• Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - Step aboard the USS Yorktown and listen to the tales of the American heroes who lived, perished, and are still said to linger here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once operated by over 3,000 individuals and was crafted to combat adversaries worldwide during WWII. Discover stories of their ultimate sacrifice and bravery as those who once resided on this ship devoted their lives to serving our nation and this magnificent vessel. This tour offers exclusive nighttime access to parts of the ship that are usually closed to the public, including 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 convene at 40 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant. Tours gather at the ticketing booth at The Ship Shop 15 minutes before the tour begins. *Please enter through the front gates. THE WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY

• 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.
• 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!

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