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Haunted Harbor Tours Returns to Galveston: Ghosts, Storms, and Sunken Secrets Await on the Island’s Most Haunted Cruise
Presented by the award-winning Baywatch Dolphin Tours team at Pier 21
Haunted Harbor Tours Returns to Galveston: Ghosts, Storms, and Sunken Secrets Await on the Island’s Most Haunted Cruise Presented by the award-winning Baywatch Dolphin Tours team at Pier 21 Galveston — The dark waters of Galveston Bay hold stories that refuse to rest. This fall — and every night of the year — Haunted Harbor Tours invites guests to step aboard and uncover them through an immersive, one-hour ghost cruise exploring the island’s most chilling maritime legends. Departing from Pier 21, the tour brings Galveston’s haunted past to life with atmospheric narration, eerie lighting, and live storytelling.
“Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in America, and many of those ghosts don’t walk — they sail,” said Craig Corbell, owner of Haunted Harbor Tours and Baywatch Dolphin Tours. “We talk about the tragedies that shaped this island: the 1900 Storm, the yellow fever epidemic, the sunken ships, and even the proud naval vessels like the Battleship Texas that still loom large in our history. Some of those stories are rooted in fact — others, people swear they’ve seen for themselves.”
A Journey Through Galveston’s Haunted Past Haunted Harbor Tours carries up to 48 guests per cruise, with as many as six tours running nightly during peak seasons and weekends. Each voyage explores the harbor’s eerie landmarks and the ghostly echoes of Texas history, including:
• The Great Storm of 1900, which claimed more than 6,000 lives and reshaped Galveston forever.
• The yellow fever epidemics of the 1800s, when ships brought both commerce and catastrophe.
• Sunken ships and lost souls said to linger just beneath the surface of Galveston Bay.
• The Battleship Texas, a monument to American resolve that served in both World Wars — and whose wartime spirits are said to still stand watch.
• The retired WWII vessels USS Stewart and USS Cavalla at Seawolf Park, resting relics of valor and sacrifice.
• The concrete ship SS Selma, a haunting artifact of wartime experimentation and engineering.
“This tour really brings together all the pieces of Galveston’s story — our history, our ghosts, and our harbor,” said Lori Ferro, Tour Manager. “You’ll hear about the men who braved storms, the families who rebuilt after tragedy, and the mysteries that remain unsolved. It’s spooky, but it’s also a powerful reflection of Galveston’s resilience.”
A Year-Round Experience for Visitors
Unlike many haunted attractions, Haunted Harbor Tours operates year-round, with expanded schedules each October. The evening cruises combine historical storytelling and ghostly legend with stunning nighttime views of the Galveston waterfront, offering a unique experience for visitors in every season — from spring breakers to cruise travelers and winter weekenders.
• Tours Nightly: Year-round (up to six per night during peak periods)
• Capacity: 48 passengers per vessel (Coast Guard–inspected)
• Tickets: $45 per person
• Booking: HauntedHarbor Tours.org
• Business Phone: (409) 204 5616
A Legacy of Galveston Storytelling
Haunted Harbor Tours is part of Galveston’s most award-winning fleet, operated by the team behind Baywatch Dolphin Tours, Galveston Historical Harbor Tours, Galveston Sunset Tours, and Galveston Burial at Sea. The company has been recognized as Best Attraction by The Galveston Daily News and Best Guided Tour by Galveston. com for 2025.
“People visit Galveston for its beauty and its history,” added Corbell. “But they come back because the island has a soul — and our tours let them feel that soul, whether it’s through laughter on our dolphin cruises or chills on our haunted ones.”
