Because of the lack of clear information on how to experience this memorial we booked this as part of an organized tour of multiple local offerings. The boat ride to the memorial is not that comfortable because they use every available seat (and a couple of overflow seats) on the large shuttle. They allow you to visit the memorial for only as long as it takes for your boat to return and pick up the next group (about 15 minutes).

I have been here twice now, the first time there was an internment, (never held a salute for so long in my life), both times there is a solemnity that permeates the memorial. I salute my fallen comrades in arms.

Learned and saw alot of interesting info about Pearl Harbor. Very touching and recommend that everyone see it. Seeing the ship was amazing as well.

It was very good and moving experience. I learned a lot of stuff I didn't know before and the audio explains very well. Highly recommended

It was just ok. It has been a long-held bucket list visit to pay my respects and I am glad I have seen the memorial but I would not recommend or visit again. The website does not make clear in a simple and easily understandable way what there is to see and do, which parts require tickets, and what is included in the tickets. Online booking was confusing, and the actual experience no less. The docents and Navy personnel were suitably sombre, but in the case of the former we found the two or three staff we encountered with questions to be rude and charmless. They must hate working with the public. I still don't know whether we were meant to see a short movie in the theatre we were ushered into, or not. The tickets did warn about bags of a certain size but the restriction was extreme and frankly ridiculous. Almost every visitor had to queue to drop off a bag at $7-$10 each. The theatre of security is used to generate a healthy revenue, no doubt. The museum was interesting but lacked tangible exhibits. (The Army Museum in Honolulu had more exhibits of interest on the same subject.) I recommend arriving ahead of your Memorial booking time and visiting the museum first.

Humu Humu was amazing—saved us from a miscommunication mishap by calling us because we were a no-show. We didn’t get the schedule change— missed the text. But Humu made sure we got there. My Ohana is from Makawao, we were there for my father’s funeral. My husband and I took the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor where he was stationed 46 years ago, go down memory lane. So this was an emotional thing for me, my dad, fully Hawaiian, was born before WW II, in Maui when Hawaii was a territory. Felt full circle experience for me. Mahalo.

I have always wanted to see Pearl Harbor. I booked a reservation a couple months in advance. I tried to do it 6 months in advance but you can’t do it that early. Parking was not very clearly marked or adequate. I wound up parking down the road on the side along with many others. It was fine. The signage was not great on where to go but we asked some staff and figured it out. US Navy personnel and park rangers were very respectful and reverent. Not all the people were bit most recognized this was sacred ground. It is a short tour back and forth but very moving. I recommend listening to the short film in the theater after the tour, or before.

When we went to this Amazing Historic Site it was Awesome! However the USS Arizona Memorial was closed, so that was disappointing! Otherwise it was Very Educational and Informative and Fun!

It was only a few months ago I visited to pay my respects, but the Arizona is still fresh in my mind. A short boat ride over to the exhibit, and you are at a living, breathing memorial to all those who so bravely served during WWII. True chills getting to stand, reflect, and commemorate. This was a truly special visit for me personally. I visited on what would have been my late grandfather's 97th birthday, where he fought in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean War as a gunner, right alongside the Americans. Those who made our great countries free shall never be forgotten.

This was a very informative tour with good commentary and ample time for individual exploration and observation. There were plenty of memorials to read about and explore. The place is spacious and clean, with easy-to-access restrooms and eating facilities.

It is worth visiting this burial site for all the men who lost their lives, and those who survived but have been chosen to have their ashes put in with their mates who died. All the names are displayed on an honour roll on a wall inside the memorial. A sobering reminder of the result of the desire of power, hatred, greed, war. It has been well done, and if you visit the battle ship Missouri you can understand the utter horror of what faced those trapped inside.

We have been to Pearl Harbor before, but unfortunately for us, the dock to the Arizona Memorial was closed for repairs and no one was allowed to go onto the memorial. So on this trip it was our mission to go to the Arizona Memorial. We booked our excursion through Viator.......they got us our tickets for the Memorial, picked us up at the cruise dock and returned us to the cruise dock. They also drove through Punchbowl Cemetery, which was nice. With Viator, they will text you the morning of your excursion reconfirming your pick-up time or if there was any changes. The memorial is very moving and is a must see if you are going to Pearl Harbor. All of the names of the men that died on that ship.....I didn't realize that there were so many. There were men that survived, but when they died they had their ashes interned in the ship, so they could be with their shipmates......their names are also there. Something to remember if you go to Pearl Harbor, no, purses, backpacks, bags, camera cases, fannypacks, etc. Yes, you can take your camera. Just make sure you wear clothing that has pockets so you have someplace to carry your stuff.

Visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial should be on everyone’s list, especially if you go to Hawaii. It is such an important part of USA and world history. The experience itself while on the USS Arizona memorial was very moving and solemn. The ferry ride getting to the memorial was fun as well. The only thing that was confusing and frustrating was booking the ferry ride since the tickets sell off so far in advance, but they also keep some tickets to be sold the day prior to each ferry ride. I was pretty confident if I log in at the exact time they release tickets I can definitely get some, but I was so wrong - within seconds they were sold out which means the only option is to show up very early for standby tickets which means taking a chance…. If they come up with a better way of selling tickets the experience would be better

Always wanted to visit pearl harbour & am glad to say it’s another one off the bucket list The time your actually on the memorial itself is very litre which wasn’t great but you get enough time to take pictures and get a brief run down by one of the rangers Would highly recommend and also to go and look around the ship Missouri that was really good

First things first… if you book this tour, be sure to then visit the Hawaii State Parks website to purchase a park ticket as well (only $6.15, which is not included in the price of the Narrated Audio Tour and must be purchased separately online). You need a QR code from Go Hawaii State Parks Reservation that will allow you to enter the park, and then you show your Tripadvisor bar code at the Visitor Center where you will receive the audio tour device after leaving your driver’s license or credit card as collateral. Now, onto the hike itself… I really enjoyed spending part of the day (only about an hour for me going up and down, not very crowded) getting some exercise with a moderate-level hike and learning about the history of Diamond Head. The device provided is the size of a large mobile phone, and there is no way to connect earbuds to it, but the volume can be adjusted, as necessary. The hike starts off on a paved concrete surface but then quickly turns into an uneven rocky surface for most of the way up, not too difficult, but make sure to wear comfortable shoes (sneakers or hiking shoes/boots), and then there are plenty of stairs towards the end. Once you traverse all of the terrain, you will be rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views. Definitely recommend!