One of the things that Amber and I wanted to do while we were in Hawaii was to visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial. We've talked to several people that have done that before and they mentioned that the worst part about it was getting there early and standing in lines in order to get tickets that were at assigned for a certain time later that day. It really tied you up to be in that part of Hawaii for most of the day.
On the Saturday that we were there, we were nearby Pearl Harbor and so we decided to take a gamble. It was in the later part of the afternoon so we had no idea what to expect as far as crowds. When we went to the desk they told us that there were no more tickets for the day and that this was the last session that they were allowing through in the Memorial. They suggested that we come early the next day or go online and order tickets a couple days in advance.
We were turning around to leave when Amber suggested that we just try to make our way in with the last group regardless to see if they would let us get in. The last group had just gotten into the auditorium so we had to run to get over there. When we got there we asked the park rangers if there were any extra spaces and they said that there was. So we were able to hop right in without getting any tickets or without having to wait in line to do so.
They showed a good film about the events surrounding Pearl Harbor in the attack. And then they put you on a boat and ferry you off to the Memorial that they have erected above the sunken ship, the USS Arizona.
It was a good thing to do, and we were glad that we are able to get it for that day. We were especially glad that they were able to fit us in at the last moment.
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