Consolidated "Going to Pearl Harbor -- Questions & Suggestions" thread
Jan 9, 2008, 8:49 pm
#49
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The buses start arriving between 715 and 745. I agree that you need to get there as early as you can. The memorial opens at 730 and the first movie starts at 745. I have been to the memorial many times. It never gets old touring it. You definitely need to watch your valuables. Even with video cameras in the parking lots and the security patrols, the thiefs are very brazen and will take anything. Same if you visit the Pali Lookout and the blowhole on the south side of the island.
Jan 9, 2008, 11:05 pm
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A thief's dream! What about people who need to carry medicine, supplies to change a baby, "feminine" products 
, etc...? I'm going to HNL in a few months and will surely need to read up on the policies online before then.
, etc...? I'm going to HNL in a few months and will surely need to read up on the policies online before then.
Jan 10, 2008, 1:10 pm
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"Strict security measures prohibit purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage and/or other items that offer concealment. Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder. A storage facility, operated by a private vendor, is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum. The facility can be found at the enterance to the USS Bowfin Sumarine Park. There is a nominal storage fee. The storage facility is in operation daily 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors may use the same bag storage and parking stall for all three tours." (their misspellings)
Source: http://www.nps.gov/usar/planyourvisit/index.htm
"This Week Oahu" says the fee is $2. Aloha! Ken
Jan 10, 2008, 1:28 pm
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I was there last month (photos linked below) and the storage facility was in operation. It's right in front of the torpedo exhibit.
Jan 15, 2008, 12:08 am
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I agree with the op - go early! Each time I go to Oahu I go to the memorial. When I was behind two tour buses I did get the afternoon tickets. With a rental car this was no problem as I was able to go to the beach and come back for the tour.
Jul 1, 2008, 11:56 am
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What to expect next week (Mon/Tues)?
I'll be in Honolulu over 4th of July weekend; departing Wednesday, July 9. I'm thinking of doing the Pearl Harbor "thing" on either Monday or Tuesday. My principal interest is in seeing the Missouri and, of course, visiting the Arizona again.
The other posts in this thread seem to emphasize getting there early; but I'll have Mrs. Clover with me and I know the earliest we will get there is about 8 a.m. How long might the lines be at that point?
Does it make any difference in what order I see either the Memorial or the Missouri (in terms of efficient use of time that is)? If we take a cab to Pearl, will we be able to readily get one to return to our hotel in Waikiki? How long should I alot for what I want to accomplish? Can I be done by 3?
Mahalo, as always for any suggestions.
The other posts in this thread seem to emphasize getting there early; but I'll have Mrs. Clover with me and I know the earliest we will get there is about 8 a.m. How long might the lines be at that point?
Does it make any difference in what order I see either the Memorial or the Missouri (in terms of efficient use of time that is)? If we take a cab to Pearl, will we be able to readily get one to return to our hotel in Waikiki? How long should I alot for what I want to accomplish? Can I be done by 3?
Mahalo, as always for any suggestions.
Jul 1, 2008, 9:14 pm
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Normally, 8:00 AM should not require more than a one hour wait. Hopefully someone can comment on the 4th. My guess is Tue. would be the better day. While I have not done the Missouri, since it requires a fee, I doubt if there is a wait. Therefore, my advice is to do the Arizona first. 3 PM should be more than enough time. Being a bus person, I can't answer the cab question. Bus service is good. At this point you are probably saying, why did that guy even bother answering. Oh well! Aloha, Have fun!
Jul 2, 2008, 1:43 am
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Concur about doing the Arizona first. @:-)
Since the Mighty Mo is a paid attraction, it seems to have a more predictable schedule, although I will say that it can get darn hot on deck in the early afternoon.
And visitors to PH this weekend are in luck: the USS Kitty Hawk, the last conventional powered aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is in port currently and is likely to remain so through the weekend.^
She's pretty easy to spot, since she' sitting at Hotel pier, just across from the USS Arizona visitor center. AFAIK she is not giving tours.
But you'll have a chance to gaze on capital ships from 3 different eras in one swoop.
Since the Mighty Mo is a paid attraction, it seems to have a more predictable schedule, although I will say that it can get darn hot on deck in the early afternoon.
And visitors to PH this weekend are in luck: the USS Kitty Hawk, the last conventional powered aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is in port currently and is likely to remain so through the weekend.^
She's pretty easy to spot, since she' sitting at Hotel pier, just across from the USS Arizona visitor center. AFAIK she is not giving tours.
But you'll have a chance to gaze on capital ships from 3 different eras in one swoop.
Jul 2, 2008, 12:15 pm
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Concur about doing the Arizona first. @:-)
Since the Mighty Mo is a paid attraction, it seems to have a more predictable schedule, although I will say that it can get darn hot on deck in the early afternoon.
And visitors to PH this weekend are in luck: the USS Kitty Hawk, the last conventional powered aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is in port currently and is likely to remain so through the weekend.^
She's pretty easy to spot, since she' sitting at Hotel pier, just across from the USS Arizona visitor center. AFAIK she is not giving tours.
But you'll have a chance to gaze on capital ships from 3 different eras in one swoop.
Since the Mighty Mo is a paid attraction, it seems to have a more predictable schedule, although I will say that it can get darn hot on deck in the early afternoon.
And visitors to PH this weekend are in luck: the USS Kitty Hawk, the last conventional powered aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is in port currently and is likely to remain so through the weekend.^
She's pretty easy to spot, since she' sitting at Hotel pier, just across from the USS Arizona visitor center. AFAIK she is not giving tours.
But you'll have a chance to gaze on capital ships from 3 different eras in one swoop.
Aug 7, 2008, 10:35 pm
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Will we have enough time for Pearl Harbor (Arizona Memorial}?
On Sat Aug 16, we will arrive at HNL, from interisland flight on HA - at 9:30 AM. We will rent a car, and then go to the Marriott K0-Olina Resort at 11 AM, for 1 hr, to complete purchase of a timeshare resort.
We will be flying on an AC flight to Vancouver - leaving about 10 PM.
The question is whether we will be able to see the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, realizing that one has to get time tickets, and they may run out quickly, being a Saturday.
We will be flying on an AC flight to Vancouver - leaving about 10 PM.
The question is whether we will be able to see the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, realizing that one has to get time tickets, and they may run out quickly, being a Saturday.
Aug 7, 2008, 11:11 pm
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Can you swing through on your way out to Ko'olina and get some tix for later in the day?
I'll confess to not being familiar with how the Nat'l Park Service passes out the tickets.
Of course, even if you don't get to the USS Arizona, the USS Missouri and the USS Bowfin are pretty interesting, too.
Good luck and congrats on the purchase!
I'll confess to not being familiar with how the Nat'l Park Service passes out the tickets.
Of course, even if you don't get to the USS Arizona
, the USS Missouri and the USS Bowfin are pretty interesting, too. Good luck and congrats on the purchase!