USS Arizona Memorial
The white memorial spans the sunken USS Arizona. You reach it on a U.S. Navy boat from the visitor center.
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Pearl Harbor
free entry · $1 per Arizona reservationUpdated October 30, 2026 fees and rules from official sites; road distances from map data
Entry to Pearl Harbor National Memorial is free. The National Park Service runs this site west of Honolulu. You reach the USS Arizona Memorial by boat with a $1 fee to book each ticket. Tickets open at 3 p.m. HST 56 days ahead and again the day before. You pay to visit the Missouri and submarine museum. The Aviation Museum costs extra too. Leave bags at your hotel before you visit.
Tickets
Pearl Harbor tickets and visiting hours
| Tickets | free entry to the visitor center and its two galleries. The USS Arizona Memorial program has a nonrefundable $1 online reservation fee per ticket. |
| The Arizona Memorial program | a 45-minute visit with the return boat ride included. You arrive at least 1 hour early and check in 10 minutes before your slot. The 23-minute film is separate. |
| The other sites | the Missouri costs $44.99 per adult and $19.99 per child. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum costs $25.99 per adult and $14.99 per child. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum costs $29.99 per adult and $17.99 per child. |
| Hours | open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. HST daily except Thanksgiving. It's also closed on December 25 and January 1. The first boat program starts at 8 a.m.; the last starts at 3:30 p.m. |
| Bags | backpacks and purses that hide their contents aren't allowed. A small clear bag is permitted after screening; medical bags need security clearance. |
| Audio tour and museums | the Road to War and Attack exhibit galleries are free. The 23-minute film is free; the audio tour costs extra. |
How much to see
- Free memorial visit You can visit the galleries and watch the film free. The boat program is free too, with a $1 reservation fee per ticket. Allow at least 2 hours for the memorial and visitor center.
- Passport to Pearl Harbor The Passport costs $99.99 per adult aged 13+ and $49.99 per child aged 4 to 12. It covers each paid site once over 2 consecutive days, plus the audio and VR package. Your Arizona reservation is separate.
- Tour from Waikiki A Waikiki tour combines your transport with the visits you choose. Some cover Arizona alone; others add Missouri or all paid sites.
Map
Where Pearl Harbor is
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center: 21.3675° N, 157.9384° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- From Waikiki by bus TheBus Route 42 runs from Kuhio Avenue or Kalia Road to the visitor center driveway. Adults pay $3.25 cash per boarding or $3.00 for a 2-hour HOLO pass; a HOLO card costs $2.00. Route 51 serves the memorial from downtown; cash prices don't include transfers.
- By car The visitor center is 12.3 miles or 19.8 km by road from the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki. Your destination is 1 Arizona Memorial Place; H-1 West exit 15A leads there. Parking costs $7 per vehicle per day, payable on arrival by QR code.
- With a tour The Pearl Harbor list compares tours with Waikiki pickup and return. Your meeting point may be a shared pickup zone, so use the location sent before departure.
- From the airport Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 5.7 miles or 9.2 km away by road. The drive takes 10 to 15 minutes before delays. You can't bring ordinary luggage inside; arrange storage before your boat check-in.
The sites
The Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri
USS Arizona Memorial
Across the water
The memorial sits offshore beside Ford Island. Your program covers the boat ride there and back. There are no restrooms on the boat or memorial.
Battleship Missouri
The Battleship Missouri is moored at Ford Island. Your entry fee covers a guided tour. You can then see the ship at your own pace.
With a guide
Arizona or all sites: six Pearl Harbor tours
These six tours are listed from lowest starting price to highest. Each row describes the option behind that price and the conditions for your visit.
| Coach with Arizona program | from $94.03 per adult | Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour 5,046 reviews, 4.9 · The 5-hour Arizona + City option takes you to the memorial. It picks you up at select Waikiki stops. You'll pay extra for Missouri entry. Ask if your price covers the Arizona handling charge. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Arizona in a small group | from $100 per person for 2 or more | Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Small Group Tour 650 reviews, 4.6 · Your 4-hour tour comes with Arizona tickets booked in advance. Hotel pickup is part of the price. You need at least two adults for the lowest adult rate. Lunch isn't covered. Your guide stays outside while you visit the memorial. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Arizona and Missouri | from $149 per adult | Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri 2,880 reviews, 4.6 · The 6-hour option picks you up in Waikiki between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Your price covers the Arizona boat trip and Missouri entry. Meals cost extra. Meet at the pickup zone you've been given. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Missouri tour and Arizona program | from $149.74 per adult | Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour 6,405 reviews, 4.9 · Your 7-hour tour covers Arizona entry and a guided Missouri visit. Lunch costs extra. You must meet at a set Waikiki pickup point. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Arizona and mini circle island | from $157.74 per adult | Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Tour from Waikiki 98 reviews, 4.9 · Your day takes 9 to 10 hours on Wednesdays and Sundays. Your Arizona tickets aren't guaranteed. Standby may be your only choice. The price covers Waikiki pickup, but meals aren't included. There's no swimming stop. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Full day at four sites | from $225 per adult | Pearl Harbor Complete Experience Passport 573 reviews, 4.7 · The 9-hour option covers Arizona and entry to the three paid sites. You'll meet at a Waikiki pickup point. The tour doesn't pick up in Ko Olina. Arrange any wheelchair transport ahead. · dates and prices ↗ |
The catch: You won't get a refund on the Arizona and Missouri tour if the Navy stops the boats. The Complete Experience Passport tour has the same rule.
Before you go
- Reserve when your Arizona date opens. Leave bags at your hotel or use paid storage near the entrance. Save your ticket QR code before arriving at least 1 hour ahead of your program.
Tours
Pearl Harbor tours and island routes
Pearl Harbor tours
14 tours · from $94.03
The Pearl Harbor list shows which sites each tour covers and where you meet. You can choose a short Arizona visit or a full day at the museums.
Circle island tours 14 tours · from $75The circle island list compares routes around Oahu. A Pearl Harbor stop leaves less time for its paid museums, so choose the stops you most want to see.
Food, history and culture tours 12 tours · from $25The food and culture list covers Honolulu history and food tours. You can pair a separate city visit with your Pearl Harbor day.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Reservations and standby
Tickets open at 3 p.m. HST 56 days ahead and the day before. You can join standby on the tablets outside the Audio Tour booth. Your second text tells you to go to the theater. A standby spot doesn't mean you'll get a seat.
Bags and storage
Storage is beside the visitor center entrance. Budget $7 to $10 per bag, depending on its size. Your medical bag should hold just what you need for that condition.
Ford Island shuttle
The free Ford Island shuttle takes you to Missouri and the Aviation Museum. It leaves from behind the submarine museum roughly every 15 minutes. Your last ride back leaves Missouri at 4:05 p.m. or the Aviation Museum at 5 p.m. You may need photo ID; if you're from abroad, you must bring your passport.
Audio tour package
You can buy an audio tour with one virtual reality experience. It's $20.99 per adult aged 13+ or $16.99 per child aged 4 to 12. The package doesn't book your Arizona boat seat.
Boat cancellations
High winds or rain can stop the Navy boats. A boat breakdown can cancel your visit too. You won't get back the $1 fee you paid to book each ticket.
Museum visits
The free galleries show the attack and what came next. At the paid sites, adult tickets start at 13; child rates cover ages 4 to 12. Children under 4 can't board Bowfin. You can take a virtual submarine tour in the museum.
Good to know
People also ask
- Is Pearl Harbor free?
Yes, you can enter Pearl Harbor National Memorial for free. The Arizona boat program is free with a $1 fee to book each ticket. You pay $7 per vehicle per day to park. The other historic sites charge entry fees.
- How do you get USS Arizona Memorial tickets?
Book a timed USS Arizona Memorial program ticket on the booking page linked by the National Park Service. The fee is $1 per person. Tickets open at 3 p.m. HST 56 days ahead and again the day before. Each person needs a ticket, even infants.
- How long do you need at Pearl Harbor?
You need at least 2 hours for the Arizona Memorial and visitor center. The boat program takes 45 minutes; you must arrive 1 hour before it starts. For Missouri, plan 2 hours aboard plus 30 minutes each way to wait for and ride the shuttle. All four sites fill a full day.
- Can you bring a bag into Pearl Harbor?
You can't bring a backpack or purse that hides its contents. Small clear bags are allowed after screening. Budget $7 to $10 per bag for storage near the entrance. Ford Island shuttles don't allow bags.
- How do you get to Pearl Harbor from Waikiki?
You can take TheBus Route 42 from Waikiki to the visitor center. Adults pay $3.25 cash per boarding or $3.00 for a 2-hour HOLO pass. Driving takes roughly 45 minutes, with traffic adding time. Tours pick you up at select stops in Waikiki.
- Is the USS Missouri included in the Pearl Harbor ticket?
No, your Arizona booking doesn't cover the Battleship Missouri. Entry costs $44.99 per adult aged 13+ and $19.99 per child aged 4 to 12. You get a guided tour with your ticket. The Passport covers Missouri too, but you still need to book Arizona on its own.