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There’s no doubting that the Hawaiian islands are among the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Hawaii possesses a collection of beautiful beaches, breath-taking landscapes, delicious cultural delicacies, and abundance of ripe, tropical fruits that allow for a truly memorable get away. Additionally, the diverse geographical origins of the Hawaiian Islands provide a unique experience through the exposed peaks of great undersea mountain ranges, formed by millions of years of volcanic activity known as the Hawaiian-Emperor sea-mount chain. Oahu, Hawaii’s third largest island is the most popular island for vacation-goers. While Oahu is no exception to the previously mentioned island features, Oahu tours of the historic Pearl Harbor provide educational discovery tours for what was once the location of one of the most influential warfare invasions of all time.

Vacationers heading to the Hawaiian Islands should take the opportunity to tour pearl harbor. The tragic invasion on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese aviation forces of December 7, 1941 shook the island of Oahu, and the entire United States. Pearl Harbor, located on the shore of Oahu, feature a number of exciting historic tours to the site of the United States entrance into World War II. The tours of Pearl harbor are designed for your convenience, offering multiple tours each day to fit your schedule. When you tour Pearl Harbor you will be able visit the Harbor’s Visitor Center, tour some of the naval ships that survived the attack, and the USS Arizona Memorial for a time of reflection and remembrance.

The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on the day of the attack. An breath-taking 184-foot-long memorial structure of the USS Arizona spans the mid-portion of the sunken battleship and consists of three main sections: the entry room; the assembly room, a central area designed for ceremonies and areas general observation, where you can peak over the edge of the structure in order to view the remains of the ship beneath the memorial. Incredibly, collections of oil are visible in the water above the sunken remains, as the USS Arizona is still leaking oil almost 75 years later. Additionally, the memorial includes a shrine room, where the names of those killed on the USS Arizona are engraved on a large marble wall.

When you tour Pearl Harbor, you not only have the opportunity to soak in some great scenery and historical education, you also have the opportunity to pay respect to the military forces who were awoken from a calm Sunday morning, only to fight for their lives and the nation’s security. The lives lost, and that tragic day are things that we want to remember and honor. While history enthusiasts will certainly enjoy a pearl harbor visit, a pearl harbor tour will prove to be an educational, enjoyable and influential experience for all tourists.