Kristen K.

Have been coming up north for 35 years. This is the first time we have come to Pirates Hideaway. Upon arrival at 11 am when they opened we played bags outside and got some alcoholic beverages at the bar. Their pizza is amazing. Their margarita was good and not crazy expensive. The boat ride was great and it had a bathroom on it which was helpful. The owners are so kind and get everyone involved. They give out chips and lemonade/water they have pirate tattoos and pointed out eagles nests along the path. I wish they would've went one way down the chain instead of going halfway one way and halfway another. We got ice cream before we headed out. Overall, definitely a place to check out if you have kids or want to sit outside and look at the lake.

Sue T.

This was a wonderful experience for the kids & adults too! Captain Steve was great as was Lindsey, the first mate. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & looking forward to returning.

Christin W.

This place is an actual dream oasis. Chill reggae music playing, plenty of shade, lawn games on the most beautiful quaint bay. The cocktails are cold, staff a pleasure and the wood fired pizza looked delicious. Fun place for families or groups. Yet we enjoyed it at as a couple. The happiness overflowed in everyone around us! Only wish we could see it at night.

Thomas E.

For many years we have enjoyed the "pirate" ship sightings while out on the chain. However, when the grandkids arrived, how fun it was to stop in for ice cream and pirate dress-up (while us adults enjoyed drinks and a warm fire). But I have to say the real kicker for me was the addition of wood-fire pizza. Wow, these folks really mastered the art. I've had pizza in many fine restaurants here and abroad, and I'm amazed that some of the best I've had can now be found in the Wisconsin northwoods. Well done!

Inna B.

The Pirate Cruise was one of the highlights of our Eagle River vacation! Captain Steve and his son Steve-o are awesome and super friendly. Captains let my son "drive" the ship and he had a huge smile on his face the whole time. We got to the hideaway a little early and grabbed drinks. We then ordered coal fire pizza and brought in onboard with us for dinner. Pizza was very good. After the cruise we had ice cream and listened to some live music. Perfect vacation evening!

Jennifer H.

We did the scenic hour and a half tour on the pirate ship and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was fun, lively and the perfect way to relax with our family. We have two boys, age 12 and 8 and the 12 year old thought this adventure would be "babyish". It didn't take him long to change his mind. Captain Steve and Stevo were excellent. Both are super personable, outgoing and funny. Our youngest got to drive the pirate ship and yeah, he thought he was the coolest kid in the world. We will absolutely be back in 2021. Bonus: the expanded tiki lounge and the live music was a great way to be welcomed back to port and the ice cream selection was top notch!

Maxine T.

This is hands down the coolest place right by the waters. The captain of the pirate ship let us go on the ship and look around and it is really neat, if you ever get the chance to go on a cruise on this I definitely would. The bar is also really neat, they have a great area for bags and hula hoops and outdoor seating. On Friday night, they had a stage with live music. The best part is the ice cream shoppe upstairs! Their pirates booty ice cream is hands down the best ice cream flavor I've ever had. It's a Carmel ice cream with m&m pieces and chucks of cookies!!!! They have a gift shop in the back but it was never open when we were there. But again, a place you MUST stop by for drinks and/or ice cream!

We attended a 6:15 tour at Pirate Hideaways last week and had an absolutely incredible time! We have a 3 year old daughter who is absolutely obsessed with pirates right now and although we live in St. Paul, near the Mississippi and St. Croix and many river cruise and paddleboat ride opportunities, this was the closest pirate themed boat ride that I could find in all of my Google searching! We had to drive 4 hours to Eagle River, WI (and 4 hours back!) but this was a magical pirate adventure for our daughter which made the whole trip worth the drive! When we arrived at Pirate Hideaways we were quite early for our cruise.  We got to explore the BEAUTIFUL flower gardens and we found the ice cream shop, immediately.  There were so many flavor options and the half scoop was more than enough for a 3 year old!  The deck overlooking the ship and yard was the perfect place to enjoy our treat and prepare for our ride. We figured out that we had to check in for our boat ride at the gift shop. The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and helpful.  We hadn't thought to bring warm clothes as it was a very warm day, but the wind on the lake really made you chilly. We attempted to purchase sweatshirts- they were very nice sweatshirts! Beautiful colors and cool styles! But they didn't have our sizes as many people had bought out their selection!  Instead, the family offered to bring out blankets for us so that we would be comfortable.  It was so nice and we felt so special and taken care of!  The brick fire pizza oven was apparently a fairly new addition to the Pirate Hideaways experience, but I couldn't tell.  Everything ran so smoothly!  We ordered our pizza and then realized that we only had 20 minutes before our boat ride left.   They made sure that our order was ready with plenty of time before our ride and let us take and eat our food on the boat.  I wish I could remember the name of our server, she was so helpful and friendly!  Also, the pizza was delicious! They had a honey glaze that was *chef's kiss.*  My husband said that if he lived closer he would go just for the pizza!  (High praise as he is highly critical and quite curmudgeonly.) Under the deck where we originally set up shop, we discovered that there was live music and a bar as well as pizza and hot dogs available for purchase.  In this area there was also a stern with a steering wheel for kids (and adults) to take photo ops or just pretend to be a pirate!  Our daughter enjoyed waiting for her food as she pretended to steer the pirate ship and yell "Ahoy! Mateys!"  Tables and chairs were set up outside, people were playing bags, kids were hula hooping with the various hula hoops that were available. It was like a giant family reunion at the lake.   That was my most unexpected noticing: everyone there seemed to know each other, or at least Captain Steve-O, and it was like hanging out at a block party or being with family. Such a great environment!  We didn't know anyone there when we arrived but felt welcomed and like part of the family when we left! As for the actual boat ride, I was told it was just "a scenic boat tour," but it was incredible!  We saw lots of wildlife, the setting sun was a spectacular backdrop, and the Eagle River chain of lakes is absolutely GORGEOUS!  We were given a choice of several different bandana styles and taught how to wear our bandanas like a pirate!  We were also given popcorn and drinks for our ride.  Captain Steve and Captain Steve-O were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and kind.  They were great with our shy child.  Captain Steve-O invited her to drive the pirate ship and encouraged her and praised her so kindly and gently! Today I asked her who her favorite pirate is and she told me "Captain Steve-O because he the best pirate."  She has also asked to go back to our pirate adventure at least three times over the course of this week. We will definitely be back and we will be enjoying a longer visit in Eagle River.  We were encouraged to check out Kartway, just down the road from Pirates Hideaway.  I have already recommended this adventure to several families with young children! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! COVID note:  As a family with a young child and adults at high risk for COVID, we've been extremely cautious and picky about the activities we participate in.   This was an outdoor space and families were able to stay well distanced from each other even on the boat ride!  We also saw Captain Steve wiping down tables and keeping the space disinfected.  I don't know what the masking policy will be in the future.  We went before the delta variant positivity rate started to rise and no one wore masks, but for those who may have concerns, I would consider this a fairly low risk experience.

Shane T.

I have to say the Pirate ship experience was a much better experience than I thought it was going to be. Captain Steve was absolutely amazing in so many ways!!! Courteous, Patient, professional! There were 26 of us and everyone had an amazing time over the 3 hours together.