Passengers are invited to put on their scary, fun costumes and board the M/S Mount Washington for the Halloween Masquerade Ball. It's a chance for guests to make their fantasy a reality by transforming themselves into whomever they'd like. Whether you've always wanted to be Count Dracula, Herman Munster, the great pumpkin, Elvira, or Princess Leia, all are welcome on board. The cruise features entertainment and prizes for best costumes. Cruisers can party together for an evening of frightful fun, sinfully delicious cuisine, soulful song and goulish dancing. And, this is the last cruise of the season to enjoy a moonlit view on the majestic Lake Winnipesaukee.

The M/S Mount Washington's 2009 Halloween Masquerade Ball will take place on Saturday, October 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Boarding is from Weirs Beach at 5:15 p.m. Tickets for the Halloween Ball are Adults (21+) $49. Ticket price includes dinner and live entertainment.

To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-888-843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit http://www.cruisenh.com.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May through October.

It is also possible to check in on a cruise from anywhere by accessing the web camera on the website http://www.cruisenh.com. The camera is mounted above the wheelhouse, providing a captain's view.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises 137th cruising season, to request a brochure, purchase gift certificates, as well as a variety of season passes, please call toll-free (888) 843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit their website for cruise schedule information at http://www.cruisenh.com.