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Charleston USS Yorktown 90-Minute Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
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Charleston USS Yorktown 90-Minute Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

by Bulldog Tours

2 hours
Charleston
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $45
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 90-minute guided ghost tour takes place aboard the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier commissioned in 1943 that housed over 3,000 crew members. The tour provides exclusive after-dark entry to parts of the ship normally closed to visitors, including the flight deck. Participants hear accounts of the crew’s sacrifices and acts of heroism during the war. The guide also shares stories about maritime superstitions, unusual ship christenings, Captain Jocko Clark, Smokey Stover, and a mysterious sailor disappearance. The tour begins at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, Charleston. Visitors must check in 15 minutes before the tour at the booth inside the admission gate and enter through the front gates only. The experience involves considerable walking, climbing narrow stairways, and ladders throughout the ship.

Highlights

90-minute guided ghost tour aboard USS Yorktown
Exclusive night access to restricted ship areas
Visit flight deck after dark
Hear stories of WWII crew heroism and sacrifice
Learn maritime superstitions and sailor disappearance stories

What's included

Stories of the crew’s sacrifice and heroism aboard the ship
Information on maritime superstitions and mysterious sailor disappearances
Access to ship areas closed to the public, including the flight deck
Guided 90-minute ghost tour aboard USS Yorktown
Exclusive nighttime access to USS Yorktown

Itinerary

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

The tour meets at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum at 40 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant, Charleston. Visitors board the USS Yorktown, commissioned in 1943 and once staffed by over 3,000 crew members during WWII. The guide recounts stories of the ship’s crew and their sacrifices, as well as maritime superstitions and mysterious events. Nighttime access includes areas closed to the public, such as the flight deck after dark. Guests must enter through the front gates and check in 15 minutes prior at the booth inside the admission gate. The water side gate is not open for entry.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Tours operate rain or shine; USS Yorktown is not climate controlled, so dress for the weather and wear closed-toed comfortable shoes; the tour includes significant walking, narrow stairways, and ladders that may be difficult for those with mobility issues.
The tour is not accessible for guests with handicaps.
Entry is only allowed through the front gates; the water side gate remains closed.
Bringing bottled water is advised, especially during summer; the ship’s store is closed for purchases.
Guests should arrive at The Ship Shop ticket booth 15 minutes before the tour; vending machines and restrooms nearby confirm the correct location.
Paid parking is available next to the ship.
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