Pirates of Hilton Head

My son had an awesome time! Crew were fun and interactive with the kids. My son hasn’t stopped talking about Stinky Pete for hours. It was totally worth the money.

Great! Our (barely) 3 year-​old was a little overwhelmed at first but Pirate Squirt knew exactly how to pull him in and he had a blast. We’re still talking pirate talk on the way home.
Highly recommend it!

Just finished our trip with our 3 year old son and 5 year old daughter. We all had a WONDERFUL time! «Squirt» was full of energy and kept the kids entertained throughout the whole trip. Was very impressed that the adventure was more than just a boat ride. The fun began before boarding the boat, with face painting, tattoos, and pirate dress up accessories. The kids loved spraying «Stinky Pete» with the water cannons, drinking the pirate «grog», and getting their very own stash of the pirate treasure.
Highly recommend this adventure to all families!

Great fun! I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. Our kids, ages 2 and 4, had the time of their lives battling stinky Pete.

Amazing experience. Went there with 1.5 and 3.5 year old boys. They loved it. The staff was fabulous and way more energy than I thought possible. They made it interactive and fun. We had a lil rain on our tour but it didn’t seem to bother anyone.
Tip: unless you want to buy a sword and pirate gear bring your own!

We took our two boys (6 and 3) and their female cousins (6 and 5) to the Pirates of Hilton Head on the morning cruise. The staff are great and super committed to staying in character! It was, by far, the best activity for young kids on the island or surrounding area. The staff kept the kids engaged the entire time. We were all particularly impressed with the way that Stinky Pete got completely and utterly soaked by both sides of the boat. The staff really makes sure that ever child has a turn. The treasure at the end was great and they really allowed the kids to get a lot of loot to take home! My only criticism is that my little guys were kind of intimidated at first by the pirates barking orders. Ha!
Overall, a must do for parents with small kids. Bring sunscreen!

The kids had a great time. There wasn’t a lot of down time. The «pirate crew» did a good job making sure all the kids were able to participate and the parents did not need to be involved. We could just sit back and just watch the kids have fun. It’s not for parents, it’s for kids. So in all fairness, I asked my children (7 & 9 years old) to rate this cruise. They gave it 4 stars because they say they have done other things that are more fun. Fair enough.

If you have kids that love pirates, they’ll love this! It’s silly. It’s goofy. And the kids will talk about this long after your Hilton Head vacation is over. Our son went last year and begged to go again this year (he’s 8 years old now). I recommend that only one or two adults accompany the kids… it’s not really for the parents unless you just like to watch the kids having a good time (which is totally fun!) …but adults really just sit and chill on the boat. The ride is nice though. And the performers work very hard to keep the kids excited… they dance and sing and keep the kids happy. There’s silly stuff to be found in the water (grog — the kids love it)… silly treasure to be found (and plenty of it)… and they get to shoot Stinky Pete with water guns. Is this a history lesson? No. Is it something kids will remember and thank you for? Yes.

Both kids (4 and 6) enjoyed it.
It was fun.
The costumes could me a little more authentic. :)
Poor «Stinky Pete» has to go out there and get sprayed with water cannons 4 times a day. LOL.

5÷24÷14. Our kids had a blast. The «Crew» was fantastic the two women leading the little pirates were great and made sure each kid was participating to their comfort level the crew made excellent efforts to get everyone involved (some shy kids were encouraged to engage by the end of the trip). I would recommend this trip to all kids boys/​girls from 3 – 7. Great fun!

My 5yo and 2 ½yo boys absolutely loved their pirate adventure aboard the Black Dagger! The 2 ½yo thought it was a hoot even though it was a little confusing for him, but the 5yo was with them every second. «Shipwreck» and «Squirt» were fun, engaging pirates who led the children along on a treasure hunt through the high seas. Captain Bones dropped buoys in the water that the children excitedly discovered, and Shipwreck hauled up a «secret message,» «grog,» and a treasure chest. But the best part was Stinky Pete … When we saw the pirate flag raised on a boat, we headed straight for it because he stole the keys to our treasure chest! The the kids all hosed him down with water canons. Stinky Pete — what a sport! He let himself get completely, utterly, totally soaked with water canons — from both sides of the ship! Then he fell overboard, but not before giving up and tossing the keys to Squirt. Foam pirate swords, pirate bandanas, tattoos, scars, and pirate moustaches … the kids were all decked out and absolutely adorable. It was my 5yo’s birthday, and Squirt gave him a cool pirate flag. I also have to say that the actors playing Squirt and Shipwreck seemed like genuinely kind, good people, and I was happy to have my children in their company for the adventure. Btw, there was one 11yo on the boat and he was «so» over it. Depending on your child, maybe 8−10yo is the oldest age he or she would enjoy it. It’s a blast! All the kids (and parents and grandparents!) on board had a terrific time. Highly recommended!

We all had a Great time! A little on the expense side but well worth the money. The crew was great with the kids and they loved it!

If you’ve got kids in the 3 to 10 age range, a trip on the Black Dagger will be worth the doubloons. The crew was funny, enthusiastic, and really tried to make all the kids feel included.
Highlights: Sea battle with Stinky Pete, sword fight on the bow, and the handful of booty from a treasure chest yoinked from the sea.
Bring water, sunscreen, and cash for tips — the crew deserve it. We come to Hilton Head once a year, and this is the activity our pirate will be talking about for the rest of the summer.

Kids had a great time. The crew was very friendly and spirited. Use the code on their website for free flags.