About USS Bowfin

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum is located on the beautiful shoreline and is a part of the historic Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The USS Bowfin Submarine and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Waterfront Memorial was built in the honours of the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served the United States, Submarine Force. When you visit this place you will definitely get inspired by tales of men who served the country even under extreme conditions with their strength, and bravery. They are and will always be the real heroes who played an important part in winning the War in the Pacific. Its a must visit whenever you plan a trip to Pearl Harbor as it will surely take you back to that time where you will get to learn about US submarines, and their history of undersea warfare. There's a museum as well so please don't miss the opportunity to visit it once where you may find some interesting things which you can take back with you as a souvenir

Must See

  • There are a few around USS Bowfin which I would suggest you drop by if you do have enough time with you for the day     
  • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
  • Battleship Missouri Memorial
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

How to reach

Wondering how to reach USS Bowfin although there are other public transportations that willl take you there but the bus is more economical so you can get to USS Bowfin by these lines and routes that have stops nearby - Bus: 40, 42, 51, A, And these are the stops closest to your destination: Arizona Memorial; Kamehameha Hwy + Arizona Memorial Pl; Kamehameha Hwy + Kalaloa St; Kamehameha Hwy + Kohomua St; Pearl Harbor Halawa Gate.

Taxi from Honolulu to USS BowfinOne-Way from: $40 - $50 USD

 

Bus via S Beretania St + Pali Hwy + Bishop S37m:$3

Uber from Honolulu to USS Bowfin:$20 - $26 USD

Tips

  • As you plan your day for USS Bowfin you can keep these tips which may come in handy to you 
  • Admission to both the USS Bowfin and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum are self-guided which includes FREE audio guides. The audio guides are offered in 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin. Plan approximately 1 hour to tour both the Submarine and Museum.
  • There's something great in store for your kids. They offer a Junior Submariner program for children ages 5 to16. Where there are two age-appropriate worksheets for children to fill out, and when completed with the correct answers they will receive an iron-on patch
  • if you enter through the USS Arizona entrance there is enough parking space available and all are free.
  • For security reasons bags are not permitted inside any of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, these include, back-packs, purses, camera bags, fanny packs, luggage, diaper bags, etc.
  • As the services offer storage for bags at a $ 5 flat rate fee per bag.
  • They accept cash and all major credit cards for our baggage storage service.
  • You will find a snack bar inside which is open from 7 a.m to 4 p.m and offers food as well as several cold beverage vending machines
     

Visit Time

  • Sunday:  7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday::  7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: : 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: : 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
  • Friday:  7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
  • Saturday:  7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
  • Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Waiting Time

Yes because of long ticket queues, which can be avoided if you buy tickets online

 

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Entrance Fee

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  • Adult General: $ 15
  • Children General (4 to 12 years): $ 7*
  • Children under 4 are not permitted on the submarine for safety reasons. However, they can still visit the museum at no charge. 
  •  Adult/Military, Kama’aina: $ 8
  •  Child Military/Kama’aina: $4
  •  Military Personnel in uniform is admitted free to the submarine and museum.
  • If there's a group of 6 or more than that then $ 600 
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Time you can spend

To make the most of it you can keep an entire day for Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial as there's a lot you can discover and look around

 

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