Private buyout of a Balao-class sub. Dinner in the galley, sleep in the torpedo racks, real claustrophobia.
Private buyout of a Balao-class fleet sub at Pier 45. Dinner in the galley, sleep in the torpedo racks, diesel smell, real claustrophobia. Swan Oyster Depot for lunch, Tosca for dinner night two.
Battleship-class submarine on Lake Michigan. Sleep in the torpedo racks, Founders Brewing pilgrimage, Grand Rapids beer-city weekend.
Three days anchored by the National WWII Museum—full access pass, private docent tour of the USS Tang submarine exhibit, then overnight aboard the USS Kidd destroyer in Baton Rouge. Return to the French Quarter for a guided food crawl hitting Galatoire's for lunch, Brennan's for turtle soup and Bananas Foster tableside, Coop's Place for gumbo and fried chicken. Cocktail class at Cure, then late-night beignets at Café Du Monde. Bourbon Street cigar bar at Crescent City Cigars.