Ford Island Bus Tour

Visiting the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials on Ford Island

To visit the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials, located on Ford Island, an active military base, visitors without an Active-Duty Military ID must reserve seats for the Ford Island Bus Tour. This fully guided, 90-minute round-trip tour is escorted by National Park Service Rangers in coordination with the US Navy, offering a special opportunity to visit these lesser-known sites.

Important: Reservations via Recreation.gov are required and non-transferable. A government-issued ID is needed at check-in, and programs may be canceled at short notice due to base security concerns.

USS Utah Memorial 3D Virtual Tour- The National Park Service at Pearl Harbor National Monument, Pacific Historic Parks and CyArk collaborated to develop a Tapestry experience of the USS Utah in order to provide greater access to the site and its stories. Newly acquired 3D data of the memorial and the above water portions of the wreck were combined with previous documentation of the submerged sections of the wreck collected by the National Park Service Submerged Resources Center. This data was used as the backdrop to share the story of the USS Utah through visualizations, historic images and sound clips as well as interviews with National Park Service interpreter, Naval Historian and oral histories of survivors. The resulting experience allows visitors a entirely new perspective on the memorial and its history.

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About the Ford Island Bus Tour

This guided tour allows visitors to explore “hidden gems” at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, including the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials. Visitors will board a motor coach at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and travel to Ford Island, disembarking at predetermined locations to walk to the memorials. Visitors must stay with the group at all times and refrain from photographing private residences.

Program Details:

• Runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Limited to 25 participants per tour.
• Does not include the USS Arizona Memorial.
• This program conflicts with the 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30 p.m. USS Arizona Memorial Program times.

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How to Make a Ford Island Bus Tour Reservation

Reservations for the Ford Island Bus Tour are required and can only be made through Recreation.gov. A $1 non-refundable reservation fee per person is charged by Recreation.gov.

Steps to Reserve:

1. Log in or create a Recreation.gov account.
2. Select the Ford Island Bus Tour and your preferred date.
3. Reserve up to 5 tickets per day (including for infants and small children).
4. Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for check-in at 3:00 p.m. The tour departs at 3:15 p.m.
5. Print or download your QR code for check-in at the Ford Island Bus Tour desk at the Visitor Center.

Important: If you do not check in on time, you will miss your opportunity to participate in the tour.

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What If I Miss My Reservation?

If you miss your program time, you will not be able to participate in the tour, as Ford Island is an active military base and participants must be escorted at all times. If your schedule allows, you may make a new reservation for a different day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Ford Island Bus Tour?
This guided tour takes visitors to the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials on Ford Island, an active military base, providing a unique opportunity to explore these important yet less-visited sites.

When Do the Ford Island Bus Programs Run?
The program runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a capacity of 25 participants per tour.

How Do I Make a Reservation?
Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. A $1 non-refundable reservation fee applies, and everyone—including infants—requires a ticket.

What If the Program Is Canceled?
Programs may be canceled due to base security concerns. The National Park Service will make every effort to communicate cancellations in advance.

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Refund Inquiries

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and its memorials are fee-free, and the National Park Service does not collect any fees. Recreation.gov manages ticketing for the Ford Island Bus Tour, and the $1 reservation fee is non-refundable.

For more information or assistance, contact Recreation.gov:

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