Don your best mask and join fellow revelers aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Masquerade Soirée on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Filled with signature cocktails, elegance, delicious food, surprises, and top-tier entertainment, guests can look forward to an extraordinary celebration like no other, culminating in the best fireworks show on the West Coast. Tickets and overnight room bookings are on sale now at www.QueenMary.com
“We are excited to offer our guests a memorable night aboard, filled with incredible entertainment, grand experiences, and more,” said Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary. “This year is especially momentous, as the ship will present its first Masquerade Ball in over a decade. Our guests can expect a night where history, elegance, and celebration come together for an unforgettable night with our entire ship activated. And, at midnight we will have a breathtaking 15-minute fireworks spectacular – the perfect way to toast to 2026.”
From ballroom grandeur to secret speakeasies, lively jazz performances to dazzling cabaret, each deck of the historic liner will be transformed into its own immersive experience. Guests can sip champagne, dance into the night, and wander from salon to salon, discovering a world of surprises and performances designed to keep the celebration alive until the early hours.
General Admission tickets start at $170 and include access to the ship, strolling performers, themed entertainment, activities, a complimentary glass of champagne, and fireworks viewing. For those seeking a more elevated evening, VIP admission ($290 per person) offers early entry, a lavish buffet dinner, dessert bar, exclusive lounges, and premium fireworks views. Guests may also extend the magic with an overnight stay aboard the Queen Mary, waking up to the first morning of 2026 on one of the world’s most storied ships.
The Masquerade Soirée begins at 8:00 p.m., with VIP guests welcomed aboard at 7:00 p.m. Festivities continue into the early hours with a celebratory midnight breakfast buffet available as an add-on. Food and Beverage sold separately for General admission ticket holders. This event is for ages 21+ only. Parking not included.
Additional announcements, entertainment, and details to be released soon.
To reserve a hotel package and tickets to the NYE celebration visit www.queenmary.com/new-years-eve-celebrations.htm. For more information on the Queen Mary visit http://queenmary.com, or connect with us on social @TheQueenMary.