Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises

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Charleston, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Jean_T ·

Aug 2025

We had a wonderful time! The “Pirates” were in character the entire voyage. They all played their role continuously throughout the trip and the kids and adults were entertained the whole time. I especially loved the water cannons and squirt guns! The best part was that they involved every child on the boat so they all felt included. I highly recommend this experience!

· Lola_P ·

Aug 2025

Great fun the kids no matter the age! Wasn’t sure my 12 yr old grandson and 10 yr old granddaughter would enjoy this adventure but they were all in on finding treasure and beating scalawag Sneaky Pete! Even the adults were drawn into the fun. Highly recommend this!

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Overview

Hunt for treasure in Charleston with a pirate adventure cruise for kids aboard a wooden ship. Climb aboard the boat for a small-group tour complete with costumes and pirate gear for all kids. Cruise out on the Ashley River to Wappoo Creek and enjoy a variety of music, games, treasure maps, and more. Adults can kick back and relax during the cruise which includes scenic views and potential dolphin sightings.

Plan a pirate adventure for your kids in Charleston
Climb aboard a pirate ship complete with costumes
Set sail for a scenic cruise with music and games
Keep an eye out for wildlife like dolphins

What's Included

All water cannons are accessible to the crew

Gratuity not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Meet your Pirate Crew in front of the La Quinta Inn. Look for the yellow Pirate Cruise sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled cruise time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Charleston

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jean_T

Reviews

5.0

based on 297 reviews

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Incredible Time

Gency_K, Sep 2025

This experience was fantastic and the pirates were so patient and kind to our littles. My oldest nephew was having a difficult time with being afraid, in general, of things. They went out of their way to encourage and include him.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

On behalf of the Captain and the entire crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that you enjoyed taking part in our adventure. We could not have beat that scoundrel Sneaky Pete without the courage and bravery of our entire crew; They be the best that I've seen in a fortnight or two! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Do It

Tim_L, Sep 2025

Great value! My son had a blast. The pirates are constantly engaging the kids and ensure all children have opportunities to participate. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re pleased that your son enjoyed our adventure. Come back soon and we’ll take to the waters and hunt for more treasure! Meanwhile, I'll be sure to sing yer praises to the Captain and the rest of the crew. Also, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Totally it was engaging...

Devadharshini_M, Aug 2025

Totally it was engaging and fun for the kids .My 2.5 years old daughter totally enjoyed the experience..They engage all the children and make them participate in the activities.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank ye kindly for yer help sailing with us, landlubber. We’re pleased that you had such a great time with the Pirates of Charleston and hope to see you again someday. BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Pirate Fun!

Jean_T, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

On behalf of the Captain and the entire crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that you enjoyed taking part in our adventure. We could not have kept Sneaky Pete at bay without the courage and bravery of our entire crew; They be a credit to the ship and the Seven Seas, I say! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Great fun experience for kids in Charleston

Buddy_M, Aug 2025

The crew make this a very fun experience for kids. Probably best for age 4 and up, but not bad for younger. Probably won't appeal to kids older than age 12. But the experience is well worth it for kids and they all had a good time

Response from Host, Aug 2025

On behalf of the Captain and the entire crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that your lads and lassies enjoyed our adventure. Come back soon and we’ll take to the waters and hunt for more treasure! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Outstanding adventure!

Lola_P, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Ahoy matey! On behalf of the Captain and his entire crew, thank you for your kind comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed the Pirates of Charleston adventure and hope that you will join us again soon! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Great fun!

Stacey_M, Aug 2025

So much fun, these guys know how to entertain, well worth the money, the kids had a great time, and so did we!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

On behalf of the crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that your lads and lassies enjoyed our adventure. Come back soon and we’ll take to the waters and hunt for more treasure! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

We had a great time with...

Jonathan_R, Aug 2025

We had a great time with our kids! Pirates were a little loud (as they should be!) so our kids took a little bit to warm up to it, but they had a lot of fun by the end. The crew did great with all the kids and they kept them occupied the whole time. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

You and your family are a credit to the crew! We thank ye kindly for yer help sailing with us and we’re pleased that you had such a great time with the Pirates of Charleston! We hope to see you again someday. Meanwhile, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Best day ever!

Mingwen_Z, Aug 2025

Well worth it. Kids had a blast with pirate activities (water cannon, sword fight etc) and said it's the best day ever!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

"BEST DAY EVER!" -thar be the kindest words that you can lay upon our crew! Yer review be a treasure, more precious than any jewel in the king's hoard! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'.

Not to be missed!

duncanalex_m, Aug 2025

Great experience for the entire family - although especially for the kids. Enthusiastic captain and crew - wild and crazy fun!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

On behalf of the crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that your lads and lassies of all ages enjoyed our adventure. Your generous praise be a treasure we won't soon forget! BTW, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged! Look in the menu for 'MORE INFO' then 'FUN ACTIVITIES'. Fair winds and following seas until we meet again!

Magical and playful family fun

Mary_A, Jul 2025

The kids had so , so much fun. The entire experience was magical, playful, and just overall wholesome entertainment for the kids. Perfect activity for the family while visiting !

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Ahoy me matey! On behalf of the Captain and his entire crew, thank you for your kind comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed the Pirates of Charleston adventure and hope that you will join us again soon! Also, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep their imagination fully charged!

Amazingly done fun and funny kids excursion

Tanya_D, Jul 2025

Absolutely fantastic kids excision for kids and adults!!! They had so much fun and so did we as parents! The jokes and fun were non-stop and it was so well done for the price. The memories made will last forever. Highly recommend to anyone going to Charleston with kids!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Your kind words be a treasure we won't soon forget and I be holdin' ye in me debt for that thar kindness! Also, there are coloring pages, mazes, puzzles and other activities on our website to keep your crew's imagination fully charged!

Amazing experience! Worth it!

Jennifet_S, Jul 2025

The best word to describe this was magical! The “pirates” played their roles so well that they had our 4 year old convinced there was a real “scallywag” who was trying to steal the treasure map. My husband and I both agree this was our favorite memory on our trip to Charleston. It was so fun to see the kids enjoying themselves and having so much fun!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Ahoy me hearty! Sneaky Pete is as real as any scallywag you'll come across on the waters of Charleston! We could not have beaten that scoundrel, without the help of our battle hardened crew! We hope to see you again someday as we sail the waters of Charleston in search of gold and adventure!

A must do with kids while in Charleston

Holley_L, Jul 2025

The captain and crew of Pirates of Charleston made this a spectacular outing. They were great with kids, kept them interested and busy with a treasure map, pirate “speak”, scalawags that try to steal the treasure. This is a must do with kids while in Charleston…it is really fun for adults too.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank ye kindly for yer help sailing with us. We’re pleased that you had such a great time with the Pirates of Charleston and hope to see you again someday.

The pirate cruise was...

Amy_K, Jul 2025

The pirate cruise was great! The crew was kind, entertaining, engaged, and had a great way of incorporating both the kids and parents in the activity. Great experience for all!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank ye kindly for yer help sailing with us. We’re pleased that you had such a great time with the Pirates of Charleston and hope to see you again someday.

The crew was wonderful...

Katie_B, Jun 2025

The crew was wonderful and was great about getting the kinds involved. My kids loved this experience! They keep asking when we can go back. All the adults on our tour seemed to enjoy themselves, too. Overall, a really nice family experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

It does my pirate heart good to know that ye enjoyed being a part of the Black Ghost’s crew. Fair winds and following seas until we meet again!

Core memory made

Ashley_T, Jun 2025

From the jump they were entertaining the kids and parents. They made every kid (which ranged from 2 to 8 year olds) feel included and fully immersed in the adventure. It was a memory our daughter will never forget. Also love that she’s started calling people scallywags now. Can’t recommend this enough.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Yo ho! On behalf of the crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that you and your daughter enjoyed our adventure. Come back soon and we’ll take to the waters and hunt for more treasure!

Kids were super engaged!...

Peter_H, Jun 2025

Kids were super engaged! Really good effort put in by the crew to make it entertaining for everyone. Definitely would recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Shiver me timbers! Your crew was the finest that I've seen in a fortnight or two! We hope to see you again someday soon as we sail the waters of Charleston in search of gold and treasure.

Best day with children on the water!!

Ellen_M, Jun 2025

Definitely give this experience 5 stars, We live in Charleston and brought out grand kids for the best pirate experience ever, They are 4 & 6 !! The crew was incredible with all the children and adults!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

It does my pirate heart good to know that yer grandchildren enjoyed being a part of the Black Ghost’s crew. Fair winds and following seas until we meet again!

Great kid adventure! A+

Kathleen_H, Jun 2025

What a wonderful adventure for my family! My Grandsons loved the fun and adventure and the Captain and Crew were the best! Full of fun and laughter for all!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks to your grandsons and the rest of our battle-hardened crew, we once again bested that no-good scallywag, Sneaky Pete, and brought home the treasure! Come back soon and we’ll take to the water in search of more adventure and treasure!

Great Family Fun

Sue_W, Jun 2025

This pirate cruise was so much fun for the entire family. Every child participated in a wonderful pirate tale created by the captain and each received their own special pirate name. They helped read a treasure map, shot water canons, had sword fights to make sure they could hold off any skallywag who tried to steal their treasure, had water pistol fight (parents included 😄) paraded in small area with pirate flags, played pirate limbo, and received a small bag full of coins and jewels from their successful treasure hoist. The staff were incredible. Highly recommended for kids of all ages.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

I speak for the entire crew when I say that we could not be prouder that you and your crew enjoyed your Pirates of Charleston adventure and hope that you will join us again soon!

Best Explanation Ever!

Rosemary_M, May 2025

This was the MOST Amazing And Fun experience in Charleston for kids! The adults had a blast too! I cannot say enough good things about this unique experience. The Captain was so lively and animated- he really was the icing on the cake! All the crew were terrific. This was definitely a highlight for us and will do it again!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thanks for yer kind review, landlubber! We’re pleased that you had such a great time with the Pirates of Charleston and I'll be sure to sing yer praises to the Captain and the rest of our crew.

We love pirates

Connie_S, May 2025

We have already recommended to friends visiting with kids Our grandsons loved it! My 3 year old keeps singing

Response from Host, May 2025

Shiver me timbers! Please let your grandsons know that they were the finest pirates that I've seen in a fortnight or two!

Great for little kids

Allison_M, May 2025

Great outing for kids probably 6/7 and under. My 3 year old had a blast! No bathroom so come prepared if you're potty training.

Response from Host, May 2025

It does my pirate heart good to know that ye enjoyed being a part of the Black Ghost’s crew. Even "tweens" can't resist manning a water cannon when Sneaky Pete is attacking and I would be remiss not to point out that there is a private marine head on-board in the bow for when nature calls.

Ahoy, Matey!

Robert_G, Aug 2024

From beginning to end the children are engaged in activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities. Even the adults have an enjoyable time. Upon the conclusion of the Pirate Cruise our boys still insisted being called by their Pirate names. They had the time of their lives. By far this is one of the best activities we have gone to with our boys. We highly recommend this Pirate Cruise. Kudos!!!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Your crew was the finest that we've seen in a fortnight or too! We’re pleased that your lads enjoyed their time aboard the Black Ghost. Your generous praise be a treasure we won't soon forget! Fair winds and following seas until we meet again!

A must-do with kids

Jacki_B, Jul 2024

Highly recommend! Our kids loved it and we did too. The pirate crew was great -- lively, engaging, and hilarious.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

On behalf of the crew of the Black Ghost, we’re pleased that you enjoyed our adventure. Your generous praise be a treasure I won't soon forget and I'll be sure to sing your appreciation to the Captain and the crew!

Fun for adults and kids

Savannah_D, Jun 2024

Amazing experience for ourselves and our children. The Captain and his first mate were hilarious and made sure everyone had a blast. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Your kind words be a treasure we won't soon forget! I'll make sure to sing your praises to the Captain and the crew.

Don't miss this experience if you have kids under 10!

Whitney_D, May 2024

Wow, this boat cruise so well put together. Very well thought out, with all the most exciting twists and turns along the way. My spouse and I couldn't believe how fun it was and our kids loved it all. The sword fighting and water canons were a huge hit, as well as the water pistols and nicknames. 10/10 would recommend and come back with friends.

Response from Host, May 2024

We thank you for sailing with us and defending the ship from that rogue pirate, Sneaky Pete. We could not have beaten him without the help of our battle hardened crew! We hope to see you again someday soon as we sail the waters of Charleston in search of gold and treasure.

Pirate Boat tour

Chrystal_R, May 2024

My kids loved this pirate boat tour. They laughed and cheered and had so much fun. Both kids thought the sword fight was the best.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank ye kindly for yer help sailing with us. We’re pleased that you had such a great time aboard with the Pirates of Charleston and hope to see you again someday!