Private Tour to the Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Starting: $1,589.70
Pick-up time: 09:00 am
Maximum Number of people: 6 people
Duration: 8 hours
Includes: Admission to the Arizona Memorial, Transportation, and Guide
Additional Cost: Admission USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (See Fees below)
Vehicle Type: 6 passenger
Upgrades: Secure Particular Guide, USS Bowfin Captain’s Tour
Winter Rates (20 December - 10 January): Request Quote
Large Groups: Request Quote
Note: Child under 4 years are not allowed on USS Bowfin Submarine. Admission prices to USS Bowfin or Captains Tour may be purchased at reduced rate on-site or through USS Bowfin’s Website.
HISTORY
The USS Arizona was 1 of 8 American Battleships docked at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Fully manned at the time, there were 1,512 sailors on board. Unable to flee the wreckage created by the surprise attack from the Japanese, 1,177 of these young men would give their lives that Sunday morning with more than 900 sailors still entombed within the fallen USS Arizona. The USS Arizona continues to sit on the harbor floor in a final undersea resting place. Many of the surviving sailors have chosen to eventually have their remains brought back and interred with their shipmates here at the memorial.
The USS Bowfin Submarine was commissioned in 1942 and served 9 patrols in the Pacific before being decommissioned, transformed into a museum, and permanently docked at Pearl Harbor in 1979. The USS Bowfin is known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger," and is one of only 15 remaining WWII submarines. The Bowfin destroyed 44 enemy ships and one bus during WWII.
Age Restrictions: Children under 4 are not allowed on the USS Bowfin.
The USS Missouri Battleship or "Mighty Mo" was the last of 4 Iowa-class battleships built by the United States, launched in 1944. She was named in honor of the state of Missouri and was the site of the Japanese Empire's surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2nd, 1945 marking the end of the war. The Missouri also served in both the Korean War in 1950- 1955 and the Gulf War in 1991.
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum sits on the historic Ford Island. These World War II hangars still bear the scars of our nation's first aviation battlefield and rank as the #8 aviation attraction in the nation. There are two hangers with planes as well as the helicopters that were used in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
OVERVIEW
Our guides will introduce you to the historic site of Pearl Harbor and offer a brief explanation of the why, how, and when we were surprise attacked by the Japanese Imperial Navy. You will watch a 23-min video documenting the attack that offers insight to the reasons why we were attacked as well as how the attack was so devastating. After the film, a US Navy patrol boat piloted by US Navy Seamen will escort you to the USS Arizona’s final resting place. At the memorial you will have an up close in-person view of the resting battleship as well as see the wall that commemorates our lost sailors and those interred at the site. The Memorial is a final resting place for many young Navy sailors and Marines. Out of respect and quiet, our guides are not permitted to accompany you during this portion of the tour. Upon returning to shore our well versed tour guides, many of whom are US veterans, will attempt to answer any and all questions about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the quick destruction of the USS Arizona.
Immediately following the completion of the USS Arizona Memorial, our guide will escort your group to the USS Bowfin and the U.S. Submarine Memorial located on the opposite side of the visitor center. The memorial honors 52 Submarines and 3500 submariners, 1 out of every 5 submariners lost during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Of the 52 submarines lost in WWII , 48 were to hostile fire. Take a moment to read one of the placards to find out what happened on their final patrol.
We will then depart the Pearl Harbor visitor’s center and head to the USS Missouri Battleship. We will participate in a 35 minute guided deck tour followed by a private guided tour of the remainder of the ship.
Upon completion of the USS Missouri tour we will drive to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Our guides will lead you through the tour and share stories of the attack, share stories of the Battle of Midway and more.
Tickets for these sites can be purchased in advance through our agency at time of booking. Our guests also may purchase admissions tickets a la-carte at the time of the tour.
USS Bowfin Submarine VIP Captain's Tour:
This is a unique opportunity to explore the USS Bowfin with a former Commanding Officer of a U.S. Naval Submarine. The added $720.00 VIP Captain’s Tour offers an opportunity to learn the inner workings of submarines as well as gain a sense of navy-life in the current active U.S. Submarine Navy.
TAKEAWAY
Visiting the Arizona Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine, the USS Missouri Battleship and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will leave guest with a renewed view of WWII and the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. We hope to leave our guests with better understandings of why Japan attacked America, and the sacrifice, endurance, honor, and commitment our military proved.
SERVICE
By choosing Keawe Adventures your party will be in an stress-free learning environment. We may choose to have us secure all tickets in advance in order to expedite your wait and make your visit as efficient as possible. All of our vehicles have access to the restricted area of Ford Island and are chosen with the passenger in mind. Air conditioned, spacious and clean to provide you the utmost comfort. This tour starts at 09:00 am and is 8 hours in duration. You may choose to upgrade your experience by securing a particular guide, booking the USS Bowfin Captain’s Tour, booking a VIP Docent Led USS Missouri Battleship 35-minute deck tour, or booking a private aviator’s tour.
For larger groups please contact us directly for quote (1-50 individuals).
REMINDERS
Please remember personal bags of any kind are not allowed on to the historical site, nor are they allowed to be left in our vehicles. The USS Arizona memorial does provide a bag check service at $6.00 per bag. Please wear covered shoes, comfortable clothing (no bathing suits) and sunscreen as you will be in direct sunlight for part of the tour. Please remember this is a final resting place for many people, maintaining respectful behavior is protocol.
FEES
Our prices are based on an hourly rate with a minimum of 4 hours per booking. To see all sites at Pearl Harbor it will take a minimum of 8 hours. The total number of individuals will change the price. The tour includes tickets to the Arizona Memorial. This is a private tour, and it will not be combined with another tour or group. This price is also based on pick up locations near Waikiki and Koolina. Winter rates are from 20 December - 10 January.
Small Group (1-6 people)
Upgrade SUV (Chevy Suburban): $185 per hour x 8 hours = $1,480
Admission and Upgrade
Admission USS Bowfin Submarine Adult: $26.39 per adult
Admission USS Bowfin Submarine Child (4-12 years old): $15.59 per child
Admission USS Missouri Battleship Adult: $41.99 per adult
Admission USS Missouri Battleship Child (4-12 years old): $20.99 per child
Admission General Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Adult: $31.99 per adult
Admission General Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Child (4-12 years old): $17.99 per child
VIP Captain’s Tour: $720.00
Taxes and processing fees will be added to all prices. A service fee has been added to all admissions and VIP tour. Guest may purchase admissions at Pearl Harbor or on-line Pacific Historic Parks main website. If you are interested in this option please call 808-780-1253 or send us an email.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tours cancelled within 48-hours are non-refundable. There will be no refund/discount in the event that he USS Arizona ferry is not operational due to high-winds, debris or dock closure.