How to choose a Pearl Harbor tour
Every Pearl Harbor tour includes your attraction tickets and transport, so you skip parking and timed-entry worries. Choose by how much time you have:
- Half day: the Arizona Memorial and historic Honolulu tour covers the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, then a narrated drive through downtown Honolulu.
- Battleships: Battleships of WWII adds the Battleship Missouri, where the war ended.
- Everything at Pearl Harbor: the Complete Pearl Harbor Experience includes the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, USS Oklahoma Memorial, Bowfin Submarine Museum and Pacific Fleet Aviation Museum.
- Pearl Harbor plus Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Mini Circle Island or Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Staying on another island? Every Pearl Harbor tour is also available as a day trip from Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, with round-trip airfare included.
Pearl Harbor rules to know
- No bags, purses or backpacks; small clear bags are allowed, and bag storage is available for a fee.
- Swimwear isn't allowed; wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID.
- The Pearl Harbor sites are self-guided, with park rangers on hand.
Frequently asked questions
Which Pearl Harbor tour is best?
For a half day, choose the Arizona Memorial and historic Honolulu tour. To see the Battleship Missouri and the museums as well, choose Battleships of WWII or the Complete Pearl Harbor Experience.
Are Pearl Harbor attraction tickets included?
Yes. All attraction entry fees are included, and your guide gives you the tickets on the day.
Can I bring a bag to Pearl Harbor?
No. Bags, purses and backpacks are not allowed at Pearl Harbor. Small clear bags are permitted, and bag storage is available on site for a small fee. Bring a phone, wallet and camera only.
Can I do a Pearl Harbor tour from Maui, Kauai or the Big Island?
Yes. Fly-away versions of every Pearl Harbor tour include round-trip inter-island airfare and pickup at Honolulu airport.
Is there a dress code at Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor is a place of remembrance. Swimwear isn't allowed, and comfortable clothing and closed walking shoes are recommended.
What happens if Pearl Harbor sites close?
Sites can close for weather or operational reasons. If this happens, your guide will adjust the itinerary and let you know the alternatives.