The 8 Ghost Boat Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Join guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, or Eddie for a 2.5-hour evening walk from Green Park to Tower Hill, mixing London ghost stories with a 25-minute Thames boat ride. Expect historic sites, dark parks, city views, and a lively guide, but note that the boat is a regular Uber boat rather than a dedicated ghost vessel.

“This tour was a great way to see some of the typical tourist attractions in London with a macabre twist. Our tour guide, Murray, was informative and entertaining as he took our group around London and explained parts of its haunting past. I would recommend this tour to anyone with a morbid curiosity.”

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2.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26Best value

Follow a guide from Green Park through dark tales tied to St James’s Palace, Westminster, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground instead. Guides lead in English, French, or German.

“This tour surpassed our expectations! Our guide John was fantastic - a great storyteller and held our interest for 2+ hours. We were expecting some silly spooky stories but it ended up being a really cool way to learn about London history from a different perspective, and I appreciated that the stories were backed by historians too. I might be more than just ghost-agnostic now! The boat ride was also a fun add-on to finish the tour and continue seeing the sights.”

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3.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $45

Board Sandlapper Water Tours’ 45-foot catamaran, The Palmetto, at 9:15 p.m. for a 90-minute narrated cruise. Guides such as Lee and Chase tell Charleston ghost and pirate stories while Captain Mike and the crew guide you past waterfront sights. Drinks are available to buy, but food is not included.

“Mike and Robert were awesome! Such a fun night on the water with wonderfully entertaining stories! I would recommend this activity to all.”

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4.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Cruise Port Adelaide with a skipper-guide such as Jim, Jason, Chris, or Alex, entering the Ships Graveyard and passing through the dolphin sanctuary and bird sanctuary. Expect maritime stories, possible dolphin sightings, wild birds, onboard toilets, and drinks for purchase.

“Chris and John were very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable!”

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5.Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Board at Pier 21 for a one-hour night cruise through Galveston Harbor. Guides such as Adam, Rich, Tyler, and Ben mix ghost tales with island history, humor, music, and views of old ships, the cement ship, and the SpaceX launch site.

“I can’t recommend the Haunted Harbor boat tour in Galveston enough — it turned out to be one of the most memorable evenings I’ve had in town. From the moment we boarded at Pier 21 after sunset, the atmosphere felt just right: the gentle rocking of the boat, darkness creeping in over the water, and the distant glow of lights against the shoreline. The guides were fantastic: knowledgeable without sounding like a lecture, charming with a hint of dramatic flair. Their stories of shipwrecks, old legends, hurricane tragedy, and restless spirits were spooky and engaging without being over-the-top scary. They wove local history into the ghost tales in a way…”

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6.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

Join Port River Cruises at Port Adelaide for a 90-minute cruise through the Ships’ Graveyard, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, and nearby bird sanctuary. Guides such as Alex, Jim, Naomi, and Jacob provide live commentary while you look for wild bottlenose dolphins from a small boat with a bathroom on board.

“The different viewing areas on the boat were great to see the sights along the river, and the crew members were very knowledgeable about the area. Seeing the pod of dolphins was a highlight.”

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7.Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 263 reviews · from $129

Sail from Boston to Salem with a guide such as Elizabeth, Stephanie, or Alex, then walk through the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Witch House, and Hocus Pocus sites. Sun through Thursday includes the Salem Witch Museum. Friday and Saturday include Real Pirates. Lunch and free time are on your own.

“Extremely crowded, however, people were friendly, patient and very helpful”

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8.Bay Saint Louis, MS: The Haunted Bayou Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 100 days · from $83

Join Mystic Molly for an hour-long ghost boat cruise from No Name Marina through the Pearl River, Mississippi Sound back bayous, and Honey Island Swamp. Expect spooky stories, theatrical music, cryptic landmarks, a campfire, and a BYOB boat ride for up to six people.

“Enjoyed our spooky tour to the swamp had a great time and heard some great spooky stories highly recommended”

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