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Official passport to pearl harbor.

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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. Includes:

  • Admission to the Battleship Missouri, USS Oklahoma and USS Bowfin & Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
  • Admission to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and Pearl Harbor Visitors Center

Round trip transportation to Ford Island

Transportation to/from Pearl Harbor is not included. Find out how to get to Pearl Harbor   here .

Special Exhibit

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The Walt Disney Studios & World War II Exhibition

What’s included.

Tickets to the best sites including: Battleship Missouri, USS Oklahoma, USS Bowfin & Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, & Pearl Harbor Visitors Center.

From June 1 - December 31, 2024, all guests can enjoy our featured exhibit,  The Walt Disney Studios and World War II , included in the general admission ticket.

Audio tours included

USS Arizona boat and Memorial tickets are NOT included - Book a tour that include tickets to the USS Arizona.

$ 89.99 / Adult

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Top of the Tower Add on

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USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center Self-guided Narrated Tour (1 hour)

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USS Arizona Virtual Reality Center (15-20 minutes)

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Battleship Missouri Memorial Admission and 35 min guided tour (1-1.5 hours)

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The USS Oklahoma

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The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (includes the USS Bowfin Submarine) admission & self-guided narrated tour (1-1.5 hours)

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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum & self-guided narrated tour (1-1.5 hours)

Tour requirements.

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (Includes the USS Bowfin)

Please be aware that children younger than four years of age may not enter the submarine for safety reasons.

Aviation Museum Top of Tower Add On 

Children must be at least 42″ tall to join the Top of the Tower Tour.  

All visitors are required to climb 2 flights of steep stairs to reach the observation tower.

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Frequently asked questions, what is the baggage policy.

No bags of any size are allowed anywhere at Pearl Harbor. This includes backpacks, camera bags, purses, luggage, and fanny packs must all be left at the baggage storage at the entrance to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. For diaper needs, we suggest parents and caregivers include these baby items in a clear sealable under the stroller seat for clear visibility and access.

Where can I pick up my audio tour headset?

You can pick up your headset for the audio tour near the Information Desk at the Visitors Center.

Can I bring a stroller, wheelchair, or mobility device?

Pearl Harbor is an accessible site, there are no hills, and the paths are mostly flat. Wheelchairs are not available for rent at the park. There are benches placed around the visitor center and there are wheelchair locks on the US Navy navy boats to and from the memorial that sport visitors back and forth to the Memorial.

Motorized mobility devices are welcome at the Visitor Center and on US Navy Vessels, and the USS Arizona Memorial.

Strollers are welcome on site but can only go so far as the USS Arizona Memorial pre-boarding area at the Park Theater. Strollers are not permitted on US Navy vessels or the USS Arizona Memorial, please bring a baby carrier as an alternate option in these areas.

Can I bring food and beverages?  

Due to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial's no-bag policy, only 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 as well as restaurants throughout the area. There are water fountains located throughout the park to use or refill water bottles.

What is appropriate dress and attire?

We recommend that all visitors consider this site is for remembrance and reflection of the loss of life in service to the United States, therefore please plan for appropriate dress. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian attire when visiting.

Come prepared with comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet throughout your visit, including a hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen are recommended.

What can I bring?

Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunblock. 

Don’t forget your photo ID and leave all bags behind, as you are not allowed to bring them into Pearl Harbor.

When should the day start?

Remember to start your tour early in the day to ensure you get tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial program and you have tip to visit all the sites included in your ticket. Start no later than 10am. Last visit to the Aviation Museum is 4:30pm.

When should I buy a USS Arizona Ticket?

8 weeks before tour date – At 7:00 am Hawaii Standard Time 300 tickets are made available for reservations. Tickets can sell out quickly depending on the season so it’s best to plan early if you want to get these. There is a $1.00 service fee for each reserved ticket.

The day before your tour date – At 3:00 pm Hawaii Standard Time 300 tickets are made available for reservations. These frequently go even faster depending on the season, so be prepared to make your reservations as soon as possible after 3:00 pm. There is a $1.00 service fee for each reserved ticket.

Where can we get food?

The Aviation Museum is also a great place for a lunch break, the air conditioned cafe offers an American style menu with quick meals and drinks.

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The Complete Pearl Harbor Tour Experience With Lunch

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Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki

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Booking and cancelling are easy with Pearl Harbor Oahu.

Cancellations on tours without airfare.

  • Tours - Changes and cancellations are allowed up to 24 or 48 hours before tour time depending on the tour. FULL REFUND PROVIDED.
  • Passport to Pearl Harbor - Changes and cancellations are allowed up 24 hours before tour time.
  • Any cancellations made within 24 hours of tour time are non-refundable.
  • No-Shows are non-refundable.
  • Groups of 8 or more may make changes and cancellations up to 17:00 local time, 7 business days prior to the activity. Cancellations made later are subject to a 100% charge.

Cancellations on Tours with Airfare

  • Tours that include airfare are non-refundable.
  • Airfare is not transferable and not changeable.

Although flights are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-changeable, please give us notice as soon as you know that you will not be able to go on the tour and we will try to work with our airline partners to reschedule you. While this has happened, it is not a guarantee.

What happens if Pearl Harbor closes for weather or security reasons?

Most of our tours will include a full refund in such cases. Tours including airfare and combo tours may operate depending on the circumstances. If they operate, unused admissions will be refunded.

The movie at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, the boat to the Arizona Memorial, the Arizona Memorial, and the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center are all out of our control. If there is a closure for safety, weather, mechanical or other causes, tours that have already departed are not eligible for refunds.

Other Pearl Harbor Tour Cancellation Policies

Rescheduling is not allowed within 24 hours of the tour. Because this is within the 24-hour cancellation policy, it is non-refundable.

Your pick-up location will be sent to you after booking. It is the guest's responsibility to be at the pick-up location at the time scheduled. Failure to be at the correct location or the correct time is considered a no-show and will not be rescheduled or refunded.

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Alerts in effect, from engagement to peace.

At Pearl Harbor National Memorial, we honor the lives affected by the December 7, 1941, attack. This pivotal moment in global history marked the United States' entry into World War II, impacting nations and communities worldwide. Join us in reflecting on this shared history and its lasting significance in the pursuit of peace.

Pearl Harbor National Memorial museums & grounds are free. Program reservations are recommended. Plan your trip by reading more.

Learn how to make a reservation for the National Park Service facilitated USS Arizona Memorial Program with recreation.gov.

Learn how to make a reservation for the National Park Service facilitated Ford Island Bus Tour with recreation.gov.

Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and visiting the USS Arizona Memorial.

Using DNA & other technology, the remains of service members lost on the USS Oklahoma on Dec 7, 1941, are being identified & returned home.

Bags are not allowed at the park, but can be stored onsite. Find out more about our bag policy, medical concerns, and safety at the park.

Park rangers share the incredible human stories that helped define the events of December 7, 1941 in this video series.

Last updated: September 17, 2024

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808 422-3399

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Passport to Pearl Harbor 

See everything pearl harbor has to offer with the passport to pearl harbor. one historic location, four very distinct destinations, each as compelling as the next and none that you'd want to miss. adult (ages 13+) - $89.99 child (ages 4-12) - $44.99, ticket includes: ​, visitor center self-guided multimedia tour, pearl harbor virtual reality center, ​ pacific fleet submarine museum general admission , battleship missouri memorial general admission, pearl harbor aviation museum general admission .

PASSPORTS DO NOT INCLUDE RESERVATIONS TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. Please visit the National Park Service website at  recreation.gov  to reserve tickets.

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Multimedia Tour

Virtual reality center.

Adult (A ges 13+) - $20.99 ​

Child (Ages 4-12) - $16.99

This package includes an Unlimited  Multimedia Tour and one Virtual Reality Experience.

Pacific Fleet Submarine Musuem

General Admission  

Adult (Ages 13+) - $21.99 ​

Child (Ages 4-12) - $12.99

Audio tour included with General Admission ticket.

Battleship Missouri Memorial Logo

Adult (Ages 13+) - $34.99 ​

Child (Ages 4-12) - $17.49

Add-O n Tours

(Must include General Admission or Passport)

Captai n 's Tour 

Adult (Ages 13+) - $30.00 ​

Child (Ages 10-12) - $30.00

Chief En gine er’s Tour

Child (Age s 10-12) - $30.00

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Logo

Adult (Ages 13+) - $25.99 ​

Child (Ages 4-12) - $14.99

Add- On Tours

Top of the Tower

Add-On to General Admission - $19.99 ​

Individual Ticket - $34.99

Fighter Ace 360 Flight Simulator 

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Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is free to visit, although a $1 service charge is collected by recreation.gov to reserve tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial program. Visitors are encouraged to create and log in to their accounts before tickets are released since tickets are limited and may be reserved in their entirety in several minutes. Same-day, free tickets are no longer available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. (See the "Booking Windows" tab for more information.) All visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial, regardless of their age, must have a ticket.  

* Tickets are non-transferable and not for resale. Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

* Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

*Be sure to save your Recreation.gov confirmation email, print your confirmation code with QR code, or take a screenshot of your reservation QR code. This information will be required to ensure you are admitted to the correct program.   

Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona) booking process and Pearl Harbor National Memorial.   

A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering experience, even for those who were not alive when the attack occurred.  

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, is the primary portal for visitors coming to Pearl Harbor. It is open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interpretive programs available include a round trip boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial and time spent on the memorial for reflection and contemplation. USS Arizona Memorial programs run frequently throughout each day. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.  

Parking at the visitor center is $7/day. This payment is collected through a virtual pay system on visitors’ mobile devices or via an onsite kiosk (this fee cannot be paid through recreation.gov). 

The visitor center is the gateway for visitors to expand their knowledge of World War II and the Pacific Theater by visiting neighboring independent historic sites: Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum , Battleship Missouri Memorial , and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum . Ticketing and tour information for these sites can be found at the Passport to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites page .

Need to Know

High theft area, do not leave valuables in vehicles.

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a fee-free site, and the National Park Service does not charge for programs or for entrance fees.   

With a limited number of tickets available online each day, reservations can fill quickly. Reservations may be made up to 8 weeks (56 days) in advance. All tickets reserved for the USS Arizona Memorial program are final. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee under any circumstances. 

Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

Other tickets, for the separately-managed Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, can be reserved at the Passport to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites page . 

Please arrive at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at least thirty (30) minutes prior to your assigned tour time and be at the Validation Check in located at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater ten (10) minutes prior to your tour time to ensure you are checked-in. The Navy-operated boat will begin boarding at your tour time. If you are late you may miss your tour.

Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website, here .

Boat trips to the USS Arizona Memorial may be cancelled or modified due to boat mechanical issues, high winds, and other safety concerns. 

The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate. 

For hearing impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk. 

Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the paid-parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pick up and drop off protocols.  

Booking Windows

Primary Booking Window: Tickets are available 8 weeks (56 days) in advance at 3 pm HST on a rolling daily window. Example: On Monday, May 2, tickets will be available for Monday, June 27; on Tuesday, May 3, tickets will be available for Tuesday, June 28.  

Secondary Booking Window: Additional tickets are available one day in advance at 3 pm HST on a rolling daily window. Example: On May 3, additional tickets will be available for May 4; on May 4, additional tickets will be available for May 5.

Changes and Cancellations

All tickets reserved for the USS Arizona Memorial program are final. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee under any circumstances. 

Contact Information

Mailing address.

PEARL HARBOR NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1 ARIZONA MEMORIAL PLACE Honolulu HI 96818

Phone Number

(808) 422-3399

Available Tours and Tickets

  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • Visitor Center Official Multimedia Tour (23 Stops)
  • Deluxe Combination Narrated Tour & Vr
  • USS Arizona Memorial (Authorized Commercial Users)

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USS Arizona Tours

The official 501(c)(3) cooperating association for Pearl Harbor National Memorial

  • SAVE ON COMBO
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  • Narrated and VR Adventure Included!

Official Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Deluxe Combo Tour

Join us for a self-guided tour through the USS  Arizona followed by exclusive access to WWII archives.

  • Hour Glass 60 to 90 Minutes
  • Clock 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Official Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Tours

  • THE VIP TOUR
  • All 4 VR Tours & The Captain's Tour
  • Hour Glass 60 + Minutes

Official Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Admiral's VIP Tour

Join us for an Admiral’s VIP self-guided tour through the USS Arizona, including exclusive access to our WWII archives and All four VR tours.

  • Unlimited Access
  • 28 Stops - 60 to 90 mins
  • You Control You Pace!
  • Clock 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Captain's Narrated Multimedia Tour

Let Jamie Lee Curtis and real Pearl Harbor Survivors guide you through Pearl Harbor National Memorial on this 60-90 minute narrated tour of the historic memorial that you will never forget.

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  • 306 Degree Experience!
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Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality – Skies Over Pearl Tour

Special VR Tour that lets you experience the Japanese attack from the deck of the Battleship USS Utah in Pearl Harbor. Step back in time and discover the National Park Service’s new Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center.

USS Arizona in the Pacific National Monument

Explore the $65 million Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, which includes free admission, outdoor exhibits, two world-class museums, the Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center, the official USS Arizona Memorial Tours, the USS Arizona Memorial Museum Store, and access to more Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is open 362 days a year from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Movie/boat tours to the USS Arizona Memorial run from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., leaving every 15 minutes on US Navy shuttles that hold up to 145 passengers. Come learn about this important historic site, a must-do experience in Hawaii.

USS Arizona sinking after being attacked by the Japanese Imperial Fleet in a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941.

One of Hawaii's Premier Experiences ★★★★★

"Stopped in on our vacation even though the actual memorial is not open to step foot on, there are other things to remember the past on site, if you do take the tour it is very knowledgeable of the past, definitely glad I brought and showed my 11-year-old daughter"

"Every U.S. citizen should see this. One of the most moving experiences of my life reliving the sacrifices made that day and all the lives lost and still entombed in the sunken ship. Great history lesson for all Americans!"

"Wonderful place to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. We did the Passport to Pearl Harbor which includes everything. It’s an entire day spent at Pearl Harbor, USS Missouri, The Bowfish Submarine, Pacific Aviation Museum and all the little extras you get from the tour guide."

"We were not able to tour the memorial itself because there were ongoing repairs, but we took a boat ride to see it, and watched an excellent film about it at the grounds. There is still a lot to see and experience, and it was well worth the trip to visit."

(5/16/23) We took in the solemn facts of the events. We had gotten the narrative headset from trip advisor with admission. We had also gotten the separate tickets from recreation.gov for $1.00 each, to go on the boat to the Arizona Memorial. It was incredibly easy and fast to gain access and enjoy our day at our pace.

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