Pearl Harbor

Memorial Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

What to expect

Pearl Harbor is a historic site that commemorates the devastating events of December 7, 1941, when a surprise air attack by the Japanese plunged the United States into World War II. The site includes several historic locations, such as the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Visitors can learn about the attack and its significance through museums, films, and plaques honoring the lives lost. The USS Arizona Memorial is a place of somber beauty and quiet reflection, where over 900 sailors and Marines are laid to rest. The site also includes the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials, which tell the stories of rescue and survival. Pearl Harbor is a place where visitors can reflect on the conflict and recognize the peace, making it a significant destination for those interested in history and remembrance

Plan your family visit to the Pearl Harbor with these blog insights 👇

Hawaii – July 7-17, 2023

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Pearl Harbor, the children earned their Junior Ranger badges

Highlights: Although it wasn't as emotional as hoped, the children enjoyed it and the island offers many other magical places ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and took a boat to the USS Arizona ship

Highlights: We enjoyed the museum and the boat tour, and our daughter was impressed by the history ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum Pearl Harbor, one of the most impressive sights in Hawaii. We took a boat tour of the USS Arizona ship and visited the museum at the embarkation point

Highlights: Our daughter enjoyed the boat tour and the museum. We found it interesting, but warned parents to check beforehand how interesting their kids will find it ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Pearl Harbor to learn about the attack that played a defining role in modern world history

Highlights: The kids were able to gently learn about the tragic events and we enjoyed the opportunity to pay tribute to the fallen ✨