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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

212 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 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.

  • Unique Night Experience

    Ellie L,Apr 14, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Unique night tour. Small group tour with knowledgeable and passionate guide full of history and (ghost) stories. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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  • Terrifying? No. Just cool

    Gary R,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Touring the Yorktown at night! No crowds! Guide was excellent. All the ghosts are dudes. Some People camp on the Yorktown!

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  • USS yorktown

    Michelle Q,Apr 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Great history. Loved the deep dive into the USS Yorktown and the sailor life. Photos on hanger were fantastic!!

  • Flight deck selfies

    Departure40485712644,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This experience was wonderful from booking to reviewing. We really enjoyed the plethora of knowledge shared by our guide.

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  • Highlight of visit to Charleston

    petergE9417DC,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing experience. Highly recommend. Our guide, Dan, was a superb story teller. Wandering the ship in a small group with no one else around was a special and unique experience. Watching end of sunset from flight deck was a perfect end to the tour

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  • Last-Minute Cancellation Ruined Our Family Experience

    176bekire,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    We booked an aircraft tour in Charleston three months in advance, and it was something my two young boys were genuinely excited about—it would have been their first time seeing an aircraft up close. Unfortunately, the experience never happened. Just three hours before our scheduled 6 PM tour, the operator called to say they were canceling because there were only three of us and they require a minimum of four participants. Their only solution was to move us to 7 PM, which didn’t work since we already had dinner reservations. Canceling on customers at the last minute due to poor planning is extremely disappointing—especially when families plan their trips and schedules around these experiences. After waiting months and building up excitement, having it taken away with such short notice really affected our visit. I understand minimum requirements, but better planning or honoring confirmed bookings would go a long way. If you're visiting Charleston and looking for a similar tour, I would strongly recommend choosing a more reliable operator.

  • Enjoyed this! A cool way...

    Layne G,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Enjoyed this! A cool way to see the ship and learn some of the history behind it. The view from the flight deck was gorgeous (and windy)!

  • Fun tour with very...

    ZACHARY M,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fun tour with very interesting history. Our teenage kids enjoyed it a lot, the paranormal aspect was entertaining to them while I enjoyed the historical perspective.

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  • What a cool experience

    Companion61995713215,Apr 5, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide Dave was so knowledgeable and engaged with our group. He gave us some interesting background on the ship and the people who were on it. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend it.

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