Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tickets

The USS Arizona Memorial program at Pearl Harbor is free, but you need a timed reservation on Recreation.gov, which costs a $1 booking fee per ticket. Tickets are released daily at 3 pm Hawaii time 8 weeks ahead and 1 day ahead, same-day free tickets are no longer handed out, and bags are not allowed. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $42.75 on Viator (8 compared, checked October 18, 2026).

Price
Free; $1 booking fee per ticket
Released
3 pm HST, 8 weeks ahead and 1 day ahead
Same-day tickets
No longer handed out; limited standby
Bags
Not allowed; parking $7
Open today
7:00AM – 5:00PM (National Park Service)

Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial) tours compared

The 8 most-reviewed Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial) tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult. Some of these tours are fully sold out on up to 13 of the next 14 days, so book ahead.

TourFromRatingMemorial reservationHotel pickupBook
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour$94.034.9 (5,040 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki$55.004.5 (6,297 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri$149.004.6 (2,852 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki$157.004.6 (1,469 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator
Pearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour$42.754.5 (963 reviews)yesnoSee on Viator
Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Small Group Tour$100.004.6 (648 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator
Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour$44.554.4 (515 reviews)not statednoSee on Viator
Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour$89.004.3 (513 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator

Prices from Viator, checked October 18, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.

Getting there

Around the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center:

  • Hālawa / Aloha Stadium station (subway) · 0.4 mi · about 10 min walk
  • 9 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 13 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 590 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Navy Gateway Makalapa (0.5 mi)
  • Closest airports: Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) 3.5 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial)

The closest hotel to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is Navy Gateway Makalapa, 0.5 mi away (about 14 min walk). There are 2 places to eat within 0.3 miles.

Hotels

  • Navy Gateway Makalapa · 0.5 mi · about 14 min walk

Places to eat

  • Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Snack Shop · fast food · 150 ft · about 1 min walk
  • Restaurant 604 · restaurant · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Official ticket types and prices

Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.

Ticket Adult What you get
USS Arizona Memorial program (timed reservation) Free + $1 non-refundable Recreation.gov fee per ticket Safety orientation, boat ride, time on the memorial and return; about 45 minutes. The 23-minute park film is not part of the program.
Visitor Center, grounds and museums Free Entry to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and its two museums
Parking $7 per day Visitor Center parking

Reservations and timed entry

USS Arizona Memorial program: book on Recreation.gov. Released daily at 3 pm HST in two windows: 8 weeks (56 days) ahead and 1 day (24 hours) ahead. Fee $1 per ticket, non-refundable. Arrive at least 1 hour early; check in at the theater 10 minutes before your time.

When tickets sell out

Same-day free tickets are no longer available at the Visitor Center; NPS says limited standby may be available but cannot be guaranteed and standby waits ‘may take several hours’ on busy days.

Discounts and free entry

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a fee-free park; the USS Arizona program is free apart from the $1 booking fee. Battleship Missouri, USS Bowfin and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum are separate paid sites (prices on their own websites).

Opening hours

Visitor Center 7 am-5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1. USS Arizona programs every 15 minutes, 8 am-12 noon and 1 pm-3:30 pm (last program 3:30 pm).

How long to plan

USS Arizona program about 45 minutes; plan extra time for the museums and the required 1-hour early arrival.

Travel tips

  • Address: 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 – use it so GPS does not route you to the military base.
  • About a 45-minute drive from Waikiki; take H-1 West to exit 15A, not the Hickam AFB/Pearl Harbor exit.
  • Parking $7 per day, paid on site.
  • TheBus routes 20 and 42: use stop #477 (Kamehameha Hwy/Kalaloa St); check thebus.org for current service.

Accessibility

Visitor center, museums, USS Arizona Memorial and grounds are wheelchair accessible with mostly flat paths; service animals welcome. Wheelchairs are not available for rent. No restrooms on the boats or the memorial.

Before you go

  • No bags allowed (backpacks, purses, camera bags, large handbags); items larger than 1.5 x 2.25 x 5.5 in are restricted. Bag storage is available for a fee.
  • Only Recreation.gov reservations are accepted; Groupon and Go Oahu cards are not valid for NPS programs.
  • Boat trips can be cancelled for high winds, rain, mechanical or dock issues.
  • Tickets cannot be resold or transferred.

Best time to visit

Book at 3 pm HST exactly 8 weeks ahead, or try the next-day release at 3 pm HST. Not an official ‘best time’ statement.

Good to know

Are USS Arizona Memorial tickets free?
Yes. The program is free, but Recreation.gov charges a $1 non-refundable fee per ticket.
When are USS Arizona Memorial tickets released?
Daily at 3 pm Hawaii time on Recreation.gov, in two windows: 8 weeks ahead and 1 day ahead.
Can I get same-day tickets at Pearl Harbor?
Same-day free tickets are no longer given out at the Visitor Center. Limited standby may be available but is not guaranteed and can take hours.
Can I bring a bag to Pearl Harbor?
No. Bags that can conceal items are not allowed; paid bag storage is available. Cameras, clear water bottles and wallets are allowed.
How long is the USS Arizona Memorial program?
About 45 minutes, including orientation, the boat ride and time on the memorial. Arrive at least 1 hour before your time.
How much is parking at Pearl Harbor?
$7 per day, paid on the day by QR code or app.
How do I get to Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial) by public transit?
The closest stop is Hālawa / Aloha Stadium station (subway), 0.4 mi away, about 10 min walk. There are 9 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial)?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL), 50 ft away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial)?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 13 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 590 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.

Sources: recreation.gov, nps.gov. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.