The USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials at Pearl Harbor offer a quieter, more personal space to reflect on the lives lost during the December 7, 1941 attack on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
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USS Oklahoma & Utah
Mokuumeume
Board in bus loop & go to Ford Island.
Limited seats
Very limited availability for this option.
Moderate walking
Will stand & walk for 45 minutes.
Make reservations
Reservations are extremely hard to get.
NPS restrictions
Military & National Park Regulations.
the Pearl Harbor Bus Tour
The USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials at Pearl Harbor offer a quieter, more personal space to reflect on the lives lost during the December 7, 1941 attack.
The Utah honors 58 sailors who perished when the ship was sunk. While the Oklahoma memorial pays tribute to 429 men who died when their ship was torpedoed and capsized.
Though less visited than other sites, both memorials offer a powerful way to connect more deeply with the history and sacrifice of that day.
Visiting the Oklahoma or Utah
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About the Pearl Harbor Bus Tour
Whether you’re standing in front of Oklahoma’s black granite pillars or reflecting on Utah’s rusting remains, this tour is quiet, moving, and unforgettable. Keep scrolling for answers to help plan your visit.
Where do you meet the Pearl Harbor Bus tour?
The Pearl Harbor Bus Tour is accessible via a short walk from the main Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. They provide an essential opportunity to visit Ford Island to remember those who were aboard these ships and reflect on the lesser-known aspects of the attack. This guided bus tour is led by knowledgeable National Park Service rangers who provide detailed commentary and historical context along the way.
But visitors can take time to reflect at the peaceful USS Oklahoma, found just outside of the Battleship Missouri without reservations.
Why are the USS Utah and Oklahoma Memorials unique?
Do you need a reservation to visit these Memorials?
Maybe. Reservations are not needed for these memorials if you have military ID. But civilians can visit the USS Oklahoma Memorial outside the Battleship Missouri.
However, if you are interested in the Pearl Harbor Bus Tour by the National Park Service, you need to book tickets in advance as space is limited and the tour can be quite popular.
When does the National Park offer the Pearl Harbor Bus Tour?
How do you reserve tickets for the Bus Tour to Ford Island?
Can we help you make USS Utah and Oklahoma reservations?
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Are there rules for this National Park tour to Ford Island?
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As with all sacred sites in Hawaii, we ask guests to visit with care and respect. The Oklahoma and Utah Memorials are solemn places of remembrance. So please be quiet and mindful.
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