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Discover Together.

Inspiration happens when you discover together! Nauticus offers group rates for adventure-seekers headed our way with 15 or more guests. From reunions and scouting groups to social clubs and hobbyists, families, networking groups and more.  

Group Admission (beginning July 1, 2023)Add On Tour* (Main Deck Tour)
Adult (13+)/ Senior (60+)$14 (plus tax)$5
Youth (3-12)$12 (plus tax)$5
* Requires purchase of General Admission Ticket.



Group Outings

Sailing is a powerful platform for demonstrating the value of effective communication and collaboration. Your team will be led by our highly qualified instructors as they develop leadership skills and set sail to expand comfort zones and build comradery.

Option 1: Harbor 20 Sailboats “Regatta Ready”
Ideal for groups of 6-20 people. Teams of up-to-four learn to navigate their vessel safely before competing in a mini-regatta. Through this engaging activity, participants hone communication and leadership skills.
Pricing starts at $375/per boat for a 3-hour clinic

Option 2: Harbor 20 Education Sail
Ideal for groups of 6-20. Learn to sail from a certified instructor.
Pricing start at $195/per boat for a 2-hour clinic

Option 3: Schooner Virginia “Corporate Teambuilding Sail”
Our 120-foot schooner is ideal for groups of 20-50 people. Set sail on an action packed cruise. Select from a list of activities designed to emphasize collaboration and demonstrate how critical thinking and conflict resolution empower group dynamics.
Pricing starts at $4,000 for a 3-hour charter.

Option 4: Schooner Virginia “Education Sail”
Our 120-foot schooner is ideal for groups of 20-50 people. Set sail on an action packed cruise. Select from a list of activities designed to emphasize collaboration and demonstrate how critical thinking and conflict resolution empower group dynamics.
Pricing starts at $40/per student for a 3-hour education sail.

For groups 6-24. Price: $120pp

Visiting the area on a family vacation or local families looking for something unique and fun to do with the kids? Come spend the night on the Historic Battleship Wisconsin! Enjoy relaxed informal conversations with enlisted Navy volunteers and retired Navy Officers. Hear personal stories, ask questions, and see areas of the ship, not open to the public. You will sleep in the original enlisted men’s berthing, stay aboard the historic battleship for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. See how our military lived and fought for our great country! Have you got what it takes? Come aboard and find out!

Included: Overnight aboard the battleship, a VIP guided tour of the ship with our experienced tour guides and close the evening with fun family activities and a movie. In the morning enjoy breakfast in the Officers Wardroom.

*We must have a minimum of 6 campers (1 family or group together) to proceed with the Family/Adult Overnight, and a maximum of 24 campers total for the evening. Children must be 4 years and up and always supervised. The Battleship is not baby-proof in any way. Dates depend on Battleship availability, year around, weekends, and weekdays

For groups 6-24. Price: $74pp

Do you have a youth group looking for something unique and fun to do? Come spend the night on the Historic Battleship Wisconsin! Enjoy a tour of the ship with enlisted Navy volunteers and retired Navy Officers. Hear personal stories, ask questions, and see areas of the ship, not open to the public. Your group will have a teambuilding activity geared for all ages and close the night with a movie.

Included: Overnight aboard the battleship, a VIP guided tour of the ship with our experienced tour guides and close the evening with activities and a movie. In the morning enjoy breakfast in the Officers Wardroom. Your group will also receive free admission to Nauticus and the Battleship the day of your Overnight.

*We must have a minimum of 25 campers and a maximum of 140 campers total for the evening.
*Children must be 5 years and up and always supervised.
*Dates depend on Battleship availability, year around, weekends, and weekdays.

If you are a local or out-of-town business looking for something unique and fun with teambuilding, come spend the night on the Historic Battleship Wisconsin! Enjoy relaxed informal conversations with enlisted Navy volunteers and retired Navy Officers. Hear personal stories, ask questions, and see areas of the ship, not open to the public. Also, enjoy a group team-building activity. and sleep in the original enlisted men’s berthing.

Included: Overnight aboard the battleship, a VIP guided tour of the ship with our experienced tour guides, and a teambuilding activity. In the morning enjoy breakfast in the Officers Wardroom.

Add on: Dinner in the Officer’s Wardroom (dining room), alcohol may also be requested in advance. We can also supply a projector and screen and microphone if needed.

Price: $120 per adult. 

*We must have a minimum of 20 people to proceed with the Overnight and a maximum of 100 total for the evening.
*Dates depend on Battleship availability, year around, weekends, and weekdays.

Group Visits

School Groups

Are you an educator looking to bring your school group to Nauticus on a field trip? We have all the information you need in our Educators section. 

Group Visits

Girl and Boy Scouts

Looking to bring your troop to Nauticus on a field trip? We have all the information you need in our Girl Scout and Boy Scout section. 

What food options are available?

The Norfolk Grille offers a variety of box lunches to suit the needs of your group. If you have questions about or would like to order box lunches, please contact thenorfolkgrille@yahoo.com.

How long does it take to tour Nauticus?

Your group can spend as much or as little time exploring as you like; our recommendation is about 3-4 hours for group visits to explore both the museum exhibits and the Battleship. A self-guided tour through the Battleship Wisconsin takes an average 1.5 hours but is absolutely flexible.

Banana Pier Gift Shop – Purchase all of your gifts and treasures!

The Banana Pier Gift Shop is located in the museum lobby. Find all of your perfect souvenirs, gifts and treasures! Take a peek at our online inventory before you arrive! Take me shopping!