One of the most haunted places in the world is right in our backyard. Nicknamed, the Grey Ghost, this luxury liner now resides in Long Beach Harbor. Better known by its more popular name, The Queen Mary is home to many paranormal hotspots and several well-known spirits.

The Queen Mary itself is not a scary ship. You can buy tickets to walk around its hallways or many decks. The views from the ship are spectacular. You can even lounge and eat in one of its restaurants. High tea is a common weekend activity.

Even though the ship isn’t scary, many people report strange occurrences upon visiting.

While visiting The Queen Mary, you’ll hear many stories. For example, people hear the laughter of a child. They see an apparition of a lady dressed in white. Things disappear. Radios turn themselves on. But, if you’re ever in town during Halloween season you definitely need to check out The Queen Mary.

Although the Queen Mary has many events throughout the year, from concerts and events to Christmas celebrations, I firmly believe Halloween is when everyone needs to visit.

Halloween turns the Queen Mary into a spooky party called Dark Harbor. It’s filled with spooky mazes designed to scare you half-to-death. The lines are long. Buy your tickets in advance and get there early. I don’t recommend driving. Getting there is a hassle. Parking is expensive. I suggest Uber/Lyft.

Take the Extra Step: The Queen Mary’s Paranormal Spots

Not in town for Halloween? No problem. Ghosts don’t care if its Halloween or not. The Queen Mary stays open all year long. You can take several tours of the ship including a haunted ghost tour. Depending on the type of ticket you want, it can range from $32 per adult and up.

As curiosity would have it, I made it my goal to do this. It’s fantastic. If you’re a paranormal fanatic, I highly recommend it.

The Queen Mary offers a ghost tour of its paranormal hot spots. They take you to the bowels of the ship. These sections, abandoned long ago, are off-limits to guests without a guide. You’re taken to a suite where people experience lots of ghostly sightings. They even take you into the old and original art deco pool. They say a child drowned in this pool. Her spirit still resides in the ship. I didn’t see her, but you never know, you might be her favorite.

The tour is great, having done it myself. If that isn’t spooky enough, the hallways themselves will spook you. There’s something about the old carpet and color of the walls that freak you out. Don’t get left behind. These dark and desolate areas are scary.

The tour lasts about an hour and a half. I thought it was too short. Everything on this tour is entertaining enough to make it fly by.

The Engine Room

Upon purchasing your ticket, you get access to the engine room as well. This is a must if you have time to kill. Completely optional but worth every minute. You can do this part of the “tour” on your own. Although, I have to say this was creepier than the haunted tour.

The engine room consists of many Freddy Kruger like “boiler” rooms with pipes and levels. Lots of machinery and dim lighting. You’ll get lost if you’re not careful. I wanted to see it all and eventually found my way to an open space where you see the propellers of the ship. It’s dark and creepy.

A Brief History

The Queen Mary started as a luxury liner. It’s bigger and faster than The Titanic. Soon after World War II, this ship was turned into a warship and nicknamed The Gray Ghost. It was able to outrun all of Hitler’s warships.

However, The Queen Mary was not immune to war-related deaths. Many people suffered and died on the ship. Some deaths were accidental but some were war-related. The spirits seen today can be linked to the war-related tragedies of yesterday.

The Ghosts of The Queen Mary

Lots has happened in the last half of the century. From recent deaths to haunted apparitions. People say the Queen Mary is home to as many as one hundred and fifty different ghosts from different eras.

There is Jackie, the little girl who drowned in the pool. Many report seeing her holding her stuffed animal.

In the dark and spooky engine room the spirit of a teen boy, crushed to death during a watertight drill, makes his presence known. The boy, dressed in mechanical overalls sporting a beard and a hat, is often near the scene of his death. Near door 13.

In the first class salon, the lady in white is often spotted dancing alone. A tall dark shadow figure in a suit is seen roaming the halls at night.

This might all be a figment of our own imagination but it sure is scary to think about.

Let Me Break It Down For You:

The Queen Mary is one of the most haunted places in the world.

Haunted Ghost tours started at $32 per adult and up: https://queenmary.com/tours/tours-exhibits/haunted-encounters/

Open year ‘round

Halloween is Dark Harbor

I’ve only done Dark Harbor as a kid and can’t really recall much but the Ghost Tour is amazing. I think locals and tourists should check it out.

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