TRACY & LAURA
The Hickman Duo from the golden era of D&D
Tracy and Laura Hickman are the architects of one of the most beloved and enduring dark fantasy worlds in tabletop history. As the original creators of Ravenloft, they didn't just design a dungeon- they built a mythology that has haunted the dreams of players for over four decades.
Their work redefined what a D&D adventure could be: atmospheric, emotional, and deeply human beneath the shadows. This cruise is your rare chance to step inside that legacy not as a spectator, but as a guest at the table with the people who built it.
From 5,999 US dollars
From 3,999 US dollars
Cabin Layouts Available
Balcony Cabin
Average Room Size
(including balcony): 198 sq. ft.
Ocean View Cabin
Average Room Size
: 161 sq. ft.
Interior Cabin
Average Room Size
: 161 sq. ft.
What Awaits You
Time with Tracy and Laura Hickman
Enjoy exclusive panels and events with the creators of Ravenloft, then get to know Tracy and Laura over board games, adventures, meals, and more.
Professional GMs & Board Game Days
From meeples to miniatures, enjoy dedicated time and space to play board games with Crew and Special Guests, or play a selection of TTRPG's overseen by professional Game Masters.
Personalized Itinerary
Planning
Each member of your party will receive a personal custom itinerary to remove the hassle of planning and maximize your enjoyment of your time on board.
One-Shot in a 7.5' tall Castle Ravenloft
Explore a 7.5' hand painted castle designed for play and inspired by Castle Ravenloft, backed by professional Dungeon Masters running both classic and original adventures.
What the Last Cruise Was Like
What is Shadows of the Vampire?
Shadows of the Vampire is a curated tabletop gaming adventure cruise featuring Ravenloft and it's original creators, Tracy and Laura Hickman. Enjoy 8 days of sailing from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Cabo, and Mazatlán aboard Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas.
Every cabin comes with a curated itinerary built personally for you, a community of fellow gamers, and access to programming exclusive to Epic Travel Crew. This isn't a cruise that happens to have games. It's a world-class intimate event for the fans of Ravenloft.
Frequently asked questions
Heidi L.
"It was really fun! Great storytellers and just really fun to talk with. I really appreciated how the event went out of their way to make sure we had fun and get to make it something really cool and memorable."
Mike P.
"EPIC. The whole everything about it. The giant castle that we actually got to play in was phenomenal. This is a very unique experience, and we told an amazing story. I've never had anything like that."
Kevin O.
"We've made friends with the other people on the trip. We got to go to Cabo San Lucas. It was really cool to be able to experience this setting with the group of people here who all turned out to be people I really like."
COMMUNITY NOTE
Ravenloft, Strahd, and related character names are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC, used with permission. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.