How to visit Pearl Harbor for $1: Ford Island Bus Tour and USS Arizona (FREE!)

We visited Pearl Harbor and will walk you through how to visit to see USS Arizona and Ford Island to see USS Utah and the USS Oklahoma memorial. We didn't have advance tickets for USS Arizona but got in quickly on standby. Recommend trying to get tickets to the Ford Island Bus Tour, but if it's sold out, just add your name to the 'notify me' list! We were notified for multiple dates within our date range.

When booking online:
Ford Island Bus tour: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10089185
You can book 8 weeks in advance or set a 'notify me' for the dates you'll be visiting. We were able to get our tickets this was for a $1 per person reservation fee.

USS Arizona: you can book 8 weeks in advance or the day before for USS Arizona. We were not able to get tickets but went on standby. They ask for your phone number and text when it's your turn to line up. We waited a total of 20 minutes since we missed the first sailing out to USS Arizona.

Parking: The on-site parking is $7 per car, paid via QR code
Cost: Entrance is free! Even if you don't have a reservation, you can walk in, add your name to the USS Arizona standby list, tour the museum and grounds, and watch the 23 minute documentary
Timing: Depending on your interest, this could take all day. Plan to go early.


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