About the Tour
Early on December 7, 1941, citizens and servicemembers alike in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, faced terror as Japanese planes rained fire on the island in a stunning surprise attack. The assault quickly plunged the United States into a world-changing war. Each year, The National WWII Museum commemorates the lives lost on this “date which will live in infamy.” Join us in New Orleans at the Museum and in Oahu for the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, on an all-new educational journey custom-curated to honor the legacy of those who served, deepen your understanding of the events that shaped our world, and connect with history in the very places it unfolded. This immersive itinerary will take you from the vibrant city of New Orleans, home to America’s official WWII Museum, to the solemn waters of Pearl Harbor—where the USS Arizona Memorial stands as a poignant reminder of that fateful Sunday morning. Along the way, engage with expert historians, witness rare artifacts, and hear firsthand accounts that bring the past vividly to life.
Program Pricing
$10,599 per person based on double occupancy
$11,899 per person single occupancy
$399 taxes and fees are additional
Battle for Peleliu optional post-tour extension program
December 10 – 17, 2026 | 8 days
$6,350 per person based on double occupancy
$6,999 per person single occupancy
Download the Flyer
Download the 85th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor flyer for a listing of inclusions, accommodations, and other useful information.
Full Tour Itinerary
Monday, November 30, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Arrive Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) / Private transfer to the hotel / Lunch on own / Screening of Beyond All Boundaries / Welcome Reception and Lecture by Jonathan Parshall / Welcome Dinner
Accommodations: Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton (R, D)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Early-access tour of the Campaigns of Courage: Road to Tokyo Gallery / Curator’s Collection: Out of the Vault Museum Experience / Lunch and Lecture / Afternoon and Evening on your own.
Accommodations Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton (B, L)
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Guided tour of Arsenal of Democracy Gallery / Kushner Restoration Pavilion and PT-305 / Group Lunch / Private Streetcar Tour on St. Charles Avenue / Evening on your own.
Accommodations Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton (B, L)
Thursday, December 3, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Guided tour of Liberation Pavilion / Freedom Theater / Lunch on own and free afternoon / Farewell to New Orleans dinner at Antoine’s with special guest Henry Sledge.
Accommodations Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton (B, R, D)
Friday, December 4, 2026
Transfer to Honolulu, HI
Flight from New Orleans to Honolulu / Check into the five-star Royal Hawaiian Hotel / Welcome Reception and Dinner on the Ocean Lawn.
Accommodations: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (B, R, D)
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Visit Fort DeRussy / Lunch on own / Optional visit to Iolani Palace / Reception and Lecture / Evening at Leisure.
Accommodations: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (B, R)
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Natsunoya Tea House / Ford Island / USS Oklahoma Memorial / USS Utah Memorial / Pacific Aviation Museum / Ford Island Control Tower / Evening at leisure.
Accommodations: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (B, L)
Monday, December 7, 2026
Honolulu, HI
“A date which will live in infamy…” 85th Anniversary Ceremony at Pearl Harbor / USS Arizona Memorial / USS Bowfin / Group lunch / National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - “Punchbowl Cemetery” / Lecture / Evening at leisure.
Accommodations: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (B, L)
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Marine Corps Air Station Ewa / Schofield Barracks and the Tropic Lightning Museum / Wheeler Army Airfield / Hickam Field / Reception, Lecture and Farewell Dinner on the USS Missouri.
Accommodations: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (B, L, R, D)
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Departure
After breakfast, transfer from The Royal Hawaiian Hotel to the Honolulu International Airport for independent trips home or continue to the Battle for Peleliu post-tour. (B)
Optional Post-Tour Extension: The Battle for Peleliu
featuring James Scott
December 9–16, 2026 | 8 nights | Guam · Koror · Peleliu
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Morning at leisure / 2:30 PM flight from HNL to GUM (flight not included, crosses international date line).
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Guam
Arrive to Guam at 6:50 PM (after crossing international date line) / Evening at Leisure.
Accommodations: Dusit Thani Guam
Friday, December 11, 2026
Guam
Agat Beach / T. Stell Newman Visitor’s Center and Museum / Group Lunch at Fish Eye Guam / Asan Bay Overlook / Piti Guns / Reception at Dusit Thani.
Accommodations: Dusit Thani Guam (B, L, R)
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Guam
Valley of the Latte Cultural Touring / Afternoon at Leisure / Lecture in Evening / Midnight Flight to Peleliu (flight night included, land early AM on December 13).
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B)
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Palau
Peleliu full day tour / Lecture at Godwin’s / Group Lunch Included / Reception at Palau Pacific Resort.
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L, R)
Monday, December 14, 2026
Palau
Optional Rock Island or WWII Scuba Diving or day at Leisure.
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B)
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Palau
Peleliu full day tour / Group Lunch Included / Lecture at Palau Pacific Resort.
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L)
Wednesday, December 16, 2025
Palau
Peleliu full day tour / Group Lunch Included / Farewell Reception and Dinner.
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L, R, D)
Thursday, December 17, 2025
Palau
Koror Touring or Day at Leisure / 2:00 AM Flight Home
Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B)
Program Inclusions
- Travel with featured historians Jonathan Parshall (New Orleans), Richard Frank (Honolulu), James Scott (Closing Reception in Honolulu), and an Historian from the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy
- Four (4) Nights at the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center
- Five (5) Nights at the Royal Hawaiian Pink Palace Hotel
- Included transfers to and from airports
- 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners, 4 Receptions, 4 Lectures
- Beer, wine, coffee, water, tea, and soft drinks at all included meals and receptions
- Personal listening devices on all included touring
- Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions included in the itinerary
- Video oral history presentations from the Museum’s collections
- Private, air-conditioned motor coach transportation, including bottled water on excursions
- All airport transportation throughout program itinerary, including arrival transfer (Guam/ Saipan) and departure transfer (Guam) when arriving and departing on scheduled program dates*
- Gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and included meal service
- Informative map book, including battlefield maps and archival images to be used throughout your journey
*Airport transfers are included with additional hotel nights if booked through the Educational Travel Program
For tour questions or for more information, the Travel Sales Team is available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central.
Call: 1-877-813-3329 x 257
Email: travel@nationalww2museum.org