The Bath Iron Works Story: By Land & Sea

This is the full BATH Iron WORKS PACKAGE!  This tour includes the new _BIW: BUILDING AMERICA'S NAVY EXHIBIT, _a guided TROLLEY TOUR past the yard and a ONE-HOUR NARRATED BOAT CRUISE.You'll get the inside story of Bath Iron Works as current and former BIW employees serve as your guide.  The tour begins in the immersive exhibit where you'll experience a high-tech look at the people, processes and ships of Bath Iron Works and discover why "Bath Built is Best Built". Then, on the trolley, your guide will detail the history of the yard, interpret the views and highlight key elements of the shipyard.   The trolley will then drop you off to board the Museum's cruise boat _Merrymeeting_ for a one-hour cruise featuring spectacular views of modern shipbuilding construction, water views of the historic Percy & Small shipyard and two of the Kennebec River's lighthouses. TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. This event is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.  The tour is approximately 2.5 hours long.  *Please note that due to security restrictions, this tour is not permitted to go inside the BIW shipyard.