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Why Is the Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor?

May 16, 2021 · Chris 
When you take a closer look at the different exhibits and memorials at Pearl Harbor, you find that some of them have no physical connection to the December 7, 1941 attack. For instance, USS Missouri (BB-63) hadn’t even been built at the time of the attack. Another example is USS Bowfin (SS-287), the submarine that’s located […]
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Best Pearl Harbor Tours for History Buffs

February 25, 2020 · Chris 
While it's true that every Pearl Harbor tour is great for anyone interested in history, some offer more than others. Someone who considers themselves a real history buff may not be satisfied with one of the shorter Pearl Harbor tours, which may visit one or two historic sites. They would likely want an itinerary that […]
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A Complete Guide to Pearl Harbor Tours

February 05, 2020 · Chris 
To get the most of your time at Pearl Harbor, an organized tour is highly recommended. It’s the most efficient way to explore the history of December 7, 1941. To help you prepare for your visit, we’ve compiled this definitive guide to Pearl Harbor tours that covers what there is to see, which tours include […]
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Preserving the Museum Ships of Pearl Harbor

January 18, 2020 · Chris 
The Battleship Missouri and Bowfin submarine are each more than 75 years old. The War in the Pacific put plenty of wear on each vessel, yet when visitors gaze up at these historic beauties, they don’t see aging warships. Bowfin and Missouri may not look like they were just launched yesterday, but these Pearl Harbor […]
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Why a Pearl Harbor Tour Provides the Most Information

January 16, 2020 · Chris 
There are many reasons to visit Pearl Harbor. At the top on the list is to pay respects to the more than 2,400 brave Americans who died in the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack. Also high on the list is to become better educated about the events of that tragic morning. There are also many […]
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Last-Minute Pearl Harbor Tours

October 22, 2019 ·  
Planning a vacation can be difficult. There are so many moving parts to make fit together. Flights, ground transportation, accommodations. That’s why, try as you might to get everything done ahead of time, you may realize you overlooked a few details - like booking your Pearl Harbor tour. Maybe it wasn’t exactly an oversight, and […]
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Why Pay for a Pearl Harbor Tour?

September 20, 2019 ·  
One of the first pieces of information about visiting Pearl Harbor you're likely to come across is that tickets for the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, including the USS Arizona Memorial program, are free. Which brings up the very reasonable question, "Why pay for a Pearl Harbor tour?" Actually, there are several good reasons. Let’s take […]
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Veterans Day at Pearl Harbor

August 16, 2019 ·  
Every year on November 11th, the United States comes together to honor the men and women who served in the nation’s various branches of the military. Young and old are thanked for their service to the nation—including those still living from the Second World War—are recognized on this annual holiday. For Veterans Day, you may […]
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Pearl Harbor Tours from Ko Olina

July 16, 2019 ·  
When you start comparing the various official Pearl Harbor tours, you’re going to find that most of them originate in Waikiki. This makes sense, since the majority of hotels are concentrated there. But what if you're among the growing number of visitors who look west for their accommodations? For them, we offer a collection of […]
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Popular Pearl Harbor Tours for 2019

June 15, 2019 ·  
Knowing which Pearl Harbor tours are the most popular isn’t about following the herd. There's a reason some tours attract more guests than others. There are many great tours of Pearl Harbor, and knowing which ones people tend to flock to can help you decide which is right for you. When you’re ready to book […]
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10.5 hours (approx.)
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5.5 hours (approx.)
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Official Passport to Pearl Harbor

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6-8 hours (approx.)
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