We went to Oahu specifically to see Pearl Harbor, and we were very moved. It really brings the sacrifices of our armed forces , and the history of that site to life. We arrived a Little after 2 PM on a Friday in June and easily got tickets for the 3PM tour. That gave us just enough time to rent... more

If you do your research in advance you realize that by visiting the actual National Park Service web site there are pleanty of instructions and guidance. My family arrived by 0700 and we were able to obtain a timed ticket for 0815. We did our research so we realized we couldn't take bags and other items. Bring water and/or buy... more

We were very dissapointed with the memorial The rip-off starts as soon as you arrive. Before you get past the front gate you have some creepy guy in a hut shouting at you that 'you cant take that in' only to be advised that for security reasons you cant take any bags in, including hand bags, camera bags etc. No... more

We arrived early at the USS Arizona and received tickets to the 10:15am tour. It began with a loud and emotional film showing the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was followed by a short boat trip to the memorial. I was struck by the contrast between the violence of that day and the quiet solitude of the memorial itself. Visitors... more

We visited the USS Arizona Memorial on Memorial Day this year. It is a majestic spot paying homage to the crew who went down with this ship heralding US's entry into the 2nd world war. The tickets for this memorial are free on a first-come, first serve basis. There is ample parking, and a bag storage facility which charges 3... more

We arrive fifteen minutes after opening and had a one hour wait for our scheduled time. We used this time to browse the small museum and view the memorial from the shoreline. The museum is dated with many artifacts removed for conservation but a new museum is being built next door. Parking and entrance was free. Poignant experience for my... more

This was one of the things I was most looking forward to on my visit to HNL but left badly disappointed, primarily due to the poor behavior of the Park Service 'Ranger', who apparently takes that title literally, & the 3 Navy boys w/our group who ran the shuttle out to the Memorial itself. First off, be prepared for all... more

This was our first visit to Hawaii/Oahu. We didn't realise the full extent of the Japanese attack until we visited the Arizona Memorial. I could not get it out of my head for 3 weeks after returning home to Scotland. It has that sort of effect, certainly on me. The theater documentary before your visit to the memorial/wreck site, tells... more

This is a good excursion. If you have a car, drive there yourself early. Parking is free and the admission is free as well. If you want audio narration, it's only $5.00. Don't waste your money on tour companies for transporation and guidance if you have a car rental. more