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Welcome to the home of the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship Tours in Duluth, Minnesota! That hint of cool breeze you feel isn’t just a change of weather.
Those are the spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship swinging on anchor just outside your view. The ghouls on board are waiting to morph the William A. Irvin historic freighter into something truly sinister.
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This season marks the 31st year of this unhallowed event, starting Friday, October 2, 2026 and running long weekends through Halloween (plus MEA Wednesday, October 14, 2026). This year, you can look forward to more activity outside of the ship on Harbor Drive: enjoy food trucks every Friday & Saturday, lights, bonfires, drinks available for purchase, and more. Know Before You Go Avoid the General Admission (GA) line and buy a FAST PASS ticket.
Enter through FAST PASS gate. General Admission tickets enter through the GA line. All tickets are valid for one tour.
You may arrive anytime during open hours for the date that your ticket is valid. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. No child under the age of 12 will be admitted without a caregiver.
The ship is not handicapped accessible. All sales are final. No refunds.
Dates & Times Friday, October 2 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm (Discount Day! $20 tickets available.) Saturday, October 3 from 1:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Discount Day! $20 tickets available. Lights on 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.)
Friday, October 9 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Saturday, October 10 from 1:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Lights on 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.) Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Discount Day! $20 ticket available.) Thursday, October 15 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Discount Day! $20 ticket available.)
Friday, October 16 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm Thursday, October 22 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Discount Day! $20 ticket available.) Friday, October 23 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Saturday, October 24 from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm Thursday, October 29 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Discount Day! $20 ticket available.) Friday, October 30 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Saturday, October 31 from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets VIP – $75 Fast Pass – $35 General Admission – $25 College Students with ID – $10 (available in-person at Box Office only) Active Military Personnel – $10 (available in-person at Box Office Only) Group Rate – $15 (pre-approved groups only, must contact the DECC for group orders) Discount Days For various dates, see the schedule above for availability.
General Admission – $20.00 What Does VIP Get You? Instant access (blowing past even our Fast Pass holders!) Self-guided EXCLUSIVE experience of the Pilot House, including the Captain’s Lounge Beverages NA on board and an adult beverage or mocktail in VIP Tent – if you survive long enough for it Photo ops Plus, other spooky surprises
Description from Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).
Registration, tickets, accessibility and last-minute changes are handled by the organizer. Confirm details before you go.
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