Ship Simulator Tours
Get on the water (virtually)! Pilot a ship into Seattle’s Elliott Bay or under the Golden Gate Bridge and experience what it’s like to drive into a storm as you don the role of captain in our state-of-the-art Pilothouse Ship Simulator!
Our simulator is a destination for commercial pilots to train to safely steer a commercial ship into ports across the West Coast. On Saturdays during the summer, you can take an interactive tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at a professional mariner training facility and experience it first-hand as you navigate through a person-overboard drill. Public Saturday tours are free and first come, first serve. All ages are welcome.
Public Tours | Summer 2025
Public simulator tours are offered on Saturdays, July 26 through August 30, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dates are as follows:
- July 26
- August 2
- August 9
- August 16
- August 23
- August 30
No appointment needed! Check in at our Welcome Center at 431 Water St, Port Townsend.
Questions? View our FAQs below or contact 360-385-3628 x0 or info@nwmaritime.org.
Private Tours
Email our Registrar at registar@nwmaritime.org to schedule a private group tour. A simulator tour for a private group costs $20 per person with a minimum charge of $100.
FAQ
Are these tours ADA accessible?
Yes! The Ship Simulator tour is ADA accessible.
Where should I park?
There is public street parking available in front of Northwest Maritime. There is also a larger public parking lot at the intersection of Monroe and Washington. There is also public parking along Monroe Street adjacent to Memorial Field.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Please check in at the Welcome Center, located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, for your Ship Simulator tour.
Am I going to watch someone use the simulator or can I actually use it?
You can actually use it and get a feel for driving a big ship at night in a wind storm!
How many people will be in the room at one time?
Up to 6 people may be in the simulator room at one time.
Are these tours open to all ages?
Yes, all ages are welcome!