Friday, Aug. 9, underway:
- Security will open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning.
- All guests must board no later than 9:30 a.m.
- Guests should arrive early to allow adequate time for security screening.
- Expected duration of the underway is approximately four hours (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Portable restrooms will be available on board while the ship is underway.
- Water coolers will be available on board, but no food will be served.
- Guests are recommended to bring a snack, water bottle, and sunscreen for the underway.
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited onboard the USS Constitution.
- Guests are recommended to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable lightweight clothing.
- There is very limited shade onboard (only below deck), no seating, and the spar deck (top deck) can get hot in the summer months.
- The Constitution has limited medical personnel, supplies and equipment needed to respond to urgent and emergency medical issues.
- Guests should bring medication that might be needed.
Security:
- All guests ages 18 and older must show a photo ID to board.
- All guests must pass through a security screening (similar to an airport) prior to boarding. Guests will pass through metal detectors and bags will pass through an X-ray machine.
- Water bottles are allowed through security.
- Weapons of any type are not permitted on the USS Constitution.
Parking:
- Directions: The GPS address is 1 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129.
- Vehicle access to Charlestown Navy Yard is restricted and general parking is not available within the Navy Yard.
- Parking is available down the street at Nautica Parking Garage at 88 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA — a short 0.2-mile walk to the Constitution.
- Parking can be validated at the Navy Yard Visitor Center or USS Constitution Museum for a reduced fee.
The USS Constitution is a historic ship and is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Wheelchairs are permitted on the top deck of the ship; however, tides at boarding and disembarking times prevent wheelchair use on the brow to and from the ship.
- All guests must be able to walk up and down the brow to get underway. Wheelchairs may be brought on board and used on the top deck