This was a phenomenal experience, though visiting in August is very hot and humid. I was on a wait list for tickets and showed up. I was led to a white tent to sign up with a code on my phone. I was then led to a red tent where we waiting in line to enter a theater. read more

What a moving experience and wonderfully well done memorial plaza and display of the exhibits all along the area where the USS Arizona lays in the water - just below the surface. It is well done, clean with restrooms and snacks and souvenirs, The folks are friendly and helpful and we were glad we visited. read more

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The tickets for the USS Arizona are released in 2 waves: 2 months prior and the day before. I missed the first window, so I was glad I was able to snag a spot the day prior. I believe I selected the 2nd earliest slot. When you get to Pearl Harbor, there's 2 main exhibits that give a good summary of the history surrounding the events at Pearl Harbor. Those are free and don't require any sort of ticket. I can see it getting fairly busy later in the day, and it might be harder to get up close to some of the displays. Before getting to the USS Arizona, there's a short film and one of the employees emphasized that the USS Arizona is a burial site, so we should be respectful. Afterwards, it was a short boat ride to the USS Arizona. Immediately at the USS Arizona memorial, the mood was very solemn. Over 2 thousand people lost their lives from the attack on Pearl Harbor, and obviously that's a lot of people, but it's hard to imagine/visualize. But at the memorial, all their names are displayed on the wall. It's very emotional to see all those names and to think about what their families and friends must have gone through to learn about what happened to their loved one. It seemed like everyone there was respectful, including children. The memorial itself is not very large, so you can really take your time to look around and read before the next group disembarks and you can take that boat back. There are many other exhibits at the Pearl Harbor site, but as far as I know, they require some sort of entry fee/reservation. History buffs would love this and could easily spend hours looking at everything. Unfortunately I didn't have too much time, so I only went to the USS Arizona but I still enjoyed it and I thought it was very well done. read more

Great museum. Very informative. Parking is $7. Entry is free. You can pay money for a tour. Boat ride to memorial is also free if you join the stand by. Best to start between 0700-0900. Lots of exhibits. We had a good time. read more

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USS Arizona Memorial is a tourist attraction that's definitely a must if you are interested in the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II. This attraction is a part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, but still commonly just called "Arizona Memorial". It's very easy to get to. There's enough signs. There's plenty of parking. Cost is $7 for the day. You can pay via QR code, or there is a kiosk inside. #42 bus will get you here too. The best part of this attraction is it FREE. It's located on the left hand side of the memorial. You will be on "stand-by", and you can join the tour when there is space. Of course this depends on how many people are also on stand-by and who reserved tickets online. You can wait a while if it's busy. You can easily reserve a ticket on the Recreation.gov website. There's a $1.00 Convenience fee per ticket. I used to do this tour quite often with my grandpa. We'd wait in line early in the morning for our numbered tickets. There used to be a movie, but this time, we just got a quick presentation by one of the employees there. Then it was off to the boat! Still the same, but added a lot of extra safety features on the docks. The USS Arizona Memorial itself is still the same as always. Well-maintained. Added a couple of more small exhibits and flower pedals to throw into the water. It's quite a calming experience once you're there. One of the sailors said that you're visiting not just a memorial, but also a grave site. I guess some people need that kind of reminder to be respectful. USS Arizona Memorial is definitely a must do activity if you are visiting. I recommend taking a look at the exhibits first and watching that short documentary because it really gives you an idea of what happened when you're at the memorial. read more

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Be sure to get your USS Arizona tickets ahead of time. Most of the grouped programs don't include the Arizona because it's separately run by the National Park Service (recreation.gov). This was the only memorial/ship we visited and we were content. Important notes: only clear bags, no food/drinks, $7 parking, the boat leaves at the time listed so be there early (parking was a challenge), and there are no bathrooms on the boat or memorial. I wish we had more time on the memorial, but I understand the need to turn it over. read more

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It's changed a little since my last visit but still a beautiful learning experience. Pro-tip: make time to spend the whole day at the USS Arizona, the USS Missouri, an the aviation museum. read more

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Haven't visited in a while but what a treat I thought that there was a charge but there was no charge and even the fairy was standby. Just have to pay $7.00 parking. Also is a national park read more

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A MUST see memorial. Take the tour. Have the camera ready to catch a "black tear drop" (drop of leaking fuel oil breaking the the surface). Lots of sad thoughts of sailors waking to the surprise attack with many still in their bunks as bombs tore through the decks. read more

A half an hour documentary tells the story of the beginning of World War II for United States right here at Pearl Harbor. Then a boat takes you to the location where the USS Arizona sank. This memorial is a great way to remember and pay respect to the lives we lost on that tragic day. read more

We spent a good three hours here, and could have used more time. We appreciated that the onsite guides emphasized the solemnity of the site. We didn't feel rushed at all and took our time to really take it all in. I held it together emotionally until I saw the names of the servicemen who survived Pearl Harbor, many living long lives, and chose to be interred with their shipmates who perished. A must do experience for all of us. read more

I booked the ferry in the morning and because the memorial is in active military base, so all operation is done by National Park service and united state navy. Before we go to the memorial, they took us to the conference room and park ranger gave us the briefing that made me look at the memorial differently. It isn't an attraction, but it is a tomb that we should pay a respect to the soldier that passed away on that day. No talking out laud, phone must be put in silence, no taking picture on the dock but we can take a picture inside. They gave us 15-20 minutes until new round arrived then we took a ferry back to the base. I suggest if you want to visit all the museums, going to USS Arizona memorial in the morning it will make this trip flow and easier. read more

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USS Arizona Memorial was amazing. It does not need to cost you an arm and a leg to visit it. You can drive to the parking lot, buy a ticket for one dollar and visit the memorial. We had purchased two tickets a month in advance. At the last minute, our son decided he wanted to come and he purchased his at the gate. The earlier you reserve a time, the more choices you'll have. People look at websites and see very expensive tours to go to the memorial. You can do it very inexpensively. read more

The Arizona Memorial is a big part of our history in the US. Most of all a big part of Hawaii's history. Being a Hawaii resident I take people here all the time. Remember you are not aloud to bring bags in. They have lockers available outside. Remember this is a Memorial not a tourist attraction. read more

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Sobering and solemn. There are four commemorative places in the US where I end up with a lump in my throat, an overwhelming sense of reverence and respect, and an abundance of pride in our country. First is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The second and third are the memorials at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. And then there is the Arizona Memorial. The memorial commemorates the fateful day of December 7, 1941, a day which will live in infamy. And then there is the remains of the USS Arizona. When you're there, you are walking on the common grave of 1,102 military men who are interred here beneath the clear waters of Pearl Harbor. The trickle of oil has continued to surface since the day of the attack, lending an even more somber air to the place. It is a most reflective place in our land. Reservations are highly advisable to visit the Arizona and all the surrounding Pearl Harbor memorial activities. It should be noted that the Passport to Pearl Harbor does NOT include entrance to the Arizona Memorial. Once you get to the main site the visitors center is a huge place We had reservations in three different categories, We had the Pearl Harbor Passport, we also made reservations for the Arizona Memorial, and then the ones that were the hardest to get, which were the Ford island bus tour. All three different activities allowed us to see Just about all of Pearl Harbor's memorials, museum, the USS Missouri, and the memorials for the USS Oklahoma and the Utah. I would recommend every American visiting Hawaii, to stop at these memorials. read more

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My tears and heart are with the USS Arizona memorial to remind us of the gratitude we have for our precious military from all walks of life and also some from other countries who passed away 12/7/1941. The staff are wonderful to heartfully share their knowledge of this sad day in history. The tours on the USS Arizona are free or you can pay for tours also. But you should arrive by 7am or 8am to get yourself checked in on the text msg list for the line for the free tour and each day is different depending on how many people are booked on tours and who show up without reservations in advance that day. So I think there's nothing wrong w coming by 7am to get on the list and the first boat leaves at 8am. You don't have to book a private tour unless you want to and they start around $50 on various websites. There's a $12 audio tour phone w corded ear phones that you can hear while you walk around to the different exhibits before and during and after the boat that takes you to the USS Arizona memorial. I found the audio phone device to be poorly designed and old and the ear phones don't fit well, and the pics are too small and don't expand and the font and writing is in like 6 point font so it's tiny and hard to see, and it's not touch screen. There are no videos and the screen is the same size as an iPhone plus which is too small for those who can't see well. I would avoid this optional addition for $12. My personal preference is to research YouTube videos before and after even if the audio device you rent at the memorial will tell you what each exhibit represents. There is much more info on YouTube and Wikipedia. It's wonderful they have the honoring of the US and those who died with the Star Spangled Banner song at 8am daily where you put your hand on your heart and take off your hats to honor the sacred space and those who served in the military. Parking is not free as it's $7 with a QR code you have to scan w your cell phone to pay. It's best to come early after 7am so you can find a good parking spot or a spot at all during peak seasons. read more

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It's been years since I visited the memorial but when a friend from NY said he'd never been, I went on the national parks website, opened an account and immediately made reservations. The experience is emotional, respectful and patriotic, remembering the sacrifices made by many who were so young. The wall of names is overwhelming in scale and the immensity of devastating loss. And looking below into the water, one can only imagine what it looked like on Dec. 7, 1941. I admit it means more to me today now that my dad and uncles who served in WWII are long passed. There are other sites to visit such as the museum and battleship, which means we'll be back! Those are more expensive and deserving of time. $1 non refundable fee for the 45-minute tour. $7 parking. No bags allowed, except the clear kind. Please be respectful and keep voices low and quiet while on board the memorial. read more

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The USS Arizona was an incredible experience. It is a very real reminder of the not so distant past and all the sacrifices and challenges that all the peoples of the world had gone through. The Memorial Park is a beautiful and well maintained park with various historical monuments and walkways. There is a little of a haunting aspect for us as we see the submarine USS Bowfin available for visitation as well as looking out across the water at the memorial to the Arizona. The sounds of various propeller flights always going by adds to the cumulative affect of the sensation of that bygone day. The monument to the Arizona itself is a stark reminder of the reality of the day. To be there in person looking down upon the ship is a very moving experience. The monument itself is a beautifully maintained structure that has the names of the personnel engraved on a wall of those who perished there. You can also see a tribute to the survivors who wanted to be entombed there with their shipmates after they have passed. The Navy does an excellent job of running the shuttle boats back and forth to the monument and you can see and feel their pride in being there. To all Veterans, we Thank You for your service. read more

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Going to Hawaii is fun but while there make time to see this memorial if you haven't seen it already. It is an active burial site. The USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor is the site of the attack that resulted in the country's involvement in World War II. Certainly the highlight of the large historical site that also has several museums. You should reserve tickets online because it's a popular attraction for groups and programs. Come here knowing it's also an active gravesite. It's the final resting place of over 1,000 sailors killed in the attack on December 7, 1941. This is actually the most visited attraction in the state. Only way to get here is by a boat. Visitors first go to the Visitor Center, where they can watch a film and look at artifacts collected from the ship. As for the memorial itself, it straddles the sunken hull without actually touching it. The start of the memorial got help from Robert Ripley, of Ripley's Believe It Or Not! He visited the year after the attack. It took awhile to get it funded but it eventually was. Alfred Preis was a Honolulu architect who came up with the design. The U.S. Navy wanted it to be in the shape of a bridge floating above the ship. Basically there are three main parts. First the visitors go through the entry after leaving the boat and going up a ramp. In the assembly room is an opening overlooking the sunken decks, and you can see out the large open windows. At the far end is a shrine with the names of those killed in the attack. There's also a list of the survivors who chose to be buried here. Check out the Visitors Center to see things like one of the anchors. There's also a gift shop to get things like shirts and hats. Honestly it should be visited by everyone. It's free but it's a popular attraction, as reservations are often filled months in advance, with some more of these held back for release the day before it. There's only a processing fee for the online tickets. read more

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It's worth visiting the USS Arizona Memorial memorial at least once if you're visiting Oahu. The memorial is built over the sunken Battleship Arizona that was destroyed in 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. It is known as the final resting place for over 1100 sailors and marines. The ferry ride over to the memorial was nice, and you get about 15 minutes to pay your respects and look around before the ferry returns to bring you back to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Centre. Reservations are required to get into the memorial, and it's recommended that you get your tickets in advance as spots book up pretty quickly. Reservations are made on the recreations.gov website and costs only $1.00 per ticket. Plan to arrive early for your reserved time slot because they do not accept late arrivals, and you may need time getting into the Pearl Harbor Visitors Centre (depending on the lines). Bags (unless they are clear) are also prohibited at the Visitor Center and will need to be checked in for $7 per bag before going in (allocate a bit of time for this too if needed). For this reason it is a good idea to wear clothes with lots of pockets for your phone, cards, cash, etc. It's also noted that there are plenty of other attractions for an additional cost at and around the Visitor Centre if you plan to spend the day at Pearl Harbour. read more

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Very efficiently run operation and good facilities with restrooms, food, momentos, rest areas, etc. to support vistors to this solemn site. The grounds are clean and there are rangers to provide guidance and answer questions when needed. read more

The USS Arizona Memorial is one of the most amazing memorials and is a must-visit when going to Oahu and the Pearl Harbor site. The USS Arizona battleship was built leading up to World War I and was in Hawaii on December 7, 1941 when it was bombed. To get to the memorial, it's recommended to make a reservation online. It's free but costs $1 per person for the reservation fee. That'll secure your spot but if you don't make the reservation, you can wait in the standby line and wait until there's room on the boat for you. The boat will take people on a short ride to the memorial itself. The memorial was built across the ship's sunken remains and it includes a list of all the crew members that were lost on that day. You'll be able to see the remains of it, and if you have a keen eye you might still be able to see oil spilling out on the surface. Overall it takes about 45 minutes to get there, walk around for a little bit, and get back to shore. If you plan on going to Pearl Harbor, this is a stop you must make. read more

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Caveat: I'm giving this three-stars not to disrespect the individuals who passed away, but largely because this just isn't my thing. I'm not a war or history buff. Notwithstanding this about me, everyone says that you can't visit Oahu without visiting Pearl Harbor. I followed instructions and this the memorial didn't live up to my expectations. First, be absolutely sure to reserve your time in advance. This will save you having to wait in the standby line and possibly even missing it. Once you get to the memorial you'll have about 20 minutes. You get to look down on the sunken ship. Mostly what you see are some parts of the ship a few feet below sea level. I expected to see more. We went late in the afternoon (3:30 pm) and it was a little windy. Maybe if you go earlier the harbor will be calmer and you could see more. Overall the memorial is more of a solemn place akin to a cemetery as opposed to a place to learn about the history and/or see the actual ship. Visiting the actual memorial is free and parking is $7. High points: there are two great museums, the USS Bowfin submarine that you can tour (for a fee), and a gift shop. Those places were far more interesting and worth the time to me. I'm reviewing them separately. read more

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The ferry (boat) ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial was very somber. I didn't realize I would be full of emotion. I am glad that the rangers stressed how serious it was and for everyone to show respect. To see oil still spurting out after all of these years! To know that over 900 men are declared buried at sea and we were standing there ! Gave me chills! read more

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Impactful and poignant. This tour is a must see for any vacationer in Oahu. On the Recreation.gov website It's recommended to make an advanced booking, but I ended up registering as a standby on a Sunday morning and had zero problems getting a spot. Once you arrive to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, you simply put in your phone number and sometime later will get a text alert with a QR code when the standby line opens up. As quick as the experience was, it left a lasting impression. read more

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You MUST have a reservation to get to this memorial. It doesn't cost much but does sell out and is based on a time slot and day. Go to recreation dot gov to reserve it. Alternatively, you can try fir stand by tickets at the Pearl Harbor Memorial desk but it's risky. There is only one boat that reaches here (departs from the Pearl Harbor Memorial) and requires you to have a ticket. You'll only get maybe ten minutes to visit this memorial once you arrive so make it count. Sit on the left side of the boat in the middle as you depart to be the first one off the boat and into the memorial once you arrive. read more

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This is ran by the national park service, and it really is one of their best programs. We enjoyed the afternoon there, and the sailors and rangers made us feel at home. read more

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Organized and very clean. This was a humbling experience. Top on our list to visit on our first trip to Oahu. Honored to have been able to visit and see this place. A must see when in this island. read more

It has been decades since we visited and it is best to visit on a clear day with low tide. It was overcast the day we went and the water was murky so couldn't see the ship well except for the part where there's an opening to look at the center of the ship. The entire complex is really big now and lots to see including a museum area with displays and models of war vessels. Getting advance tics is recommended. There's bathrooms and extra cost to tour some vessels. You can easily spend an entire day here if you pay to visit the extra ships too. The ferry ride over was fun with navy men and women driving the boat over to the memorial. In the way back, they let a couple of little girls steer the boat a bit for fun. read more

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A friend made the reservations for us, so I can't speak to difficulties with the reservation system that others have commented on. I am not a huge war/military buff, but I am a big fan of graves and memorials. This was an extraordinary experience. The walk through exhibits were incredibly thorough and really gave an in depth view of the events leading up to the events as well as the ways ordinary folks were impacted. My only regret is that they are very rigid with the time you spend actually out on the memorial- I get the why (it is a limited space) but I would have liked to have been able to spend more time out there. read more

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Made reservations for the boat tour, however it was cancelled due to high wind warning. The rangers were very kind and explained the situation, giving us the option to either standby for a later time in hopes that the wind warning will end, or come back the next day to use our reservation spots. However, if we chose to stay back for a later time slot, we wouldn't be guaranteed a spot on the boat. Due to time constraints for my family and I, we were not able to do either. The website where we booked the reservations (recreation.gov) does not refund your purchase. On top of that, we were not allowed to bring in purses, bags or backpacks. All bags have to be checked into a locker ($7 PER BAG!!) OR.... Leave it in your car and risk getting broken into and stolen. read more

I would highly recommend stopping here if you can. I got chills visiting and it hit hard to see the names of those who lost their lives.

It is best to schedule a time. Head to your line about 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. The line does get long fast. No worries, they have seats for you. They will not let you ferry over more than 15 minutes before your time. There are 3 lines. The one to the far left is for the movie. It plays at 15 minutes after the hour and 45 minutes after the hour. The middle line is for people with scheduled times. The third line is for standby's. You can watch the movie when you get back. Be sure to turn off your ringer before you get to the memorial. It is a memorial. They expect you to be respectful. No texting or phone calls. Keep voices low. Pictures are ok. You get -5 minutes to look around. Then you step to the right side and wait for your ferry to return. read more

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This is a very impressive visit. There are many different things to see which compliment the Arizona very well. We purchased the two day pass and we barely had enough time to see everything in detail. We thoroughly enjoyed each part of the park. The virtual tour was amazing and I thought that doing this after seeing the Arizona made sense. There were plenty of bathrooms around the park and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. The U.S.S. Missouri was amazing to see and tour. There were no negatives. Highly recommend. read more

This is an excellent display of history that would otherwise be washed away by a watery grave and Father Time. It was an engaging way to remember those who gave their lives defending our country. Make your reservations ahead of time to make sure you are assured a spot on the boat ride/memorial. Do not take a bag; you'll have to check it for $7.33. read more

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Such a moving experience to ride to this site and a little disheartening as well considering it is a memorial reminding us of thousands of people who lost their lives. Also seeing the wall with the soldiers listed who gave their life to fight was impactful. We took a ferry to the site and paid $1 to reserve prior to arriving. I was uncertain how I would feel visiting but really appreciate how well reserved and taken care of the sites are remaining for us to value and not forget. read more

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The reservation system is truly awful and left me sad. They release tickets 24 hours the day before the tour 3pm Hawaiian time https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/233338/ticket/16 The website has SO much traffic that it crashed multiple times at the 3pm hour. My wife and I tried for an hour and a half, constantly refreshing. Tickets showing unavailable, then available (due to web traffic). We were never able to get tickets. This is supposed to be a memorial. Not a Tailor Swift concert. Gotta do better.... I'm also a veteran and probably won't get a chance to visit anytime in the foreseeable future. Incredibly disappointing. read more

This is a place everyone should go to and remember the sacrifices that were made by all the sailors who perished on that day. Lots of exhibits to look at. I have taken my children here. I even brought my brother who grew up on Oahu and had never visited the USS Arizona Memorial. Sadly, I had never gone to the Memorial when I was younger. It was never taught about in History in my public schools I attended. My husband and I both served in the military and went there as adults. I reserved my tickets online and paid a $1 processing fee. It was easy to find the link on Yelp. The boat ride takes you out to the memorial and back read more

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I currently reside in Oahu and my rating is based on my experience upon entering the gate . There is currently a $7 parking charge in effect since May 2023. That's ok, happy to pay. I often bring family & friends here when they visit Honolulu. Their baggage policy handling is absolutely ridiculous and totally selective today !! I had a tiny wallet belt and was told I needed to check my bag at check in for $7, instead I walked backed back to my car because it was really close thru it in the back seat and came back enter w/ my brother a 20 year retired cop visiting me on island for the first time. My app alerted us that we would be leaving on board the ferry soon . When a park ranger came out of no where looked for us on line pulled us off the line to integrate me like I stole something. He accused me of having a purse on me , I told him I NO I only wallet, phone & car key . He said I went to bathroom w/ purse . Told him no sir, I never went to bathroom, then he accused me of dumping my bag In the bathroom after I just told him I never went to the bathroom my bag belt bag was in car. Then he asked my brother a retired cop like some kind of thug to empty out his pocket which he complied with . WTH!! Well the park ranger Haole found NOTHING !! .. Not only were We were clearly targeted but the embarrassment & handling of situation was clearly uncalled for and never even got an apology for accusing us with no findings!! We boarded the ferry totally embarrassed only to find 3 people with wallet purse clearly displayed . The Aloha spirt which I proudly talked about was clearly not on display today. I was so embarrassed for me & my brother !. P.s here a lady purse when we exited the ferry at memorial . I guess I was wrong ethnicity!! read more

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December 7th, 1941 is such an important date in American History ! The day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor ! Yet my family never spoke of this date . Yes, I am third generation Japanese American. My learning of this tragic event was from history books in school. On our trip to the islands, our friend Nadine graciously arranged an UYE @ USS Arizona Memorial . This was our first time here . Everything was very organized and military like. Stand in line and wait for instructions ! Depending on which tour you plan on seeing, It is recommended to come early ! Parking lot can fill up fast and lines can get long. I was really surprised the tour of the "USS Arizona Memorial" was absolutely free. The tour consisted of a short film of the bombing of "Pearl Harbor"and then a boat ride to the Memorial Site . Standing on the Memorial site was so surreal, knowing that over 900 men are entombed in the ship right below your feet. To this day, oil from the ship continues to rise to the surface. My wife was able to place a lei at the foot of the monument listing all the men who gave their lives on December 7, 1941. With the rest of the lei's , my wife and I and Nadine dropped the rest of the orchids on the water below ( orchids only/no strings) honoring the men on the Arizona. There are so many things too see and do here at the Pearl Harbor Memorial. Museums to see, tours of ships and submarine, buying souvenir's at the gift shop. When visiting Hawaii, this is a must place to visit ! Big Mahalo to our friend Nadine ! Aloha ! read more

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