Topside - Main Deck & Above
Cost: $12 per person (plus admission)
5 years old and under, no charge
Description: A 90-minute tour providing general information regarding the ship’s history, operations, armament, equipment, and life at sea. The tour takes guests along the entire length of the Battleship’s Main Deck and up to the 04 Level where the Captain’s Sea Cabin and Pilot House are located. Along the way, guests will also have the opportunity to view the Admiral’s Cabin, Combat Information Center, and Signal Bridge.
This tour does require going up and down several ladders (stairs). In the event of inclement weather, a portion of this tour may be moved inside the ship.
This tour can be modified to accommodate those with limited mobility.
The Topside - Main Deck Tour can be booked online or may be purchased on arrival (subject to tour guide availability.)
Tours booked online commence at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. daily (see notes)
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"City at Sea" - Second Deck
Cost: $12 per person (plus admission)
5 years old and under, no charge
Description: A 90-minute tour focusing on living conditions and life at sea aboard this floating city of 2,300 sailors. The tour transits the Second Deck, through the Mess Decks, Bake Shop, Galley, Crew’s Quarters, and Sick Bay. Visitors get a view of the Post Office, Ship Stores, Barber Shop, Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Shop, and much, much more.
This tour does require going up and down several ladders (stairs).
The “City at Sea” - Second Deck Tour can be booked online or may be purchased on arrival (subject to tour guide availability.)
Tours booked online commence at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. daily (see notes)
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The Showboat Tour (Full Tour)
Cost: $24 per person (plus admission)
5 years old and under, no charge
Description: A 3-1/2 to 4-hour tour. This tour covers all open spaces on the battleship covering all 9 levels. You will go from the bridge to the lower ammunition handling room and much, much more in between.
The Showboat Tour does require going up and down several ladders (stairs) and is not recommended for younger children or visitors with mobility issues.
The Showboat Tour can be booked online or may be purchased on arrival (subject to tour guide availability.)
Tours booked online commence at 9 a.m. daily Mon-Sat (see notes)
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The Big Bang Tour
(Currently only available on Saturdays)
Cost: $18 per person (plus admission)
(Ages 12 and over)
Description: 2 to 2-1/2 hour tour focusing on the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch gun systems. Visitors will have the opportunity to follow the general procedure for firing the guns, from target identification and acquisition in the Combat Information Center and fire control directors to the development of the fire control solution in Main and Secondary Plots. A visit to the powder magazines, projectile handling space, and the gun house completes the process that ended with a Big Bang. The Big Bang Tour does require going up and down several ladders (stairs) and is not recommended for younger children or visitors with mobility issues.
The Big Bang Tour is limited to six (6) participants, must be booked online, and commence at 9 a.m. on Saturday only
Notes for all tours:
- All times subject to change and tour guide availability
- Tour times can only be guaranteed for tours booked online in advance.
- Routes may vary due to ship maintenance or scheduled events
- Please confirm tour guide availability with the cashier before purchasing tours on-site.
