USS Nightmare

10/15/2026

Thirsty Thursday, anyone?! 🍹💀🚢

The weekend is almost here, but why wait until Friday for a little fun?!

Grab some dinner & drinks at your favorite Newport restaurant & then board the USS Nightmare tonight for creepy encounters, & a whole lot of screams! 👻

We are open ALL weekend beginning tonight, 7:30 PM to 11 PM!

We are also open:

Friday & Saturday: 7:30 PM - 1 AM

Sunday: 7:30 - 11 PM

FOUR days of SCARES this weekend!

10/14/2026

The calm before the scare! Hours & hours of prep behind the scenes goes into the USS Nightmare before guests even step onto our ship.

We are grateful for our amazing actors, makeup artists, & crew who make the “magic” for one of Cincinnati’s most iconic fall attractions all possible! ❤️🍁🚢⚓️

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

❤️✨☠️🏴‍☠️

Did you know the USS Nightmare is just a short walk from Ovation? 💀 ⚓️

If you're embarking on Cincinnati's iconic "death dredge" this season, make a whole night of it here with dinner and drinks at Market Bar Ovation (plus spook-free parking!).

10/12/2026

Starting today!

10/10/2026

We have an exciting announcement 📣🎶🎤

Beginning this week starting at 2:00 pm, listen to Kiss1071 & JonJon for chances to win tickets aboard the USS Nightmare!

10/09/2026

Heading downtown for BLINK Cincinnati this weekend?! ✨🚢 Make it a plan to stop by the USS Nightmare before or after the drone shows! Since we are right on the riverfront, it’s the perfect opportunity to add a little fright to your evening! 👻

🚢 USS NIGHTMARE HOURS
Friday 10/9: 7:30 PM – 1 AM
Saturday 10/10: 7:30 PM – 1 AM
Sunday 10/11: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

✨ BLINK DRONE SHOWS
“Dimensions of Wonder”
Friday 10/9: 8 PM & 10 PM
Saturday 10/10: 8 PM & 10 PM
Sunday 10/11: 8 PM & 10 PM

Come enjoy the lights, grab some dinner at one of our many AMAZING local eats, & make your way aboard the USS Nightmare! We’re DYING to see you this weekend! 🎃🚢

10/07/2026

34 seasons of haunts down, & the nightmares are far from over.