Spooky Season on the Queen Mary

Many call the Queen Mary in Long Beach one of California’s most haunted places, making it a must-see attraction for the Spooky Season! Check out all the different ways you can enjoy frights and delights at the iconic ship this fall, with attractions including the haunted mazes at Dark Harbor, craft cocktails paired with ghost stories at a Spooky Speakeasy, and a Spirited Pass Membership, with discounts on stays in the Queen’s most haunted stateroom.

DARK HARBOR: SUMMONED BY THE SEA

Dark Harbor returns to the Queen Mary for fun and frights from September 19 to November 2, 2025. This year features new rides, an all-new haunted maze, a new theatrical experience available as an add-on to your ticket purchase, along with all the incredible entertainment, food, bars and spirited good times on the Queen Mary. VIPs get access to hidden speakeasies, cabanas, skip-the-line passes, an augmented reality experience, and more. For tickets and more details, visit darkharborhalloween.com.

Dark Harbor at The Queen Mary Returns to Long Beach

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JACKIE’S SPIRIT SHOPPE

Housed in what used to be the Third Class Dining Lounge, the Queen Mary has opened a new spooky gift shop in the heart of the ship's paranormal hotspots. This boutique pays homage to the Queen Mary’s spirits and offers treasures, keepsakes, and curios for sale that allow visitors to take home a piece of the ship’s paranormal past. The shop is named for Jackie, the giggling child spirit said to roam the First-Class Pool. Jackie’s Spirit Shoppe will be open year-round, welcoming visitors daily from 12 noon to 7 PM (hours may change during Dark Harbor).

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SPOOKY SPEAKEASY EVENTS

If you love ghost stories but want something stronger than hot cocoa to go with them, the Queen Mary’s Spooky Speakeasy is just the thing! Settle in for an intimate evening of chilling tales and spirited drinks. Hear some of the ship’s most famous ghost stories, each one paired with a crafted cocktail. Your ticket includes admission aboard the Queen Mary, three ghostly stories told in spine-tingling detail, and four hand-crafted cocktails inspired by the ship’s resident spirits. Dates in the series include September 7 (a full moon), September 25, and October 6 (another full moon).

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

The Queen Mary’s monthly Murder Mystery Dinner sets the stage for a night of comedy, chaos, and intrigue as a grand celebration set in the 1930s suddenly spirals into a whodunit. You’ll find yourself in the middle of the action, joining a cast of eccentric characters to help solve the case before the killer strikes again. Each ticket includes ship admission, a three-course dinner, and an interactive, musical comedy mystery that unfolds all around you. Fall 2025 dates include October 27–come dressed for the event for a perfect pre-Halloween date night.

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HAUNTED TOURS

The best way to see the Queen Mary’s paranormal side up close is on a haunted tour. The Haunted Encounters Tour amounts to Queen Mary Ghosts 101. Offered daily, this one-hour tour provides an introduction to the ship’s most famous paranormal residents. The Paranormal Ship Walk, offered nightly, creeps closer to experiencing the otherworldly and ventures into rarely accessible hidden rooms and compartments. Finally, for the most daring guests, the Graveyard Tour is typically held Friday and Saturday evenings but will have dates added throughout October. This haunted jaunt takes guests on a two-hour journey into rarely seen areas of the ship, uncovering the legends behind some of its most notorious ghosts.

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STATEROOM B340

Would you stay overnight in the Queen Mary’s most haunted room? Stateroom B340 is regarded as its most haunted cabin, with countless reports of unexplained knocks, flickering lights, and spectral visitors. The (in)famous stateroom is available for booking by special request and is stocked with tarot decks, ouija boards, etc. Not up for such a spooky stay? The Queen Mary also offers a Dark Harbor VIP package, Fall Weekend Getaway promotion, and other deals on overnight stays.

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SPIRITED PASS MEMBERSHIP

By popular demand, the Queen Mary recently launched a membership program, allowing lovers of all things nautical and historical to enjoy visiting the ship throughout the year while earning discounts and special perks. This fall, they are launching the Queen Mary Spirited Pass. Members enjoy 12 months of admission for themselves and a guest, along with exclusive perks like discounted parking, reduced rates on tours, shopping and dining savings, as well as special members-only events and newsletters. Membership also includes 20% off overnight stays in the famously haunted Stateroom B340. This fall only, new Spirited Pass members will receive two complimentary Graveyard Tour tickets.

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About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.