Is Pearl Harbor open for tours?
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The visitor center, two museums, and USS Arizona Memorial program are free for all visitors.
Is Pearl Harbor still closed?
Pearl Harbor is open for visitors. COVID-19 Protocols are in effect at Pearl Harbor and masks are required at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The USS Arizona Memorial will hopefully reopen soon.
Why is Pearl Harbor closed?
The USS Arizona Memorial is closed to visitation due to a failure of the anchoring system for its dock. The anchor system failure occurred due to natural variables related to sediment in Pearl Harbor.
Can civilians drive on Ford Island?
Only authorized drivers and vehicles are allowed to drive across the Admiral Clarey Bridge to Ford Island where those sites are located. Unless you have military ID and authorization, you will not be able to drive yourself there.
Can you go to Pearl Harbor without a tour?
Yes, you can visit Pearl Harbor without a tour. Tours to Pearl Harbor include transportation, all of your tickets, and a professional narration. Your guide will help you to make the most of your time at Pearl harbor. All tours include Arizona Memorial tickets.
Are there still bodies in Pearl Harbor?
A majority of the remains recovered from the ship weren’t identified and were buried in 1949 in 46 plots at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Officials began exhuming the remains in 2015 in an effort to identify them. Helton’s remains will be buried July 31 in Burnside, Kentucky, officials said.
Is the USS Arizona still leaking oil 2021?
Fuel continues to leak from USS Arizona’s wreckage. However, despite the raging fire and ravages of time, some 500,000 gallons are still slowly seeping out of the ship’s submerged wreckage: Nearly 70 years after its demise, Arizona continues to spill up to 9 quarts of oil into the harbor each day.
How do I get to Pearl Harbor during Covid?
We urge visitors to park only in designated areas, pack out everything you bring into a park, plan a visit at times other than busiest of the day, maintain social distance from other visitors, wear a face covering and if you encounter a crowded trail-head or area, seek another location to recreate.
Do you need a military ID to get on Ford Island?
Visitors with a valid military ID or contractors’ permit are able to access Ford Island directly.
Does Ford Island have a beach?
Kai Beach is a beach in Hawaii. Kai Beach is situated nearby to Ford Island Channel, and close to Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.