USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial & Punchbowl Tour with Lunch Honolulu, HI

Polynesian Adventures2965 N Nimitz HighwayHonolulu, HI 96819
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Overview

Step into history with Polynesian Adventures' Pearl Harbor and Honolulu city tour, an unforgettable journey through pivotal moments of WWII and Hawaii’s rich heritage. Walk in the footsteps of heroes aboard the USS Missouri, visit the poignant Arizona Memorial, and take a narrated drive through the city’s most iconic sites. Includes lunch and transportation.

up to 8 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

from Ashley, one of our Honolulu Travel Experts
  • An 8-hour day tour of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu's historical sites with an experienced guide.
  • Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
  • Pass through the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Enjoy a city tour featuring the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, State Capital, and Honolulu Hale (Honolulu City Hall).
  • Pearl Harbor sites are fully wheelchair accessible. ADA-compliant tour vehicle with a lift available upon request.
  • For electric wheelchairs or scooters, the combined weight of the wheelchair and guest cannot exceed 500lbs and max width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 29 inches.
  • Children ages two (2) and below tour for free but they must sit on their parents' lap.
  • Cameras, cell phones and wallets are allowed. Store your bag for a fee near the visitor center entrance. Not allowed to leave belongings in the tour vehicle.
  • Includes all admissions, professional narration, lunch and convenient Waikiki pick-up.

Description

from USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial & Punchbowl Tour with Lunch
No two ships are more emblematic of America’s involvement in WWII than the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri. The attack on the Arizona thrust the United States into war, and four years later the instruments of surrender ending the war were signed on the deck of the Missouri. You’ll experience both ships on this tour and learn firsthand of their history and thrill at the accounts of the brave crews who manned them.

Complementing your Pearl Harbor tour is a comfortable narrated drive through Honolulu’s most iconic sites including the Punchbowl National Cemetery, King Kamehameha Statue, and buildings where Hawaiian royalty of the past and today’s political leaders guide our islands. Our professional driver guide will meet you at or near your hotel, share an informative and entertaining narration aboard an air-conditioned, tour vehicle, and return you to Waikiki following the tour.

Highlights:
  • Battleship Missouri, where you’ll walk in the footsteps of General Douglas MacArthur, Admiral Chester Nimitz, and officers of the Allied Powers in 1945 when the instruments of surrender were signed on the ship, signaling the end WWII. “Mighty Mo” valiantly fought in WWII, the Korean War and in Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, supporting the cause of freedom.

  • Arizona Memorial will be reached aboard a US Navy vessel. The memorial was designed by the architectural team to be situated directly above the actual USS Arizona battleship without resting on the sunken ship. The ship is the final resting place of many of the 1,177 officers and crewmen who were lost during the attack.

  • Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is where you’ll witness actual film footage of the attack at the Visitor Center Theater, view historic galleries and displays, and find yourself taken back in time to a period of conflict which brought the United States directly into battle, forging its role in eventually concluding it following years of combat.

  • Punchbowl Cemetery is viewed from the comfort of your tour vehicle where you’ll observe the dignified beauty of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. The memorial cemetery was created to pay homage to those in the US Armed Forces whose lives were lost in the service of their country.

  • Iolani Palace was the residence of the Hawaii Kingdom royalty between 1845 and 1893. The only royal palace on US soil, the palace employs architectural design seen no place else. It’s “American Florentine” design was created using brick with concrete facing, with ornamental plaster interior.

  • King Kamehameha Statue is seen in pictures around the world as an archetype of Hawaii’s regal past. The statue honors the monarch founded the Kingdom of Hawaii, and one of the “must see” sites included in the tour.

  • Kawaiahao Church is sometimes referred to as “Hawaii’s Westminster Abbey”, Kawaiahao Church was the chapel of the royal family. It’s the oldest church on Oahu, and the Hawaiian language is still used during portions of services.

  • The Mission Houses contain artifacts, documents, and displays from Hawaii’s missionary period in the 1800’s.

  • Hawaii State Capitol – The capitol houses the governor’s office and state legislature. The American adaptation of the Bauhaus style of the building provides a dramatic contrast to the well-preserved historic buildings located just blocks away.

  • Honolulu Hale – Literally, “Honolulu building”, in the Hawaiian language, the building houses the mayor’s chambers and is the seat of the government of the City and County of Honolulu.

Pick Up/Drop Off Time & Location:
Waikiki Hotel Pick-ups begin at 6:45 am
Waikiki return at 2:45 pm

NOTE:
Pearl Harbor is an active military base, therefore a "no bag" policy exists on location, prohibiting purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage and/or other items that offer concealment. Bags can be stored in a secure storage facility for a fee. The facility is located outside the front entrance near the Pearl Harbor Shuttle Stop.

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Frequently Asked Questions about USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial & Punchbowl Tour with Lunch

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours. It begins at 6:45 AM and returns around 2:45 PM. Expect to spend about 4.5 hours at Pearl Harbor.

What should I wear on tour?

Please dress comfortably and wear sunscreen. There will be lots of walking with potential trip hazards on the Battleship Missouri. Closed toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Keep in mind that the USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for hundreds of people and a space for remembrance and reflection, so visitors are advised to dress appropriately.

What can I bring, and what should I leave behind?

Passengers may not carry any concealing items at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Arizona Memorial, and USS Missouri. Include purses, handbags, backpacks and more. See-through bags holding medical devices/ may be allowed onsite at the discretion of the National Park Service. You are not allowed to leave your bag in the tour vehicle; there's a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, including the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Arizona Memorial, and USS Missouri. Polynesian Adventure offers ADA-compliant vehicles with lifts for roundtrip transportation. If you or any member of your party requires this assistance, please make a note in the special needs box above when booking your reservation.

Can I bring food inside?

The tour includes a lunch at Slider's Grill inside the USS Missouri. Food and drinks are allowed, and also available, at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. However, you can only bring bottled water to the Arizona Memorial.

Is hotel pick-up available?

Yes. Passengers can be picked up and dropped off at Waikiki hotels and central locations.

What happens during inclement weather?

On rare occasions, and due to external factors such as inclement weather and/or shortages of boat launch tickets, there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You'll still be able to go to the Visitor's Center and USS Missouri.