Fleet Week

During Fleet Week, ship tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. U.S. Navy ships will be open for public tours from June 4 to 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. **** All tours will be complete by 4 p.m., so the tour line may be cut earlier in the afternoon, depending on wait times. In the past, tour lines have been cut as early as 2 p.m., so it is recommended that those interested in public ship tours arrive early.

For guests over 18 years old, a REAL ID or U.S. Passport must be presented to tour the ships.

Dedicated on August 3, 1990, the Japanese American Historical Plaza and Bill of Rights Memorial was created to raise greater public awareness about the diversity of cultural experiences in America. The Japanese American experience is a unique story that evokes a deep appreciation of the freedoms granted to all Americans by their Bill of Rights.

The Plaza tells much of its story in bronze relief and engraved poetry. But in keeping with the Japanese tradition, the landscape itself tells a story. Walk along the south end of the stone wall toward the north, following the flow of the Willamette River, and consider the history of Japanese Americans from the early Issei immigrants to the new generation today. Then, walk from the bronze columns toward the river and remember the Bill of rights and the wartime incarceration that never should have happened. The Japanese American Historical Plaza was designed to speak to its visitors, affirming ideals that are among the highest of the nation.

Designed by award-winning landscape architect Robert Murase, the Plaza extends northward from the Burnside Bridge along NW Naito Parkway. Sculptures by Jim Gion mark the Western gateway to the Plaza, and twelve granite stones feature poetry by Hisako Saito, Lawson Inada, Masaki Kinoshita, and Shizue Iwatsuki.

For more information about Portland Japanese history and the Japanese American Historical Plaza, please visit Japanese American Museum of Oregon's website.

No tickets are required, tours are free of charge.

To review the NCIS bulletin warning against unlawful flights, please click the PDF below.

June 4-7, begin at 10 a.m. and conclude by 4 p.m.

To ensure ship tour completion by 4 p.m., lines will be monitored for approximate entrance start time. All tours will be complete by 4 p.m., so the tour line may be cut earlier in the afternoon, depending on line waiting times. It is recommended that those interested in public ship tours arrive early.

When arriving for public tours, all visitors will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant government-issued photo identification (see approved identification list below), and pass through an airport-style security screening checkpoint prior to boarding the ships. A temporary form of ID is not an acceptable form of identification.

All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the security zone. Visitors are encouraged to bring as few items as possible when arriving for their tour, as there is no on-site storage. Flat-heeled, closed-toe shoes are required for tours aboard ships.

Acceptable REAL ID-compliant government-issued photo identification:
- Enhanced State ID or Enhanced Drivers’ License
- U.S. Passport or Passport Card
- DoD ID (including IDs issued to dependents)
- Permanent Resident Card
- Border Crossing Card
- Photo ID issued by a Federally Recognized Tribal Nation/ Indian Tribe, including Enhanced
Tribal Cars (ETCs)
- HSPD-12 PIV Cards
- Foreign Government-Issued Passport
- Canadian Provincial Driver’s License of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Card
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
- Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
- DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- Clear ID (Not Clear Plus)

Prohibited items on board include the following:
- Weapons: including knives, firearms and club weapons
- Defensive chemicals or sprays: including mace and pepper spray; spray cans of any type
- Fireworks, flammable liquids or other explosives
- Drugs and drug-related paraphernalia illegal by federal standards, including cannabis
- Large bags, including backpacks, diaper bags and large camera bags (small camera bags and small handbags may be permitted, but are subject to search)
- Strollers (no secure holding area for any personal items)
- Glasses that are capable of taking pictures or video such as Meta Glasses

While general photography of this event is allowed, the use of drones in the area of Navy vessels is strictly prohibited. Videography while walking throughout the tour is also prohibited.

NCIS NOTICE REGARDING DRONE PROHIBITION

Due to the nature of U.S. Navy ships, those with limited mobility, or those who require walkers or wheelchairs, will not be allowed on ship tours for their safety. In these cases, the Navy will facilitate a pier-side brief.

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U.S. Navy Fleet Weeks bring the Navy and sea services - and our service men and women - to the communities that support them. During Fleet Weeks, the public learns about the capability, importance, and value of today's United States Navy. As part of Fleet Weeks, the general public gets the rare opportunity to visit and tour U.S. Navy ships, meet Sailors, and learn more about the Navy first-hand.

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