Hunley Submarine Tour

In 1864, the H.L. Hunley became the first submarine in the world to sink an enemy warship. Unfortunately, before she could return home, the sub disappeared with her eight-man crew off Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Her fate was a mystery until she was discovered in 1995 by a diving expedition led by author Clive Cussler. Five years later, the vessel was lifted from the ocean floor and brought to the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in North Charleston, SC where a team of scientists are working to conserve the historic submarine for future generations. The Warren Lasch Conservation Center is a working lab facility during the week. Friends of The Hunley is open to the public on the weekends. Tickets for this historic exhibit are on sale now!

Hunley tours are available every Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM. 

 

If you would like to visit the Hunley on a Saturday or Sunday (and TODAY is a Saturday or Sunday), you must purchase a ticket in person upon arrival. We do not sell out of tickets. 

 

Ticket Prices:

• Adults: $18
• Youth (Ages 6 -12): $10
• Members: $12
• Senior Citizens (65 +): $15
• Active/Retired Military with ID: $15
• Children 5 and under: FREE

Tickets can be purchased by either calling toll-free 1-877-448-6539 (1-877-4HUNLEY) or by clicking the tour dates below.

*Please note that it is necessary to climb a flight of 17 steps to view the Hunley. The Hunley is submerged in a 75,000 gallon tank of conservation fluid and viewable from above.

The Hunley is located at:
Warren Lasch Conservation Center
1250 Supply Street (on the old Charleston Navy Base)
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

 

Private Tours (including Guide) are available Monday - Friday by appointment only. Minimum is $400 for Adult Groups, which includes up to 20 guests. For discounted weekday school group pricing, please contact us directly at (843) 743-4865.