- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - 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 booth located inside the Admission Gate 15 minutes prior to tour time. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the USS Yorktown for tour departure.
- Exclusive after dark access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
- 90-minute guided ghost tour aboard the USS Yorktown
- Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck
- Learn about maritime superstitions and mysterious sailor disappearances
- Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the former ship inhabitants
Step aboard the illustrious USS Yorktown and uncover the tales of the brave American patriots who once served, perished, and are still believed to inhabit it to date. Launched and deployed in 1943, the iconic ‘Fighting Lady’ was once the home and shield of over 3,000 individuals, meant to defy adversaries worldwide during the tumultuous times of WWII. Discover narratives of their supreme dedication and valor, as those who once dwelled within this vessel devoted their existence to our nation and this noble sea fortress. This guided tour provides unique nocturnal admission to sections of the battleship typically unavailable to visitors, complete with access to the flight deck after sundown.
Key points may involve:
-Nautical Superstitions
-Extraordinary Vessel Naming Ceremonies
-Captain Jocko Clark
-Smokey Stover
-Inexplicable Seaman’s Vanishing
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
