Ghost Boat Tours: Our Top 5

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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