Begin an unforgettable historical adventure on the Battleships of World War II Tour from Kahului, Maui. Fly from Kahului Airport to Oahu for a one-day inter-island excursion that culminates at Pearl Harbor - discover both beginnings and ends of World War II by visiting two legendary battleships such as USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri Memorial on this fascinating inter-island voyage!
Your 13-hour tour includes round trip airfare between Kahului, Maui and Honolulu, Oahu as well as round trip ground transportation on Oahu. Admissions and tickets will also be provided, ensuring an immersive and engaging experience. Although pre-arranged boat passes for the Arizona Memorial may not always be available, our knowledgeable guides will direct you directly to its walk-up line if required.
Visit Pearl Harbor and pay your respects to fallen heroes at the moving USS Arizona Memorial, witnessing its somber "Black Tears" as oil still seeps from its hull as a reminder of what transpired. Step onto the Surrender Deck of USS Missouri Battleship (The "Mighty Mo") where Japan surrendered formally on September 2, 1945, which marked the official end of WWII; marvel at its massive guns capable of firing shells 20 miles, as well as learning about an amazing dent caused by Kamikaze pilot impact!
Tour highlights also include visiting the USS Oklahoma Memorial and various World War II museums and exhibits for a complete understanding of this era. In Historic Downtown Honolulu you'll come across iconic sites associated with Hawaii's royal past including Iolani Palace (built by Hawaii's Last King) and King Kamehameha the Great Statue - plus many others associated with Hawaii's royal past such as Iolani Gardens in Waikiki and historic Downtown Honolulu where landmarks associated with Hawaii's royal past can be found; explore Historic Downtown Honolulu for further insight!
This amazing tour departs from Oahu, Hawaii Big Island and Kauai for maximum accessibility from different islands. Enjoy all admissions fees, round trip ground transportation and airfare included within this package tour.
Relive pivotal moments from World War II, from Pearl Harbor's destruction to the USS Missouri Battleship's victorious surrender in Kahului, Maui. Book an inter-island tour now to experience history and remembrance first hand!