San Diego Shore Excursion: Skip the Line: USS Midway Museum
San Diego, United States of America
Experience life at sea without leaving port on a San Diego shore excursion to the USS Midway Museum, home to a US Navy aircraft carrier that was active in the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. This family-friendly attraction is fun, interesting and historical, and it also allows you to enjoy some of the beautiful San Diego waterfront.
The USS Midway is a long-serving US Navy aircraft carrier (active from 1945-1992) and was the largest ship in the world for a decade, housing 4,500 crew members! On this San Diego shore excursion, you can visit the USS Midway Museum and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Navy sailors on a self-guided audio tour narrated by former Midway sailors and officers.
More than 60 exhibits, from the engine room to the bridge, and 25 restored historic aircraft are on display. Find out what it was like to be part of a "city at sea" as you explore the galleys, officer's country and sleeping quarters of the first Navy ship too large to go through the Panama Canal. You will be amazed by the 4-acre (1.6-hectare) flight deck and the 360-degree panoramic view of downtown San Diego and San Diego Bay. Don't miss the flight simulators and climb-aboard aircraft, and stop by the gift shop and café for souvenirs and snacks. Please note: This excursion is located within a 2-minute walk to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in San Diego. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy.
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This museum is a worthwhile day out. We visited as a shore excursion when our cruise ship docked in San Diego and we weren't disappointed. The size and magnitude of the carrier left us in awe - it was hard to comprehend that a vessel this size could possibly float!_br/_ The audio tour was great and provided really interesting commentary and facts. We watched a short film in the theatre about the Battle of Midway, which was very emotional but well worth seeing. We really enjoyed being able to climb into the cockpits of some of the planes, which were a lot smaller than we expected!_br/_ Overall, it's a fun family experience for all ages, as well as being very educational and extremely well presented. Highly recommended!
Review by: haylarry513, February 2014
Amazing experience! I wish we would have had more time to explore everything. You need at least 3 hours. It was great knowing a little bit of our heroes' history of the Military.
Review by: Nicole W, September 2012
Explore at your own pace. Talk and listen to veterans with experience and knowledge of the Midway add to the overall experience.
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