The Queen Mary in Long Beach
The best Queen Mary tours in Long Beach
General admission, guided history tours, paranormal and graveyard tours, the Sunday brunch and a night in a stateroom: here is how to visit the Queen Mary in Long Beach, with honest advice on ticket value, picking a good guided tour and cancellation rules.
See our pick
Short answer The best Queen Mary tour in Long Beach for most visitors is general admission, which includes a 30 to 45 minute intro tour while spots last. It costs $45 for adults on the official site, and the ship is open every day. For ghost stories, add a paranormal tour, or book our pick below from €40 per person.
Our pick for visiting the Queen Mary
GetYourGuide sells one Queen Mary ticket, from the ship itself. You choose general admission or a guided tour when you book.
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from €40 per person Our top pick Valid 1 day 4.3 (218) reviews on GetYourGuide
Queen Mary entry with guided or paranormal tour
Entry to the ship for one day, with a guided tour if you pick that option. The tours cover the ship's war years, her engineering and the ghost stories she is known for.
Best for History fans and ghost-story lovers
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Queen Mary ticket at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Queen Mary entry with guided or paranormal tour | €40 per person | Valid 1 day | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | History fans and ghost-story lovers | Sold by the Queen Mary itself, rated 4.3 from 218 reviews, with free cancellation shown on its booking page. |
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Queen Mary in Long Beach tickets and tours
Queen Mary tickets start at $45 for adults and $40 for children for general admission. That gets you onto the ship from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with over 23 exhibits and a short intro tour. Guided tours cost more. Here are the official prices, read in October 2026:
- General admission: $45 adults, $40 children, daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Off-hours admission: $15 for all ages, early morning and evening.
- Legacy Tours: $55, daily. Pick Glory Days, Haunted Encounters or Steam and Steel.
- Paranormal Ship Walk: $75, evenings, ages 13 and up.
- Graveyard Tour: $85, late evening on Fridays and Saturdays, ages 16 and up.
- VIP Tour: $189, three hours with lunch, Fridays and Saturdays, ages 13 and up.
Long Beach Queen Mary haunted tours
The Queen Mary is famous as a haunted ship, and three tours lean into it. Haunted Encounters is a Legacy Tour, open to all ages during the day. The Paranormal Ship Walk runs in the evening. The Graveyard Tour goes late at night and is for older teens and adults only.
Which Queen Mary ghost tour in Long Beach to pick
With kids, pick Haunted Encounters: it is open to all ages. For the full spooky mood, pick an evening tour. Guided tours are walking tours in narrow spaces, so stay near the guide to hear the stories.
Long Beach Queen Mary Dark Harbor
Dark Harbor is a separate Halloween event at the ship, with mazes and shows on select nights in the fall. It sells its own tickets. Check the dates on its official site before you plan around it.
Long Beach Queen Mary restaurant and Sunday brunch
The ship has several places to eat, from a coffee bar to a full Sunday brunch. The best known is the Royal Sunday Brunch. You can also try The Chelsea, the Promenade Café, the Observation Bar or afternoon tea.
Meals are not part of a general admission ticket. Check brunch days and booking on the official site before you go.
The Queen Mary at Long Beach: a short history
The Queen Mary is a British ocean liner that has been in Long Beach since 1967. She first sailed from Southampton, England, on May 27, 1936. In World War II she carried 810,000 military personnel.
She retired as a liner in 1967. She left Southampton on October 31 and reached Long Beach on December 9, 1967, on her own final cruise. The Port of Long Beach owned her until 1993. Since June 2021 the City of Long Beach runs her directly again.
How to get to the Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is docked at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach, across the harbor from downtown. There is parking at the ship; check the rates on the official site. Without a car, take the Metro A Line to downtown Long Beach and a short taxi ride from there.
The ship fits well into a half day in Long Beach, with the aquarium or a harbor cruise. See our Long Beach guide for those, and our list of day trips from Los Angeles for more ideas.
Before you book the Queen Mary
Start with general admission
At $45 it includes a short intro tour. Add a themed tour only if history or ghosts are why you came.
Check the age limits
The Paranormal Ship Walk is 13+ and the Graveyard Tour 16+. Families with younger kids should book Haunted Encounters.
Read the cancellation line
Our pick shows free cancellation on its booking page. Check the exact cut-off there before you book.
Stay close to the guide
Some visitors find guides hard to hear in busy halls. Stand near the front, and ask questions at the stops.
Go late for a cheap look
Off-hours admission is $15 in the early morning and evening, if you just want to walk the decks.
Bring comfy shoes
The ship is big, with stairs and long decks. You will walk more than you think.
Questions people ask
Can you tour the queen mary in long beach?
Yes. General admission ($45 for adults) runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a short intro tour. Guided tours, paranormal tours and a VIP tour with lunch cost more.
Why is the queen mary in long beach?
When she retired as a liner in 1967, she sailed to Long Beach to become a local landmark. The Port of Long Beach owned her until 1993, and today the City of Long Beach runs her as a hotel and attraction.
When did the queen mary come to long beach?
She arrived in Long Beach on December 9, 1967, at the end of her final voyage from Southampton.
How long has the queen mary been in long beach?
Since 1967, so close to 60 years. She has stayed in the same harbor ever since.
How did the queen mary get to long beach?
By sea, on her final voyage. She left Southampton on October 31, 1967, and sailed for about six weeks to reach Long Beach on December 9.
Is the queen mary still in long beach?
Yes. She is docked at 1126 Queens Highway, open for tours every day, and she is also a hotel with staterooms and suites.
How to get to queen mary long beach?
Drive to 1126 Queens Highway, across the harbor from downtown Long Beach. Without a car, take the Metro A Line to downtown Long Beach, then a short taxi ride.
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