The Queen Mary‘s long, long halls — really, we want to write “loooong” here to truly convey the lengthy nature of these ship-traversing corridors — are lined with picturesque staterooms that feel, well, a spectral.
Anyone who has ever joined one of the ocean-liner’s haunting tours or ghostly gatherings understands that just every part of the Long Beach hotel and attraction boasts something of an august and otherworldly air.
Now a trio of staterooms have received ethereal and individual updates, just in time for a spooky season debut.
And where each overnight stay is located adds to mysterious allure: B326, B328, and B334 now make up the Queen Mary’s “Paranormal Passage,” a possibly ghostly grouping that “… transforms some of the Queen Mary’s most enduring paranormal stories into overnight experiences.”
The staterooms were “… inspired by the ship’s legendary spirits and lore,” shared the Queen Mary’s team, and each boasts an alluring name, and fascinating theme, that deepens the intrigue.
The “Dressing Chamber” is an atmospheric ode to the Lady in White, “Jackie’s Room” looks to the famous phantom of the ship’s First-Class Swimming Pool for its beyond-the-veil motif, and “The Officer’s Study” considers the “legends of uniformed figures” said to be seen by some visitors around the ship.
There are interactive features within each room, as well as memorable ways to connect with each of the tales represented by the design and feel of the spaces.
“There’s an incredible fascination with the Queen Mary’s paranormal history and the stories that have become part of her lore,” said Dylan Matteson, General Manager of the Long Beach destination.
“Our guests want to know more, explore more, and get closer to those stories.”
“We’re excited to give them entirely new ways to do that. This season is about inviting visitors to experience a side of the Queen Mary that captivates generation after generation.”
Events that boast an autumn aura always arise at the Queen Mary as summer winds down, with Dark Harbor, the night maze-tacular popping up on select evenings, and the new Grey Ghost Galley adding to the supernatural splendor.
There’s a Spookeasy materializing, too, for those revelers seeking a spirited way to savor some spirits ahead of a “paranormal mini tour,” shivers.
But the Paranormal Passage will not fade into the surrounding ocean mists when Halloween 2026 concludes; the three themed staterooms will be a year-round offering for those overnight guests who are eager to snooze in places that offer a fanciful bridge to haunting realms.