WWII From Beginning to End

special offer banner WWII From Beginning to End Tour in Oahu (Battleship Row, Iolani Palace)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the riveting history of WWII firsthand with our top-rated Pearl Harbor Tour
  • Gain valuable insights from expert national park rangers at the USS Arizona Memorial
  • Continue your journey with a visit to the USS Missouri, the site of Japan's surrender and the signing of the treaty to end WWII
  • Tour downtown Honolulu, the Iolani Palace, and Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
  • Secure your spot today for this unforgettable tour! Spaces are limited.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 7 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The cruise ship pier, or an approximately 5 to 10 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable clothing and sensible, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Bathing suits are not accepted as proper clothing. Sunscreen and sunglasses are suggested. The US Department of the Interior has instituted a "no bags" policy at the Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center. Guests may not carry any item that offers concealment. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. A small camera is permitted. Camera lens cannot exceed 6 inches. Please bring vital items in a manner that they can be placed in your pockets.
Restrictions A photo ID for all guests 16 years of age or older is required to enter Pearl Harbor. Guests under 16 must have a copy of their birth certificate. The US Department of the Interior has instituted a "no bags" policy at the Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center. Guests may not carry any item that offers concealment. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. A small camera is permitted. Camera lens cannot exceed 6 inches. Please bring vital items in a manner that they can be placed in your pockets. Guests must be able to step on/off the Navy shuttle boat to visit the Arizona Memorial. The restrooms, movie theater, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desk and drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and USS Arizona Memorial are all wheelchair accessible (foldable only); however, the walking the distance between facilities can be challenging for visitors with limited mobility, although there are several benches located throughout the visitor center to facilitate rest opportunities.

WWII From Beginning to End

A brief history of the surprise attack at the U.S. Naval Base will be given by your guide prior to your arrival for the Pearl Harbor Tour. Upon your arrival at the Arizona Memorial, your guide will deliver you to the National Park Rangers, who will take you on a 23-minute historical tour using real footage of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Next board a Navy shuttle from the theater and be transported to the Arizona Memorial. Visit the Shrine Room at the Arizona Memorial and meditate on the names of the 1,177 men who are buried beneath the sunken battleship. Visit the actual battleship wreckage and the "black tears of the Arizona," oil that continues to pour from the ship almost 70 years after it sank.

Once you're back at the Visitors Center, you'll join your guide and have the opportunity to explore the intriguing museum exhibits and browse the gift shop, which sells books, memorabilia, and souvenirs related to Pearl Harbor. Situated close to the Visitors Center, the USS Bowfin submarine is visible from the grounds and also has a view of Battleship Row. The next site on your itinerary is the USS Missouri, which is situated on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor and is easily visible from this location.

Once you've taken the public shuttle, a "Mighty Mo" guide will take you on a 40-minute historical tour to the deck of the USS Missouri, the site of the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay and the signing of the peace treaty that ended World War II. View the dent made when a kamikaze plane almost destroyed this well-known warship.

You will see downtown Honolulu with your guide after spending time at these two amazing Pearl Harbor museums. Discover and take in sights including the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, King Kamehameha Statue, and Iolani Palace.

Please Note: A photo ID is required to enter Pearl Harbor. A picture ID should be carried on you at all times. We and our partners have no control over Pearl Harbor, the National Park or the Navy shuttle boats at the Arizona Memorial. Please be aware that long lines and delays 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 or due to a weather shut down by the US Navy or other government agency. We thank you for your understanding. This is not a transfer tour. The tour does not drop off at the airport, and cannot accommodate luggage. We recommend bringing additional funds to supplement your lunch (not included). Your guide will give you more information on dining the day of the tour.