Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor launches its 13th season at Long Beach’s haunted ship attraction.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, now in its 13th season, has officially commenced its haunting festivities as of September 18, 2026. Located on the iconic ship in Long Beach, California, this annual event consistently attracts horror enthusiasts, and this year’s opening drew a substantial crowd eager to experience the thrills and chills offered throughout the venue.
Attendees were met with a combination of exhilaration and fright as they navigated through various immersive mazes, each designed to evoke the eerie atmosphere associated with the Queen Mary’s haunted reputation. Guests had the opportunity to sprint, scream, and intertwine with terrifying characters, which further heightened the experience. The mazes themselves are inspired by the folklore and ghost stories that surround this historic vessel, believed by some to be haunted by spirits from its past.
This year’s lineup of six mazes features notable attractions such as “Lullaby: Teddy’s Revenge,” where the mischievous ghost of Scary Mary looms ominously above unsuspecting visitors in the ship’s pool area. “Infirmary: The Siren Song” invites guests to encounter the malevolent surgeon Dr. Edwin Masters and his sinister accomplice, Graceful Gale, who delight in torturing the living. Another standout is “Big Top Terror: Carnival of Chaos,” transforming a Halloween carnival into a nightmare filled with macabre clowns, adding a layer of horror through playful yet terrifying themes.
In a noteworthy addition to this season, the event introduced “Shipwrecked: Brace for Impact,” a new maze that dramatizes a chilling voyage during which haunted sailors allegedly rise from the depths, creating a spine-tingling experience amid a broken-down ship. Alongside these haunted attractions, attendees also enjoyed carnival rides, games, and the excitement of uncovering hidden speakeasies nestled within the venue.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach. Admission prices start at .99, with tickets available for purchase online through the official event website. This thrilling event continues to cement the Queen Mary as a cornerstone of Southern California’s Halloween attractions, drawing both locals and visitors keen on experiencing a unique blend of entertainment and superstition during the haunting season. Media News Source encourages all thrill-seekers to partake in this remarkable and spine-chilling event, which promises unforgettable memories that celebrate the art of horror.
