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
Learn about the spooky side of downtown Birmingham
Make several stops, including the haunted YMCA and the Redmont Hotel
Take this tour more than once, as it never expires
Go at your own pace, stopping and starting as you like
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 booth located inside the Admission Gate 15 minutes prior to tour time. **You must enter through the front gates. WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY**
• Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
Include
90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck
Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances
Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship