USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic USS Yorktown at night
- Access areas closed to the public during the day
- Hear tales of Captain Jocko Clark and maritime superstitions
- Discover stories of mysterious sailor disappearances
- Experience the eerie atmosphere of the flight deck after dark
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship
- 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
- 90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
- Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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**
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; consider this if you have language preferences
- Photography is permitted during the tour, so bring a camera to capture the experience
- Advanced booking is recommended, as tours often sell out quickly
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking and climbing ladders
- Bring a flashlight or headlamp for better visibility in dimly lit areas
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as tours operate rain or shine
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- 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!
Traveler reviews
Great tour guide!
The tour guide Bruce was great! My son loved him. Very knowledgeable of the ship and all of the wonder it had to offer.
Exciting Trip
Very entertaining and Bruce Oar was very informative and funny.
We loved it! Amazing tour through history and ghost stories added in! Our guide Bruce was so knowledgeable/ personable.
This is a must do for everyone!! A little physical regarding climbing stairs/ladders so be aware of that. The aircraft carrier was amazing, several vintage airplanes, and a few ghosts!
Really cool!
Our group varied in age from 12-60 and everyone enjoyed this tour. My grandfather served in the Navy during the era of this ship and it was really neat to explore and imagine him living and working on a similar ship. I would love to come back and see it during the day as well! Our tour guide was Dustin and he was great. We really loved his stories and personality. Fun guy! You can tell how passionate he is about this ship. Seeing the ship at night and seeing the view of Charleston from the flight deck was breathtaking. Our 12 year old girl really liked seeing all the planes, which surprised us as she never showed an interest before - so this ship unlocked something new for her and that’s so cool!
Keep history alive
Our tour guide, Justin was incredibly well-versed about the history of USS Yorktown. The ship is really wonderful and definitely worth a tour. It gets a little warm in some parts but not unbearable.