Pearl Harbor, Honolulu & the Mighty Mo (A Small-Group Tour)
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Port
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Make the most of your day in Honolulu by upgrading to this small-group outing with a maximum of 24 privileged guests.
Pearl Harbor: Self-guided tour
There are two Exhibit Galleries: "Road to War" and "Attack". Immerse yourself in the history as you explore these two galleries. These two galleries vividly depict the events leading up to the attack on Oahu and its aftermath. Discover personal memorabilia, dramatic photographs, and authentic battle artifacts. Kiosks allow you to hear firsthand accounts from those who witnessed this pivotal moment. You may also visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater located across from the exhibit galleries. Here, you can watch a 23-minute film about the December 7, 1941, attack. Showings begin every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. You can also view the Interpretive Wayside Exhibits. Throughout the facility, you’ll find interpretive wayside exhibits. These thought-provoking displays invite visitors to imagine the experience of that tragic day. By superimposing descriptive images of Pearl Harbor as it was in 1941 over the bustling port as it appears today, these exhibits bridge the past and the present.
USS Missouri: Self-guided or docent led.
To visit the USS Missouri, you’ll need to take the Pearl Harbor shuttle to Ford Island. Shuttles depart the Pearl Harbor visitors center regularly. Please look for the signs indicating the shuttle pick-up area. The USS Missouri is berthed on the former "battleship row" at Ford Island. The 887 foot long "Mighty Mo" battleship is a living museum that offers guests a glimpse into the past and the experience of being aboard a ship that is alive with history as well as modern technology. You will be educated and entertained with exhibits, memorabilia, and activities that give you a sense of what life at sea was like aboard the world's last and most celebrated battleship. Discover the thrilling details of the kamikaze attack on the USS Missouri; stand in the shadows of the 16-inch guns that pummeled Inchon, Korea; see where 28 Tomahawk missiles were launched during the Gulf War and stand on the "Signature Deck" where General Douglas MacArthur stood when Japanese officials signed and presented him with the "Articles of Surrender" that ended World War II. Upon arrival at the USS Missouri, you can join one of the guided tours or you may navigate the ship on your own. When the tour is complete, take the shuttle back to the Pearl Harbor visitors center to join up with your fellow cruise ship passengers. You will have 1½ hours to explore on your own.
After your self-guided visit of Pearl Harbor is complete, you’ll proceed on a panoramic drive past the highlights of metropolitan Honolulu, including the famous Punchbowl Crater, on your way back to the ship.
Lunch and snacks: Lunch and snacks are not included in this tour. Snacks can be purchased at the Pearl Harbor visitors center and at the USS Missouri.
USS Arizona Memorial Information: Tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial are not included in this tour package. Additionally, you can join the standby line for the USS Arizona upon arrival, but availability is not guaranteed.
Bag Policy and Safety Information: We recommend adhering to the below bag policy. While lockers are available on-site, during peak traffic days, waiting in line for a locker may consume your entire tour duration. Acceptable items include fanny packs or small clear purses; other bags should be left on board. If you don’t have a fanny pack or small, clear purse, consider carrying only what can fit in your pockets.
Items that are NOT allowed at the monument:
- Bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.25" X 2.25" X 5.5," are not allowed at the monument. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum operates a baggage storage facility near the entrance to the visitor center. There is a fee per bag for all sizes, including luggage. Visitors may use the same bag storage and parking stall for visits to all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. Security measures are strictly enforced at all visitor destinations on Pearl Harbor.
- Glass containers other than baby food jars and tempered glass water bottles.
- Musical instruments and cases not related to a permit.
- Recreation or sports equipment such as skateboards, skate shoes, Frisbees, and balls.
- Flowers in pots, vases, or containers.
- Aerosol containers.
- Knives and other weapons, including pocketknives and multitools.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, Segways, or other rideable recreational devices.
- Motorcycle, bicycle, and other protective or decorative helmets.
- Flags, signs, or banners on posts or poles not related to a permit.
- Wreaths on stands not related to a permit.
Items allowed at the monument*
- Clutches (strap or no strap) and wallets measuring 1.25" X 2.25" X 5.5" or less in total dimensions.
- Clear plastic bags, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible.
- Small canvas and recycled material type (thick plastic) shopping bags purchased in the secure zone. Use is allowed on the day of purchase only, and will not be allowed re-entry once they exit the secure zone.
- Wheelchairs that have a fixed bag (no ability to remove).
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags.
- Stroller with a fixed pouch (no ability to remove).
- Musical instruments and cases related to an NPS-issued Special Use Permit or similar partner document.
- Food and water that is not concealed in a package.
- Firearms possessed by commissioned law enforcement officers under LEOSA. Must be declared to a law enforcement ranger.