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Tuesday
April15

Open today from 10AM to 5PM

40 Patriots Point Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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Captain's Tour

Learn what life was like for sailors during World War II, Vietnam, and the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule while touring areas of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown that are off-limits to the general public. This tour requires climbing ladders and stairs.

Additional $18 ticket purchase required.

Add Captain's Tour to Your Patriots Point Ticket

Don't miss out on a chance to dive into the depths of the USS Yorktown with one of our expert guides.

  • Tickets are $18 per person (in addition to the general admission tickets). Make sure to purchase a ticket for each member of your party.
  • Unlike general admission tickets, Captain’s Tour tickets are for a specific day and time. 
  • Captain's Tour tickets can be purchased separately from single-day admission tickets, but you must have a general admission ticket to participate in the Captain's Tour.

Tour Length: 90 minutes
Maximum Capacity: 20 people

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