Last updated: May 15, 2025
Thing to Do
Charlestown Navy Yard: Tour USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793)
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Explore above and below the main deck of USS Cassin Young (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s. Learn how such ships were built and see how the sailors lived, served, and made sacrifices aboard.
Visitors will be able to see various parts of the ship on the tour, including: the Combat Information Center, the Plotting Room, Officer's Country (or Berthing Area), Ammunition Handling Room, Officer's Mess, Sailors' Berthing Area, Crew Mess, the Galley, Barber shop, and the Bridge.
Tours begin on the deck of the ship and last for approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are available for FREE on a first-come, first served basis aboard the ship. Since this tour highlights small spaces, only 12 people are allowed per tour. Visitors must be over 48" in height to safely climb the ladders.
For 2025, this program will run May 24 through October 13. Programs will be offered on Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm.
*To learn more about the USS Cassin Young, explore the USS Cassin Young app or visit the USS Cassin Young page. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Details
Duration
45 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Charlestown Navy Yard
USS Cassin Young sits at the end of Pier 1 of the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
For 2025, this program will run May 24 through October 13. Programs will be offered on Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Time of Day
Day
For 2025, this program will run May 24 through October 13. Programs will be offered on Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Accessibility Information
This tour explores above and below deck of the USS Cassin Young. Visitors must be able to use ladders to go below deck. Visitors will also be walking through tight spaces.