Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises
Overview
Experience the Charleston area’s only “On the Water” Pirate Adventure designed just for kids! With a lively crew aboard, the Black Ghost embarks on an exhilarating treasure-hunting journey. Ever vigilant for skallywags, the crew knows the cunning Sneaky Pete could lurk around any corner. Armed with water cannons for battle, divvying up a haul of gold and jewels, and reveling in true pirate fashion, our band of adventurers savors the rewards of authentic piracy. We sail through Charleston harbor and its nearby creeks, offering stunning views while your kids enjoy their Best Day Ever!
What's Included
- All water cannons are accessible to the crew
- Gratuity not included
Meeting Location
11 Ashley Point Drive
Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on a thrilling escapade with your children aboard the 45-foot wooden Black Ghost Pirate Ship! They’ll be recounting tales of their exploits for years to come. Assigned their own pirate names and briefed by the Captain, our spirited crew sets sail into a realm brimming with pirate wonders!
Your Pirate Adventure Cruise is packed with excitement! The initial 15 minutes are dedicated to outfitting the young buccaneers with pirate attire (optional) and schooling them in the art of pirate speech. Once prepared, the crew climbs aboard, and we navigate the Ashley River toward Wappoo Creek.
This pirate adventure cruise is a heart-pounding, ocean-spanning quest for treasure. Before launching from the Black Ghost, every child is officially inducted as a member of the Black Ghost Crew. The fun never stops, with sea shanties to belt out, treasure to unearth, and maps to decipher.
No time for lolligagin'! Our rogue pirate, Sneaky Pete, swipes the key to our submerged loot! Arrrgh! We must blast him with our water cannons to reclaim it—but fear not, victory is always ours!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
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Activity code: C-311334P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All water cannons are accessible to the crew.
- Gratuity not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All water cannons are accessible to the crew
- Gratuity not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
