Really interesting ship although due to covid , some parts are closed , admission is free and really great area to hang around in .

Although she is a bit in the shadow of Old Ironsides, the USS Cassin Young was a great, informative visit of this historical icon. Staff was nice and punctual when it opened. Would definitely visit again.According the NPS, she engaged in seven Pacific battles in World War II, survived two Kamikaze hits, and served another full decade beyond her expected lifetime

Awesome ship right next to the USS Constitution. After touring the Constitution I was walking around and heard a tour being announced for the Cassin Young. It was free and took walk ins. I decided to take the tour and it was awesome. The tour guide took us through the ship and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Parts of the ship are accessible to those not on a tour, but I highly recommend taking the tour. Great way to spend an hour or so learning about the history of the ship and the wars it took part in.

Fantastic exhibition of this awesome ship. Took my dad here who loves battle ships and the grin could not be wiped off his face for days. The staff/crew is very knowledgeable and informative. Will definitely come back.

Free. Pretty neat experience to go on the ship. There are free tours if you have a 45 minute commitment. If you don’t take the tour all you get is the top deck.There is a 20 MM anti aircraft gun you can grab ahold of and feel what it would be like with a Japanese plane coming in.

At the Navy Yard in Charlestown lie the USS Constitution and the USS Cassin Young. We got there on a lovely crisp fall day. It is a beautiful sight worth a visit. Both ships can be entered (after security inspection). You can also get a water cab to the North End, and there is a small bar overlooking the water. The Navy Yard is on the Freedom Trail, making it very easy and convenient for tourists. I can highly recommend the Freedom Trail and the Navy Yard, followed by a water cab to the North End for a wet lunch.

We had an amazing tour with Jennifer, she told historical and interesting fact, answered for our questions

I have never enjoyed a tour of anything as much in my life. Bob, our guide, was very knowledgeable and a true gentleman. The USS Cassin Young is a time capsule and will transport you back to the 1940s and 1950s. I feel privileged to have had the chance to see around a vessel that represents so much of a great nation. It is almost sacred. I would recommend a visit.

Great visit around the harbour area very interesting museum.

Berthed opposite the USS Constitution the USS Cassin Young is also free to visit.A much more modern warship than Constitution. You dont need any ID to enter this ship, you just casually walk over the footbridge and step on board.There is access to the interior of the ship with rooms set out how they would have been when it was a working ship.Very interesting for adults and kids alike.

Interesting guided tour of WW2 ship.

Very nice experience.One of the only free attractions.

Fantastic Museum and crew, friendly, we saw a 21 gun cannon salute at 12 am

I would recommend visiting this piece of history. Walk around, through and on USS Cassin Young and imagine what stories this ship can tell!

What an amazing piece of History!! If you visit the USS Cassin Young you will hear the roar of the Second World War as well as the daily routine of the crew of an american destroyer! Fantastic experience, very recommended for a price equal to zero!!

One of the ships you can explore at the Charlestown Navy Yard is the USS Cassin Young, a Fletcher class destroyer built in 1943. This ship saw much action in the during WWII being involved in attacks on Japanese strongholds and enduring two kamikaze attacks.You can board the USS Cassin and take a self-guided tour of several topside rooms including the gallery, officers rooms, captains cabin and a few others. Opening hours are 10-4pm.There was a staff person providing information on the vessel and brochures as you board the USS Cassin Young (free entry). The brochure is useful but youll also find signs around the ship describing the gun mounts and various rooms you can poke into.Overall, we quite enjoyed seeing the USS Cassin Young vessel. It is a well-preserved destroyer and a good learning opportunity for those who have not boarded and explored a military vessel before. It also makes a nice change from the majority of Freedom Trail attractions which date back to the earlier colonial and American revolution period.

Although in modernized version, this Fletcher class unit, survivor of the Second World War, is a real pleasure for the eyes to visit.Shes well maintained and prepared, and with the on board reproduction of the music and radio and television programs of those years, you are immersed on the on board life of that era (we are between the 50s and 60s).Futhermore its a must for those who, like me, have, as hobby, the naval modeling.Seppure in versione modernizzata questa unità della classe Fletcher, sopravvissuta alla seconda guerra mondiale, è un piacere da visitare.Ben tenuta ed allestita, e con la riproduzione delle musiche e programmi radiofonici e televisivi di quegli anni si è immersi nella vita di bordo dellepoca (siamo negli anni 50/60).Un must poi per chi, come me, ha come hobby il modellismo navale.

Definitely recommended. You get to touch all the artillaries, view crews mess and see most of the other rooms. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to walk on the second floor.

World War II destroyer, that you can board in excellent condition. The last ship in the war to be hit by a Kamikaze pilot. A must see for history enthusiasts.

I like the Ham Radio station!vy 73 es gd dx!

Free attraction! I have been on lots of ships I was surprised how little you can explore. Most of the shop was not accessible. Still neat to see a part of our history!

What a piece of history. Normaly you just read about it or see it on tv, but here you have a great opportunity to see it on you own eyes. I woud recommend to wait for free tour (usually at whole hour) - the tou covers captains bridge, antiaircraft guns, officers living quarters, sonar and many more. Good place to bring kids.

So cool to see my grandpa’s ship! Only wish you could tour in winter.

Really cool, lots of history, very well preserved. There is a person there who answers any questions you may have. It is also completely free and no to lets are required so it is not time either.Only complaint is that because it is a free self guided tour it is very crowded and can be difficult to get the full experience because of this.Highly recommend this to all people and you will find that young kids will find it really cool. Dont plan more than 30 minutes for this stop, my group made it through in about 20 and even that was a little excessive.

Beautiful ship!We can easily spend a whole day exploring the ship. My son really enjoyed it.It’s a well preserved ship!.

Very nice to see history so close

Closed because there was scary cloud in the sky

Amazing display of a WW2 Fletcher-class destroyer. The ship is visitable year-round for free, and tours are organized 3-4 times a day. Limited accessibility.

The USS Cassin Young was built in 1943 and I really enjoyed visiting it because it allowed me to discover a modern warship in every detail.

Only the main deck is open to the public, the upper and lower decks are closed. Still interesting though and its free so I cant complain.

Old and renowned ship kept for public view. You can enter into it and observe thoroughly with its proud contribution to the US Navy.

A good show of WWII arsenal.

A great opportunity to see a naval ship and how it works. Fun and interesting

Another free museum/ship. Very fun to tour.

One of the best presented monument ships I have visited, the volunteers who help maintain vessels condition have done an excellent job.Without taking the free guided tour you are limited to the main deck which due to design limiting since much of the functions of the ship are above main deck and below.The tour was informative and covered much of the areas mentioned that showed most of the sleeping spaces, office spaces, gallery, and bridges (actual and lookout area) but not engineering spaces for no explanation (maybe not remodeled or made safe for tours) I like seeing how the ship was able to travel, provide power, and perform the function designed for. Maybe in the future add to the tour or make all areas available for both self and guided tours.Ship is best example of a ship-based museum I have visited to date with the thanks going to the volunteers pride in maintaining the ship.

A relatively unknown piece of history. Took the on ship tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining Forest Ranger.

This ship is at the Charlestown Navy Yard across from the USS Constitution. You can walk around the ship and go in some of the rooms. Read the descriptions about the functions of things. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. Ask them about the ship. Great experience on a more modern ship compared to the Constitution. Well preserved ship and great experience that is free. There are great views of the city and water on board.

A nice experience. This is a 75 year old warship. Almost each and every part of ship has been maintained as original. Inside ship, you will see guides in uniform who can explain about history and technical aspects of the ship. It takes around 45 minutes if you want to see all rooms in detail.

I am a big fan of doing ship tours and the USS Cassin Young is a great opportunity to visit a WWII destroyer. Once of the nice pieces is that there is no charge to visit this boat. It is part of the National Park and is open to everyone.The bummer part is that you are only able to visit the main deck, it seems like there is more to see on this boat than just the main deck, but you are able to see the galley, the doctors office, the guns, and get some great pictures of the Boston skyline.

Shame you can visit only the main deck. I would love see also other levels.

Enjoyed learning about this ship

Good place its very enjoyable

Great place to visit if youre a history buff and in Boston for a day

Really enjoyed walking around this historical WW II destroyer.

Excellent museum naval piece of history not least because of its African Caribean heritage but the remarkable amount of uniforms and paraphernalia on show.

Great opportunity to get up close with real history and walk where others have braved to lose everything to serve.

Great slice of history, and the crew are really good at explaining the role of the ship.

Thanks Richard it was a great tour

This is a wonderfully preserved Fletcher-class destroyer, maintained by the National Park Service. Its been restored to its WWII configuration (mostly), and you are free to take self-guided tours of the main deck. It is worth waiting to get a below-and-above deck tour as well...the guides are friendly and knowledgable. Fantastic views of the north end from the ships stern, as well. Its free, but theyre doing such a good job with its maintenance that you should feel compelled to donate a few dollars.

World War 2 history preserved right here. Be sure to donate something. We are the diffence to make our America stay strong and with great beliefs. Help them keep this rich history going!

Beautifully preserved and well cared for. Thanks to all who maintain her!

Not a lot of part of the boat to visit, but they are worth it and are filled with beautiful historical things.

Recommended... ask the rangers for the timing of the guided tours. It lasts 45 minutes and you will get access to exclusive areas of the ship

Great experience with very knowledgeable and helpful guide. A real trip back in time.

This is completely free and fairly interesting. If youre here for the USS Constitution, this is right next door.

Interesting monument of imperialism. Many threatening weapons. Not a place for pacifist.

First time on a real liner.

Expert are giving tours. You should not miss it.

Terrific experience walking through an early 20th century destroyer! Highly recommended!

Got a free tour, cool place

Interesting ship to see and right next to the USS Constitution. So if youre already visiting the other one, might as well see this one too. This place is free to enter. It was kind of cool to see it including some of the places where the crew would operate and the technology they used.

Neat!

It looks well cared for on the outside, but does not open for visitors until Memorial Day.

I learned so much and had an awesome time!

You couldnt go down below or up at all, but it was still cool to see it. Ask a volunteer a question and they will give you lots of information.

Enjoyed and learned US history when I visited here. We appreciate your sacrifice for our country !

WWII destroyer. Well maintained.

Great piece of living history!

Very cool place to go. There were a lot of areas that were blocked off but, the level of enthusiasm that the docents had, certainly made up for it

Great museum.

Says it opens May 3 2018 but it’s definitely closed.

Amazing experience.. great opportunity to visit warship

Museum; limited access to deck of vessel.

Awesome, well kept up ship. Lots of very knowledge and enthusiastic folks to share about the unique history!

Yes great , 100% worth a visit

This is well worth a visit. The destroyer is back as it was during World War 2. One thing that is obvious is how cramped it must have been to serve on this ship. Mind your step when on board.

Summer the best season to go there.

Closed right now - no openening hours given

Me and my wife went on board today and had a great visit . I spent some time talking to one of the volunteer about our time in our navys (I was in the Royal Navy) I enjoyed our time together

I take my Systems engineering class every year. Wonderful ship, but youll get much more out of the experience if you read up a bit first.

Nice view!

Its free and maintains so much historical integrity. Totally worth a visit if you are in town.

Its ok

Cool place

Cool place

Loved it but it was highly restricted on where you could go and what you could see on the ship.

Awesome... Crew staff were also great to talk to!

The atmosphere on this ship is unbelievable, it feels like the crew have only just left but their echoes are still walking the decks. It is not a tourist attraction but a working piece of history

Note that it is closed during winter.

Interesting

Informative

You can go on and look around for free

Very good

Great view of the downtown skyline from the harbor.

Its free so thats a plus.

Very interesting, worth a visit

Great attraction, informative volunteers

Every childs dream!

Cool ship. Take the tour!