USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access Discount Tickets

Overview

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 gives you exclusive night time 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

Redemption Instructions

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances

Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck

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

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

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. 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.

You must enter through the front gates. WATER 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!