USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
From$50
1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · en
Charleston, USA
About this activity
Experience the haunting history of the USS Yorktown on an exclusive nighttime tour, exploring restricted areas and hearing tales of maritime legends and mysteries.
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
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 gives you exclusive night time 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
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
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
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
- We do require a minimum to operate our tours. Should your tour not hit the minimum needed to run, we will notify you as soon as possible.
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Fantastic paranormal...
Fantastic paranormal ghost tour plus we got to see unique parts of the ship as a bonus! Highly recommended experience.
Thomas_MOct 16, 2026VIATOR
Fantastic Tour with Dustin!
Dustin did a wonderful job guiding us through the USS Yorktown during the after hours tour! He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and you could truly tell how passionate he is about his job. He made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
carissac642Oct 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Perfect night out
Tad was amazing. Very informative and enthusiastic. Everyone in the group felt the same.
adriennel754Oct 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR
It was nice to see the...
It was nice to see the ship with a small group and it not be crowded. Our guide told interesting stories and we were able to go to restricted areas of the ship.
jody_MOct 13, 2026VIATOR
Cool experience!
Cool experience -Tad was a great host! Like a grandpa who tells scary ghost stories! Very knowledgeable about the ship and her moods.
Leann_MOct 9, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
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.