Tickets to the memorial are in high demand and go quickly. There are only two paths that guarantee entry to the USS Arizona Memorial:
1.) Reserve your ticket at Recreation.gov. Tickets are released on a rolling schedule, 56 days (8 weeks) in advance at 3 p.m. HST. A $1 non-refundable reservation fee is added to each ticket.
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2.) Reserve a scheduled tour that includes USS Arizona Memorial tickets plus transportation. There are several options and Pearl Harbor itineraries to choose from.
There is also a standby list available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. You can only sign up for it in person, and entry to the USS Arizona Memorial is not guaranteed. There are no walk-in tickets available.
All of our Scheduled Tours include USS Arizona Memorial tickets, with no scrambling, waiting, or guesswork. Most tours also include narrated transportation, Honolulu city tours, and access to other key Pearl Harbor sites.
✔️ Included tickets No fighting for next-day releases.
✔️ Round-trip transportation from Waikiki, Ko Olina, and Honolulu cruise terminals.
✔️ Guides provide history and context on the way to Pearl Harbor.
✔️ Access to more sites like the Battleship Missouri, the Pacific Fleet Museum, and our Honolulu City Tour.
Reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial program are free; Recreation.gov, the National Park Service's official booking site, charges a $1 non-refundable fee per ticket. Time slots are released 56 days (8 weeks) ahead at 3:00 PM HST, with a small batch of next-day tickets released the day before - also at 3:00 PM HST. They sell out quickly.
If you go this route, keep in mind:
Our scheduled Pearl Harbor tours include USS Arizona Memorial tickets as part of the package. These tours provide reserved access to Pearl Harbor attractions along with transportation and a structured itinerary.
Self-paced tours do not include Arizona tickets, so you’ll need to reserve those separately.
Scheduled tours include transportation, reserved access to Pearl Harbor attractions, a set itinerary, and USS Arizona Memorial tickets. They’re designed for a streamlined experience with minimal planning.
Self-paced tours allow you to explore on your own schedule but require you to arrange transportation and Arizona tickets separately. You can reserve USS Arizona Memorial tickets on your own at Recreation.gov.
Most scheduled tours include round-trip transportation from Waikiki or other designated areas. This typically includes hotel pickup and drop-off along with narration during the drive. Self-paced options do not include transportation.
Most visitors spend between 2 hours and a full day at Pearl Harbor, depending on how many sites they visit.
A shorter visit may include the Visitor Center and USS Arizona Memorial, while a full experience, covering the Missouri, Aviation Museum, and Submarine Museum, typically takes 6–8 hours.
Of course. We offer private tours and group-friendly options with transportation, flexible timing, and expert planning help. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest.
Remember, no bags larger than 1.5"x2.25"x5.5" 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 bag under the stroller seat for clear visibility and access.
Here is an example of an approved clear stadium style bag.
If you have a medical issue that may require the use of a medical bag that might offer concealment, you must disclose this to security. Bags can only carry the medically required items. Final say rests with the Park Security Rangers.
