Pirate Cruise
Board the Black Sparrow for a swashbuckling adventure on Hilton Head's waters
Pirates of Hilton Head is Hilton Head's #1 rated attraction — and it's not hard to see why. The Black Sparrow is a custom-built pirate ship that sets sail from Shelter Cove Marina for a 90-minute adventure that's equal parts on-the-water experience and full-on pirate show. The crew is in character from the moment you step aboard: face paint, costumes, pirate names, and a storyline that pulls everyone in.
The cruise heads out into the harbor and the back creeks, covering real Hilton Head waterway — and dolphin sightings are common. Kids get to fire water cannons at Stinky Pete, earn their pirate names, search for treasure, and come home with loot. Adults consistently report having just as much fun as the kids.
At $44.99 for adults and $15 for infants, it's one of the best-value experiences on the island. Book well in advance in summer — it sells out weeks ahead. Recommended for ages 2–10, but genuinely fun for everyone.
What to Expect
- 90-minute cruise on the custom pirate ship Black Sparrow
- Full pirate crew with costumes, storyline, and treasure hunt
- Kids fire water cannons and earn pirate names
- Real dolphin watching built into the cruise
- Departs from Shelter Cove Marina — book early
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Pirates of Hilton Head
Starting from $44.99/adult · $15 infants per person
Quick Facts
Duration
90 minutes
Best Time
Afternoon departures
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