Do you need to get tickets ahead of time for Pearl Harbor?

Fees and Passes It is strongly recommended that visitors make advanced reservations online at www.recreation.gov. Standby seats may not always be available. Programs to the USS Arizona Memorial are operated by the National Park Service in cooperation with the US Navy.



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Should Pearl Harbor Reservations be made in advance? We suggest that guests make reservations for their Pearl Harbor tour at the same time as when they are planning their trip to Hawaii. Tickets are limited and for many people, a Hawaiian vacations aren't something you are able to do every year.

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Primary Booking Window: Tickets are available 8 weeks (56 days) in advance at 3 pm HST on a rolling daily window.

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Although there are 1,300 free tickets available daily, due to high demand there are often more people than free tickets and not everyone gets to visit the USS Arizona Memorial that day. For this reason, we encourage booking a guided tour. Guided tours include guaranteed tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.

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If you plan to go on your own, you can buy the Passport to Pearl Harbor which is a self-guided tour. Are strollers allowed at Pearl Harbor? Strollers are allowed in the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, but they are not allowed inside the theater or on the shuttle that will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial.

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Based on Pearl Harbor National Memorial reservation redemption rates, only 8-10% of Visitors can participate as standby. Waits for standby space available seating is 1-3 hours long. You must physically be in line and wait your turn, which can be a challenge in the heat and humidity.

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What You Should Know Before Visiting Pearl Harbor
  1. Book a Tour in Advance. ...
  2. Research & Study About Pearl Harbor in Advance. ...
  3. Pack Lightly. ...
  4. Dress Appropriately. ...
  5. Wear Comfortable Footwear. ...
  6. No Bags or Purses Allowed. ...
  7. Wear Sunscreen.


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For civilian visitors, there is no official dress code at Pearl Harbor. When you're dressing for the day, however, keep in mind that you're in a place of honor and historical importance. Dress comfortably, but not so much that you risk offending anyone visiting Pearl Harbor.

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Parking & Shuttle Free shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

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Many visitors say this is a must-do attraction, and recommend reserving your free ticket well in advance since availability is so limited due to high demand. A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial is free, but you have to reserve a time slot on Recreation.gov in advance for the boat tour.

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From anywhere in Waikiki or the Ala Moana Shopping Center, take the #20 or #42 public bus (called TheBus), which will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. If you're not sure where to get off, just ask the driver. A ticket costs $2.50.

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Passport to Pearl Harbor Tours Includes Admission to: Visitor Center Narrated Multimedia Tour. Battleship Missouri Memorial- Mighty Mo Pass. Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum - Admission. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - Admission.

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If you'd like, you can reserve your tickets online, up to two months in advance. This will ensure you get to visit the Memorial on your trip to Hawaii. Reserve your tickets for late morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds. The last program begins at 3:00 pm.

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With so many sites to see at Pearl Harbor, expect lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing. Since Pearl Harbor is a memorial, wearing bathing suits and coverups is not recommended. Keep in mind visitors are paying their respects, so you must dress appropriately.

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But the majority of the ship is seen today only by those who dive to see it. Divers do not go inside the ship out of respect for the fallen sailors and marines but are able to see what's on the inside of the ship through a remotely operated vehicle.

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The memorial is located in the harbor and floats over the sunken vessel but does not touch it directly. You cannot reach the memorial unless you have a Navy boat in the USS Arizona memorial center and it can give you numerous chances to look at the harbor.

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With so many sites to see at Pearl Harbor, expect lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing. Since Pearl Harbor is a memorial, wearing bathing suits and coverups is not recommended. Keep in mind visitors are paying their respects, so you must dress appropriately.

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