USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
- 1h 30m
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances
- Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
- 90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
- Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship
- Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public
What's not
- Pay to park lot on site. Follow instructions on signage. Pricing may vary.
Itinerary
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**
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 306 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Cool experience!
Cool experience -Tad was a great host! Like a grandpa who tells scary ghost stories! Very knowledgeable about the ship and her moods.
5A night on the past and the dreams of every sailor
Great adventure on the ship! Really enjoy every second! A lot of history and fantastic tales! Our tour Guide Dave was amazing!
3Meh….hoping for more
I was hoping the tour would give a little bit more history about the boat. And when they say this tour includes areas of the boat that the public don’t normally see I think that is stretching it a little.
5Best tour ever!
Dave from Bulldog tours….amazing historian. Hands down the best tour I’ve ever experienced. His knowledge of the Yorktown and its crew was heartfelt and sincere. The stories were amazing, but the sincerity to which he told it and the respect given was top notch.
5Great tour of the Yorktown!
This was a very informative and interesting tour. Our guide Albin was knowledgeable and did a great job. The after hours access at night was nice for more comfortable temps and no crowds. We were party of 4 ranging from 16-76 and all enjoyed it!
5Awesome experience!
This was a super cool experience! We had previously done the self-guided tour of the USS Yorktown and loved every minute of it, but thought it would be neat to see everything at night and have access to what we hadn’t seen! Dustin was our tour guide and we could not have asked for a better guide. He truly knows this carrier inside and out, and you can tell how passionate he is about its history. He was very personable and engaged with everyone in the tour group. He shared historical facts as well as stories about hauntings on the ship. Would definitely recommend this tour if you’ve already toured the ship during regular hours. We will definitely be back!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Bulldog Tours
- 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
How it compares in Charleston
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 319 experiences we list in Charleston.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 52 of 319.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Charleston
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