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Battleship Birthday Blast at Battleship Cove, Fall River - Boston, MA

Battleship Birthday Blast at Battleship Cove, Fall River

Fall Rivereasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Light to moderate physical activity recommended; involves walking, climbing ladders, and standing.

Overview

Turn your birthday into an unforgettable adventure aboard the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove in Fall River. With themed parties, guided tours, and hands-on workshops, this celebration combines history with fun.

Fall River, Massachusetts

Battleship Birthday Blast

Host your birthday party on the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove!

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About This Adventure

Celebrate your birthday aboard a historic World War II battleship! Enjoy four hours of room rental, self-exploration, and exciting add-ons like themed decorations, scavenger hunts, and guided tours. Choose from various party packages featuring delicious food options, and engage in hands-on workshops that make this experience truly unforgettable.

Battleship Birthday Blast!

Host your birthday party on board a World War 2 Battleship. All Birthday parties include a 4 hours room rental, and admission to the ships for self exploration. All birthday parties have a number of additions to add to your birthday party experience.

Cost:

  • Submarine Package: Includes rental fee, admission for all guests. Starting at $250 for 10 guests. For each guest beyond 10 people is $12 each.
  • Destroyer Package: Includes rental fee, admission, pizza, 2 lt bottle of soda. The number of pizza and soda will depend on the size of the party. Starts at $350 for 10 people. $19 for each guest beyond 10 people.
  • Battleship Package: Includes rental, admission and a battleship burger party. the food includes a hamburger or hot dog with French fries and a drink. Starting cost is $400 for the first 10 people. $27 for each person beyond 10 people.

Party Add Ons:

  • Party Decorations: Have us decorate the room for your party. We offer 3 different birthday party themes for your party. Theme options (Camo, Jet Fighter or Military Ships). If you would like a custom theme we can work on that with you. Cost: $100
  • Photo Booth: Add on a Photo Booth for you to take photos for your party. What is included is a photo backdrop and photo both props. Backgrounds come in the same themes as our parties (Camo, Jet Fighter or Military Ships). If you are looking to do a custom party we can work on a custom backdrop for your party. Cost: $50
  • Birthday Party Invitations: You can add on digital/ printable birthday party invitations. The invitations will include the birthday child’s name, time, location and where to RSVP to for the party. Cost: Free
  • Party Goody Boxes: We offer 3 different souvenir boxes to add to your party. Cost of the boxes range from $10-$20 per person. The souvenirs will come in a replicated rationing box.

Activity Add Ons

Activity add ons are to increase the experience in your party room. Most of the activities are self led.

  • Scavenger Hunts: add on 3 different scavenger hunts on to your visit. Give your party guests guided activities around the ship to encourage them to explore all of the Battleship. Cost is free.
  • Guided Tour of The Battleship: Add on a 30-45 min guided tour of the Battleship. The tour will be an overview of the crew’s life and the Battleships role in WWII. The cost is $50 per tour. Group max per tour is 15 people.
  • Games: Looking to add additional activities to your party room? We offer a selection of easy to play games like Battleship to add to your party room for your guests to play. For $25 additional you can add on games to be used during the party.

Instructional Workshop Add Ons

Add on a 45 min instructional workshop for the kids. the workshop options are below. Each workshop includes a take home component to it. Cost is per person participating. Adults that are just observing or helping their child are not charge.

  • Hydrodynamics and Boat Building: Age Recommendation: 5+ Cost: $7 per person participating Description: Learn about the process of ship building throughout the last 100 years. From choice of materials, shape, rationing, and workers, put your ideas to the test and see if you could have designed a ship for the United States to use. Furthermore, transfer paper ideas into your own ship and test them out in our blow-up raceways. Activity includes materials to make a wood boat. Includes a take home item.
  • Victory Gardens and Rationing: Age Recommendation: 5+ Cost: $5 per person participating Description: Learn about the women and families that kept our troops fed by working the agricultural fields and making their own victory gardens at home. Furthermore, learn about popular WW2 recipes and how rationing affected daily meals. Activity includes one mini terracotta pots, soils, seed, and painting materials. Includes a take home item.
  • Homefront Flashlights: Age Recommendation: 8+ Cost: $7 per person participating Description: Learn about supply and demand during WW2 and how individuals made do with the materials they had (i.e. Homefront flashlights). Furthermore, learn about how electricity is transferred and how flashlights can be utilized to practice Morse code. Activity includes wire, battery, and bulb. Includes a take home item.
  • Down Periscope: Age Recommendation: 8+ Cost: $7 per person participating Description: Learn about the science of periscopes and how they are widely used across vessels. Furthermore, take what you have learned and make your own periscope. Do you have what it takes to spot your target in time? Includes a take home item.

Adventure Tips

Book Early for Best Availability

Battleship Birthday Blast spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. Reserve your party date well in advance to ensure your preferred package and add-ons.

Dress for Ship Exploration

Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes suitable for navigating narrow ladders and steel decks aboard the battleship.

Arrive On Time for Setup

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for decorations and food setup before your guests arrive.

Supervise Kids During Self-Exploration

While self-guided tours are included, younger children should be closely supervised to ensure safety in tight spaces and stairways aboard the ship.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Seagulls commonly seen soaring over the harbor
  • Occasional sightings of harbor seals in the river

History

The USS Massachusetts (BB-59) is a South Dakota-class battleship commissioned in 1942, serving prominently in the Pacific Theater during WWII before becoming a museum ship anchored in Fall River.

Conservation

Battleship Cove is dedicated to preserving naval history while promoting environmental awareness by maintaining clean harbor waters and reducing waste during events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Necessary for traversing narrow pathways, ladders, and uneven metal surfaces aboard the battleship.

Layered Clothing

Essential

Helps adapt to changing temperatures on the ship’s outdoor decks and enclosed areas.

spring|fall|winter specific

Sun Protection

Sunglasses and sunscreen protect guests while spending time on the ship’s exposed upper decks.

summer specific

Camera or Smartphone

Capture moments from the unique shipboard party setting and scenic waterfront views.