Galveston Haunted Harbor Ghost Cruise
Hear Galveston ghost stories and harbor history on a nighttime boat cruise
Duration
90 minutes
Includes
Narrated cruise, ghost stories
Highlights
Explore Galveston’s haunted waterfront by boat as a guide blends local history with ghostly legends. Discover waterfront stories tied to storms, pirates, ships, and places said to hold lingering spirits.
- Hear tales of pirate Jean Lafitte and his lost treasure
- Discover the Ghost Face of Galveston legend along the waterfront
- See the old Pelican Island quarantine facility and its immigrant history
- View the SS Selma, a World War I-era concrete shipwreck
- Learn stories of the Tall Ship Elissa and the Battleship Texas
Itinerary
Total Duration: ~1 hour
📍 Check-in & Boarding (20 minutes before departure) • Arrive at Pier 21, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, TX 77550 • Parking available in front of Harbor House Hotel or Willie G’s Restaurant • Walk between the two buildings to reach our dock • Meet the crew at check-in, show tickets, and board the vessel
🛥️ Departure (0:00 – Start of Tour) • Safety briefing by the captain (life jackets, restroom location, emergency info) • Boat departs promptly at the scheduled time
👻 On the Water (0:05 – 0:55) • Narrated cruise through Galveston’s darkened harbor • Hear eerie tales of pirates, lost souls, and the 1900 Storm • Experience a spooky atmosphere on the water (eerie, not scary — no jump scares) • Plenty of photo opportunities against the nighttime skyline
⛴️ Return & Disembark (0:55 – 1:00) • Boat returns to Pier 21 • Crew assists with safe disembarkation • Opportunity to thank/tip your captain and crew
Important details
- Arrive for check-in 30 minutes before your scheduled departure
- Expect a fuel surcharge that is not included in the listed price
- Keep pets leashed and under control at all times
- Do not smoke or vape onboard
- Manual wheelchairs can be accommodated with advance notice; electric or motorized wheelchairs cannot
- Children are welcome, with parental discretion advised for spooky content
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before your tour for a full refund. No-shows and cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable.
Product ID: BPBK6D
FAQs
Arrive 20 minutes before departure. The boat leaves promptly and can’t wait for late arrivals; if you’re not there by 15 minutes before your booking time, the tour may reschedule you to a later time.
Bring a camera or smartphone, a light jacket or sweater, and comfortable flat shoes. Bring cash or a card if you want to buy sodas or bottled water onboard or leave a gratuity for the crew.
Yes. Sodas and bottled water are available onboard for purchase.
Meeting details
Pier 21, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, TX 77550