Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes guests to the third-class dining hall where they will experience a classic séance. Apparitionist Michael Rangel will transport guests back in time with his storytelling and otherworldly rituals. It is the perfect outing for fans of the paranormal.
The Queen Mary has long been known as a haunted vessel, and since its reopening in 2023, paranormal activity has reportedly been on the rise. “We’ve observed a notable uptick in paranormal phenomena over the last few months. I’ve hosted shows onboard the Queen Mary since my residency started in 2018, and there are definitely more unexplained happenings and mysterious occurrences,” shared Sinclair in a press release.
I had the chance to visit this past January and take part in 57 Ghosts. Walking through the deserted halls at night does perfectly lend itself to ghost stories and mysteries of the past. And this ship has its share of spooky occurrences!
The Queen Mary’s maiden voyage was on May 27th, 1936, when she departed from Southampton, England. For three years she was known as one of the grandest ocean liner’s in the world. From celebrities like Bob Hope and Clark Gable, to royalty like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, to dignitaries like Winston Churchill, quite a few notable individuals found there way aboard.
Then in WWII, Queen Mary was recruited into duty, transporting as many as 16,000 troops. During this time she became known as the “Grey Ghost” because of her stealth and stark color. After the war, she returned as a cruise ship, operating from 1947 – 1967.
The Queen Mary ultimately saw 1,001 transatlantic crossings and 57 recorded deaths. You can learn more about the ship’s history on the venue’s official website.
Rumors of hauntings have been whispered since I was a little girl. Even on my first trip in the 90’s a tour guide was happy to recount sightings of a little girl in the pool area and odd occurrences in room B340. The Queen Mary has since leaned heavily into paranormal tourism with their Haunted Encounters, Paranormal Ship Walk, The Grey Ghost Project, and now this new 57 Ghosts Séance.
I love a good ghost story, and 57 Ghosts sets the perfect stage for a night of spookiness. The third-class dining hall was beautifully restored for this experience, and then furnished with an eclectic set of oddities and artifacts to make one feel like they are back in an age of séances and sea voyages. Apparitionist Michael Rangel drew me in with his personal stories and recounting of classic ghost stories from The Queen Mary.
The actual séance was a real treat. Rangel utilized techniques from the 19th and early 20th century to put on an authentic experience. Now, if you go into this “immersive” experience expecting thrills, “boo”-scares, or high-tech theatrics, you are going to be disappointed. This is a subtle experience that has the charms of a bygone era. There is not a show-stopping “wow” moment, but rather a series of interesting techniques to “communicate with the spirits”. There is a showmanship in how each of the segments is crafted and presented to the audience, but it isn’t like what you would find at Shaqtoberfest.
Ultimately, if you enjoy scary stories in a spooky atmosphere, or if you have an appreciation for the spiritualist movement of the late 19th / early 20th century, this is an interesting way to spend an evening. If you are seeking jump scares or if you want a real ghost hunting experience, then this isn’t the evening out for you. Luckily, The Queen Mary does offer both of those alternative experiences. For jump scares and a more traditional haunt experience, check out Shaqtoberfest. For ghost hunting aboard The Queen Mary, try The Grey Ghost Project experience. There is something for every taste!
Voyage to the other side with apparitionist Michael Rangel on select nights Friday – Sunday, starting at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $100 per person. Seating is reserved and extremely limited. Attendance is not recommended for those who are recently bereaved or under the age of 16 years old.
For a complete schedule, visit www.57ghosts.com/.
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