(45 Minutes) $32*
*Tour price in addition to General Admission: $44.99 adults, $19.99 children ages 10-12
The Captain’s Tour showcases authority and command operations as the captain would have experienced on board. Guests will walk in the footsteps of 20 great commanding officers who served on one of our nation’s most historic battleships. The first stop on this tour will take you to the Wardroom where the ship’s officers dined. Guests will then be guided to Radio Central, a pivotal hub of ensuring the vessel’s safe operations. Here, the commanding officer’s vital communication with force commanders for navigation directives, rendezvous arrangements, and enemy engagement strategies will be highlighted. The array of equipment showcased spans from WWII era through Operation Desert Storm, offering a journey through historical advancements in maritime communication technology. Then step off the tour route and into the most luxurious space onboard, the captain’s in-port cabin, where only the most distinguished visitors were invited. Immerse yourself in the space that was once occupied by historic icons including, President Harry Truman, Bob Hope, and Marilyn Monroe. From there take a ladder up to the Combat Engagement Center where the ship’s modern weapons were operated from and Tomahawk missiles were launched during the Persian Gulf War.
For your safety, please note that this is a physically strenuous tour and is not recommended for those with mobility constraints. You must be able to climb several sets of “ladders,” (Navy-talk for steep, narrow stairs) and navigate through tight doorways and low overheads. Closed toe shoes are recommended and this tour is limited to guests ages 10 and above. This intimate tour has a capacity of ten visitors at a time and runs approximately 45 minutes.
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Adult 13+ years old
$32
Child 10-12 years old
$32
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