Stars & Stripes: Pearl Harbor and Battleship Missouri Tour

• Pearl Harbor Visitor Center* – Welcome to Pearl Harbor, your gateway to American wartime history. Here you will enter monuments and museums; see exhibit galleries and displays; and learn from Pearl Harbor survivors.
  • “Road to War” and “Attack” exhibit galleries – These galleries located at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Centre display personal memorabilia, a collection of historic photographs, artifacts of the battle and so much more.
• USS Arizona Memorial* – A must see for all visitors.  The Memorial marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 crew and built over the sunken battleship USS Arizona, killed on December 7, 1941.  The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States’ involvement in World War II.  The Memorial was built in 1962 and visited by over 2 million people annually.  A navy boat shuttle ride brings you to the USS Arizona Memorial and due to limited capacity, there may be days that the shuttle boat tickets sell out or bad weather prohibits the shuttle from operating.
• Battleship Missouri Memorial* – Meet the Mighty Mo, the last battleship commissioned by the U.S. and the site of Japan’s WWII surrender. Take part in a guided tour and walk in the footsteps of the General Douglas MacArthur as you envision the battleship’s most famous, historic mission. LUNCH ON OWN AT SLIDERS GRILL.
• National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl – The beautifully maintained cemetery at Punchbowl is a memorial to honor the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who gave up their lives in the line of duty. This is also the final resting place of Ellison Onizuka, the first astronaut from Hawaii who was in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• Hawaii State Capitol Grounds – Includes the Father Damien Statue, a tribute to the Roman Catholic priest who died after 16 years of serving leprosy patients, the Eternal Flame, the Korean Vietnam War Memorial and the Liberty Bell.
• Iolani Palace – This majestic structure was the official residence of Hawaii’s last reigning monarch and is the only royal palace in the United States. It features American Florentine architecture seen nowhere else in the world.
• King Kamehameha Statue – A statue of one of Hawaii’s prominent chiefs who united the Hawaiian Islands.
• Ali’iolani Hale – Behind the King Kamehameha stands the building featured in the opening credits of the TV show, Hawaii Five-0 and now used by The Judiciary History Center and continues to be the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
• Honolulu City Hall -This site of the chambers of the Mayor of the City & County of Honolulu and The Honolulu City Council.
• Kawaiahao Church – One of the oldest standing Christian places of worship in Hawaii, this church is often described as the Westminster Abbey of the Pacific. It was constructed from slabs of coral rock hand-chiseled by Hawaiian divers almost 200 years ago.

(* indicates a stop on the tour, not just a drive-by)

• Skip the line with reserved Navy Boat shuttle tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.
• Tour runs Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day when Pearl Harbor is closed.
• Moderate walking – please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately.
• Bottled water is allowed.
• You may want to bring a light jacket in case of rain.
• Due to security requirements at the USS Arizona Memorial, bags and purses are not allowed. Bags cannot be stored on the tour bus.
• Cameras are permitted but not camera bags. Strollers are not allowed in the movie theater, on the Navy shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial, or on the USS Arizona Memorial
• All admissions are included in the ticket price.
• Lunch is on your own at Sliders Grill where they have a variety of selections.
• Locations/routes and times may be modified or restricted due to national and state park advisories.

• If you require any special accommodations due to disability, please include them under the comment section at the time of booking.
• If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, the type of wheelchair must be specified in the comments section when booking online or by directly calling Roberts Hawaii. Due to limited availability, we require ADA vehicle reservations to be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of service.
• We make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of disabled travelers.

Cancellations made outside of 48 hours from service day is subject to a 10% cancellation fee.  Please allow 10-12 working days for refunds to be processed back to your card. Cancellations made less than 48 hours from service day is non-refundable. (100% charge). No shows are subject to full charge.

The expedition typically includes a visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where you can explore numerous exhibits and memorials. The tour also features a boat shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, a poignant site commemorating the tragic events of World War II. Further, the outing often advances to a panoramic drive through downtown Honolulu, highlighting historical landmarks like the Iolani Palace—the only royal palace on U.S. soil—and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. This half-day excursion presents an all-around glance into America’s World War II history.

Yes, Pearl Harbor offers a limited selection of food and drink options. There are snack stores and beverage vending machines at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for visitors. Additionally, the Roberts Hawaii Stars & Stripes Tour, which includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship, features a scheduled stop for lunch. This stop is at Sliders Grill, located near the USS Missouri, where you can purchase your meal. This system guarantees that visitors have time to eat without losing any of the informative content of the trip by allowing them to schedule their meals around the tour schedule.

As a memorial site, maintaining respectful behavior is important. Avoid noisy talking, chewing gum, or eating while at the memorials. Also, refrain from taking selfies or posing disrespectfully at the sites.

Except for the USS Arizona Memorial’s interior, much of Pearl Harbour is open to photography. When shooting pictures, always remember to show others some courtesy.

For smaller children, the tour agenda could be a little lengthy. However, for students interested in history (those who are 10 years old and up), it can provide a fulfilling educational opportunity. Children can take advantage of the tour company’s discounted rates.