Saw the submarine from a distance along the waterfront of Fisherman's Wharf moored at Pier 41. Wandered over and had a chat with the Veteran at the Office. Took the self guided audio tour which was great. Had the submarine essentially to myself. Found the...More

This was a trip highlight that I came upon accidentally (while hanging out in the Musee Mechanique). The sub was really fascinating and since I was alone during my tour, I was able to really appreciate the experience. The audio tour was excellent with a...More

It looked most impressive moored at the quayside, with its formidable firepower on display. Descending within we were immediately struck by the the cramped and constricted passageways. Moving from one segment to the next took some effort given the narrow confines. It thus gave a...More

Our friends laughed when we told them, but this truly was one of the highlights of our trip to San Francisco. We had awoken early with jet lag, and after breakfast, walked from our hotel in the Tenderloin district up through Chinatown and North Beach...More

A self guided tour for $20.00 with many other discounts for military etc... this is a must check out sight. ThIs submarine was built in the 1940s at the Portsmouth Naval shipyard Portsmouth New Hampshire. This sub saw combat action in the pacific and also...More

I really enjoyed my self-guided tour. The audio tour is complementary and you can move at your own pace.

The submarine tour is an excellent way to learn about and appreciate life on a sub in WW2. It must have been uncomfortable - to say the least with eighty men in cramped quarters sharing 40 bunks, 4 toilets, and 1 shower. Add to that...More