by Mark LoProto | Mar 18, 2020 | Battleships, History, Pearl Harbor Tours, USS Missouri, USS Missouri Tours
A tour of the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor brings with it an abundance of information. While schools teach the main events of World War II, it’s unlikely that the curriculum calls for an in-depth look at the USS Missouri (BB-63), one of the most iconic ships of...
by Mark LoProto | Mar 6, 2020 | Battleships, Pearl Harbor Tours, USS Missouri, USS Missouri Tours, Visiting Pearl Harbor
On September 2, 1945, representatives of the United States and the Allied nations met with Japanese officials for the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. It was the event that officially ended World War II. The ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63),...
by Mark LoProto | Feb 28, 2020 | Pearl Harbor Memorials, Pearl Harbor Tours, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial Program, USS Missouri, Visiting Pearl Harbor
Choosing a Pearl Harbor tour may require you to look at your itinerary in Oahu. Are you a night owl who hates getting up too early? Maybe you’re an early riser, and the thought of a 6:00 AM pickup sounds perfect. Luckily, there are some Pearl Harbor tours with...
by Mark LoProto | Feb 24, 2020 | Best Pearl Harbor Tours, History, Oahu Pearl Harbor Tours, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, USS Oklahoma Memorial, Visiting Pearl Harbor
While it’s true that every Pearl Harbor tour is great for anyone interested in history, some offer more than others. Someone who considers themselves a real history buff may not be satisfied with one of the shorter Pearl Harbor tours, which may visit one or two...
by Mark LoProto | Feb 4, 2020 | Battleships, Combo Tours, From Kauai, From Ko Olina, From Kona, From Maui, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Oahu Pearl Harbor Tours, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor Memorials, Pearl Harbor Tours, Submarines, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, USS Oklahoma Memorial, Visiting Pearl Harbor
To get the most of your time at Pearl Harbor, an organized tour is highly recommended. It’s the most efficient way to explore the history of December 7, 1941. To help you prepare for your visit, we’ve compiled this definitive guide to Pearl Harbor tours that covers...
by Mark LoProto | Jan 17, 2020 | USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, Visiting Pearl Harbor
The Battleship Missouri and Bowfin submarine are each more than 75 years old. The War in the Pacific put plenty of wear on each vessel, yet when visitors gaze up at these historic beauties, they don’t see aging warships. Bowfin and Missouri may not look like they were...
