Overwhelmingly Positive (386 ratings)
Mark as done to rate
"The legend of Pier 18 endures—a tale of a fisherman-turned-killer whose spirit is said to haunt the harbor he once commanded”. Or so the Spirit Stalkers Tour Squad will tell you! As your tour group shuffles past the condemned pier, you feel an undeniable pull, one that draws you beyond the safety of police barricades to the pier's edge. Waves whisper long-lost secrets, and you can almost hear sad ship bells echo, carrying the weight of eternal sorrow. The Sinkerman beckons. Are you prepared to confront the chilling truth behind the legend, or will you become another spectral footnote in the ghost stories told on the Pier 18 tours?"
All ratings (386)
Overwhelmingly Positive
C
1 escape room
Escape room was VERY immersive down to the floor. It was a really cool experience and a super fun date night with my partner! Would definitely recommend!! 10/10
Yes
Hard
Spooky
No
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
Yes
165 escape rooms
We had a really great time in this room! Our group has done most of the rooms at The Escape Ventures and I personally believe that this is one of their most challenging rooms because there was so much to do. The puzzles were really well made and fun! I would highly recommend this room for anyone who wants a challenge!
There was so much to do it this game! The puzzles were pretty challenging but a lot of fun. You definitely feel like you get your money’s worth in this room!
The theming for this room was immaculate as per usual in games at The Escape Ventures.
The host of this room was kind and even gave us some insight regarding Easter eggs in the room after we were done with the game.
Yes
I’ve done other sea-adjacent themes in escape rooms but this one was particularly well executed.
The storyline made sense but it wasn’t quite as unique as the other games at The Escape Ventures.
Hard
Because most of this game is non-linear, there is a lot of ground to cover for small groups. This game would be pretty challenging for beginners imo.
A well-balanced mix of physical locks and technical effects.
4
The spaces in this room are relatively small but there is still a lot to be done. For experienced groups, I think 4 people would be ideal.
Spooky
There were moments of darkness but no real jump-scares in this game.
12
No
No
Somewhat
At least one person must be able to climb up and down.
It might be difficult to traverse this room with mobility restrictions due to the relatively tight spaces. Climbing is only required for 1 member of the party. Some puzzles utilized color but I can’t recall any that utilized sound.
Yes
Easy
Yes
214 escape rooms
The room was okay. Very well built, as always, but the puzzles weren't that good in my opinion. After the game, the game master openly acknowledged a known issue with one puzzle that lets players skip ahead and break the game, and said they're working on a fix. The clue itself could also be a lot clearer, though I suspect it's left that way on purpose to slow players down. Just a hunch. Even so, a solid 3/5 and worth a go.
A lot of shows. Some points felt like we were doing more watching than playing.
Great customer service. The game master was great.
Yes
Expert
We failed the game. I imagine players with less experience will struggle. No timer and hints are mandatory unless you are very direct with them at the start. Bring your own timer if you want to see how well you do.
High tech
4
Not scary
13
No
Depends on what you mean by "broken"
No
Very
Lots of climbing
They won't be able to do every aspect of the game, but they can certainly participate.
Yes
Easy
No
54 escape rooms
The detail that went into this room was well done. The game flow was good. The puzzles weren’t overly difficult but there were a lot of them! This is the favorite one of ours at this location. Worth doing.
Cassidy was fantastic.
Yes
Medium
Mechanical
4
Spooky
No
No
Not during the game.
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
Yes
57 escape rooms
I enjoyed it from the very beginning and to the end
Props and scenery were very impressive
Staff was awesome, very attentive
Yes
Hard
High tech
4
Spooky
6
No
Yes
Somewhat
Yes
Medium
Yes
682 escape rooms
Escape Ventures truly do not miss. Haunted Harbor was another beautiful, puzzle heavy game that blended theatrical storytelling, fast paced gameplay, and a beautiful set. The scenery is undeniably a star attraction - the first set is small but one of the most creative locations I’ve ever seen in a game. Plus, it’s highly interactive, so you’ll constantly be manipulating it in unusual and fun ways. The puzzles are a rapid fire series of solves that navigate the entire set and feel highly fluid. I loved how we could use props from the set to move through the world of the game, even when the gameplay did veer more into escape room style logic. If you’re in Orlando, don’t miss Haunted Harbor - it’s another crown jewel of what is undeniably the most prolific company in Florida.
So much to do, and it was super fun!
It’s such a beautiful set!
There was a slight delay but James 3 was so kind and accommodating
Yes
Lots of puzzle, unusual setting, and interactive story
Well told without being too intrusive
Hard
There’s a lot to do!
High tech
A blend of both - the atmospheric effects push it to a higher tech feel
3
At least 3 for the sheer number of puzzles
Spooky
Nothing outright terrifying, but just a little haunted
13
No
Yes
A small portion
Somewhat
Some climbing required for one person
Yes
Easy
Yes
20 escape rooms
This game was amazing!! The detail and design was phenomenal! We felt fully immersed in the story. The game was definitely challenging but we were able to navigate through them with a few nudges here and there!
The storyline flowed very nicely and was deep and interesting! You learn more about the situation as the game goes on.
One of the most impressive rooms we’ve been in! The room was extremely detailed and everything set you in the scene! The effects and lighting were so immersive! The fog added an amazing touch!
Cassidy was fantastic! My wife scares easily and was often spooked and scared to move but Cassidy was reassuring and calming, without ruining the illusion of the game!
Yes
Very interesting story telling!
The development of the main character was something I haven’t seen in much other games. You learn a lot about him!
Hard
There were a few spots we were definitely stumped for more than a couple of minutes and needed a nudge or two to move along! But most of the game flowed nicely and puzzles were expectantly difficult but not too challenging to where we felt discouraged.
Mechanical
There are no screens with puzzles or anything like that. The lighting and sound effects were perfect and on theme without being distracting.
3
I would say minimum of 2 people, max 4! There is a lot to do, but can definitely be done with just 2 people!
Spooky
I didn’t find the room scary, but my wife who doesn’t like scary things thought the room was very spooky. There were no jump scares but the full black out scenes and random opening of things would scare her!
15
The spookiness makes it not kid friendly (unless you have a kid who is into that kind of stuff!), and the puzzles were complex but not too challenging!
No
No
Somewhat
There was a lot of walking between rooms for clues and at one point a player has to climb up twice to obtain something or open an entryway.
For mobility impairments, you would need one able bodied person who is able to climb. I think it would be easy to move around the room with a mobility aid as the walkways are wide. If you are hard of hearing, that would make following the storyline difficult as that is how most of it is told to the player. Almost all puzzles rely on vision! There is one puzzle that relies on being able to match colors.
Yes
Easy
Yes
165 escape rooms
Solid escape room! Out host was great ❤️
14 escape rooms
Just got out of Haunted Harbor. As always, Escape Ventures nailed the theming. Loved the puzzles! The clipboard led us step by step so idk if thats a positive or negative but was fun either way! KJ2 was a great game master!!
13
167 escape rooms
Favorite at this location! We were worried at first with it just being the two of us when they mentioned that judges were mandatory to help us make it through. Everything flowed so well from one puzzle to the next. The entire set was immersive from start to finish and you kept wondering, what was gonna happen next. Having done many escape rooms, seeing the same puzzles over and over again can get repetitive, but we were very pleasantly surprised as there were several that we hadn’t seen before. Can’t wait for their next room absolutely it must do even if you need to drive a little ways.
So immersive with sights, sounds, smell
Yes
A lot of different puzzles we hadn’t seen before
A fun mixture of a haunted pier, pirate treasure, and abandoned cabin theming
Medium
Everything flowed well and there were no leaps in logic, just a lot of puzzles to get through
High tech
4
Lots to do for everyone and room to spread out
Spooky
10
No
No
Somewhat
Narrow areas but easy enough to navigate. Dark for sometime but enough light when it’s needed.
Yes
Easy
Yes
