitor center and museums, and your tickets stay valid for seven days if you want to come back and try the boat ride another time.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki, a briefing at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, admission to the Battleship Missouri, and stops at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) and the King Kamehameha Statue. Small bags only are permitted at Pearl Harbor.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup time between 6:30 and 7:30 amGuide in English · 06:30USS Arizona and Missouri, 6 hours, early morning, Waikiki. Pickup details: exact pickup time and location will be sent by text message one day before. Pickup is included.

Pickup time between 7:30 and 9:30 amGuide in English · 08:30Arizona and Missouri, 6 hours, morning, Waikiki. Pickup details: exact pickup time and location will be sent by text message one day before. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Karma Tour Hawaii

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Waikiki who want to see both the USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri in one morning without arranging transport or buying separate tickets. The six-to-seven-hour duration includes driving time, so plan accordingly if you have afternoon plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki, the boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial, admission to Battleship Missouri, a briefing at the visitor center, and stops at Punchbowl Cemetery and the King Kamehameha Statue.

How long is the tour?

Six to seven hours total, including travel time from your hotel.

Can I bring a bag to Pearl Harbor?

Only small bags are allowed, with dimensions no larger than 1.5 by 2.25 by 5.5 inches. No larger bags or backpacks are permitted at the memorial.

What happens if the Navy suspends boat operations?

The tour continues as a driving tour with entry to the visitor center and museums. Your tickets remain valid for seven days if you want to return for the boat ride later.

Can I bring a wheelchair or mobility device?

Not all tour vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs or scooters. Call immediately after booking to arrange accommodations.

Where does pickup happen?

Pickup is from Waikiki hotels only.