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Battleship IOWA Guided President's Tour + Self-Guided Experience

Name: Battleship IOWA Guided President's Tour + Self-Guided Experience
Start: 2026-07-30T14:30:00
End: 2026-07-30T15:15:00
Location: South Harbor Boulevard 250

Duration

45 mins

Guided tour

Includes a guided President's Tour, exclusive Captain's Cabin access, and self-guided exploration of Battleship IOWA.
Step inside the famed Captain’s Cabin, a rarely accessible space with unique naval history.
See the only bathtub ever installed for a sitting U.S. president on a Navy warship.
Hear dramatic tales of President Roosevelt’s secret WWII mission and a near-disaster at sea.
Kids and families can join Vicky the Dog’s scavenger hunt for an interactive museum adventure.

Guided President's Tour
Exclusive Captain's Cabin access
Self-Guided Battleship IOWA Experience
Vicky's Scavenger Hunt
Brochures available
WIFI
Entry/admission fee

Parking fees
Food and drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Walk in the Footsteps of Presidents on the Battleship of Presidents
It's November 1943, and Battleship IOWA is on a covert mission. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his entire staff are aboard, headed for pivotal top-secret meetings with English Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Josef Stalin. What should be a routine Atlantic crossing nearly turns deadly for Roosevelt and leads to the "arrest" of the entire crew of a US destroyer.
What happened? Find out on our PRESIDENTS TOUR.
This exclusive guided glimpse into areas not accessible on the standard self-guided route features a visit to the famous Captain's Cabin, home to the only bathtub still in existence on a Navy warship installed for a sitting U.S. president. Stand where history was made, hear epic tales of diplomacy, and marvel at an unforgettable snapshot of life aboard one of America’s most iconic ships.
Your tour also includes full access to the IOWA Experience, where you can explore five decks of interactive exhibits, hear sailor stories, and participate in the family-friendly Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt.
Due to limited availability, advance reservations are required. Accessible routes are available upon request.

What to bring

Dress in layers or bring a light jacket, as the ship is cooler in the morning and warms up in the afternoon.

What's not allowed

Drones and automated photographic devices are not permitted anywhere on the ship.

Commercial photography is only allowed with prior written consent.

Accessibility

The main deck Battleship IOWA Experience is accessible.

The President's Tour is located one level above the main deck and is accessible via a chair-lift.

Additional information

Advance reservations are required due to limited availability.

Exhibits may close without notice due to events, maintenance, weather, or capacity limits.

Parking fees, as well as food and drinks, are not included in your ticket and must be purchased separately.

All tickets are non-refundable.

By entering, ticket holders assume inherent risks and release liability for any injuries sustained on the premises.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.