Long Beach Night Ghost Cruise: Queen Mary & THUMS Islands Halloween Tour

Ghostly Water Tours – Long Beach Night Cruise drops you into Long Beach’s glow along Rainbow Harbor, a short walk from Shoreline Village at 423 Shoreline Village Drive. This October-only, one-hour evening cruise threads the harbor mouth and slips past the Queen Mary and the illuminated THUMS Islands, pairing ocean air with local ghost lore.

Boarding at 7:30 PM, the small-boat format (up to 12 guests) keeps the evening intimate. As the city lights scatter on San Pedro Bay, a guide recounts the Queen Mary’s haunted reputation — including the Lady in White — while pointing out architectural scars and ghost-story touchpoints. The tour then eases toward the THUMS Islands, four engineered oil-production islands whose nighttime glow and silhouette feel otherworldly against the open water. That contrast — veteran ocean liner and industrial islets — is what gives this stretch of coastline its eerie atmosphere.

This is storytelling at sea rather than a deep historical lecture; expect spine-tingling anecdotes, local legend, and a few marine facts woven into an accessible cruise. The boat ride’s compact size means guests trade anonymity for atmosphere: you hear every creak, every whispered tale, and the crew can tailor delivery and pace for your group. The operator runs the cruise nightly October 24–31, with departures at 7:30 PM and a minimum of four passengers required to sail. Private charters for single groups are also available for up to 12 guests.

Practical details are straightforward: check in at Rainbow Harbor in front of Yard House at least 15 minutes before departure (arrive by 7:15 PM). The tour is not wheelchair accessible; passengers board from a dock and should plan for stairs and moving decks. Dress warmly — coastal nights can be noticeably cool — and prepare for wind and spray. Seasickness remedies are wise for sensitive travelers.

Why book this? It’s a short, theatrical way to see two iconic Long Beach landmarks from the water, blending accessible maritime perspective with seasonal storytelling. For visitors staying nearby in downtown Long Beach or Alamitos Beach, the cruise is an efficient evening outing that pairs well with dinner in Shoreline Village beforehand.

This is best for curious adults and families with older children who enjoy spooky stories, intimate group experiences, and nighttime photography. The blend of industrial silhouettes and historic liner, set to rattle-and-ghost narration, makes the Ghostly Water Tours cruise a distinctive seasonal offering that reads like a coastal ghost story you can step aboard.

Plan to arrive early to stroll Shoreline Village's waterfront before the voyage; restaurants and bars make for a flexible pre-game. If you book a private group, coordinate with the operator for custom themes or music. Expect a brisk, memorable hour that re-frames Long Beach’s maritime past in cinematic, spooky fashion.