Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure

On The Water Adventures - Special Event

This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes.

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure, 3 Pirates on San Salvador, posing for a picture.

Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures

Step aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s historic 16th-century Spanish galleon, the San Salvador, for a thrilling 90-minute cruise on San Diego Bay. Experience immersive pirate theatrics as the waterfront transforms into a playground of swashbuckling fun.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this unforgettable experience is the perfect way to explore San Diego from a unique perspective.

This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes.

Upcoming 2025 performance dates, two shows per date:
  • April 5
  • June 14
  • July 12
  • October 11
  • November 29
  • December 27

    • Book Online Now!
      • Adults – $85.00
      • Child 12 & under – $35.00

      For Group Discounts please contact Jim Davis >>> Click Here to Send email

    • 90 minute Show staged aboard San Salvador.

      Choose from two show times:

      Ship boarding times are 10:30am or 12:45pm (please check-in 15~30 minutes before)

    • Please note: The Boarded Pirate Show includes play gunfire, which may frighten young children. If your child might be startled by loud noises, we recommend using ear plugs.

      Sails are not set for BOARDED during the cruise on San Diego Bay.

    Online Ticket Sales: 2.3% credit card plus 6% online fee will added to the total. Final price will be shown before checkout.

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“Life is pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be, I’m a Pirate after all.” – Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean