Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
Overview
Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, along with National Park Service historians and Pearl Harbor survivors, you'll hear powerful firsthand stories brought to life through archival audio and historic imagery. Simply press play and let the voices of history guide your journey of remembrance.
Step into history and experience Pearl Harbor at your own pace with this self-guided multimedia tour featuring 18 key stops across the Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline. With approximately 30 minutes of curated content, this tour highlights the most important moments and locations of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
Includes complimentary use of a handheld device, a detailed tour map, and earbuds you can take home with you, giving you the flexibility to explore on your own schedule while enjoying a rich, guided experience.
This experience DOES NOT include tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Sign up for the USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue located at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
What's Included
- Complimentary take-home earbuds
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Multimedia Narrated Tour Map
- Helpful Team Member to Explain How to Use the Multimedia Device
- Handheld audio device
- Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
- USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat Tickets
- Reserve in advance at recreation.gov ($1 fee per ticket).
Meeting Location
1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
USS Arizona Memorial
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has a no bag policy. Any bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment (e.g., purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage) that exceed the dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" are not allowed. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum operates a baggage storage facility near the visitor center entrance, with a fee for all sizes, including luggage. This storage can be used for visits to all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
- Open 362 days a year, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this Multimedia Tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-18883P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Complimentary take-home earbuds.
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Multimedia Narrated Tour Map.
- Helpful Team Member to Explain How to Use the Multimedia Device.
- Handheld audio device.
- Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour.
- USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat Tickets.
- Reserve in advance at recreation.gov ($1 fee per ticket).
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Official Pearl Harbor Chief’s Self-Guided Multimedia Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Complimentary take-home earbuds
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Multimedia Narrated Tour Map
- Helpful Team Member to Explain How to Use the Multimedia Device
- Handheld audio device
- Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
- USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat Tickets
- Reserve in advance at recreation.gov ($1 fee per ticket).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has a no bag policy. Any bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment (e.g., purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage) that exceed the dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" are not allowed. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum operates a baggage storage facility near the visitor center entrance, with a fee for all sizes, including luggage. This storage can be used for visits to all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
- Open 362 days a year, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this Multimedia Tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
