Step aboard the legendary WWII-era USS Alabama, a floating fortress that earned nine battle stars. A private docent unlocks below-deck compartments rarely seen on self-guided visits — the ultimate bucket-list warship experience.
What to expect
Walk the teak decks of the 35,000-ton 'Mighty A,' peer down the 16-inch gun barrels that once shook the North Atlantic, and descend into the claustrophobic bowels of USS Drum, America's most decorated WWII submarine. Your private guide draws on deep archival knowledge, connecting every rivet to a human story. The adjacent flight deck displays two dozen historic aircraft, from Corsairs to a B-52 Stratofortress. Allow a minimum of three hours to do it justice.
Good to know
Battleship Memorial Park is roughly 10 minutes from the cruise terminal by rideshare or taxi. Book the private guided tour well in advance by calling the park directly; general admission tickets are available at the gate. All-aboard times typically allow a comfortable half-day here. Wear flat, rubber-soled shoes — ladders and knee-knocker hatches are part of the experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Mobile — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Mobile
- Mobile Bay Sunset Sail: Private Charter on Historic Waters
- Gulf Coast Culinary Walk: Mobile's Historic Old Dauphin Way
- Bellingrath Gardens: Private Estate Tour & Secret Bayou Walk
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: Private Naturalist Kayak
- Fort Condé & Mobile History Museum: Private Architectural Walk