Ghost Boat Tours: Our Top 13

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

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

Meet your guide near Green Park Station for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Berkeley Square, Royal Parks, St. James’s Palace, and London’s darker past. The tour includes a 25-minute Thames boat ride with views of the Tower of London. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, and Martin are known for lively storytelling, though the boat is a regular Uber Boat.

“Tom the tour guide was awesome. Lots of cool ghost stories. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy the tour.”

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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 such as Marvin, Julia, Luke, or Zachary through London’s darker stories, from Green Park and St James’s Palace to the Tower of London. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground instead. Expect history, grisly tales, city views, stairs, and plenty of dark humor.

“The tour was great. Marvin was great. He had good energy, a sense of humor and lots of stories. We really enjoyed the evening.”

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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 pm for a 90-minute Charleston Harbor cruise. Guides such as Lee, Chase, and Mr. Macy share ghostly stories tied to pirate attacks, naval battles, and Charleston lore while Captain Mike steers past waterfront sights. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase.

“It was a very nice cruise. Lee was fantastic. Her stories were interesting and informative. I do think if the trip occurred a little earlier, like dusk it would have been better, because you would have been able to see the places she was talking about more clearly. It was a bit tooo dark to see them well.”

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4.Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat

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

Board at Pier 21 for a one-hour evening cruise through Galveston Harbor. Guides such as Adam, Rich, Tyler, and Ben mix ghost tales, local history, humor, music, and audience interaction. Expect a family-friendly outing that is more spooky and entertaining than frightening, with views of old ships, harbor landmarks, and the night skyline.

“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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5.Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

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

Take the Salem Ferry from Boston, then walk through Salem with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 14. Visit the Salem Witch Museum Sunday through Thursday or Real Pirates Friday and Saturday, see the Witch Trial Memorial, Burying Point, Witch House, Ropes Mansion, and Bewitched Statue, then enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.

“Stephanie was great and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed all the information given. Enjoyed the day.”

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6.Haunted Boat Tours in Providence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $52

Board at 101 Dyer Street for a one-hour nighttime cruise through Providence’s waterways. Captain Peter and guest guides from Providence Ghost Tours, including Kelly, Courtney, and Stef, share local history, ghost stories, and Providence connections to Poe and Lovecraft. The small boat holds up to 17 people, and BYOB is allowed.

“Couldn’t hear the guide clearly at the back of the boat. He needs to use a microphone. The check in is poorly marked.”

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7.Historic Gangsters & Ghosts Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 45 reviews · from $45

Join an English-speaking guide aboard Mercury for a 90-minute Chicago River cruise at twilight. You will pass the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower while hearing dark tales of the Eastland disaster, the Chicago Fire, H. H. Holmes, mobsters, and reported hauntings. Drinks are available to buy onboard.

“So much fun and so much history fed onto us in forms of tales and stories. Loved it all!”

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8.Historical Haunted Bayou Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $79

Join Mystic Molly for a one-hour haunted cruise through Bayou Caddy and Mississippi Devils Marsh. You’ll hear local ghost stories, watch for blue herons and alligators, and return to shore for hot chocolate and s’mores. With no more than six people, this is a small, personal outing at sunset or after dark.

“We had a great time. Beautiful scenery and very entertaining. An all around fun experience, would recommend.”

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9.Haunted History Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · from $45

Spend 90 minutes aboard the 45-foot catamaran Palmetto, hearing English narration about Charleston ghosts, pirates, storms, sunken ships, and Gullah beliefs. Guide Ed has been praised for his lively storytelling. You’ll pass haunted waterfront locations, see the Ravenel Bridge and USS Yorktown, and buy drinks from the onboard bar.

“our group completely enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was enthusiastic & shared different stories from other haunted Charleston tours. The boat was. comfortable with amenities. Definitely recommend.”

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10.Ko Lanta: Ko Aung, Ko Phee Ghost Cave Island, Talabeng Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start with hotel pickup, then ride a long-tail boat through Ko Lanta’s mangroves to Ko Aung and Ko Phee Ghost Cave Island. At Talabeng, kayak into sea caves filled with stalagmites and stalactites, swim at a cave beach, and eat lunch at Mangrove Seafood Restaurant. English-speaking guides such as Gib and Romadon lead the cave sections.

“We had a great time with Gib Diamond, who was very informative and gave us a safe cave climb, kayaking tour, and exploring the sea caves and mangrove forests. I highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $39

Board Florida Water Tours’ 90-minute evening cruise from 107 Yacht Club Dr. Guides share haunted tales tied to St. Augustine as you pass the lighthouse, Castillo, downtown waterfront, and Great Cross. The tour suits adults and teens 13 and older, with space for up to 30 people and a possible astronomy segment when skies are clear.

“It was a very relaxing, informative, and entertaining time on the inland waters. Too bad the cloudy sky wouldn’t clear up to Elmore enjoy our accompanying Astronomer’s portion, but that couldn’t be helped.”

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

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

Join Mystic Molly at No Name Marina for an approximately one-hour evening or sunset cruise through the Pearl River, back bayous, and Honey Island Swamp. Hear local ghost tales, pass cryptic landmarks, enjoy a theatrical musical theme, and bring your own drinks and snacks. Groups are limited to six.

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

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13.Santa and The Rougarou’s Creepy Christmas Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $79

Join Mystic Ghost Boat Rides in Bay St. Louis for a one-hour Christmas cruise led by performer Jenny, known as Mystic Molly. Expect Santa, the Rougarou, spooky storytelling, and a playful live show on the bayou. The boat holds no more than six people. Children 9 and older are recommended with a parent’s consent. Hot chocolate and s’mores are available for an extra $8.

“We did both the walking tour and the boat tour. I’d suggest the walking tour. The boat tour is pretty expensive and it’s just through the bayou, not much to see but grass. The walking tour was fun, the history is great but the best part is the cemetery. I could do with less theatrics, the history, the cemetery and being in the dark make it scary, the theatrics, while entertaining, actually takes away from the creepiness. I’ll come back for a history tour for sure.”

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