Tours & Ticketing

Today, July 26: CLOSED

September October November

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

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

Lights on Matinee:

October 16th 4pm–6pm

Great for younger audiences! Buy Now

Captain's Extreme Tour:

October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th 11pm–1am

More intense, more horror. Buy Now

Halloween:

October 31st 7pm–11pm

November

CLOSED7pm-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

General Admission

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

All General Admission ticket holders will join our regular entrance line. (Or, to skip entrance line, please purchase RIP Express Tickets. RIP Express Tickets include general admission).

For a special military discount or discounts for our Thursday and Sunday tours, click here.

*Not valid for Extreme Tour or other special events
Buy Now

RIP Express (skip the line)

Buy Now
  • Online
  • $28
  • At Door
  • $30

Why wait in line when you can go RIP Express? Upon arrival, present your RIP Express ticket at the WILL CALL window and then bypass the entrance line for our quickest show entrance available. RIP Express tickets include general admission. Children under 10 require accompanying adult.

Buy Now

Captain's Season Pass

Buy Now
  • Online
  • $40
  • At Door
  • $45

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

*Not valid for Extreme Tour or other special events
Buy Now

Group Rates (15+)

Buy Now
  • GA Wednesday
  • $13
  • GA Thursday – Sunday
  • $15
  • RIP Express
  • $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.
Buy Now

Private Parties (20+)

Buy Now
  • 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
Buy Now

Special Events

Lights on Matinee

October 16th – 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.

Buy Now

Captain's Extreme Tour

October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th – 11pm to 1am

  • Online
  • $28
  • At Door
  • $30

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!

Buy Now