Tours & Ticketing

Today, April 25: CLOSED

September October

September

CLOSED7pm–11pm7pm-1am

Ticket booth opens at 7pm – Doors open at 7:30pm

NOTE: Listed closing times are for ticket booth only. All ticketed patrons in line at closing times are guaranteed entry. No additional patrons will be allowed to enter the line once ticket booth has closed.

Ticket Options

October

7pm–11pm7pm-1am

Ticket booth opens at 7pm – Doors open at 7:30pm

NOTE: Listed closing times are for ticket booth only. All ticketed patrons in line at closing times are guaranteed entry. No additional patrons will be allowed to enter the line once ticket booth has closed.

Ticket Options

Captain's Extreme Tour:

October 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st 11pm–1am

More intense, more horror. Buy Now
Regular Tours 7pm–11pm

25 Years of Fear Celebration:

October 25th

– Regular Tours 7pm-10pm
– Special Lights on Tours 10pm-11pm
– Free Giveaways to the first 500 guests (GA ticket purchase required)

Lights on Matinee:

October 29th 4pm–6pm

Great for younger audiences! Buy Now
Regular Tours 7pm-11pm

Halloween:

October 31st 7pm–11pm

General Admission

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  • Wednesdays
  • $17
  • Thursday – Sunday
  • $20

General Admission ticket holders will enter The USS Nightmare through the regular entrance line and are subject to extended wait times. For those who hate waiting in line, upgrade your ticket to Fast Pass Admission or Front of the Line Admission and get inside the William S. Mitchell faster.

For a special military discount or other discounts, please click here.

*Not valid for Captain’s Extreme Tour or Lights on Matinee.
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Fast Pass Admission

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  • Online
  • $30
  • At Door
  • $30

Why wait in the regular line when you can enter The USS Nightmare through an exclusive Fast Pass line? Fast Pass Admission tickets include General Admission. Children under 10 require accompanying adult.

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Front of the Line Admission

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  • Online
  • $50
  • At Door
  • $50

Hate waiting in line? With Front of the Line Admission, you don’t have to—you simply skip straight to the front of the line and you’re the next one in The USS Nightmare. Front of the Line tickets include General Admission. Children under 10 require accompanying adult.

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RIP Experience (New for 2017)

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  • Fast Pass RIP Experience
  • $40
  • Front of the Line RIP Experience
  • $60

Want to amp things up a bit? Opt for the RIP Experience and immerse yourself in the Mitchell Massacre! For those brave (or crazy) enough to try it, the crew of the William S. Mitchell will make sure your experience is not one you will quickly forget—even though you may want to. Warning…this hands-on, immersive experience is not for the faint of heart. Guests can expect a more interactive and extended tour of the ship designed for death with access to never seen before areas and the potential for complete separation from the civilized world.

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Captain's Season Pass

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  • Online
  • $50
  • At Door
  • $50

For those that just cannot get enough! Unlimited tours of America's Premier Haunted Steamboat.

*Not valid for Extreme Tour or other special events
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Group Rates (15+)

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  • GA Wednesday
  • $13
  • GA Thursday – Sunday
  • $15
  • Fast Pass
  • $25

Available only in advance for groups of 15 or more. Online purchase only!

*Entire group must enter tour together upon group ticket redemption. Group tickets not valid for Captain's Extreme Tour or other special events.
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Private Parties (20+)

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  • All Dates
  • $28

Available only in advance for groups of 20 or more. Online purchase only! We are able to customize your event to accommodate parties larger than 30. Please contact sales@ussnightmare.com with any questions regarding special needs for larger parties.

Party on board in the crew Mess Hall for an event they won't soon forget!

  • – Host a seasonal party aboard the USS Nightmare with our private party room perfect for groups of 20 to 30 people. Available during regular show dates only.

  • – Includes two-hour room rental with pizza, soft drinks and unlimited tours for the entire group.

  • – Make reservations early; some nights sell out fast.

  • – Parties start at 7pm (also at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays).

  • – Catering and alcoholic beverage packages now available.

  • – Add a photo package for $5 per person, which includes one 6x8 photo per person.

*Group tickets not valid for Extreme Tour or other special events
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Special Events

Captain's Extreme Tour

October 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st – 11pm to 1am

  • General Admission
  • $30
  • Fast Pass
    (At Door)
  • $40

Regular tours will be available from 7pm until 11pm. Admission for Captain's Extreme Tours will begin at 11pm and will continue until 1am. To be guaranteed entry, please ensure you are in line by 1am. After 1am, no additional patrons will be permitted to enter the line.


The crew is unleashed, up close and in your face! More darkness, more intense horror, and more extreme special effects. Perfect for the adrenaline junkie. Not recommended for children under 17!

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25 Years of Fear Celebration

October 25th

  • General Admission
  • $15
  • Free Giveaways to the first 500 guests (GA ticket purchase required)
  • Special Lights On Tours starting at 10pm (Regular Tours 7pm-10pm)

Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of The USS Nightmare with discounted admission, free giveaways and other special surprises throughout the night including Special Lights On Tours.

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Lights on Matinee

October 29th – 4pm to 6pm

  • Online
  • $7
  • At Door
  • $8

Perfect for younger kids or the faint of heart. Special lights on, lighter scare suitable for those too young to enjoy the regular show.

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