USS Nightmare
Visitors tour two expansive decks of a historic steam-powered dredge boat frozen in the aftermath of a sinister past. The walk-through leads through more than 40 scenes, including the boiler room, engine room, freezer, and corridors surrounding the massive paddlewheel. Along the way, guests encounter dozens of haunted crew characters amid special effects such as fog, strobe lights, and loud audio.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
Tickets
General Admission: $27–$38. Fast Pass: $39–$58. Front of the line: $56–$78. RIP Experience add-on: $15. Captain's Season Pass: $103, including one Fast Pass Admission and unlimited General Admission tours each regular night of operation for the passholder; not valid for Captain’s Extreme Tour or other special events. RIP Date Night Package: $161–$206, with two RIP Fast Pass tickets, two USS Nightmare T-shirts, and one photo; order one package for two people. Prepaid groups of 15 or more save $7 off Thursday and Sunday tickets or $5 off Friday and Saturday tickets; group tickets are not valid for Captain’s Extreme Tours or other special events. A limited offer advertises 15% off with code FEAR25 for the first 100 customers No hidden fees; prices are all inclusive.
Hours
7:30PM–11PM; 7:30PM–1AM; November 8: 10PM–1AM; November 9: 8PM–1AM.
Ages
All ages for matinee; 17 and older recommended for Captain's Extreme Tour
Neighborhood
Riverboat Row
Parking
Limited free parking is available on Riverboat Row, entered from Columbia Street. Additional parking is available at Newport on the Levee, adjacent pay lots, and metered street parking.
Accessibility
Most standard wheelchairs can navigate the tour with crew assistance and bypasses around inaccessible areas, but larger motorized wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Limited free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the boat by entering Riverboat Row from Columbia Street.
- Wearing sandals inside the attraction is not recommended.
- Lines can reach up to two hours by mid-October, though Fast Pass and Front of the Line upgrades are available to bypass the wait.
Special Events & Promotions
- Halloween Night is identified as October 31, a chance to experience the attraction on the spookiest night of the year.
- Captain’s Extreme Tour runs November 6 and 7, with more intense horror and possible touching, group separation, and getting wet or dirty; it is not recommended for children under 17.
- Prepaid groups of 15 or more save $7 per ticket on Thursdays and Sundays or $5 on Fridays and Saturdays; the group must enter together. Not valid for Captain’s Extreme Tours or other special events.
- The first 100 customers can use code FEAR25 for 15% off; the offer does not guarantee current availability.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the actors touch visitors?
During regular tours, actors will not touch visitors and visitors should not touch them, though incidental contact may happen.
Are tours open if it rains?
Yes, the attraction operates rain or shine.
How long does the tour take?
Tours typically take between 25 and 30 minutes, but visitors can move at their own pace.
Can visitors take photos or videos inside?
No, photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside the attraction.
What happens if someone gets too scared to finish?
Anyone who gets too scared can exit early through multiple marked exits located throughout the boat.
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