USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

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About this activity

Come aboard The USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American Heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. You will hear stories of their ultimate sacrifice and heroism as the people that once inhabited this ship dedicated their lives to the service of our country and to this great ship. This tour offers exclusive nighttime access to select areas of the ship that are not available during regular museum hours, providing a rare after-dark experience aboard one of America’s most historic naval vessels.

**Highlights may include:**

Maritime Superstitions
Unusual Ship Christening
Captain Jocko Clark
Smokey Stover
Mysterious Sailor Disappearance

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Bulldog Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances
Included: Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
Included: 90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
Included: Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship
Included: Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public

Not included

Not included: Parking fees: Pay to park lot on site. Follow instructions on signage. Pricing may vary.

Itinerary

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Admission included

Come aboard the USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the "Fighting Lady" was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. You will hear stories of their ultimate sacrifice and heroism as the people who once inhabited this ship dedicated their lives to the service of our country and to this great ship. This tour gives you exclusive nighttime access to areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck after dark.

Highlights may include:

-Maritime Superstitions

-Unusual ship christening

-Captain Jocko Clark

-Smokey Stover

-Mysterious Sailor Disappearance

*The USS Yorktown Ghost Tours meet at 40 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant. Tours meet at the ticketing booth at The Ship Shop 15 minutes prior to tour time. **You must enter through the front gates. WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY**

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Rd, 29464-4377, Mount Pleasant, United States See on map

End point

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Rd, 29464-4377, Mount Pleasant, United States See on map

Using your ticket

The USS Yorktown Ghost Tours meet at 40 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant. All tours meet at the picnic tables located to left of The Ship Shop 15 minutes prior to tour time. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the USS Yorktown for tour departure. Tours do run rain or shine. The USS Yorktown is not climate controlled. It is hot in the Summer and cold in the Winter. Please dress accordingly and wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes. There is a good amount of walking and lots of narrow stairways to navigate up and down and throughout the tour. There are also ladders used that are not easy to navigate for one having trouble walking.

**Please note the tour is not handicapped accessible.

**Our tours require a minimum to operate, should your tour not hit that minimum needed, we will notify you as soon as possible.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours do run rain or shine. The USS Yorktown is not climate controlled. It is hot in the Summer and cold in the Winter. Please dress accordingly and wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes.
**Please note the tour is not handicapped accessible.
You must enter through the front gates. MARINA SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY
Bringing bottled water is recommended especially during the summer heat. Ship store is not open for purchases.
Tour meets at The Ship Shop ticketing booth 15 minutes prior. If you have found the vending machines and restrooms, you are in the right place!
There is a good amount of walking and lots of narrow stairways to navigate up and down and throughout the tour. There are also ladders used that are not easy to navigate for one having trouble walking.
Guests arriving by water taxi, please allow an extra 20 minutes to walk around to the front entrance for check in.
Please note there is a pay-to-park on site
We do require a minimum to operate our tours. Should your tour not hit the minimum needed to run, we will notify you as soon as possible.