This is a short tour of a historic submarine. Prices were fair for military members. During your tour you have a headset that describes different parts of the submarine to you. It even has recordings of Veterans sharing their personal experiences. It was definitley worth the trip.I will say its not handicap friendly as you climb up/down things and through small holes.You cant bring bags or purses, anything bigger than a small clutch / large wallet is a no go.

Lots of history, and a friendly staff, including some US Navy personnel. Id definitely recommend this museum for anyone interested in World War II history.Go early though, because the place gets packed, and we got there at 7:30 which made for a great time.When we left, about 10, it was so crowded and we definitely would have been rushed through the submarine.

Great tour - this is a no-frills and highly educational tour of a real decommissioned military sub. All the levers and knobs still work and everything is in great condition. There are very few restrictions on this tour - most things are hands on. If you want to touch something, you can. Nothing has been removed. Takes about 30m to see it all. A bit pricey but thoroughly enjoyable. Can combine with your visit to the USS Arizona. Doors inside are very small - at 6ft I felt like I was at risk of a head bump all the time.

Tight quarters going through it. Dont go if you have a bad back or injury to legs. The holes connecting each room require a lot of movement.It really brings to life what people in a submarine have to do and live. Completed the tour of the inside in about 17 minutes.

Great to go into a real sub, you get to touch the controls and have a feel for the ship, and how it worked. The audio tour is great - its automated, and plays the tour as you walk into the various chambers of the sub. It was very nice to get there at the end of the day, almost no one else was there. Was able to go at a nice pace and get some great photos.

Not very often you get to have a look inside a submarine. Lets you see the conditions that these brave men had to live in for long periods of time under war conditions. Truly remarkable. Staff were friendly at the shop and full of information.

Another must visit attraction if youre visiting the pearl harbour memorial. Journey down into the submarine which seems larger than it appears to see the inner workings. The brass and the gauges look almost brand new and operational. You get to see and experience the squeeze of the crew sleeping quarters and hit your head plenty of times moving through hatches.Although this sub offers only a short tour, it is definitely one worth experiencing.

We visited this museum using our Go Oahu card purchased from Costco. If you are using your Go Oahu card, you still need to line up at the ticket booth first to get your actual tickets. This is a self guided tour and headsets will be provided. You can press the number you see on the wall into your headset to listen to the recordings. Low ceiling inside the submarine so it might be uncomfortable for very tall people (over 6 feet). Hard to climb some stairs so it might not be a place to visit for small children.

A great opportunity to enter and explore a submarine! Be mindful of tight walkways down below and walking on the top when it rains. Wonderful experience to see.

After the boat dropped us off at the visitors center we went straight for the Submarine USS Bowfin. This was included in our package so it was already pre-paid and we were given our tickets ahead of time.I believe the entrance for this is $15 for adults and $7 for kids. The museum part was closed when we came, they are doing construction so we were unable to check that out. I would say if youre claustrophobic probably stay away from doing this tour of the Sub. It can feel a little cramped in there and hot, they do have little fans going though.Walking through the Bowfin was pretty cool and yet I cant believe how these men could live here in this cramped space for so long. I mean even I had problems going through some of the hatch doors, Im short people I have short legs lol. This is definitely worth a stop, very interesting it would have been even better if we had a chance to go to the museum but this was a good experience.

Good exhibit at Pearl Harbor. You go at your own pace, with audio automatically triggered for each room.

Quite amazing to see what is like on a submarine. Very confined space and all the equipment is so tightly packed in, a really brilliant piece of engineering.

A very nice site to visit and appreciate our history at Pearl Harbor! I enjoyed every site here, and I highly recommend it. Ensure you plan a full day, as there is so much to see and fo. It is great for families with children also. There are food courts and snack shops.

Didn’t get to Pearl Harbour early enough to catch a decent time to go out to the Arizona so we went over to the Bowfin instead. It’s worth checking it out. You can walk through the ship with a guided audio tour and get a sense of what life on board would have been like. Prices were reasonable and I’d definitely recommend it.

So amazing place. Nice and realy realistic

Loved it! Make sure to get the audio guide. It’s a really cool experience and I learned a lot.Its a shame the most interesting parts of Pearl harbor at an additional coast. Also charging more than the entry price for a “newspaper photo” seems disproportionate. There might be a better way to sell them than printing everyone’s photos only to throw them in the garbage afterward. Paper are trees and that’s definitely a waste of trees.

Such a great piece of history!!

This was something that was neglected in my history classes. If it was mentioned, we never talked about it. This is my first time knowing about it. Before I got on the sub, they took a picture of me. They imprinted and image of me within another picture in the Hawaiian newspaper when Pearl Harbor was bombed. I thought it was pretty steep to what they were asking for it. When they told me that the money goes back to sub on maintaining it, I bought the newspaper.

Great insights into the hard life of submariners in war

My boyfriend and I we able to purchase the Groupon right at the visitors center and go on the tour immediately! I initially didnt think we would go on the tour, but once we saw the ship I knew that I wanted to see the inside of the submarine. Very cramped once on the boat and it was a little hot we when we took the tour, but you cant expect the sub to be cool. We also received headsets that explained each area of the ship as you were walking through it. Very interesting and dont regret going!

Great piece of history. Friendly staff. The restoration on the submarine is beautiful.

Amazing to board a real sub, the smell was worth it alone.

The USS Bowfin Museum is a place of peaceful remembrance.

Beautiful, well preserved example of a WWII submarine.

If its busy its easy to feel rushed through as its pretty cramped for space (its a submarine so thats expected). You get an audio headset to follow along key points of the ship which is really interesting but we had to fuss with technical issues with our packs on a couple occasions.

Museum was closed, No kids under 4 allowed. 1 star, because NO INFO about restrictions until you are buying the tickets, but they have a security check before, where you can bring in only what in your pockets. Even baby food or diapers not allowed. Ill understand it, if they provided any baby food or drink for babies or diaper stations, but... Nothing. 5 hrs for kids without food if you want to visit USS Missouri.

So grateful for all who served and remembering the lives lost during this tragic event. It was a really cool experience to tour and pay our respects. We didnt spend too much time at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The USS Arizona is closed for maintenance but theres a free Memorial program which includes a documentary film with actual attack footage as well as a ride on a US Navy Shuttle boat to the Memorial. Tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial program are given out free of charge each morning on a first come, first served basis. There were plenty at 945 a.m. when we grabbed ours.It rained when we arrived but skies were clear again within 15 minutes. Dress appropriately. I didnt get sick on the shuttle boat but I will say I was dizzy for the following 3 days because of it. I regretted not taking a dramamine (I get nauseated easily- even in car rides).Our online $45 ticket included the Battleship Missouri, where the documents ending World War II were signed and the USS Oklahoma Memorial. We also explored the Bowfin submarine using an audio tour.Make sure you reserve enough time to explore everything! Everyone went with a tour guide on the Missouri, but because our time was limited, we winged it and went solo. We got there at 945 a.m and left at 130 p.m and let me tell you, that was us rushing. We didnt stop to eat or shop in the stores. It took about 20 minutes to wait for the shuttle bus to go back. You can snack on the nearby $6 hot dog while you wait, like I did. Overall, it was a great experience!Edit: I forgot to add I did stop at the jewelry shop. Opened a clam and found a pearl. Its located on the left side of the entrance to the overpriced store. Its $15, but its free if you buy your expensive newspaper photo after the tour next door. Or if you mount it, which I did on a white gold ring with a diamond. So beautiful and fun to do. But expect to spend about $200 and up to mount it on a jewelry (ring, necklace etc.) Ill post photos!

Awesome submarine, but to many people. This is part of Perl Harbor monument.

The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum is more than what I ever expected. I took the audio tour of this historical piece of history. I just cant imagine living in the Close Quarters that are heroes did as they fought in World War II. The sacrifices made only goes to show why that generation is the greatest generation of our country today. Its nice to see that little pieces of our history are being maintained today to show and teach just exactly why we have the freedom we have today. If youre ever at Pearl Harbor I would highly recommend that you take the audio tour yourself of This Magnificent piece of History.

I loved it. First time, I saw submarine from WWII. It is excellent museum with self guided audio tour. Especially to see how submariners lived in such small quarters. It highly recommend to see it when visiting the Arizona Memorial.

Nice stop next to NPS area. We didnt do it the first day due to time, but the following time since we couldnt get out to the Arizona we decided to try it and glad we did.Ive been on a few submarines previously, and this one is the best well kept. They were undergoing maintenance but I couldnt even tell from how great it was.You get to tour both the museum as well as submarine within and on top. Its tight quarters but the one Ive been to in NY was even tighter.

Showed up two minutes late for tour was turned away lost admission fee didnt even see a boat leaving at that time . was told not to show up early like OK thanks

Great museum.

A great place to see history. Audiotours are provided and very informative. Being able to walk through a submarine really brought the ideas home to my kids. If you are 6 or taller, watch your head when below decks!!When you are at the aft, you can look across Pearl Harbor and see the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri.

Showed up at 0730 to get our free tickets to see the Arizona and when we arrived the ticket we were handed said 1015. So naturally we had some time to kill... off to the museums. The USS Bowfin was our first, knowing nuttin about the Navy and especially Submarines, I really enjoyed this tour. On the way over they have different types of torpedoes laying around. We paid the $10 for a self paced audio tour, which included admission to the Museum, and we really enjoyed it. Get there early! We had almost no crowd and while in the submarine nobody was rushing us. As we left however, about 45 minutes later, it was starting to get busy. Great way to learn about history here. Thanks for reading.

Great time aboard this historic sub, definitely worth a visit if you are exploring Pearl Harbor!

A MUST SEE TOUR!! This was just as good as the Arizona Memorial (no disrespect here, its just different and more hands on). It was a very powerful and sobering experience that really took you right back to what these men did for our country. The sigh, sound and even smells of being under the water level in such small compartments is really super awesome.Its not too cramped for a regular sized person. *NOTE: One that have difficulty bending, kneeling or conditions that require a wheelchair, this is not a tour to do the lower deck areas on. You have to crawl through the submarines lockouts and it is quite cramped at times.Another thing that is neat is that you get to play with some of the subs gadgets freely.

Incredible glimpse into the life of a WW2 submarine crew. A fantastic mix of history and technical explanation. If you love submarines, you must see this.

Having been on other submarines in museums, we were underwhelmed with this visit. The cost was quite steep and there was virtually no information on board the ship. We found out after that we could have paid additional money for an audio tour. That would have provided some of the information that was lacking, but it seems like 1) we should have been offered the option when purchasing the tickets and 2) for the price of admission, the audio tour should really just be included.Space is obviously tight once you descend into the ship, so there is only a one way passage. With people both behind and in front of us, all we could do was shuffle along and guess at what we were seeing.I could rate this higher if it had been less expensive or more informative.

This was a amazing and eye opening experience to what it would have been like to be stationed on this sub. I feel the audio tour is a must for this exhibit to truly understand everything you are seeing.

This was my first time in Honolulu and going to Pearl Harbor was a must. We bought the Pearl Harbor Passport which included the USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and USS Arizona all in one. They offered a military discount, for any of you active/NG/retired service members. The USS Bowfin was a must! You were able to enter the submarine and walk through to see the different parts, which was fascinating. The tour ended on top of the submarine, which was a great area for taking pictures! The actual museum was pretty amazing and informative as well! Overall, I highly recommend the USS Bowfin if you are in Honolulu!

You should go there if you visit pearl harbor because you can explore the uss bowfin at the inside - very cool !

The boat is a great example of a WWII submarine. You can see how cramped the inside was. And the boat is in great shape. Its a must see when visiting the Arizona Memorial.

Another must visit place for any Navy enthusiasts. Highly recommended.

Wow, this was amazing. It was my first time in a submarine. This is a must see, you will understand how the life was in the submarine. Its a great educational experience.

If you like WWII submarine history, this place is for you!

Went on 7 day tour of the island and the sub was the most coolest

The Bowfin and the museum are a well put together example of how to make history and machines interesting for people of all ages. The sub is well presented as you walk through it and the headphones provided give a detailed account of what life was like living in a tin can under the sea during WW2.The museum further adds to the story explaining in more detail how the subs functioned and kept track of their successful missions.There are great stories of the bravery of submariners during the early and the importance of the task that they had to undertake for the allied offensive.It closes at 17.00 so get their before 15.00 to get a good run at both exhibits. If this is useful please like!

This whole area is awesome. If here, you need to tour the Arizona, Missouri, and Bowfin. The Bowfin is pretty cramped which is a testament to the sailors who operated it. I brought the whole family. My boys enjoyed going inside.

It was definitely interesting to see. Be warned it is really hot in there. The museum was really informative as well. We did not do the narrated tour just self guided as we were short on time.

Really nice experience to go through all the facilities of a real submarine! A must in Hawaii!

This was realism. This made me realize what those 18 to 21 year old boys had to live, or to drown in. It was well worth the visit to for everyone.

Incredible thinking how many men were on board. Its so compact and used every space.

What an excellent tour of the USS bowfin submarine tour, we had an excellent time while the tour guide explain the US submarine force operations during World War II, it was a phenomenal tour and we salute all the The members of the US submarine force Pacific for their sacrifices in World War II. Again an absolutely great tour

Good place to learn knowledge of submarines

It was incredible to see this part of history. My husband and children enjoyed touring the inside of the submarine, but if you are even mildly claustrophobic, please hang out and check out the views from the deck (which Im sure is a no-brainer for most people... I just thought Id be able to breathe slowly and brave though it). I made the mistake of getting a few steps down with a like behind me, and I panicked trying to push past others to get out faster.What I did see was impressive though!

Very interesting and informative. I really liked the audio tour.

This is a self guide submarine tour with head phones. Not a long tour but how often do you get to be in a submarine. Tour offers a walkthrough of the ship with views of the torpedos, sleeping areas, and kitchen and other areas of the ship. Definitely worth doing at least once especially while waiting for the Arizona memorial. Enjoy!

A great experience! We went quite early in the morning for the opening. It wasnt busy and we got to experience the submarine essentially alone! Just a note. If you are just visiting the submarine and museum you can get tickets from the gift shop in front of the sub. No lines at all! A touch on the spendy side. If you have kids and you visit the museum, the kids can do a scavenger hunt and get a badge and magnet. It was a huge hit.We came by bus from Waikiki. Not a bad ride and it drops you off just up the hill from the park. I wish I had more time to experience more of Pearl Harbor.

My family thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. The museum, focusing on submarine warfare during World War 2, proved enlightening, especially when paired with the self-guided tour of the Bowfin. We were disappointed that the USS Arizona was closed for renovations, but the Bowfin exhibit and tour proved a worthy consolation.

Self guided by tour. Its hard to believe that 80 man crew could be living in such close conditions & do what they did! My grandson loved climbing in & through it! His great grandfather was on a similar sub, the Tilefish. Great history lesson.

Really cool experience to see an original submarine used in action.

History. Hear those who served tell the story via audio

The USS bowfin is another way to understand some of what are service people went through to defend our country. Having an opportunity to actually walk through the tight quarters and try to imagine the living conditions these men endured in defense of our freedom is humbling. With all of todays modern conveniences to observe this window into the past was quite educational. Thanks to all those that served.

What a great true story about bravery.

This was a great learning experience and super-interesting. The self-guided tour with real veterans expereriences added a lot to this. Be advised though, if you are not comfortable with tight spaces, this isnt for you. I saw several people go down the first stairwell only to have to try to fight their way back the wrong way because it only gets smaller. There is a seating area and places to eat and drink, and other artifacts to enjoy very close to the Bowfin, so if some members of your party want to go aboard the Bowfin and some dont, it is really convenient to accomodate everyone. They also take a neat memorial photo (a fake newspaper) which was the cheapest memorial group photo of any we had on our Hawaiian vacation, so that is a nice souvenir.

The tour gives great insights of US naval history.

I highly recommend reading the memorial plaques, they portray amazing stories.

Went on the tour with my son and he loved it. Although we got there around noon, there was parking available and there werent any long lines. The sub was very well kept. So much to see in there. A headset was provided to lead you on an audio tour through the sub. Definitely a must see.

Simply amazing! You have the unique chance to walk all the way inside the a real WW2 sub!

Great Naval history vessel. It is a submarine and the place is tight but that is expected.

Amazing

Well preserved and a magnificent piece of U.S history.I highly recommend reading the memorial plaques, they portray amazing stories.

The USSBowfin submarine was one of the highlights of the Pearl Harbor Memorial sites! It was incredible!What an experience to remember!

Really interesting even if you seen other submarines. The brass is highly polished and it looks great. A nice piece of history

This was a really amazing part of our history. Walking through that sub and imagining the experience of being in there for months was fascinating. The details provided by the audio tour were great. The museum attached had a lot of interesting details about the silent service.

I visited the submrine already for the second time (5 years between the visits) and it still worthy to get on board and see how life in silence might be.

Amazing, historic monument.

Very interesting visit. Everything is well preserved and it is a historical masterpiece.I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and took my time looking at each individual piece there. Sadly, my bus had to leave so I felt a bit rushed.

Great history, very interesting

Interesting place to see real submarine

Great place to check out a submarine

Came over from the UK to have a look. Im big into my history and this is well worth a visit. Well maintained submarine with an excellent history and fair price. The main Pearl museum, tour and local aviation museum are all worth a visit.

Clean, well organized war museum.Both US and foreign war machinery is on display.Launch point for the Arizona memorial tour.

The submarine was a great visit and without a wait.

I recommend the audio tour. After the submarine tour, be sure to visit the Waterfront Memorial.The USS Bowfin (SS/AGSS-287), a Balao-class submarine, was a boat of the United States Navy named for the bowfin fish. She has been open to public tours since 1981.

Had a great time, the people there let you flip the buttons on and off.. Was enjoyable and fun.

A privilege and honor to be able to go aboard this submarine and walk where others stood against the Japanese who attacked our country. The Avenger of Pearl Harbor and the men who served on her have my greatest appreciation for their service. Thank You!!!

Wish I had more time to explore this museum. Very interesting. Took lots of pictures.

Very descriptive audio tour. The submarine and museum floor is filled with artifacts from ages past, with the submarine itself being accessible in most of its parts, giving you a better sense how it is like to be with 80 others in the tiny can under the ocean (minus the heat and tension of course)

First time being in a real submarine and it was very interesting. Tickets are $10 each for adults and you get the audio tour with it. Stepping on the submarine was a little scary for me. I guess I kept thinking I was going to fall through! The audio tour is very informative. I wouldnt recommend this for people who are claustrophobic as the passageways are very narrow and you have to almost climb through the tiny doorways. Also, it can get very warm inside the submarine as there is no air conditioning. You get to see where these brave men once ate, slept, and worked. Overall I thought the experience was really cool. I cant image how it must feel to endure these long journeys in such tight quarters. Props to our Navy!

Really great museum at pearl harbor. Not too crowded because it is a bit out of the way. Very cool to see how life aboard a submarine would be.

Very neat experience along with Pearl Harbor. Could not imagine how those serving a board the USS Bowfin lived in those conditions let alone doing their respective jobs.

Decent sub but only get to access one level. It occupied about 20 minutes of time. You cannot get to the periscope on the actual sub and have to visit the mock up near the shop.

Relatively inexpensive tour, with self guided audio included. Very cool piece of history. Its pretty cramped inside, so dont bother if your claustrophobic. BEWARE that you cannot bring bags, purses, etc inside the grounds at all. Your only choice is to check them at a shack outside, which left me a little uneasy. There are signs everywhere saying that its a high theft area, so they dont recommend leaving them in your car.

Amazing

Amazing to walk through such an important piece of US... world history. To see the extremely tight quarters the sailors lived in, and the weaponry used against the Japanese is just remarkable. Audio tour is also available (for free with your ticket purchase) before you get on the boat if you want to hear history behind the boat and crew as well.

It was rich in history and I could have spent much more time there but the kids can only take so much history. The exploration of the submarine was much more captivating for the kids to enjoy.

Awesome tour. If you get to Pear its a must see.

Very interesting and fun