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Published: October 18th 2023
USS Arizona Memorial
An Orientation Diagram of the Memorial Relative to the USS Arizona WreckageNOTE – On 15 OCT 2023, we had made port in Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii, but most of the tours on this rugged island involved hiking or snorkeling. Even the pier area looked industrial and uninviting for a casual stroll, so I stayed aboard ship. No photos from aboard ms Noordam.
Tour Day 9, Cruise Day 9, Honolulu, Hawaii –
Pearl Harbor, Honolulu & the Mighty Mo Tour (6.5 hours) – Re-live history with a visit to Pearl Harbor and view the battleship, USS Missouri. At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, view a 20-minute film depicting the events of the 1941 pearl harbor attack. Don't miss this chance to visit the battleship USS Missouri -- the grand ship also known as Mighty Mo. This is where the Japanese signed the surrender document that ended World War ii in the pacific. The spot is marked by a memorial star set into the ship's immaculately tended wooden deck. You will have 1.5 hours on your own to wander Missouri’s decks and passageways, with a map to guide you and assist you in interpreting the historic ship's points of interest. This floating museum is a testament to a remarkable piece of American history. Enjoy a drive by the Highlights of
USS Arizona Memorial
Tribute Wall Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice Aboard USS Arizona Metropolitan Honolulu, including the famous punchbowl crater, on your way back to the ship. Notes: Please be advised that all purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage and/or any type of bag that exceed the measurement of 1.5"x 2.25" x 5.5", and can conceal an object are NOT PERMITTED inside Pearl Harbor, the Visitor Center, and especially on the tour bus to ford island to visit the USS Battleship Missouri or any other attraction on site. Security measures are strictly enforced at all visitor destinations on Pearl Harbor. USS Missouri - the USS Missouri is located on ford island, an active military base, and a strict security checkpoint takes place when driving to this location. Guests are required to carry government issued identification and no bags are allowed on the vehicle. Tour buses can't pass the security check with any type of bags on the bus. For that reason, we have a very strict no bags policy on any tour going to the Missouri.
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