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
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.
- **Please note the tour is not handicapped accessible.
- You must enter through the front gates. MARINA 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!
- 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.
- Guests arriving by water taxi, please allow an extra 20 minutes to walk around to the front entrance for check in.
- Please note there is a pay-to-park on site
Traveler reviews
Very informative history...
Very informative history and tour of retired carrier. Learned a lot and had a great time. Guide was extremely knowledgeable!
Awesome Tour
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Dustin was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the ship and very engaging with our group. It was really cool to tour the ship at night. We loved everything about it. The history, ghost stories and especially getting to go up on the flight deck. Highly recommend this tour!
Our guide was outstanding...
Our guide was outstanding & did his best to personalize the experience for individuals in our group. Though warned in advance, we underestimated the ladder climbing involved and sweltering August heat.
Ghost tour
Lots of good history!! My tour guide, Jack Kelly, was extremely knowledgable about the history of the Yorktown and he was very animated in telling us about the ghost stories!
Astonishing
The tour was phenomenal. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny! Very interactive and some cool spooky experiences! I even got a picture and it looks like someone is there! 10/10!