Pirate Adventure Cruises...still going on and feedback?

[Dan Murphy]

Are the Pirate Adventure Cruises (Albatross Treasure Cruise, Bayou Pirate Cruise, Captain's Shipyard Cruise, Island of the Caribbean Pirate Adventure) still going on? Any feedback from those who have had their kids or grandkids take one or more?

They look interesting. Taking 4 1/2 and 7 year old grandsons end of April. We did Pirates and Pals Cruise last year and that was great.

Thanks.

 

[ajwolfe]

My boys (ages 5 and 9 then) did this last February when we were there. They went on the one that departed from POR. They enjoyed themselves and it was fun to watch them go off on their own little adventure. Gave us a little bit of time to veg on our own at the resort, as well. They got several things to keep as souvies, which was nice. I did ask them if they wanted to do it again on this upcoming trip and they declined (now will be 7 & 10). The 10 year said he felt a little old for it last time, which probably depends on the ages of the kids in the group. Depending on the ages of your kiddos I would send them, it's something fun and different to do.
My boys also really liked the Pirate League. You might check into that as well.

 

[Kate and Family]

From another thread - (just trying to combine into one thread)

my sons did this 2012. Ages were 11 and 8. They left from grand floridian first cruise of the day. Both had a great time! So glad we did this for them!

my son and nephew also did it from the grand floridian. From what i understand it's more or less the same from all the different ports so i would pick the one that's easiest to get to. They both loved it. Would definitely recommend it.

Regarding the pirates and pals cruise - which is different from the kid pirate cruises

only one i know of is pirate and pals cruise that leaves from the contemporary. My son has done it twice at age 3&4 he liked it both times. More so the second because he had become a big jake fan and was excited to meet hook and smee. The refreshments are ok. Nothing big. Stuff like drinks, fruit, candy, and ice cream. The pirates that take the groups out on two separate boats (hook and smee don't come) are funny and everyone wins a pirate prize from trivia games. Best part is watching wishes from the boat. Also the water pageant goes past. After, it's a good way to meet pan back on the dock which they surprise the kids with. I would definitely recommend it.

kenny the pirate just did a great write up on the pirates and pals voyage on his site last week. He's very detailed about the whole experience from start to finish so you might want to seek out his site for more information.