What is the best day of the week to visit Pearl Harbor?

What is the best day to go to Pearl Harbor? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday are the best days to visit. What is Memorial Day at Pearl Harbor like? Memorial Day is a special day at Pearl Harbor, however the festivities are not as grand as those put on for Pearl Harbor Day (December 7th).



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You want to be able to get the most out of your Passport to Pearl Harbor tickets and to do that, we recommend that you plan to arrive fairly early in the morning, as close to the 7:00 AM opening time as possible.

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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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Along with the public Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremonies held on that day, travelers come from all over to pay their respects to the fallen men and women of the 1941 attack. Due to this huge influx of visitors, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is the busiest day of the year for the national memorial.

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While there is no official dress code for the museums and parks of Pearl Harbor, visitors must be wearing shirts that do not show excessive skin. If you're wearing a swimsuit, be sure to bring appropriate clothing to wear over your swim wear. Flip flops/sandals are permitted.

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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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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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Because Pearl Harbor National Memorial has a no bag policy, it is recommended that you bring snacks and water bottles that you can carry. There is a small snack shop on site that carries various sundry snacks and cold beverages. There are water fountains located throughout the park to use or refill water bottles with.

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A 10-minute US Navy boat ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial. The duration of the complete program is 1 hour and 15 minutes (23-minute documentary film on the actual attack, 10 minute-boat ride to and from the Memorial and the time spent at the Memorial).

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We have a no bag policy. Bags that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5 X 2.25 X 5.5, are not allowed at the monument.

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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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This all made sense for us because we wanted to spend the whole day there, but if you only have a couple hours definitely see the USS Arizona. I'm not a history buff, but I could definitely appreciate the solemn sacrifice made on that day and the memorial is absolutely stunning. This is a must see on the island.

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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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Flip flops and sandals are permitted; however, we do encourage visitors to wear close toed shoes, as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

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The Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket is the official, complete self-guided tour at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. This is the perfect tour to take your time at the places you want to see the most. 6-8 hours (approx.)

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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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