Galveston Ghost Boat Tour: 60 minutes of haunted harbor stories

Glide past glowing harbor lights as pirates and spirits come alive at sea

The Haunted Harbor Tours ghost boat is a 60-minute nighttime cruise through Galveston's historic harbor where a captain and crew share stories of shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates and spirits said to roam these waters. Multiple departures run nightly so you can choose the time that works for your evening. Life jackets are available. A restroom is on board.

The experience

Sixty minutes packed with eerie maritime legends and spooky local history: that is the shape of this tour. You board the island's only haunted boat and head out into Galveston's harbor after dark, with the captain and crew guiding you through the chilling past. The boat moves west through the harbor, making stops at key points where the stories land hardest: shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates, and the spirits still said to roam these waters. Harbor lights frame everything, so you are seeing Galveston's waterfront the way most visitors never do.

Multiple departures run nightly, so you pick the time that fits your evening plans instead of building your schedule around a single slot. The tour is family-friendly with a fun spooky twist, which means kids and adults both get something out of it. Life jackets are available for everyone but not required. A restroom is on board. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them to reach the departure point.

What’s included

• Sixty-minute nighttime cruise through Galveston's historic harbor.
• live English-speaking captain and crew sharing ghost stories, shipwreck legends and pirate tales.
• multiple nightly departures to choose from.
• life jackets available on board.
• on-board restroom.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 19:00, the last at 21:45Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

Live guideEnglish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by BayWatch Dolphin Tours

Is this one for you?The fixed 60-minute length and nightly departure options mean you can fit a ghost story tour into an evening without rearranging the rest of your plans. Pick the time that works and board when you are ready.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Galveston ghost boat tour?

The tour runs 60 minutes from start to finish, moving through the harbor and making stops at key points where the captain shares stories.

What kind of ghost stories will I hear on this Galveston harbor tour?

The captain and crew share tales of shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates and spirits said to haunt Galveston's waters: maritime legends tied to the harbor's actual history.

What times do the ghost boat tours depart?

Multiple departures run nightly, so you can choose the time that fits your evening plans instead of a fixed single departure.

What is included on the Haunted Harbor Tours boat?

Life jackets are available for everyone (not required); a restroom is on board; and the captain provides a live English-language guide throughout the 60-minute cruise.