YOU WILL BE SOAKED IN WATER. BE PREPARED!!! Don't know the guys name (no shirt) who played the pirate/scalawag. He had a stellar performance. Everything about him from the moment he walked onto the walkway prior to boarding the ship. You saw his transformation. The girl who played the captain did the best she could as the children were not so entertained "tough crowd" to be fair. The water fight between the guest onboard and the pirate made this experience spectacular. read more

It was such a fun thing to do with kids, and the adults all had fun as well. You WILL get wet, so plan accordingly.

Great experience! Highly recommend, especially if you have littles. Everyone is a particapant. ​

Hands down our favorite experience of our trip to OC. The kids are still talking about how much fun they had even on a somewhat rainy day. The staff was amazingly interactive but the boat captain Kip was by far our favorite highlight of the trip ! For reference our kids are 2 and 4, highly recommend. Thank you Duckaneer! read more

You will get SOAKED! This was INCREDIBLE, my entire family went and it was so interactive, and every one of us had an amazing time, this is perfect for kids, and families who like to water fight. We can't wait to go again next year! read more

Great for kids the pirates are funny, BUT BEWARE!!!! You will get SOAKED!! They shoot everyone with water canons and you will get wet a lot. Do not get your dinner clothes and hair fixed and go to this first you'll have to change. We had a great time though and would recommend it. Wear your swim wear or casual clothes u don't mind changing out of. read more

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For many years we contemplated doing this activity with our 2 boys...and now that they are 3 and 5 we decided that this was the year, especially because the 3 year old was still half off of the regular price. We took the 12:30 cruise on a Saturday and it was not very packed at all so that was nice. I'm figuring Saturday is probably a good day to go because that's when most people are leaving/coming to OCMD on their vacations. We still pre-booked online just in case. We reported to the dock a half hour before and lined up. They of course came around and took our pictures so they could later try and sell us the picture upon leaving. As the time drew near, 3 'pirates' approached and started their 'show'. I say pirates with quotes because these guys didn't have your stereotypical pirate wear on. They were like hippie pirates...kind of in pajama pants and shirtless. No hats, eyepatches or swords. That was my only issue with the entire thing. They were quite pleasant and knew their stuff and entertained us all, they just didn't seem like pirates to me. I don't want to give away too much about what goes on while your on the ship, but it was fun and my kids were really entertained. It's definitely worth the ride if your kids are into pirate kind of stuff. They also have water cannons on the boat and you can blast people with them during the battle with the pirate that comes up to the ship....so be prepared to GET WET! read more

This was a great experience for all! My kids are 6, 8, and 12, and we all loved it. The pirates were hilarious, and do a fantastic job. You will get wet. You will have fun! #sharktooth #skullcrushers! read more

The kids had a great time on this ship! I took my 3yr old, a 6 yr and a 10yr old. All of them had fun, especially when the pirate comes up beside the boat and shoots water at them. Parents you may get wet but not soaked, as long as you move out of the way of the line of fire. Look for coupons in the brochures offered at hotels, they apply the coupon to each person. Hope this is helpful and have fun ! Ps. Don't forget to give the pirates a little extra booty at the end ! read more

Price is fair. $20 for adults; $10 for kids; free under 3. The captains and the wench have a cutesy corny script, but go through it SO so fast, it's hard to hear them, keep up with what they're saying and get the corny jokes. Slow down! The kids enjoyed the treasure map/hunt experience though and blasting the "bad guy" with the water cannons. Plan to get wet - actually more like fully soaked. Which is great on a hot day, but they target getting the parents wet -all in good fun- we were soaked to the point we had to go back and change before grabbing lunch! read more

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Few short facts: price is $20 for anyone over 3. They will not take off unless there is more than 10 paying customers. Finally, you and everything you own will get soaked! We brought our son here last week for the 230 show. Barely made it on board as it was almost cancelled and we're so happy we did. The staff was hysterical in a very cheesy way and it was obvious they loved being pirates. Two guys ran the ship. One to entertain the kids and the other to steer the ship. They would bicker back and fourth, telling jokes for the kids and the adults. A third guy came up on a little speed boat and started squirting everyone. The kids and adults ran to the cannons to get back at him. Beware ladies as there is "no sashaying on the deck" and you will be squirted as a result. After about 20 minutes of exchanging water the rival pirate finally gave up the booty and the kids got to enjoy some pirate related trinkets. The kids had a wonderful time and our son raved about it for days after. Its worth every penny if you have kids that are older however I am not sure if a child under 4 would remember or even enjoy it. read more

By far the best experience in ocean city. My 4 year old had a blast and so did we. I can't say enough great things about it. It's worth the price (which to be honest is cheap for all the entertainment). The two pirates on the boat were amazing! Thank you for the most enjoyable experience!!! read more

Duckaneer Pirate Ship - Boat Charters Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Thought $20 PP was a little steep after we had paid closer to $50 total for our group of 4 on both the OC Rocket speed boat, and the Assateuge island tour, but now believe it was well worth it. The pirates spend the first 30-40 minutes putting on a play more or less, but involve all those on board. The kids got beards and tattoos drawn on (crayon-washed off easily) and the parents too. Toward the end is when the bad guy shows up, and as the captain warned at the dock, you WILL get wet. The kids will get a share of the treasure at the end too. Since they do all ask/work for tips, I didn't mind throwing them a $10 while departing. All in all, a good way to spend a few hours. read more

Duckaneer Pirate Ship - Boat Charters Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This was the best activity we did this summer with the kids. The kids were entertained by the stories, and the adult humor sprinkled in kept me laughing. I would highly recommend this activity-bring a change of clothes because you will get wet!!! read more

This was outstanding! The main pirate was hilarious and talented, making it an exciting and fun/rollicking time for parents and kids! Also the fight with the other pirate ship where they blasted us with water soakers and we fought with water cannons posted on the sides of the ship was amazing! We even found and dredged up the treasure! It was a super fun tour for all and i would highly recommend it to anyone! read more

This was awesome. The crew made my kids believe every bit of it. Even my eight year old didn't catch on they were great actors. They told pirate stories and they searched for treasure off a pirate map. Had a water cannon fight. Great family memories i will definitely go again. It was $20 a person fairly priced. read more

I took my kids who are All under 9 and none of them had fun. For $20/pp it was crazy overpriced. There were constant boat fumes and you could pretty much never hear the crew. They did try hard but failed :( oh well. read more

What a great experience for the whole family including my 9 yr old niece. The pirates really get into the parts and make sure everyone is involved. The kids and I enjoyed blasting the pirates and getting soaked with water canyons and we got to see beautiful ponies on Assateague Island. My 4 year old son wants to go back asap. read more

Fun time for kids but slightly overpriced I thought. The pirates are clever and funny. They really did nice job interacting with all the kids. read more

It was a fun ride, i didn't realize I'd be getting wet before i purchased the tickets. I've been on the annapolis version and i must say i liked annapolis better but it was a good event for kids just wish it was longer than an hour read more

This is by far one of the best experiences we have had in OC! The pirates are fun, interactive, and even have jokes for the adults built into their routine. Search for treasure, find maps, and battle pirates. Great activity!!!! read more

This is one of the most accessible trips that I have done with my children. My five year old is on the spectrum and I was asking the ladies at the check in a few questions about the trip. We were scheduled to take another boat trip and I wanted to do the pirate ship after. The captain overhear me taking to the ladies and he made sure my son had the BEST trip. The crew is amazing and I have nothing bad to say about this crew and boat. I did get yelled at by a staff member for locking the bathroom door. She was upset because I was holding it up and her and her friends were drinking and obviously drunk. She was wearing a blue Mr. Ducks staff shirt with a white baseball cap. She was in her mid 50d and highly intoxicated. I had to lock the door because it was just me and my three children and we didn't fit in either stall. I had to lock the door to protect their privacy while using the rest room. Yes it took longer because I had to get all three of us to use the bathroom (both children are under 5 and needed assistance) prior to boarding the pirate ship. The Talbot in should not let their staff drink on duty it is completely unprofessional. I will review them separately but it was important to note here because if you take this trip you will use the Talbot in facilities. The Talbot inn staff is why the ship received four instead of five stars. read more

Not a bad way to spend an hour in OC when looking for a break from the beach. Ideal for ages 5 to 10. Paid $100.00 for family of five, but felt like it should be about $5 cheaper per person. If I could do it over I'd leave the 4 year old and one parent behind. The crew really tried to make it fun, which bumped this from a two to three star review. read more

What a great excursion for the whole family! Kids and adults had a great time! Prepare to get wet while battling pirates for treasure.

Took my 6 year old and he ended up loving it. BUT the first 30 minutes or so he was bored to tears. I was worrying that it would be a bust and I would be out $20 per person (price pp 4 plus) but when the water battle started which was a pirate coming up on a smaller boat and shooting the kids and parents with a huge super soaker. The kids take turns using little water cannons to defend themselves, my son was shot in the face and its salt water. I was also soaked in the end. Everyone was. It was a good experience but not sure it was worth $20 per person but I read similar reviews before I made my reservations and still went. One visit is good enough. read more

The kids and the adults enjoyed the duckaneer pirate ship. The kids were age 7 and 11. We liked that they only sell a limitted amount of tickets per sailing. It is not over crowded, and seemed to have enough seating for adults, as the kids are seated around the treasure map ont he floor. They have a chance to spray a small pirate boat with water and win treasure. It was very enjoyable for all. Keep in mind everyone will probably get wet! As an added bonus, we saw the wild ponies of assateague while on this excursion. Well worth the money. read more

So much fun - from the water gun fights, to the face painting, to the history, to the treasure chest, to the plank, to the mates, kids of all ages will truly enjoy this experience. read more