I first shared with you on social media that The Queen Mary would again allow guests to stay in one of the ship’s most notoriously haunted cabins, Stateroom B340. The news was first announced at this past weekend’s Midsummer Scream. Now, the historic ocean liner has announced further details about the highly anticipated reopening.
After being closed for over 30 years, this famously haunted room reopened in 2018 but was shut down again during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since early 2020, thrill seekers and scare enthusiasts have the unique opportunity to spend the night in the axiom of all alleged paranormal activity at the Queen Mary.
“Several of the cabins onboard the Queen Mary are considered haunted. But, the stateroom with the most famous reputation is room B340,” shared Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary. “We are thrilled to offer this unique and spine-chilling experience to our guests once again, with the first overnight guest welcomed back on Friday the 13th.”
Stateroom B340 has a large volume of recorded paranormal activity, with many stories of haunted encounters noted in the ship’s logs. Reports date back to the final ocean voyage in 1967 and include complaints from guests staying in B340 claiming that someone knocked on the door in the middle of the night. Other complaints include bathroom lights turning on by themselves, the sink faucet turning on and off on its own, and unexplained bathroom and closet doors shutting.
In addition to the reopening of Stateroom B340, the Queen Mary will host a Spooktacular Bazaar and Double-Feature Movie Night on Friday, September 13. This event will take place adjacent to the ship at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park and will feature Halloween classics, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Labyrinth.” Attendees can immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit with spooky pop-up shops, a fall market, delicious eats from local chefs and food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more. Tickets are just $10, but they are also offering an Ultimate Movie Package for $250, which includes four tickets, a Queen Mary blanket, movie snacks, a bottle of Queen Mary Champagne or four sodas, and a spooktacular surprise!
Adding to the festive fall lineup, The Queen Mary will present a Spooky Speakeasy experience on September 19 and 26, priced at $55 per person and includes four drinks. For guests ages 21 and older, this special engagement will feature haunting stories of the Queen Mary’s most famous apparitions, each paired with a specialty beverage inspired by the specific spirit. Rounding out the announcements is an all-new paranormal ship walk titled “The Forgotten Stories.” This tour promises to delve into the lesser-known hauntings and paranormal phenomena aboard the Queen Mary—more details about the tour and speakeasy will be released soon.
The Queen Mary’s year-long haunted attractions and tours continue to draw thrill-seekers of all ages. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit queenmary.com.
