The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt
Overview
Experience our new spooky nighttime treasure hunt for a frighteningly fun evening! Use our lanterns and other tools to search for buried treasure while encountering a ghost of piracy past. We have partnered with Virgin Islands Eco Tours to provide your crew kayaks and a guide to explore the eerie St. Thomas mangroves to find clues during the adventure. Also take in the scenic sunset while experiencing a significant historical monument in Bluebeards Castle and the historical artifacts on display.
Imagine the best of an escape room (solving clues as a group) but rather be stuck in one room, the island becomes your boundaries on a 4 to 5 hour adventure! This experience is 18 and up due to the spooky nature of the experience. No refunds will be given due to “scare factor” or the intensity of the attraction.
Private groups with at least 6 people is required to reserve the experience for your party.
What's Included
- Snacks Clients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time.
- Alcoholic beverages Enjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
- Bottled water
- Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
- Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories
- Dinner Dinner is not included with the experience.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
- A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion.
- Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.
Meeting Location
1331 Estate Taarneberg
Bluebeard Loop, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI
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
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VI Ecotours
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bluebeard's Tower
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Havensight
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Thomas
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Although you will not have to swim, you will be tandem kayaking for approximately 40 minutes round-trip.
- The Ghosts of Piracy Past is designed to be a spooky and immersive experience. It will be dark, and at one point during the experience you will be in tight quarters in a wooded outdoor area. Strobe lights and other disorienting props may be used. Live actors may spook you in various ways but will not touch your person or belongings.
- If you are afraid of heights the sky ride is 700 feet above sea level. You may sit out during that portion of the treasure hunt.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 18 & Up - Kayaking required
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-107562P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (AST).
- 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.
- Snacks. Clients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time.
- Alcoholic beverages. Enjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
- Bottled water.
- Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
- Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories.
- Dinner. Dinner is not included with the experience.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
- A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion.
- Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
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 The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Although you will not have to swim, you will be tandem kayaking for approximately 40 minutes round-trip.
- The Ghosts of Piracy Past is designed to be a spooky and immersive experience. It will be dark, and at one point during the experience you will be in tight quarters in a wooded outdoor area. Strobe lights and other disorienting props may be used. Live actors may spook you in various ways but will not touch your person or belongings.
- If you are afraid of heights the sky ride is 700 feet above sea level. You may sit out during that portion of the treasure hunt.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Ghosts of Piracy Past – Tropical Treasure Hunt 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
- SnacksClients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time.
- Alcoholic beveragesEnjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
- Bottled water
- Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
- Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories
- DinnerDinner is not included with the experience.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
- A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion.
- Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Although you will not have to swim, you will be tandem kayaking for approximately 40 minutes round-trip.
- The Ghosts of Piracy Past is designed to be a spooky and immersive experience. It will be dark, and at one point during the experience you will be in tight quarters in a wooded outdoor area. Strobe lights and other disorienting props may be used. Live actors may spook you in various ways but will not touch your person or belongings.
- If you are afraid of heights the sky ride is 700 feet above sea level. You may sit out during that portion of the treasure hunt.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 18 & Up - Kayaking required
