Unleash Your Inner Pirate: Top Carolinas Adventures for Every Buccaneer
The Carolinas are a treasure trove of hot spots for learning about pirate lore and embarking on pirate adventures. Set sail for fun with our handy treasure map detailing the best pirate adventures for swashbucklers of all ages.
Pose and pillage! The Beaufort Pirate Invasion, NC
Beaufort Pirate Invasion | Beaufort, NC
Mark your calendars for November 22-24 – the pirates are coming! What started as a small event in the 1960s to commemorate the 1746 Spanish attack on Beaufort has become a massive, historically significant festival. Take part in sword-fighting, cannon-blasting, and pirate battles while interacting with characters adorned in pirate attire.
Learn more about the Beaufort Pirate Invasion and other fun things to do in Beaufort, NC.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum | Hatteras, NC
Delve into the depths of maritime history. This museum showcases stories and artifacts from the thousands of shipwrecks that occurred off the NC coast. Hear tales of pirate adventures and perilous voyages; then, if you dare, book a Dive Hatteras tour to scavenge and snap pictures of the shipwreck graves with trustworthy guides.
Learn more: graveyardoftheatlantic.com
A pirate feast for the eyes (and stomach) at the Myrtle Beach Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show | Myrtle Beach, SC
Stand beside Blackbeard and quartermaster Calico Jack as they terrorize the high seas above gigantic pirate ships in an indoor lagoon hideaway. Don your pirate or mermaid gear then enjoy the pirate adventures show while noshing on a four-course feast fit for a pirate, including buccaneer biscuits, hal o’ roasted cackler (chicken), and matey’s mac ‘n’ cheese.
Learn more about the Pirates Voyage Dinner Show and check out these other family-friendly activities in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Pirates Christmas Weekend | Huntersville, NC
Landlocked landlubbers do not despair, for amidst the roasted turkey legs and grog you’ll be sure to find pirate adventures aplenty at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. The weekend of Nov. 9 is Pirates Christmas Weekend featuring pirate performances and free festival admission for return visits with a minimum purchase of $250 (hint: artisan craft shopping).
Learn more about Carolina Renaissance Festival and how to get free tickets as a VIP subscriber to Carolina Traveler magazine.
Fight off pirates aboard the Black Dagger, Hilton Head Island Pirate Cruise, SC
Pirate Ship Cruise | Hilton Head, SC (One of Our Favorite Pirate Adventures!)
Ideal for “pirates in training” (ages 2-10), this interactive family pirate cruise takes place aboard a custom replica pirate ship! Enjoy 90 minutes of playing pirate dress up with face-painting and temporary tattoos, shooting high-pressure water cannons, searching for treasure, and battling the notorious Stinky Pete.
Learn more about the Hilton Head Pirate Ship Cruise and other fun things to do in Hilton Head, SC.
