Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri: WWII Memorials from Oahu

Two Ships, One War: Pearl Harbor's Beginning and End

You visit the USS Arizona Memorial by Navy shuttle boat, explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits, and walk the USS Missouri Battleship: two symbolic bookends of America's Pacific War. Transport, entry, and a knowledgeable guide are included. You bring ID and wear appropriate clothing. The fixed itinerary means no decisions about timing or logistics once you're picked up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. USS Arizona MemorialEntry included1h
2. Pearl Harbor National MemorialEntry included3h
3. Battleship Missouri MemorialEntry included3h

Visit Pearl Harbor historic sites

• Explore Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits
• Board Navy shuttle to USS Arizona Memorial
• Reflect at USS Arizona Memorial
• Tour USS Missouri battleship

The experience

You're standing at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center within hours of landing on Oahu, and the weight of December 7, 1941 settles in as soon as you walk through the doors. The museum exhibits and historic photographs move fast, there's a lot to absorb, but your guide keeps the timeline clear: this is where it started, and by the end of the day, you'll stand on the deck where it ended. The air-conditioned mini-coach picks you up from Ko Olina and handles all the driving, so you're not navigating military checkpoints or hunting for parking on an active base.

The USS Arizona Memorial hits different when you approach it by Navy-operated shuttle boat. The white structure floats above the sunken battleship still resting on the harbor floor, and you can see the hull below the water: sometimes even the oil droplets rising to the surface, what locals call the "tears of the Arizona." Your guide has studied these 1,177 names, and the reflection time here isn't rushed. After, the USS Missouri, the "Mighty Mo", sits just a short distance away, and you walk the main deck past 16-inch gun turrets, then down into the crew's quarters, mess hall, and engine rooms. The contrast is deliberate: one ship marks the attack that pulled America into the war, the other the Japanese surrender that ended it. Your guide is stationed to answer questions, not to talk over the moment.

Ford Island is an active military base, so you'll need to bring a government-issued ID. That's non-negotiable, and it's the reason the tour handles logistics instead of you figuring it out solo. Bags aren't allowed inside the memorials, but storage lockers run $8 per bag, and the guide will point you to them. Wear a shirt and shoes. Swimsuits and dresses aren't practical here. The whole day moves at a pace that lets you absorb rather than rush, and you're back to Ko Olina by evening without having to coordinate ferries, entry times, or which memorial to see first.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup from Ko Olina in an air-conditioned mini-coach, entry to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with time to explore museum exhibits and historic photographs, a Navy-operated shuttle boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial where you'll have time to reflect, and a full tour of the USS Missouri Battleship including the main deck, crew quarters, mess hall, and engine rooms.
• Your guide is knowledgeable about the sites and available throughout.
• Transport back to Ko Olina is included at the end of the day.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs Thursday and Saturday at 08:30, from US$ 166.49 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by E Noa Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the two defining Pearl Harbor sites in one day without arranging your own transport through an active military base or figuring out ferry schedules: the fixed itinerary and included shuttle boat mean you move between memorials on time, not on guesswork.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Do I need a government ID to visit Pearl Harbor?

Yes. Ford Island is an active military base, so a government-issued ID is required at all times. Bring it with you.

Can I bring a bag or backpack inside the memorials?

No. Bags are not allowed. Storage lockers are available for $8 per bag at the Visitor Center.

What should I wear to Pearl Harbor?

Wear a shirt and shoes. Swimsuits, high heels, dresses, and skirts are not recommended. Dress respectfully for a memorial site.

How do I get to the USS Arizona Memorial?

You board a U.S. Navy-operated shuttle boat from the Visitor Center that takes you across the harbor to the memorial itself.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

How long is the full tour?

The itinerary covers the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, and USS Missouri Battleship in one day. Exact duration depends on your pace at each site.

What's included in the tour price?

Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach, access to the memorials, the Navy shuttle boat to USS Arizona, and a knowledgeable guide. Entry fees and the shuttle are covered.

Can I visit the USS Missouri on my own, or is it part of the tour?

The USS Missouri is included in this tour itinerary. You'll walk the main deck, crew quarters, mess hall, and engine rooms with your guide.