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Private Tour of the Hunt for Red October Submarine

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I was already excited when I bought my ticket for a Friday afternoon tour of the USS Blueback, the sub used in Hunt for Red October. But I had no idea how lucky I was…

Turns out I was the only one on the 3:10PM tour! I had been worried about squeezing through the narrow hallways in a huge group, now I was getting a personal tour.

OMSI Portland OR Submarine Tour

To take the tour you have to be able to walk through a sub doorway unassisted. I made it through and practically bounded from the OMSI building to the docks below. My tour guide Steve was waiting for me and proceeded to give me an amazing and unforgettable tour.

USS Blueback Hunt for Red October tour Portland OR

All the areas marked “Crew Only” were open to me to wander around. Pretty awesome.

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Rear Control Room on the USS Blueblack

USS Blueback Hunt for Red October Keri Control Room Portland OR

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Rear Control Room on the USS Blueblack

In addition to geeking out over the scenes from the movie (pretty sure I said "One ping. One ping only." waaaay too many times,)I learned alot of interesting things about life on a sub ship. Steve let me ask any and every question I wanted, hunting down the answers from other guides if he didn't know.

He also had a sense of fun and was responsible for some of the props scattered throughout. If you take the tour, keep an eye out for hands and feet.

The tour is rather affordable at $6.75 and worth taking even if you're not a naval buff.

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