Engineering Tour of the USS Battleship Iowa
About this experience
Explore the belly of a historic battleship as you wander the engine room, boiler room, and other engineering facilities of the iconic USS Iowa!
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What's Included
- Follow an expert guide through the engine room, boiler room, windless room, and other support facilities
- Learn what makes a warship run and the routines of its greatest crewmembers
- The small-group nature of this tour affords a more personal encounter with history
- Walk away from your 2-hour tour with photos, memories, and a deeper appreciation of this ship's place in history!
What happens on the day
Dive into the depths of the Battleship Iowa for an immersive engineering tour!
This historic battleship is one of the best examples of 20th-century engineering, and this is your chance to discover what makes it tick alongside an expert guide. This warship was involved in some of the most notorious conflicts of recent history including WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. As you explore its halls and rooms, you'll hear tales of heroism from these conflicts and beyond.
Get an up-close view of the battleship’s inner mechanisms! Stroll through the engine room, after-steering, boiler room, and other support facilities that made the Iowa the legend it is today. An expert guide will provide insightful commentary on the various spaces, their functions, and the soldiers who operated them. The close-group nature of this tour will have you feeling like the ship is all yours!
This 2-hour guided experience provides an inside-out look at the Battleship Iowa and its explosive history. You'll encounter an abundance of irresistible photo opportunities and learn fascinating historical facts. This experience is perfect for history buffs looking for a fully-immersive experience.
Step into history with this engineering tour of the Battleship Iowa!
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
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Select Saturdays and Sundays - 10:30 AM
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- Participants must be at least 10 years old
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 48 hours prior to the experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 48 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
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