Duluth Haunted Ship

The Duluth Haunted Ship in Duluth, Minnesota, is a premier haunted attraction set aboard the historic S.S. William A. Irvin, a nearly 700-foot vintage ore freighter transformed into a chilling labyrinth of horror, celebrated for its unique maritime setting and intense, immersive experience. Guests navigate the ship’s eerie corridors, engine rooms, and cargo holds, where a sinister narrative unfolds, featuring meticulously crafted sets with fog, strobe lights, and unsettling soundscapes like creaking metal and distant screams, enhanced by professional actors delivering heart-pounding jump scares as grotesque creatures and ghostly figures. The haunt’s creative crew, trained at national haunting conventions, incorporates sensory elements like smells, temperature changes, and occasional mild shocks to amplify the terror, with standout scenes like a sinking German U-boat and Winchester-inspired rooms. With a no-touch policy, additional amenities like food trucks, bonfires, and a VIP experience offering exclusive access to the Pilot House, and a reputation for terrifying authenticity, the Duluth Haunted Ship blends maritime history with high-energy scares, making it a must-visit Halloween destination for thrill-seekers in Minnesota.