William A. Irvin

MAKE A VOYAGE TO THE IRVIN

In the heart of Canal Park, set against the majestic Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, is a Great Lakes vessel you can’t miss—and won’t want to. Despite carrying iron ore and coal through treacherous storms, the William A. Irvin remains in pristine condition today. Don’t miss your chance to tour the proud flagship of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Fleet. Discover its rich history.

TICKETS & SCHEDULE

To learn about Irvin tour hours and more information, please visit Tickets & Schedule.

The last tour of each day begins at 4:30 PM.

*Please note that due to the historic nature, the Irvin is not wheelchair accessible. There are many stairs and no elevators available.

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NEW PARANORMAL TOURS

New this year, the Irvin, will offer TWO limited-ticketed paranormal tours in 2025 for paranormal investigators. These exclusive events will allow the preternatural-curious to use their own investigative equipment aboard the storied freighter on Friday, June 13 and Tuesday, August 26 from 8PM – 2AM and cost $75.

The historic freighter, with its imposing steel hull and shadowy corridors, has long been rumored to harbor ghosts. Numerous paranormal investigators have documented unexplained phenomena throughout the vessel, including temperature fluctuations, disembodied voices, and shadowy figures glimpsed in the outer passageway.

Paranormal tour tickets are $75 per person. To participate, attendees must sign a contract and waiver.

Group tours allow the Irvin to accommodate the many paranormal investigation requests that cannot be fulfilled through individual tours, providing an opportunity for as many investigators as possible to access the freighter.

For paranormal tour reservations, please contact hauntedship@decc.org.