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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
808-423-1341
Ranked #6 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 225 Reviews
Type: Museums, Military Museums
Activities: Walking
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Princeton, New Jersey
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This sub survived all. Take the audio tour. Awesome walk through the actual submarine portals. Picturesque and thrilling. More

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Columbus, Indiana, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Every single American who visits O'ahu should absolutely make the time to visit Pearl Harbor and visit the other museums that are there. It's an absolute must see! Very, very humbling! More

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Varazze, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

It's the real McCoy. Great for WWII buffs! Combine it with the Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial Tour for a well-rounded tour. More

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See 10 more reviews by AntonAnderssen for Honolulu
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We saw both the Missouri and the Bowfin, and it was definitely worth the extra money. Just be prepared to spend at least half a day or more there, it just takes that long to try and see everything. More

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Curitiba, PR
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Super maintained, easy to visit and very educational. I learned a lot about the War visiting this attraction. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Enjoyed the audio tour and the staff was friendly. My wife had never been on a submarine before and found it very interesting. Make sure to visit the museum as it enhances the overall experience. More

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New Delhi, India
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174 reviews 174 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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For visiting the USS Bowfin - the "Avenger" of Pearl Harbour - there is a separate charge of $10.- More

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Texas, the Lone Star State
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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I was surprised how interesting I found the Bowfin. I'm not generally interested in submarine lore, but seeing this one gives you a better perspective of the whole Pearl Harbor history. You'll see up-close how these men lived and served in the days before the bombing. It helps you to understand that they were real people with real lives. Definitely... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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I could not live on a submarine as I would go nuts. It was fun however getting to see and spend time on a sub when we visited the Arizona Memorial. Take time to tour this sub for sure. More

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Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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It is amazing to think how the seamen survived in this submarine. Well worth a look. More

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