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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818-3104
808-423-1341
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Ranked #7 of 143 attractions in Honolulu
Type: Museums, Military Museums
Activities: Walking
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Auckland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

First time on a submarine but they advertise the use of an audio tour but there was no audio equipment for us that day and instead they gave us a written paper which was not really practical. Life in a submarine must have been really challenging for its inhabitants whether in peace or way. Looking at all the submariners plaques... More

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Very informational and interesting, but not for the claustrophobic. A good deal if you book several attractions together. We packaged the Bowfin with the Missouri and the Arizona. Get the audio guide for the tour.

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Gibsonia, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We had a while to wait for a Arizona Memorial Tour, so my family took this tour. The Bowfin is the "Avenger of Pearl Harbor," having been commissioned 1 year after the attacks. Cool little tour to see the inner workings of a WW2 sub. Kids loved it and my wife and I enjoyed ourselves too!

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Lancaster, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

a self guided audio tour shows you how the submarine worked and how the sailors lived in such close quarters. very fun for the kids

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

It was a short trip through the Bowfin, but it is pretty interesting and the audio guide that they give you includes a lot of fun facts and information about the Bowfin. Not sure it was worth $10...but they give you a free reusable bag that's worth $5...I'd rather only pay $5 to go in and not receive a bag.... More

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Livingston, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

An interesting way to spend an hour while waiting to go see mighty mo or the Arizona. Well worth the extra if you need to pay. Not everyday you get to see inside an WWII sub.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

If you use the headsets they provide, you can get as much or as little information as you want. This is cool, because you're able to explore at your leisure.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

It is a wonderful experience to learn what all was involved on WWII submarines. But if low ceilings, tight fits, and tough stairs are a challenge for you, then don't even try. My 6'2" husband barely made it through the doorways. It won't take long to go through, but is worthwhile.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I'm claustrophibic but braved this tour with my 9-year-old son who was simply enthralled with the audio tour and said he'd love to live on a submarine even after seeing how tiny and cramped the conditions were. A fascinating snapshot of what it must have been like to serve below the sea. We spent more time on the Bowfin than... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Brilliant part if the day. This was really informative & kinda geeky but really worth looking into. The staff were happy to answer any questions and the area was well set out.

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