The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor
Visitors explore terrifying haunted mazes winding through the historic ship and harbor grounds alongside roaming monsters and live performers. The festival features carnival rides like the Sinister Swings and Blacklight Bumper Cars, alongside secret speakeasies hidden inside attractions. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment including fire spinning shows, DJ sets, carnival games of chance, and themed food and drink stalls.
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Tickets
Ringmaster’s Games of Chance are extra: Single Game Ticket – $5; 3 Game Combo Pack – $9.99; Big Top Axe + 3 Games – $14.99. Additional experience charges may apply depending on admission type; some experiences are sold à la carte as upgrades. Individual speakeasy tokens are available for purchase at the event, subject to availability, but no token price is stated.
Hours
Maiden Voyage Launch Party: 8:08 pm; Fire Shows: 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, plus surprise pop-up performances; Final Voyage begins one hour before the festival closes.
Ages
Recommended for guests aged 13 and older; children under 7 are not allowed inside the haunted mazes
Neighborhood
Downtown Long Beach
Food & Drink
Food includes street-food favorites, tacos, kebabs, sweets, and snacks, while themed bars serve cocktails, mocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive one hour earlier than the entry time on your ticket to account for traffic and parking.
- On-site parking at the Queen Mary requires purchasing preferred parking, while general parking is located off site.
- Do not bring oversized vehicles or vehicles over 6'9" in height, as they cannot be accommodated in event parking lots.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: haunted mazes, four new speakeasies, Alien Abduction and Blacklight Bumper Cars rides, and The Harbor Awakens.
- The Maiden Voyage Launch Party happens once each event night.
- RIP Guided Tours include early entry, one-time immediate entry into each maze, and a 13% discount on Dark Harbor merchandise.
Links & Contact
Run by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the event take place if it rains?
Yes, Dark Harbor takes place rain or shine, and tickets are strictly non-refundable.
Can tickets be bought at the door?
No, tickets are available exclusively online.
How can visitors find and enter the secret speakeasies?
Speakeasies are hidden without signs on the event map; entry requires an astrology reading token from Lady Mabel or a valid VIP badge for that evening.
Are there height restrictions for the carnival rides?
Yes, Alien Abduction requires guests to be over 48 inches tall, while other rides such as Sinister Swings, Blacklight Bumper Cars, and Rampage Double Wheel have minimum height requirements ranging from 36 to 48 inches (some permitting shorter riders with an adult).
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