Pearl Harbor Tour Options on Oʻahu and the Free USS Arizona Reservation
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A Pearl Harbor tour on Oʻahu sells you transport, timing and commentary for a site that charges nothing to enter. The one piece that needs a reservation, the USS Arizona Memorial program, is free.
What Oʻahu's Pearl Harbor Visit Involves
Pearl Harbor National Memorial charges no park entry fee and needs no park entry reservation. Only the USS Arizona Memorial program needs a timed reservation.
According to the Wikipedia entry on the attack, the attack on Pearl Harbor took place on 7 December 1941. According to the USS Arizona Memorial entry on Wikipedia, the USS Arizona Memorial spans the sunken hull of the battleship without touching it, and was established on 30 May 1962.
Getting there on your own is inexpensive. According to the National Park Service fees page, Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a fee-free park; parking costs $7 per day and is paid by mobile app. A traveller with a rental car and a confirmed Arizona program reservation has already covered the core visit.
Paid listings make more sense when you don't have a car, when you want Battleship Missouri in the same day, or when you'd like a narrator to put the galleries in context.
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri: Both Ships in One Booking
This listing covers the exhibit galleries, a short film, the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri. The card raises three questions you should answer before paying: whether transport is included, where to meet, and what the small bag size limit is.
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
From $149 · Price checked: Oct 2026
Best for: History-minded visitors who want both the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri, with exhibit galleries and a short film, in one day.
Not for: Travellers needing hotel pickup, which the listing does not mention, or anyone unwilling to leave larger bags behind.
A 6 to 7 hour Pearl Harbor visit covering exhibit galleries, a short film, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, plus Battleship Missouri. Confirm whether transport is included, where to meet, and the small bag size limit before paying.
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Where pearl harbor tours in Oʻahu Add Value Over the Free Reservation
A paid tour adds a driver, narration and sometimes a Honolulu sightseeing leg or bundled Missouri admission. It does not add access to a park that is already free.
As the NPS fees page makes clear, Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a fee-free park, so the boat program is booked separately from any coach tour.
Coach days also tie you to a group schedule. Our guided vs self-guided Pearl Harbor comparison sets out that choice in more detail.
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour: A Coach Day With Add-On Versions
This coach tour pairs the USS Arizona Memorial with a Honolulu leg. The listing offers several versions, some of which add Battleship Missouri and aviation museum admission. Check which one sits in your cart before you pay, because the add-ons change what your day contains. Confirm the pickup location as well, and bring photo ID or a passport as the listing asks.
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour
From $59.23 · Price checked: Oct 2026
Best for: Visitors wanting a narrated coach day to Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, with options to add Battleship Missouri and the aviation museum.
Not for: Skip it if carrying a bag is essential, as bags of any size are not permitted at Pearl Harbor.
A coach tour to the USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu, offered as five, eight or nine hour versions with added Battleship Missouri and aviation museum admission. Confirm which version you are booking, pickup location, and bring photo ID or a passport.
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What the Free Reservation Changes About Oʻahu Planning
The reservation window decides your Pearl Harbor date, not the tour. Recreation.gov controls the USS Arizona program, so get that reservation sorted, or confirm your tour includes it, before you plan the rest of the day.
Per Recreation.gov, USS Arizona Memorial program tickets are free but need a timed reservation through Recreation.gov, with a nonrefundable $1 service fee per reserved ticket. Recreation.gov releases USS Arizona program reservations on a rolling schedule, roughly eight weeks ahead and again 24 hours ahead; confirm the current release time on Recreation.gov.
Our Oʻahu 5-day itinerary shows one way to put Pearl Harbor on a day with nothing time-sensitive after it.
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki: Galleries With Driver-Held Tickets
This listing runs from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor visitor centre and its Road to War and Attack galleries, and the driver hands over the tickets. The open question is the boat. The card tells you to confirm whether the USS Arizona Memorial boat programme is included, and where pickup takes place.
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki
From $55 · Price checked: Oct 2026
Best for: History-minded visitors in Waikiki wanting a half-day Pearl Harbor visit with transport and tickets handled by the driver.
Not for: Skip it if you want the Battleship Missouri or aviation museum, as the listing mentions only the visitor centre and galleries.
A four hour half-day tour from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor visitor centre and its Road to War and Attack galleries, with tickets handed over by the driver. Confirm whether the USS Arizona Memorial boat programme is included and where pickup takes place.
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Kalei Makoa's Tips for Getting It Right
Pickup point, inclusions and the plan if Arizona tickets fall through matter more than the tour title.
Start with pickup. Oʻahu operators use different Waikiki pickup points, so check the exact area a listing names against where you're staying. Our getting around Oʻahu guide covers your options for reaching a pickup point or the memorial yourself.
Next, read the inclusions line by line: admission, parking, shuttle, transfers and meals. For a commercial overview of how the program fits around tours, the USS Arizona Memorial page on oahuticketsandtours.com is a useful cross-check, but check its details against Recreation.gov.
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki: Hotel Transport and Both Ships
This small-group listing includes hotel transport, Visitor Center admission, a documentary, a boat to the USS Arizona Memorial and a USS Missouri tour. It is aimed at Waikiki guests who want both ships without driving. The card names two things to confirm: that your hotel is on the pickup route, and what happens if Arizona tickets are unavailable.
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki
From $157 · Price checked: Oct 2026
Best for: Visitors staying in Waikiki who want hotel transport, both Pearl Harbor ships and a drive past Punchbowl Cemetery in a small group.
Not for: Anyone set on visiting the USS Arizona Memorial, since the listing states those tickets are not guaranteed.
A 6 hour small-group tour with hotel transport, Visitor Center admission, a documentary, a boat to the USS Arizona Memorial and a USS Missouri tour. Confirm your hotel is on the pickup route and what happens if Arizona tickets are unavailable.
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Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour: Pearl Harbor Sites Plus Downtown Honolulu
This guided tour covers the USS Arizona Memorial and other Pearl Harbor sites, then moves on to Honolulu landmarks. The listing names Iolani Palace, the state capitol and the King Kamehameha Statue. The card is direct about the gap: the listing doesn't specify which admissions and pickup arrangements are included. Ask the operator before paying.
Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour
From $49 · Price checked: Oct 2026
Best for: History-focused visitors wanting Pearl Harbor sites and a guided Honolulu city tour of the palace, capitol and statue in one day.
Not for: Skip it if you want only the USS Arizona Memorial, as this is a six to seven hour combined day.
A six to seven hour guided tour covering the USS Arizona Memorial and other Pearl Harbor sites, then Honolulu landmarks such as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. Confirm which admissions and pickup arrangements are included, as the listing does not specify.
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What to Check Before Booking
Before you pay for any Pearl Harbor listing, confirm the boat program, the pickup point, the inclusions and the cancellation terms against the listing itself.
- Confirm whether the USS Arizona Memorial boat program is part of the booking, and what the operator does if those tickets are unavailable.
- Check the pickup area or meeting point the listing names against your hotel.
- Read what the price covers: admission, parking, shuttle, transfers or meals.
- Note any ID or bag rules the listing states, such as the photo ID request on the Deluxe Coach Tour and the bag size limit on the Battleship Missouri listing.
- Read the cancellation terms on the operator's listing, and follow official advisories from the National Park Service for any site closures.
- Recheck the current release time on Recreation.gov if you're holding your own program reservation.
Fees and reservation rules belong to the National Park Service and Recreation.gov, and both can change between when you read this and when you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a paid tour to see the USS Arizona Memorial?
No paid tour is required, because the National Park Service runs the memorial and Recreation.gov handles the program reservation directly.
Does every Pearl Harbor tour include the Arizona boat program?
No. The Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki asks you to confirm whether the boat programme is included, while the Waikiki small-group tour lists the boat but still tells you to ask about unavailable tickets.
Which listing suits someone who also wants Honolulu landmarks?
The Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour names Iolani Palace, the state capitol and the King Kamehameha Statue.
What should I bring on a coach tour to Pearl Harbor?
The Deluxe Coach Tour listing asks for photo ID or a passport. Check each listing for its own bag and ID rules before the day.
What if my hotel is not on a pickup route?
Ask the operator which Waikiki pickup point is closest, or pick a listing with a named meeting point you can reach on your own.
Edited from Kailua, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Check the state park, city and national park reservation pages for current rules before you go.
Kalei edits Oahu Island Guide's tour comparisons using published tour details and official park and reservation sources. About Kalei.