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Duration: 4h
Location: Pearl Harbor, HI United States | Pearl Harbor, United States
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
Self-guided tour with audio commentary of the USS Bowfin
Insight into sailors' life on submarines during World War II
Waterfront Memorial & artifacts like the Regulus missile
Pearl Harbor's collection of exhibits, displays & monuments
Audio guide with commentary from Pearl Harbor survivors
Inclusions:
Admission to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Admission to the USS Bowfin Submarine and Museum
Pearl Harbor audio-guide in English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, German, French, or Spanish
USS Bowfin audio-guide in English, Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin
Description:
On December 7, 1941, Japanese Imperial forces attacked Pearl Harbor, sinking ships, killing thousands, and pulling the United States into World War II. Visit Pearl Harbor's historic sites and memorials, and tour the USS Bowfin to learn about submarine warfare in the Pacific Theater.
Arrive at Pearl Harbor and head to the USS Bowfin directly or spend some time exploring the Visitor Center's exhibits with the help of an audio-guide. Hear stories from Pearl Harbor survivors, and get more in-depth insight from National Park Service historians.
Continue down Arizona Memorial Drive to the USS Bowfin. This storied vessel launched 1 year to the day after the Pearl Harbor attacks, on December 7th, 1942. Submarines were incredibly effective in the battles of the Pacific Theater, sinking over 30 percent of the Japanese navy. The Bowfin itself sunk 16 enemy vessels. Listen to your audio-guide to learn what life was like for the Navy sailors who served on the Bowfin and other submarines during World War II.
After your tour, spend some time at the Waterfront Memorial reflecting on the 52 US submarines and 3,500 submarine sailors who were lost during World War II. Get a close look at artifacts like the Regulus missile, peer out of the periscope in the conning tower of the USS Parche, and see an Imperial Japanese torpedo. Before you leave, make sure to check out the McCann Rescue Chamber to learn about the only successful rescue of men from a sunken American submarine.
Cancellation Policy: 5 days
Know before you book:
Children 4 and younger are not permitted on the submarine. They may visit the museum and mini-theater.,
You must be able to climb and descend stairs.,
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center hours are from 7 AM–5 PM. The last admission to the Bowfin is at 4:30 PM.,
The self-guided audio tour of the USS Bowfin and its museum takes approximately 1 hour.,
The USS Arizona Memorial hours of operation are 7 AM–5 PM. Tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that you arrive early in the morning or reserve tickets online the day before if you wish to visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
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