A private, full-day guided tour of Pearl Harbor that pairs the solemn USS Arizona Memorial with the historic deck of the USS Missouri. Expect museum exhibits, a Navy ferry to the memorial, and a paced, interpretive experience across Honolulu’s key historic sites.
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You step off the minivan and the harbor opens before you: water sharpening the air, Navy ferries threading like slow machines, and the pale outline of the USS Arizona Memorial rising above the pier. Your guide’s recorded lecture has already set the scene—voices layered with dates—and now you’re moving through displays, a film room where the day "which will live in infamy" is replayed with sober clarity.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to stand and walk museum exhibits, climb gangways on the USS Missouri, and manage short ferry transfers.
Wildlife
History
Pearl Harbor was a natural deep-water anchorage long before becoming a 20th-century naval hub; the Arizona sank during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack, and the USS Missouri hosted Japan’s formal surrender on Sept. 2, 1945.
Conservation
The National Park Service and Navy maintain strict preservation and no-touch policies at memorials; visitors are asked to follow rules that protect artifacts and sanctified spaces.
Reserve your spot on the Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID for Ford Island access
Ford Island and the USS Missouri are on an active military base—carry photo ID and follow security instructions to board.
Sun protection and layered clothes
Oahu’s sun and harbor breeze can alternate quickly; sunscreen, hat, and a light windbreaker keep you comfortable.
Respect memorial rules
The USS Arizona Memorial honors the fallen—observe the no-touch rules, restricted areas, and photography guidelines set by the National Park Service.
Hydrate and pace yourself
This tour runs about six hours with walking and standing; water and comfortable shoes help you stay present during exhibits and ship tours.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy, closed shoes make ship decks and museum floors easier to navigate.
Sun hat & sunscreen
Open harbor exposure means reliable sun protection is essential.
summer
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Trade winds and brief showers are common November–March.
winter
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated keeps you alert during long interpretive segments and outdoor transfers.