SOCAL'S ULTIMATE
HALLOWEEN EVENT
OPEN SELECT NIGHTS SEPT 18 - NOV 1
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THE HISTORIC QUEEN MARY
Long Beach, ca
Event Overview
Dark Harbor is Southern California’s most haunted Halloween event!
Each fall the Queen Mary transforms the ship and surrounding harbor into a massive Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, VIP experiences, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, festive eats and treats, instagrammable moments and more!
Our festival format allows you to pick and choose from a variety of attractions and experiences from terrifying mazes aboard the notoriously haunted Queen Mary to festival favorites like the Sinister Swings!
Tickets are available exclusively online.
2026 HAUNTED MAZES
COMING SOON
NEW for 2026!
Lullaby: Teddy's Revenge
Reimagined for 2026!
In the depths of the Queen Mary’s first-class swimming pool, the sinisterly playful ghost of Scary Mary rises to accost passengers and guide them toward a watery abyss – a vortex that leads to the chilling underworld. Listen carefully and you may hear your final Lullaby.
Infirmary: The Siren Song
Reimagined for 2026!
The wicked spirits of a sadistic surgeon and his accomplice in life, Graceful Gale, torment the living with ghastly echoes of their gruesome procedures. Their path of destruction stretches from the First-Class decks to the eerie depths deep inside the bowels of the Queen Mary as they accost the living with their unrelenting rage.
While the spectacle of Dr. Edwin Master’s specialized surgeries in the operating theater dazzles spectators, but they have no idea what’s happening below in the third class corridors. Injustice will not stand for long. Will the third class patients overthrow this maniacal medic or will he and Gale continue their gory game in this violent, disturbing and macabre masquerade?
Big Top Terror: Carnival of Chaos
Step right up and uncover the terrors that lurk within the shadows of the Big Top!
This Halloween carnival is no ordinary circus—it’s a trap, a deadly labyrinth of jack o’lanterns designed to ensnare the souls of the innocent. The Ringmaster, with their hypnotic charisma and enchanting performances, lures the unsuspecting into this dark maze, where doom awaits. Proudly displayed within the Circus is the Ringmaster’s sinister collection of cursed objects, amassed over the ages. Learn the tale of the Pumpkin Carver, see the death defying stunts and avoid the Ringmaster’s Henchies at all costs!
Voodoo: The Queen's Curse
A ruthless Priestess rises from a decayed bayou to seize the Queen Mary’s power—commanding Loa, raising the dead, and marking anyone who strays too close. She’s spent years stalking the ship, binding pirates to her will and building an army to storm Long Beach. Wind your way through potion shops, coffin factories, and poppet-stuffed shacks before a barnstorming finale where lightning crackles overhead and zombie sailors surge below. Will you escape her curse—or join her collection?
Breakout! Maximum Security
The mystery behind what happened in the infamous stateroom, B340 continues… Samuel the Savage has been arrested, dragged off the ship and thrown into a prison cell. The heavy iron door slammed shut behind him, but are the rusted shackles inside this seaside village jail strong enough to contain the notorious criminal? Find out for yourself as you’re processed as the jail’s newest inmate while alarms scream, guards fall, and Samuel hunts. Can the walls hold him… or you?
ADDITIONAL Experiences
Dive deeper into the stories of Dark Harbor by adding these experiences to your visit.
Additional charges may apply depending on admission type. See experience description for details.
Step aboard the Queen Mary, learn about the ship’s fascinating history and grab a cocktail or mocktail at the Spirits Bar while you explore the real stories of paranormal experiences and ghost sightings about this notoriously haunted ship and learn how they’ve inspired the stories and characters of Dark Harbor.
LOCATED ON BOARD THE SHIP. INCLUDED WITH ALL ADMISSION TYPES.
Lady Mabel Presents:
Scary Mary's Dark Séance
Join Lady Mabel for an intimate séance as she attempts to contact the spirit of Scary Mary. What begins as a paranormal investigation quickly spirals into a terrifying encounter with one of the Queen Mary’s most infamous ghosts.
Located on board the ship inside the Spirits of Dark Harbor. Available for purchase as an a la carte as an upgrade.
Gale's Requiem
Deep within the hidden depths of the Queen Mary, Graceful Gale prepares her final masterpiece. After experiencing INFIRMARY, descend into the belly of the ship and witness a chilling confrontation between Graceful Gale and the infamous Surgeon, Dr. Edwin Masters. Surrounded by machinery, music, and spirits from the past, guests become part of a haunting performance that culminates in a shocking act of vengeance. Not all requiems are written for the dead—some are written to create them.
Located in the belly of the ship. Available for purchase as an a la carte as an upgrade.
Lady Mabel’s
Foresight Four Pack
The Foresight Four Pack includes a group astrology reading with Lady Mabel herself and four speakeasy tokens. This add-on is available exclusively online for purchase a la carte. Individual tokens are also available for purchase at the event, subject to availability.
VIP Tickets grant access to all open speakeasies with a valid ticket and badge for that evening.
Each token/VIP ticket admits one person. Tokens/VIP ticket only guarantee entry when you find an open Speakeasy. A minimum of four Speakeasies are open each night. There are no refunds for missed attractions or experiences, including speakeasies.
Lady Mabel’s Speakeasies
Secret speakeasies are hidden inside and around Dark Harbor’s mazes and attractions, including four new speakeasies for 2026!
The location of these speakeasies is a secret. They don’t have a sign and they don’t appear on the Dark Harbor map. But if you’d like a clue about their whereabouts, we suggest booking an appointment with Lady Mabel. She might have some clues to point you in the right direction…
Access to Dark Harbor’s secret speakeasies is limited to persons possessing one of Lady Mabel’s mystic tokens or a valid VIP badge for that evening. If you’d like to guarantee access, you can make an appointment to see Lady Mabel for an “astrology reading,” or upgrade to a VIP ticket.
5 MINUTE ESCAPE GAMES
Board the famously haunted Historic Queen Mary where clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to meet this objective. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, and can you escape!
Located on board the ship inside the Spirits of Dark Harbor. Available for purchase as an a la carte as an upgrade.
RIP GUIDED TOURS
This is the ultimate way to conquer the Queen. Join other Dark Harbor diehards as a personal tour guide leads your group past the crowds right to the entrance of all six haunted mazes. Between frights, you’ll unlock exclusive experiences and enjoy access to Dark Harbor’s VIP Lounges and additional attractions.
What’s included:
- Early Entry to the event
- Personal guide for your group
- One-time immediate entry into each maze
- Evil Express access at all six mazes
- Access to Lady Mabel’s Speakeasies
- Admission to Gale’s Requiem and The Summoning of Scary Mary
- 13% discount on Dark Harbor merchandise
Extremely limited nightly inventory. Book now to secure your passage.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dark Harbor features a variety of live entertainment both on stage and strolling throughout the festival.
Ringmaster’s
Halloween Carnival
Sideshow performers, fire performers and drag queens can be found heckling the crowd while they perform on the Bizarre Bar stage.
THE SHIPYARD
From our famous fishbowl cocktails to killer cuts, The ShipYard is your go-to spot between screams! Our resident DJ – LVCRFT’s DJ KILLtrina – murders the dancefloor with pulse-pounding sets from open to close.
Maiden Voyage Launch Party
Join the Captain in the ShipYard at 8:08 pm to experience the Maiden Voyage Launch Party. This ghoulish spectacle is not to be missed! The Captain will call upon his minions and monsters to rise from their graves, slide into the streets and terrify the guests of Dark Harbor! This only happens once a night, so don’t be late! Or else…
FINAL VOYAGE
End your night in the ShipYard with a dance party celebrating The Queen Mary’s final voyage to Long Beach, which included stops in Brazil, Mexico and Peru. The Final Voyage begins one hour before the festival closes and features modern Latin music, reggaeton, hip hop and monster dance moves like you’ve never seen before!
FIRE SHOWS
Dark Harbor’s Fire Spinners turn up the heat with mesmerizing flames and undulating rhythm. Catch their blazing showcases on the ShipYard stage at 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, plus surprise pop-up performances on the ShipYard and Bizarre Bar stages.
THE HARBOR AWAKENS
New for 2026!
The harbor’s spirits have risen! Join Dark Harbor’s legendary icon characters as they lead a cast of stiltwalkers, sliders, dancers, and monsters in a thrilling nighttime celebration of the strange and supernatural.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
FOOD
Fuel your frights with craveable bites and killer kabobs. From street-food favorites and shareable snacks to over-the-top sweets, you’ll find something wickedly good around every corner. Come hungry. Leave haunted.
- Big Top Smokehouse (Ringmaster’s Halloween Carnival)
- Voodoo Fries (Voodoo Bayou)
- Diablo’s Tacos, Savage BBQ, Sinister’s Kettle Corn, Churros, Freak Show Funnel Cake, Killer Kebabs & Pizza, Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Monster Ice Cream Shakes (Seaside Village/Sinister Swings)
- Sonoran Hot Dogs & Elote (Feast Queue Area)
THEMED BARS & LOUNGES
Take a break from the scares and enjoy festive eats and treats at one of our themed bars and lounges. These bars feature cocktails, mocktails, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Bizarre Bar (Big Top Terror)
- Bayou Barrel Bar (Voodoo Bayou)
- The Fishbowl and Anchor Bar (ShipYard)
- Demon Den, Sinister Sips and the Tin Can (Seaside Village/Sinister Swings)
- Spirits of Dark Harbor (On-Board the Ship)
RINGMASTER’S RIDES
NEW RIDES FOR 2026
The Ringmaster’s sinister laughter returns to Long Beach—where it all began—unleashing a twisted Halloween carnival packed with one-of-a-kind rides and attractions and plenty of screams!
ALIEN ABDUCTION
New for 2026!
Step inside a mysterious spacecraft and prepare for liftoff as powerful forces pin you to the walls while the chamber spins around you. With immersive lighting, eerie sounds, and an otherworldly sensation of weightlessness, this high-energy ride will have you questioning whether you’ve been chosen for an encounter beyond the stars.
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Must be over 48″ tall
RIDE INTENSITY: Moderate
BLACKLIGHT BUMPER CARS
New for 2026!
The Ringmaster’s latest spectacle puts you behind the wheel in a glowing arena of neon mayhem. Dodge and crash through the chaos in custom bumper cars inspired by Dark Harbor’s most infamous legends.
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Must be over 48″ tall (42″ with adult)
RIDE INTENSITY: Moderate
RETURNING RIDES
Sinister Swings
No visit to Dark Harbor is complete without a flight on this iconic crowd-pleaser. Our towering Wave Swinger—engineered by Zierer of Germany—whisks you into wide, whirling arcs high above the fog and screams of the harbor.
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Must be over 42″ tall (42″ with adult)
RIDE INTENSITY: Moderate
RAMPAGE DOUBLE WHEEL
Get a birds eye view of the entire DARK harbor from the top of the giant Rampage Double Wheel. It’s the only one of its kind in western United States.
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Must be over 42″ tall (36″ with adult)
RIDE INTENSITY: Mild
RINGMASTER’S GAMES OF CHANCE
Step right up to the Ringmaster's Games of Chance, where twisted carnival games offer the chance to win prizes -
or fall victim to the Ringmaster's mischievous misfortunes. Each game is available for an additional fee.
Big Top Axe Alley
Put your aim to the test at Big Top Axe Alley. Take hold of a real axe, line up your shot, and see if you have what it takes to hit the bullseye in this thrilling test of precision and skill.
WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
Fortune favors the bold—but the Ringmaster favors chaos. Give the Wheel of Misfortune a spin for your chance to win exclusive prizes, upgrades, and surprises… or land on a slice of pure misfortune that will leave you wondering if you should have taken your chances elsewhere.
HEAD HUNTER
Take careful aim as you hurl severed heads toward waiting buckets in this gruesome test of skill. Land your throws just right to claim your prize—but don’t lose your head trying.
RING OF RUIN
Think you’ve got a steady hand? Toss your rings onto the shambling undead and see if you can conquer the Ringmaster’s most cursed carnival challenge. Every successful throw brings you one step closer to victory… if the zombies let you.
Single Game Ticket – $5
3 Game Combo Pack – $9.99
Big Top Axe + 3 Games – $14.99