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USS Arizona entry time

Hi! Can someone explain to me what 9:45-10:30 means on entry ticket to USS Arizona? Does that mean you can arrive anywhere between those times or is that the time of the whole experience. Thank you! And if start time is 9:45 does that mean that’s the time you get on the boat? I tried to locate this jnfo on the website and Ondisnt see anything. Thank you!

The time listed on your USS Arizona Memorial ticket, such as 9:45–10:30, refers to your designated entry window. This is not the total duration of your visit, but the time frame during which you should arrive at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to begin your experience.

Here’s how it works in detail:

  • Arrival Window: You can arrive at any time within the 9:45–10:30 time frame. You don’t have to be there exactly at 9:45; arriving anytime during this half-hour window is fine. The purpose of the window is to manage crowds and ensure a smooth boarding process for the boat ride out to the memorial.
  • Boat Boarding: Once you arrive, you will go through security and wait for your boat departure to the USS Arizona Memorial. The actual time you get on the boat may be slightly after your arrival within the entry window, depending on the flow of visitors. The boats depart frequently, so there isn’t a fixed minute-by-minute schedule tied to your ticket.
  • Experience Duration: The entire USS Arizona Memorial experience, including the boat ride out to the memorial, time on the memorial itself, and the return boat trip, typically lasts about 75 minutes. The entry window does not indicate this total duration.

Tips for your visit:

  • Arrive early in your designated window to allow time for parking, security, and ticket check-in.
  • Bring a photo ID and any necessary confirmations if you reserved tickets online.
  • The visitor center has exhibits and a short film; plan your time accordingly if you want to see everything before or after your memorial visit.

In short, the 9:45–10:30 window is the arrival period for your ticket, and boarding the boat will happen shortly after you check in within that window.

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