NAVY 250:
Tours of the USS Marinette

Saturday, July 4 - Tuesday, July 7, 2026

 

In honor of Navy250/REV250 commemoration events,  
the Port of Albany-Rensselaer is excited to host the 
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Marinette (LCS-25)
in conjunction with the International Naval Review 
and the July 4 festivities in New York Harbor.
 

This is the first time a major active-duty Navy ship has visited the Port in more than 30 years, when the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Capodanno (FF-1093) sailed up the Hudson River to dock at the Port of Albany for a public visit in July 1993.

On this page:

Us Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Marinette at its launch

PUBLIC TOURS will be available with advanced registration only.

  • Saturday, July 4: 10 am – 2:30 pm  SOLD OUT
  • Sunday, July 5: 9 am – 4:30 pm  SOLD OUT
  • Monday, July 6: 9 am – 4:30 pm  SOLD OUT
  • Tuesday, July 7: 9 – 11:30 am SOLD OUT

 * PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE WAITLIST *

TO JOIN THE WAITLIST, visit same link for selections of dates/times.

Tours will take 25 minutes and max out at 20 people. TOUR SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.

Registrations are REQUIRED in advance (NO WALK-INS will be allowed). Security and physical ability requirements must be met. There is no fee.

ID Requirements: All adults 18+ must present a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID). Non-U.S. citizens must show a valid passport and may be subject to additional screening. THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE SECURITY CHECK POINTS.

Visitors are recommended to travel light — large bags, long necklaces/clothing that may get snagged, weapons, vaping devices, alcohol, and pocketknives are not permitted. Bags may be searched.

Please be aware that this event is at the full discretion of the US Navy due to active security and events planned in New York Harbor and may be subject to change. The Port is acting as host; maritime and military security will be managed directly by the US Navy with local security being led by the Albany Police Department, NYS Police, and NCIS.

 

PARKING/SHUTTLE

No public parking is allowed within the  Port District that will be busy with the regular ship, truck, and rail traffic of a working commercial port. 

Parking for tours will be  at a remote parking lot off of Binghamton Street (GPS: 13 Binghamton Street, Albany NY 12202). For a map, follow link.

Shuttle service is provided courtesy of CDTA. Registrations (paper or digital versions) and IDs will be confirmed at this FIRST Security Checkpoint before visitors board the shuttle.

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR TIME to facilitate parking and transit to the ship.

 

AMENITIES

Portable restrooms will be available at the tour entry location at the Port.

No food or drink options will be available.
 

 

GOOD TO KNOW/SHIP ACCESS


Physical Requirements: Visitors must be able to walk unassisted, navigate narrow spaces, and climb up and down steep ladders and ramps. Comfortable clothes and closed-toe, rubber-soled shoes are required.

No pets are allowed with the exception of certified Service Animals (that are noted in advance as part of the reservation). There may be limited access aboard the vessel.

Please note: Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted at the dock but cannot access the ship.

Keep in mind that you will be touring a working ship in a working commercial port. The following information is provided for your safety during your tour.

  1. Wear comfortable clothing: Tennis/running or flat, rubber-soled shoes. Do not wear heels, sandals, flip-flops, or “Crocs.”  Do not wear necklaces that can get caught or bags that will be too heavy to carry comfortably. Guests should not wear skirts, as visitors will be climbing ladders.
  2. Handbags and camera cases will be searched before guests enter the ship.
  3. Guests are recommended to use sunscreen and/or sunglasses.
  4. Large backpacks, pocketknives, weapons, or liquid containers (including bottled water) will not be allowed aboard.
  5. Smoking and/or vaping are not allowed during your tour/while aboard.
  6. Electronic devices are subject to examination for functionality.
  7. All visitors will pass through multiple screenings/security checkpoints before approaching the ship.
  8. The US Navy and the Port of Albany-Rensselaer are not responsible for any personal articles or property lost or stolen while left unattended on the dock or in the designated parking area.
  9. This US Navy ship is within a Department of Defense Restricted Area, designated pursuant to 50 USC § 797 and applicable Department of Defense directives.  Entry into this Restricted Area constitutes consent to search of your person and property, physical surveillance, and concealed monitoring, in order to ensure the safety and security of Department of Defense personnel and equipment, as authorized by title 50, Chapter 23 and Title 18, Chapter 37, U.S. Code.

 

Visitors will be required to acknowledge and agree that:

  • Their participation is voluntary and that they assume all risks associated with attending this activity.
  • The U.S. Navy and the Port of Albany-Rensselaer are not liable for any loss, injury, illness, or damage to personal property that may occur as a result of their participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  • They will comply will all rules, instructions, and safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Navy and the Port of Albany-Rensselaer.
  • In the event of an emergency, they authorize the activity organizers to obtain necessary medical assistance and agree to be responsible for any associated costs.
  • By attending this event, they acknowledge and agree that photography, audio, and video recording may occur, you grant the U.S. Navy and the Port of Albany-Rensselaer the right to use, reproduce, and publish any photographs or video/audio recordings of you, without compensation, for promotional and marketing purposes in any media format. If you prefer not to be recorded, please notify staff at check-in.
     

PHOTOS/VIDEO/DRONES


Photos will be permitted only in designated locations along the tour.  All video and live streaming is prohibited. “Smart Glasses,” selfie-sticks, and tripods are NOT allowed. Outside designated areas, all phones, cameras, and video devices must be secured. Tour guides will verify that devices are put away before proceeding.

Per Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, unauthorized drone flights within 3000 feet horizontally and 1000 feet vertically of U.S. naval vessels are prohibited. No drones will be allowed to fly over the Port of Albany-Rensselaer during the US Navy visit.
 

 

ABOUT THE SHIP

 

USS Marinette crest

 

The USS Marinette (LCS-25) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. This fast, agile, and modular warship is designed for multi-mission surface warfare and mine countermeasures in shallow coastal environments.

Keel Laid: March 27, 2019
Launched: October 31, 2020
Christened: November 20, 2021
Delivered: February 3, 2023
Commissioned: September 16, 2023

Homeport: Naval Station Mayport, Florida
Namesake: City of Marinette, Wisconsin
Built by: Marinette Marine 
Ships Motto: FREEDOM DONE WRIGHT

Length: 378.3 feet (115.3 m)
Beam: 57.4 feet (17.5 m)
Draft: 13 feet (4.0 m)
Displacement: 3,000 tons (approx. full load)
Maximum Speed: 40+ knots
Core Crew: 15 to 50 sailors | Mission: Up to 75, with detachments
 

THANK YOU TO THE MANY PARTNERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE.

 

HELPFUL TERMS | MORE ON 250

  • America 250 is the official commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
  • Freedom 250 is the Department of War's initiative for this celebration.
  • Sail4th 250 is the title of the activities happening in and around New York Harbor and includes the International Naval Review and the 50th Anniversary of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.
  • REV 250 is the title for events and activities united under the theme of Revolution/Revolutionary War, and are usually defined by geography and specific communities.
  • NAVY 250 is the U.S. Navy's multi-year campaign honoring its own 250th birthday.

The Port of Albany-Rensselaer is honoring NAVY 250.

The US Navy officially celebrated its 250th anniversary on October 13, 2025. This  year, the US Navy is commemorating its contribution to the Nation’s defense as part of a whole-of-government 250 celebration planned by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission with port calls and community outreach engagements in major U.S. cities. The International Naval Review will culminate the events as a maritime highlight. For more information, visit https://www.navy.mil/navy-250/

For more information on 250 celebrations in/around the Port, visit:

 

 

 

 

NAVY 250 logo
1976 Tall Ships celebration in New York harbor (photo credit: AP)