USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Description
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 -Flight Deck after Dark
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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**
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Important Information
- 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!
- Please note there is a paid parking lot next to the ship.
Reviews(250)
The best Ghost tour I have ever been on. We did see activities and learn a lot of history. We did the 9:30 tour.
Tad used a lot of humor along with history, and was very enthusiastic about the Yorktown and it’s history.
Great fun! Got to quickly tour the ship, seeing some of the exhibits, while learning about the grueling history surrounding the ship. Even gives the group an opportunity to see quarters in the dark! Must do event in Charleston!
Thanks for joining us, Lauren!
This tour was very informative and Tad was so knowledgeable. Some eerie spots that made my arm hair stand on end! Definitely a must!
Thank you so much for the kind review!
Bruce Orr was an awesome tour guide! We learned so much through his humor and positivity, definitely recommend
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Bruce. His knowledge and humor make every tour special, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with him. Thanks for the recommendation!
This was a ghost tour at 9 PM and it was so hot that I was going to pass out. literally like maybe three fans in the whole tour really should invest in more fans in every area and yes, it’s not a ghost tour. It’s just a basic tour.
Hello, we are sorry that you were disappointed in the tour. Yes, the WWII all-steel aircraft carrier does get very hot in the Charleston summers. We do our best to inform all guests of this expectation from the booking process all the way to their arrival for the tour. We are sorry that you felt like it wasn't a ghost tour. We are more than happy to offer a refund for the tour. Please feel free to reach out to me at andrew@bulldogtours.com to discuss further.
My wife and I went on the USS Yorktown Ghost tour. Dustin Holden was our guide! Absolutely phenomenal. He was caring, I formative, and charismatic. It turned out to be a history/paranormal lesson. Definitely worth the money and time.
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for joining us.
Wasn't no ghost tour. False advertisement
Hello, we are not in the business of false advertising. We appreciate all feedback that provides information on the tour. We would also appreciate more information on why you believe that this wasn't a ghost tour. Please feel free to reach out to me at andrew@bulldogtours.com to discuss further.
Great guide! If you park, pay for at least 2 hours of parking. If you take the ghost tour and want souvenir from the gift shop, know it closes before the tours start. Well worth the money.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Andrew!
This was an awesome tour. The stories Abby told were great. Would have liked to see the view from the top of the tower but flight deck was great at night.
We offer access during our daytime Admiral's Tour! We'd love to host you again. Thanks for your review!
