Haunted Star Tales

Haunted Legends Aboard the Star of India

Step aboard the world’s oldest active sailing ship and uncover the haunted history, ghostly tales, and mysterious sightings that continue to intrigue visitors today.

Ghostly Legends of the Star of India

Step aboard the legendary Star of India and experience her haunted maritime past. Within the creaking decks of this historic ship, stories of lost souls and mysterious sightings come alive—whispered tales passed down through generations of sailors and visitors who swear they’ve felt the ship’s ghostly presence.

Included with general admission, this special seasonal experience invites guests to explore both main and below-deck galleries where eerie accounts are displayed. These stories, rooted in the ship’s real history, reveal how the Star of India came to be known as one of San Diego’s most haunted landmarks.

Paranormal investigators, historians, and thrill seekers alike have been drawn to the Star, searching for answers to her mysterious legends. Will you be the next to encounter something unexplained?

    • General Admission

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      • Adults – $28
      • Military & Senior (62+) – $20
      • Youth (6-17) – $15
      • Ages 5 & under – Free

      Children must be accompanied by an adult

      • Open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM
      • Last entry at 4 PM – Visitors already inside may stay until closing at 5 PM.
      • All-day access with your general admission ticket.
      • One low price includes access to the museum’s historic ships and exhibits.
      • Note: Some ships may be temporarily closed for special events or maintenance.

      Online sales close at 8 AM. Walk-up tickets available until 4 PM.

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