Haunted Majestic Riverboat Ghost Hunt, Huntington, WV
Join Haunted Rooms America for an overnight ghost hunt aboard the incredibly haunted and unique location that is the Haunted Majestic, a floating vessel with a dark history of death and unrest, where the spirits of soldiers and crew members still roam the decks. Experience the chilling echoes of the past as you explore one of the most haunted attractions in West Virginia.
Event Time: 8PM – 2AM ET
Prepare yourself for a night of unparalleled fear aboard the Haunted Majestic, a floating haunted attraction moored on the Ohio River near Huntington, West Virginia. This ominous vessel, comprising two historic river barges, has a dark history that spans over a century. The Haunted Majestic is not just any haunted house; it is a living relic of the past, steeped in sorrow, death, and the restless spirits of those who perished within its confines.
LOCATION HISTORY
The Haunted Majestic’s story begins in 1912 when two sand dredge barges were constructed by the Majestic Steamship Line to assist in the canalization of the Ohio River. These barges, Davy Crockett and Mark Twain, were considered cursed from the start, believed to have disturbed a massive Native American burial ground hidden beneath the river’s waters. Crew members reported ghostly chants and apparitions that plagued the vessels throughout their service.
During World War II, the barges were repurposed as floating hospital ships, renamed the Douglas Lee and Eugene Morris, in honor of West Virginia veterans. Moored side by side with a two-story hospital structure built atop their hulls, they served as a triage unit for Allied soldiers during the harrowing D-Day invasion in Normandy. The vessel earned the grim nickname “The Ship of Death” as more than 300 servicemen lost their lives aboard during the war. The ghosts of those who died, unable to find peace, are believed to still haunt the ship today.
After decades of service and countless hauntings, the barges were returned to the Majestic Steamship Line and later fell into disrepair. In 2020, Dana Tomes, the current owner and a man with a unique connection to the barges’ namesakes, rescued the vessels from a junkyard fate. Upon discovering the vessel’s haunted history, Tomes dedicated the Haunted Majestic to preserving the memories of those who perished aboard.
The Paranormal
The Haunted Majestic is more than just a haunted attraction; it is a gateway to the past, where the spirits of soldiers and crew members still roam. Paranormal investigators have documented a range of unsettling phenomena, including:
- Ghostly Chants and Apparitions: Echoes of the Native American burial grounds disturbed during the barges’ early years.
- Spirits of Soldiers: The intelligent hauntings of soldiers who died aboard, many of whom do not realize they are deceased. They continue their duties, unaware of the passage of time.
- Poltergeist Activity: Objects moving on their own, unexplainable noises, and an overwhelming sense of being watched.
- Unfinished Business: Entities attempting to “run out” investigators who they believe are interfering with their work or disrupting the ship’s operations.
In a chilling recount by paranormal investigator Joedy Riffe, he describes encounters with entities aboard the Haunted Majestic that seem oblivious to their own demise, acting as if they are still part of the ship’s crew. These spirits are intelligent, stubborn, and refuse to acknowledge that their time has passed.
What's Included?
- Overnight Access to the most haunted areas of the vessel.
- Ghost Hunting Vigils in the most active locations.
- Structured Vigils with experienced investigators.
- Use of Paranormal Equipment, including trigger objects, EMF meters, and more.
- Private Time to explore and conduct your own investigations.
- Optional Estes Method sessions run by our team during free roam.
- Unlimited Refreshments throughout the night to keep you energized and alert.
Equipment and recording: Guests are welcome to bring their own ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM pods and similar). For the privacy of other guests and venue security, photography, video and audio recording are not permitted at any point during the event.
Join Haunted Rooms America for an unforgettable night aboard the Haunted Majestic. Experience firsthand the chilling encounters that have made this floating attraction a legendary haunt. Book your spot now and prepare for a night that will test your courage and uncover the mysteries of this haunted vessel. Will you brave the Haunted Majestic and face the spirits that refuse to leave? Come aboard—if you dare!
Event Details
What’s Included?
For just $99 per person, you will enjoy the following:
- A full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team,
- Exclusive access to the most haunted areas of the site,
- Group vigils and experiments, guided by our experienced team,
- Use of our traditional and state-of-the-art paranormal equipment,
- Free time to investigate at the end of the night,
- Snacks and refreshments provided at intervals throughout the night.
Event Location: 485 Kyle Ln, Huntington, WV 25702
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM ET
Meet up at the location at the earliest 7:30 PM. There is ample parking available at the venue itself.
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQ
What Should I Expect on a Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
Reviews
Rating
Paulina and her staff were amazing. The location and experience was superb. Cannot wait to see them again!
My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
My daughter and I booked a Haunted Rooms tour at the Rawlins, Wy Historical Prison. It was so much fun! The haunted rooms teams was amazing, they were knowledgeable with their paranormal investigation equipment. They were attentive yet also allowed us the opportunity to explore and investigate on our own as well. We got some awesome evidence. I was hit in the shoulder by a cabinet that was closed, but swung open with force. Scared the heck out of me, and the Haunted Rooms team member wasn’t able to debunk it because the cabinet door doesn’t move, even when unlatched. My daughter had her hair pulled. We had a cat ball with us that lit up on its own when we asked a spirit to touch it. We had 3 very intelligent conversations with spirits and used a spirit box with these conversations. It was seriously so much fun. I’ve always been a believer in the ability to communicate and connect with spirits, but to witness it personally without being able to debunk anything we experienced made this tour amazing. I look forward to booking again and I’m taking my son this time too.
We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
Just did a tour at battleship North Carolina and the night can’t be beat. Most definitely one of the most haunted places in NC.
My husband and I just toured the USS North Carolina Battleship this past Saturday. We had an AMAZING experience! Immediately booked another tour for the Bellamy Mansion and ordered paranormal equipment to use. Can’t wait til the next haunt!!!
We investigated the USS William A. Irvin in Duluth MN. It was a great experience, everyone was super friendly and helped whenever they could! if you are debating on signing up. Just do it! we had alot of fun!
Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
