Groups exploring the Islands must not miss the powerful experience of a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center; over one million people make the trip across the water every year just to pay their respects to the selfless 1177 men and women who lost their lives in the ultimate sacrifice on December 7th, 1941 – “The Day of Infamy.” Accessible only by boat, the iconic USS Arizona Memorial spans the sunken hull of the ambushed battleship without ever touching it. A world of exploration through a sobering cross section of wartime history awaits guests upon arrival; sweeping panoramic views of now-peaceful Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial serve as a grand backdrop to this fully – immersive WWII history lesson. Be sure to visit the USS Bowfin Submarine, the USS Missouri Battleship, and Ford Island while you’re there; you’ll leave with a heart forever changed and a new respect for the men and women of our military along with an enhanced understanding of what Pearl Harbor Day meant to our great Nation.
