FAQs

Any group of 10 or more. Campers must be at least 7 years old.

You'll sleep where the sailors slept - in bunks on the USS Yorktown! Bunks are divided into male and female berthing areas. Groups must have the required number of male and female adults to accompany youth. Food is not permitted in the berthing quarters.

With an Operation Overnight reservation, your group receives:

• Exclusive access to museum outside operating hours, with dedicated berthing areas for sleeping and space for meals
• Hands-on educational activities
• Corn Hole, Ladder Golf, and Life-Size Board Games
• Scavenger Hunt
• Movie Screening in Theater
• Commemorative Button
• Free Coffee (this one's for the adults!)

Absolutely! We offer a variety of additional activities to make your experience even more memorable, including our Flight Simulator & VR ride, guided tours, Flight Academy, and more.

You can explore all available options on page 2 (Overnight Experience) in the handbook here!

*Please note that we recommend reserving add-ons in advance, as some experiences require prior notice. Within 7 days of your visit, the Operation Overnight team may be unable to schedule certain group add-ons, such as guided tours, so early booking is encouraged to ensure availability. If you have any questions about add-ons or want to update your reservation, please contact the Operation Overnight team at (843) 881-5936.

Ages 7-10: Each camper must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. 
Ages 11-17: Must have one adult leader/chaperone for every 10 campers.

1 Night - $85
2 Nights - $145
Pricing applies to all youth and adults participating in camping experience.

A $250 deposit is required to make a reservation. Reservations must be made at least 30 days before a visit.

Full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to the group’s arrival. 
Payments must be made in one transaction via credit card. Your deposit will be applied to your order.

Groups may decrease their reservation headcount up to 30 days before their Operation Overnight date. After 30 days you may incur a fee for headcount changes.

Additional individuals may be added to your reservation up to 2 weeks before your reservation, subject to space availability.

No changes to orders will be accepted within 7 days of reservation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Operation Overnight team at (843) 881-5936.

Meals are not included in the Operation Overnight program. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, order food for pick-up/delivery, or depart the ship and eat off-site. For meal planning recommendations, read our Meal Options Sheet.

Yes! We encourage you capture all the fun your group had during your overnight adventure. Feel free to share your memorable moments with us on social, by tagging @patriots_point on Instagram and Facebook!

The USS Yorktown also hosts banquets, ceremonies, and other special events, so it’s possible one may occur during your overnight stay. If needed, our staff will provide guidance and help reroute your group, as there are plenty of ways to move around the ship.

Our team is dedicated to making this the best experience possible for your group. However, we do kindly ask that all guests also be considerate of others enjoying the museum. 

Buses should park in our designated bus parking lane and are free of charge. 

All other vehicles will be directed to our Operation Overnight paid parking lot, which is a daily rate of $16.45. Each vehicle requires a parking pass and all passes expire at 1 pm the following day, no matter what time you arrive.

See our 'What to Expect' Information Sheet for parking map and other details.