USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Overview
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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 offers exclusive nighttime access to select areas of the ship that are not available during regular museum hours, providing a rare after-dark experience aboard one of America’s most historic naval vessels.
**Highlights may include:**
- Maritime Superstitions
- Unusual Ship Christening
- Captain Jocko Clark
- Smokey Stover
- Mysterious Sailor Disappearance
-Flight Deck after Dark
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!
Please note there is a paid parking lot next to the ship.
What To Expect
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**
Options
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
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
Please follow instructions on signage to pay for parking. Listed cost is estimated. Hourly rates offered, pricing may vary.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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haroldsI4397QA,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Wasn't no ghost tour. False advertisement
Great guide! If you...
Andrew A,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide! If you park, pay for at least 2 hours of parking. If you take the ghost tour and want souvenir from the gift shop, know it closes before the tours start. Well worth the money.
Excellent night tour
Ken H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was an awesome tour. The stories Abby told were great. Would have liked to see the view from the top of the tower but flight deck was great at night.
Incredible tour!! Our...
Tina S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible tour!! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Really brought the history of the ship to life.
Fun ghost tour (more historical, if you are not a fan of being scared)
Jennifer C,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative. The sights were beautiful and exploring the ship was fun. Learning about the history of the USS Yorktown was very interesting.
Great experience!
whitneya283,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super interesting & cool to see with family. Worth the money & our guide Dawson was great!
Great Host and Great Tour!!!!
Nomad63431714237,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tad The tour guide was super knowledgeable and awesome! He had many great and amazing stories and was able to take us to several parts of the ship that we otherwise would not have been able to see. We do a lot of tours when we travel to different cities, and this was definitely one of the best. You also can’t beat the view from the boat at night.
Ghosts I am proud to know
Jodie T,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruce is a fantastic guide, very knowledgable and experienced. This man has seen things. The ship is a real haunt and a was a temporary home for many of America’s bravest. Read the trip to dos so you are ready!
Girls trip
corina n,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Was extremely boring… not worth the drive and money we paid for tickets tour should be removed from things to do in Charleston
Great tour guide!
Summer G,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide Bruce was great! My son loved him. Very knowledgeable of the ship and all of the wonder it had to offer.
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