WILLIAMSPORT BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddlewheel After Dark: Hiawatha’s Adult Halloween Cruise in Williamsport
A two-hour, adults-only Halloween cruise on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat featuring a DJ, costume contest and drink specials — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Paddlewheel After Dark: Hiawatha’s Adult Halloween Cruise in Williamsport.
On Saturday evening, October 24, 2026, the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat stages an adults-only Halloween cruise out of Williamsport: a compact, two-hour event built around a DJ, dancing, costume prizes and onboard drink specials and snacks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
DJ, Dancing and Drink Specials
The cruise centers on a DJ-driven evening for adults, with room for dancing and cocktails served as drink specials alongside light snacks.
Costume Contest with Prizes
Costumed guests compete for awards including Most Unique, Scariest, Prettiest and Best Group, with prizes handed out during the two-hour cruise.
Adults Only, Short and Focused
This is an exclusive event for those 21 and older: a focused, 2-hour evening specially produced for an adult crowd.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Expect a compact, high-energy night: boarding in Williamsport, two hours of onboard music, dancing and contest activity, and then return to the dock — all staged as an adult-only social event with snacks and drink specials.
THE SCENE
DJ, Dancing and Drink Specials
The cruise centers on a DJ-driven evening for adults, with room for dancing and cocktails served as drink specials alongside light snacks.
THE COMPETITION
Costume Contest with Prizes
Costumed guests compete for awards including Most Unique, Scariest, Prettiest and Best Group, with prizes handed out during the two-hour cruise.
THE ESSENTIALS
Adults Only, Short and Focused
This is an exclusive event for those 21 and older: a focused, 2-hour evening specially produced for an adult crowd.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your ticket, a valid photo ID to prove you are 21+, and your costume if you plan to enter the contest.
The event runs Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7–9 p.m.; tickets are listed at $25.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Hiawatha Adult Halloween Cruise?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7–9 p.m.
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts two hours.
Is this event for all ages?
No. The cruise is for adults 21 and older; a valid ID is required.
What does a ticket cost?
Tickets are $25.
Are there food and drinks available?
Yes; the event offers drink specials and snacks onboard.
Will the cruise go on in bad weather or mechanical problems?
All cruises are subject to mechanical and weather conditions and may be changed or canceled accordingly.