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 select Saturdays, 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 Tour Dates
Public simulator tours are offered on select Saturdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. Dates are as follows:
- November 8, 2025
- December 13, 2025
- January 10, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- March 14, 2026
- April 11, 2026
- May 9, 2026
- June 13, 2026
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 x2 or venuerentals@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!