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Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience
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Experience the Surface Navy's Life of a Sailor Aboard Battleship IOWA Step aboard the legendary Battleship USS Iowa, home to the new National Museum of the Surface Navy. Preserved by a nonprofit since 2012, this historic ship offers an immersive look at life at sea. Explore seven decks, 75+ exhibits, the new Surface Navy Museum galleries, massive 16-inch guns, missile systems, the navigation bridge, Captain's quarters, crew spaces, and more. Discover stories of the sailors who served—and Vicky the ship's dog—through interactive exhibits, videos, and knowledgeable volunteers. Families can enjoy Vicky's interactive scavenger hunt, while guided tours offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Located on the LA Waterfront, Battleship IOWA is a 2–3 hour experience perfect for families, veterans, history enthusiasts, and visitors to Los Angeles and Long Beach. 2–3 hour experience ️ Admission supports preservation Fun for all ages
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:46 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Over 75 different exhibits, the brand new Life of a Sailor experience, and the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt make Battleship IOWA's self-guided tour your go-to family adventure in Los Angeles.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Los Angeles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience | 1–2 hours | 4.8 (295) | $30 | |
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Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 295 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Battleship USS Iowa Museum.