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The ship sails out of Salty Sam’s Marina, through Mantanzas Pass and out onto the Gulf of Mexico between Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. The weather may require the ship to take an alternate route.
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We have a full-service bar on the ship and snacks available for purchase with cash or credit. There are also two award-winning waterfront restaurants at Salty Sam’s Waterfront Adventures, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and Marina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki.
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You can park any where in the main parking lot for Salty Sam’s Marina, which is the one with the big yellow building. If that lot is full there is additional parking across the street in the grass lot. Parking is always free!
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Yes, we have both men’s and women’s restrooms onboard the ship.
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No, sorry. We have to stick to a cruising schedule. Please leave well in advance and plan for heavy traffic during the busy months December-April.
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Our cruises are family-oriented with friendly pirates filled with shenanigans and nautical nonsense!
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Yes. There are no age limits. Strollers are accepted at the captain’s discretion. We do have a changing table on board.
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Yes. The ship is handicapped accessible and the crew always does their best to insure that the cruise is interactive and enjoyable to everyone. As we rebuild our docks, we have one ramp that connect the land to the docks. At low tide that can steep and difficult to get up and down. Please call to see if that might be an issue during your cruise time. Thank you!
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The pirate ship is available for birthdays on private charters or on public cruises. The birthday boy or girl can be named an honorary crew member and the children get treasure on the cruise. The restaurants can be used for lunch and a private picnic area is available as well.
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We recommend that you plan to arrive 45 minutes before the departure time for check in. We start boarding 30 minutes prior to the departure time. Head to the pirate store/cruise office to check in and receive your tickets.
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Pirate Treasures is on the left of Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and that is where you will check in. For directions, click here.
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Customers will receive a full refund or credit by calling 24 hours prior to your scheduled cruise if there’s a cancellation. Customers will also receive a refund or credit if we have to cancel due to weather or due to unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. **No refunds/rainchecks/rescheduling will be given for being late, having No-shows in your group or cancelling your booking the day of without calling 24 hours prior to your cruise.