We are lucky enough to live in South Florida and, over the years, have been able to experience Halloween Cruises, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World. Although all were fun and unique experiences, the cruise wins hands down. Perhaps is the comfort of being able to go to your cabin and relax, but know that there is plenty to do throughout the ship when you are ready. When in the parks, you know your time is limited and that you have to see and do the most you can before leaving. Lines are often long, which often means you can only go on a few rides and see a few haunted houses. If you haven’t tried it, we suggest considering a Halloween cruise. Every cruise line has great decorations, Halloween-themed cocktails & food, and plenty of activities, so you can do as much or as little as you’d like. We’ve put a list together of popular options for you for next year.
Best Halloween Cruises
For families, no one does it like Disney Cruise Line. From the Mickey Mouse-querade party & Pirate Night and an adults-only costume party, there is plenty to do for all ages. Halloween on the High Seas includes costumed characters, storytime, crafts, pumpkin carving, scavenger hunts, family parties, candy & special treats.
Disney Halloween Cruises
Sailings from Miami, Florida
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Dream
4-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise
DESTINATION: At Sea, Castaway Cay, Miami, Nassau
5-night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise Oct 29th
5-night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise Oct 24
DESTINATION: At Sea, Castaway Cay, Cozumel, Grand Cayman (George Town), Miami
Sailings from San Diego, California
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Wonder
3-night Halloween on the High Seas Baja Cruise October 21 & 28th
DESTINATION: At Sea, Ensenada, San Diego
4-night Halloween on the High Seas Baja Cruise October 24 & 31
DESTINATION: At Sea, Cabo San Lucas, Catalina Island, Ensenada, San Diego
Sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida
3-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise October 21 & 28th
DESTINATION: Castaway Cay, Nassau, Port Canaveral
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Wish
4-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise October 24th
4-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise October 31st
DESTINATION: At Sea, Castaway Cay, Nassau, Port Canaveral
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Wish
7-night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise October 22
DESTINATION: At Sea, Castaway Cay, Cozumel, Falmouth (Jamaica), Grand Cayman (George Town), Port Canaveral
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Fantasy
Sailings from New York City
5-night Halloween on the High Seas Bermuda Cruise October 26
DEPARTS FROM: New York City
DESTINATION: At Sea, King’s Wharf, New York City
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Magic
7-night Halloween on the High Seas – Bermuda and Eastern Caribbean Cruise October 31
DEPARTS FROM: New York City
DESTINATION: At Sea, King’s Wharf, New York City, San Juan, St. John’s, Antigua, St. Maarten (Philipsburg)
CRUISE SHIP: Disney Cruise Line Disney Magic
Carnival Cruises – Halloween Cruises
Carnival has a huge fleet so even though they do decorate ships and run events a couple of weeks prior to Halloween itself, we are going to focus on cruises that sail during Halloween only. If you cruise during this time, you can expect poolside movies, trivia, parties, arts & crafts, and Halloween-themed Bingo. Take a picture with Patch, the Pumpkin Pirate in the ship’s atrium. Please note that prices below are based on the lowest category inside cabin, double occupancy, and do not include port charges, taxes & fees. Browse all Carnival cruises.
| 10/27/22 | 4-night The Bahamas from Jacksonville Cruise Roundtrip Jacksonville | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Elation® | 4 | $309 |
| 10/22/22 | 4-night Western Caribbean from Tampa Cruise Roundtrip Tampa | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Paradise® | 4 | Call |
| 10/27/22 | 4-night Western Caribbean from New Orleans Cruise Roundtrip New Orleans | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Valor® | 4 | Call |
| 10/31/22 | 4-night The Bahamas from Miami Cruise Roundtrip Miami | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Conquest® | 4 | $174 |
| 10/23/22 | 3-night The Bahamas from Miami Cruise Roundtrip Miami | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Conquest® | 3 | $189 |
| 10/28/22 | 3-night The Bahamas from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Cruise Roundtrip Port Canaveral | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Liberty® | 3 | Call |
| 10/31/22 | 5-night Western Caribbean from Tampa Cruise | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Paradise® | 5 | $209 |
| 10/30/22 | 5-night Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles Cruise Roundtrip Los Angeles (Long Beach Cruise Terminal) | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Radiance | 7 | Call |
| 10/29/22 | 7-night Mexican Riviera from Long Beach (Los Angeles) Cruise | Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Panorama® | 7 | Call |
Royal Caribbean Halloween Cruises
Royal Caribbean also celebrates Halloween across its entire fleet. They include plenty of decorations, a Haunted House and Halloween Celebration including a Costume Contest. One of the most popular things you will see on the larger ships with an Atrium is the dance to Thriller being taught to passengers and then performed at night. Please note that the prices below are based on the lowest category inside cabin, double occupancy, and do not include port charges, taxes & fees. Browse all Royal Caribbean Cruises.
NCL Halloween Cruises
Specialty cocktails designed by their mixologists, murder mystery dinners, Halloween movies, Thriller dance contest, scary-movie trivia, and a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt are just the beginning of what you will find on an NCL Halloween cruise. Please note that the prices below are based on the lowest category inside cabin, double occupancy, and do not include port charges, taxes & fees. Browse all NCL cruises.
Virgin Voyages
| 10/30/22 | 6-night Valiant Miami MerMaiden Voyage | Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady | from $907 |
