Is the Passport to Pearl Harbor Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itYes if you'll see the Battleship Missouri, the Aviation Museum and the Bowfin submarine. Separately those three cost $100.97, and the Passport ($99.99) adds the multimedia tour and a VR experience.
- Skip itNo if you only want the USS Arizona Memorial. It's free; you just book a timed slot on recreation.gov.
- Skip itNo if you've bought a Go City Oahu pass. The Missouri, Aviation and Submarine museums are already on it.
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
What is The Passport to Pearl Harbor?
The Passport to Pearl Harbor is the official combo ticket for the paid Pearl Harbor sites: one entry each to the Battleship Missouri, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (the USS Bowfin) and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, plus the self-guided multimedia tour and one VR experience. Use it over one day or two days in a row.
Pearl Harbor is Oahu's most visited site, and the Passport is how its own operators package the paid half of it, while the USS Arizona Memorial stays free.
The seller advertises savings of up to About 18% compared with buying each ticket separately. Realistic for anyone seeing all three museums; skip it if you'll leave one out.
- Price
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child (4-12)
- Sites
- Missouri, Bowfin, Aviation Museum
- Use over
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
- USS Arizona
- Free, booked separately
How to get the most value out of The Passport to Pearl Harbor
The Passport only works out if you see all three paid sites, so plan a full day, or two mornings, with the USS Arizona slot first.
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Assume the Passport gets you onto the USS Arizona Memorial | It doesn't. Book the free USS Arizona slot on recreation.gov as soon as your dates are set; same-day slots go fast. |
| Try to drive onto Ford Island | The Missouri and the Aviation Museum are on Ford Island, an active base. Take the free shuttle from the visitor center. |
| Bring a bag | Pearl Harbor doesn't allow bags. Leave it in the car or use the paid bag storage by the entrance. |
| Book a late USS Arizona slot | Take an early slot. Then you have the rest of the day for Ford Island before the museums close. |
| Skip the Aviation Museum's hangars | Hangar 79 still has bullet holes in its windows from 7 December 1941. It's part of your Passport. |
| Head to the USS Arizona Memorial without checking how busy it is | Check the USS Arizona Memorial's live crowd level on beatthecrowd.co first. If it's busy, do another Oahu sight on your pass and come back later. |
Before you set off for the USS Arizona Memorial, check how busy it is right now on beatthecrowd.co. An hour in a queue is an hour of your pass gone.
Check live crowds in Honolulu →Who The Passport to Pearl Harbor is for
Good fit
- History fans who'll see all three paid sites
- Families: the child Passport is $49.99
- You'd like to split Pearl Harbor across two shorter mornings
Skip it if
- You only want the USS Arizona Memorial (free)
- You have a Go City Oahu pass already
- You'll skip the Bowfin or the Aviation Museum
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
What the pass covers
The Passport covers one entry to each Pearl Harbor paid site plus the tour and VR. Here's what's in and what isn't.
- Children under 4 can't board the Bowfin submarine.
- Upgrades cost extra: the Missouri's Captain's or Chief Engineer's tour is $32, and the Aviation Museum's Tower View is $10.
The big sights
- Battleship Missouri MemorialIncluded$44.99 on its own.
- Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumIncluded$29.99 on its own.
- $25.99 on its own. No under-4s on the sub.
- Multimedia tour + VR experienceIncluded$20.99 as a separate package.
- USS Arizona MemorialNot includedFree, but book a slot on recreation.gov.
- Missouri Captain's TourExtra cost$32 add-on.
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
Pass vs individual tickets
Buying the three museums separately is $100.97 ($44.99 + $29.99 + $25.99), so the Passport is cheaper as soon as you'll see all three. Count the multimedia tour and VR ($20.99) and you're saving about $22.
Pearl Harbor prices, adult
| Ticket | Bought separately |
|---|---|
| Battleship Missouri | $44.99 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $29.99 |
| Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum | $25.99 |
| Multimedia tour + VR | $20.99 |
| Total separately | $121.96 |
| Passport to Pearl Harbor | $99.99 |
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
Fine print
- Use
- One day, or two consecutive days. One entry per site.
- Ford Island
- Reach the Missouri and Aviation Museum by the free shuttle.
- Bags
- No bags allowed on site.
- Refunds
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites doesn't publish a refund policy for the Passport, and its upgrades and advance-booked tours are non-refundable. Check the terms at checkout before you pay.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: The Passport to Pearl Harbor is sold by Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, the sites' own operators, and through GetYourGuide.
- Reassuring: Refunds: Pearl Harbor Historic Sites doesn't publish a refund policy for the Passport, and its upgrades and advance-booked tours are non-refundable. Check the terms at checkout before you pay.
- Watch out: The USS Arizona Memorial isn't included. It's free but needs a timed slot on recreation.gov.
- Watch out: No bags are allowed on site.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Buy the Passport and a Go City Oahu pass | Go City already covers the three museums. Buy one or the other. |
| Buy a Passport for a child under 4 | Under-4s can't board the Bowfin, so check what they can use first. |
| Queue at the USS Arizona Memorial at peak time | Check beatthecrowd.co for the USS Arizona Memorial's quiet hours before you go. |
Queuing is the easiest way to lose value in Oahu. Check which sights are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co, starting with the USS Arizona Memorial.
Check live crowds in Honolulu →- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
Alternatives
Includes the three museums. Read our verdict.
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Honolulu’s attractions are right now →
- $99.99 adult, $49.99 child
- 3 museums + multimedia tour + VR
- 1 or 2 consecutive days
FAQs
Is the Pearl Harbor Passport worth it?
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Yes if you'll see all three paid sites: they're $100.97 separately against $99.99, and the tour and VR are added.
Does the Pearl Harbor Passport include the USS Arizona Memorial?
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No. The USS Arizona Memorial is free but needs a timed reservation on recreation.gov.
How long is the Pearl Harbor Passport valid?
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You can use it over one day or two consecutive days, with one entry per site.
How much is the Pearl Harbor Passport for kids?
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$49.99 for ages 4-12. Children under 4 can't board the Bowfin submarine.
Can I do all of Pearl Harbor in one day?
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Yes, most visitors do: start with your USS Arizona slot, then shuttle to Ford Island for the Missouri and the Aviation Museum.
Is the Passport cheaper than separate tickets?
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Slightly. The three museums cost $100.97 separately (Battleship Missouri $44.99, Aviation Museum $29.99, Bowfin $25.99), and the $99.99 Passport adds the multimedia tour and VR experience on top.