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USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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!

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

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**

Admission Included

What‘s Included

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

Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience

90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown

Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship

Meeting points

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

40 Patriots Point Rd Mount Pleasant United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Reviews

4.88

220 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fun and Informative Experience!

    Amy M,May 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was an unexpected delight! Our tour guide Bruce Orr was so friendly and knowledgeable, not to mention a very gifted storyteller. We also love that a portion of the ticket sales go towards preserving the historical landmarks at which they lead tours, ensuring that they are around for future generations to enjoy. Overall an excellent value and an experience we highly recommend to anyone physically able to do so (there are some ladders and stairs, but it is not too rigorous).

  • Great tour!

    Kevin Z,May 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great informative tour guide. The tour was a nice blend of history and ghost stories. The USS Yorktown was also a great site to visit.

  • Reliable and Informative Service

    rogerwE3159BM,May 5, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kudos to Bull Dog Tours. My daughters and I enjoy visiting and learning the history of "haunted" venues across the country. Bull Dog guides offer many worthwhile and well managed opportunities. The tours start on time, are reasonably priced, and offer access to areas often overlooked or unavailable otherwise. We generally loathe "walk & talk" tours, preferring a more interactive and open exploration approach. However, our guide, Jack, made this one fun and easy with his subject knowledge, incredible patience, thoughtfulness, and entertaining style. The USS Yorktown after hours tour did not disappoint. We'll be back and Bull Dog will be our preferred tour source. Thanks, Jack!

  • Great

    feniosee,May 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a great experience with Dave.

  • Great experience!

    Kiersten M,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide, Dave, was very engaging and brought history to life with his amazing storytelling. Highly recommend this fun activity while in Charleston.

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  • Educational tour

    Lynn D,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It was nice to do this at night. Cooler weather and less crowded. Tour was educational. Guide was very knowledgeable.

  • Great Experience!!!

    Mark C,Apr 25, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I did the ghost tour of the USS Yorktown with Tad and it was a highlight of our trip in Charleston. We’re so glad we booked it and Tad was very knowledgeable about the ship and its history, super funny, and I loved the spooky vibes the ship gave off at night. Definitely take this tour if you’re in Charleston!!

  • 2 thumbs up!

    Cathy M,Apr 24, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Tad did a phenomenal job highlighting the history of the ship and it's crew. The views from the top deck of the carrier were stunning and picture worthy. This is a must do for a trip to Charleston.

  • MUST DO! Even if you don’t think you’re interested in military history

    Dawn P,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I am not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination, but this was a great experience! Our guide was fantastic and helped make everything about the USS Yorktown very fascinating. Very cool to be on the ship listening to what life was like and what the sailors accomplished!

  • Photos in the dark coridor.

    Bob M,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It’s entertaining, take pics with you flash off in the dark corridor, you will be surprised with what you shows up.

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