Come aboard the Black Dagger and join a pirate crew on this fun and interactive cruise. Learn pirate talk, get a tattoo, and battle for treasure in a water cannon fight.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a fun and interactive pirate cruise
Learn pirate talk and get your own pirate name
Defeat Stinky Pete in a water cannon battle

Full description

Search for sunken treasure with this incredible pirate cruise. Head to the docks, where you'll be given a new name and learn to speak like a real pirate. Then board the Black Dagger and set sail on the Calibogue Sound. Stinky Pete, the island’s smelliest pirate, knows about the treasure map and he stole the key. The race is on, to find Stinky Pete before he gets to the treasure. The crew will man the water cannons and blast Stinky Pete until he gives back the key.

Includes

Pirate cruise
Tattoos
Name badge
Water cannon battle
Treasure

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Sea Pines gate pass ($9 per car, cash only)
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Please arrive 20 minutes before the cruise departure time.

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Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Camera
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Cash
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

This experience is recommended for children aged 2 to 10 years old.
A ticket must be purchased for every rider, regardless of age (infants included).
No bathroom is available aboard.
The local partner reserves the right to cancel any trip in the event of weather conditions the captain deems unsafe.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 63 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5

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It was perfect for our 2 boys - ages 4 and 6. The 3 "pirates" in charge were incredible and kept all of the kids engaged the entire time (which is a mighty task for little ones!). They even helped those who were a bit timid or scared. It was very interactive and my boys had a blast (and wanted to go again!). They even sung Happy Birthday to our 4 year old pirate-style. It was not a cheap, cheesy cruise, but very well done and thought out. The boys could fight with swords (against the bad pirate), shoot 'real' water cannons, search on a map, and even get treasure at the end. Worth every penny!

June 13, 2022

The pirate ship cruise was amazing! Well worth the money. Our pirate guides and captain were so wonderful. They played their characters with so much passion and humor. My kids are still talking about defeating Stinky Pete and finding the treasure. For sure a highlight of our trip to Hilton Head, for kids and adults. We highly recommend!!

June 3, 2021

July 3, 2022

Hilton Head Island: Pirate Cruise on the Black Dagger

Hilton Head Island: Pirate Cruise on the Black Dagger

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