Urban Pirates
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Urban Pirates offers a unique and adventurous pirate-themed boat experience on Baltimore Harbor, moving beyond typical family outings. It features lively crew members and committed actors who lead interactive activities, games, songs, and water cannon battles, keeping children highly engaged and entertained.
Key Highlights
- ✓Lively and committed crew/actors who stay in character and keep the party going
- ✓Interactive activities including games, songs, and water cannons for kids
- ✓Kids were highly engaged, 'rapt', and enjoyed being on the boat itself
- ✓Perceived as a 'true adventure' and unique experience compared to typical playgrounds or museums
- ✓Parents found it 'worth the money' and enjoyed watching their children have so much fun
- ✓Children aged 7, 8, and 10 specifically enjoyed the experience and asked to go back
Standout Features
- ⭐Interactive water cannons for kids to use
- ⭐The unique experience of being on a boat in Baltimore Harbor
- ⭐Engaging, lively, and committed crew/actors
- ⭐Structured interactive activities including games and songs
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Consider checking Groupon for potential deals or discounts to enhance the value.
- →Be prepared for potential delays of up to 15 minutes before the boat departs.
- →Manage children's expectations that the 'bad guy pirate' might not get directly hit by water cannons.
- →If hot weather is a concern, consider avoiding the 2pm ride due to potentially 'burning hot' seats.
- →Consider the 7pm Friday tour for a highly enjoyable experience.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Boat departures can be delayed by up to 15 minutes, causing a wait time
- ⚠Tour duration might feel too short for some attendees, with a wish for it to be longer
- ⚠The 'bad guy pirate' may maintain distance and avoid being directly hit by water cannons, which can disappoint kids
- ⚠Limited seating on the ship can lead to some passengers having to stand, especially during crowded times
- ⚠Seats on the 2pm ride can get 'burning hot', potentially due to sun exposure or material
Price & Value
Generally perceived as 'definitely worth the money'. Value can be enhanced by actively seeking out discounts, specifically mentioned through Groupon.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No specific information mentioned in reviews regarding outside food or on-board food/drink sales.
🚗Parking Info
- •Located on Baltimore Harbor, implying a city setting, but no specific details on parking availability, cost, or ease are mentioned in reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Can get crowded, particularly on rides like the 2pm tour, leading to 'a lot of people on the ship' and limited seating.
- •Crowding can result in some passengers having to stand.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety measures or protocols mentioned in reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • The 2pm ride if sensitive to heat or sun exposure, as seats can become 'burning hot'.
- • If limited seating and the possibility of standing is a significant concern for your family.
- • If your children will be significantly disappointed if the 'bad guy pirate' is not directly hit by water cannons.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Full Boat Package (Birthday)
$900Duration: 1.5 hours (30 min boarding, 60 min sailing)
Tickets for a full boat charter for a birthday celebration on any Family Adventure Cruise.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 49 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •60 minutes of sailing aboard the pirate ship
- •A pirate birthday song
- •A special sword for the birthday pirate
- •Each child receives pirate treasure & a pirate eye-patch
Captain's Package (Birthday)
$575Duration: 1.5 hours (30 min boarding, 60 min sailing)
Tickets for a birthday celebration on any Family Adventure Cruise, sharing the ship with other passengers.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 25 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •60 minutes of sailing aboard the pirate ship
- •A pirate birthday song
- •A special sword for the birthday pirate
- •Each child receives pirate treasure & a pirate eye-patch
Buccaneer Package (Birthday)
$350Duration: 1.5 hours (30 min boarding, 60 min sailing)
Tickets for a birthday celebration on any Family Adventure Cruise, sharing the ship with other passengers.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 15 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •60 minutes of sailing aboard the pirate ship
- •A pirate birthday song
- •A special sword for the birthday pirate
- •Each child receives pirate treasure & a pirate eye-patch
Private Charter (Before 5pm, up to 49 Passengers)
$900Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) before 5pm. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 49 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
Private Charter (Before 5pm, up to 60 Passengers)
$1100Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) before 5pm. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 60 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
Private Charter (Before 5pm, up to 70 Passengers)
$1275Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) before 5pm. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 70 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
Additional Hour for Charter (Before 5pm)
$850Duration: 1 hour
Each additional hour for charters departing before 5pm.
BYOG/Private Charter (After 5pm, up to 49 Passengers)
$1200Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) departing after 5pm or as a BYOG cruise. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 49 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
- •Bring your own grog
BYOG/Private Charter (After 5pm, up to 60 Passengers)
$1450Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) departing after 5pm or as a BYOG cruise. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 60 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
- •Bring your own grog
BYOG/Private Charter (After 5pm, up to 70 Passengers)
$1675Duration: 1 hour sailing (+ 30 min boarding activities)
Private charter for various occasions (parties, field trips, etc.) departing after 5pm or as a BYOG cruise. Full Boat Charters can be booked 7 days a week, April-October.
Includes:
- •Tickets for up to 70 passengers
- •30 minutes of boarding activities
- •1 hour sailing adventure
- •Fun games, activities, and entertainment
- •Bring your own grog
Additional Hour for BYOG/Charter (After 5pm)
$1150Duration: 1 hour
Each additional hour for BYOG or charters departing after 5pm.
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Karaoke Night
Thursday, September 25 | 7-9pm (Past Event)
Not specified
Hoist the anchor and warm up those pipes, because it’s karaoke night on Baltimore’s pirate ship! Bring your own grog and belt out your favorite songs, and let the harbor hear your legendary voice!
Mothers' Day
Annually around Mother's Day
Moms ride free with code FREEMOM
Celebrate with a free ticket for Mom.
Memorial Day
Annually around Memorial Day
All tickets 25% off, no code needed
Celebrate the summer in style.
Fathers' Day
Annually around Father's Day
Dads ride free with code FREEDAD
A toast to Dad with a free ticket.
4th of July
Annually around July 4th
Not specified, but holiday special rates mentioned. Adults and children welcome, BYOB.
Get the best seat in the city for the fireworks! Sail with us and watch the fireworks from the harbor.
Labor Day
Annually around Labor Day
All tickets 25% off, no code needed
Celebrate the summer in style.
🍎Food Policy
- • Passengers may bring drinks and snacks aboard the ship.
- • No food or drinks are sold aboard the ship.
- • Adult B.Y.O.G. Cruises: Guests may bring any adult beverages and mixers (glass, plastic, or cans; cans recommended).
- • Small coolers are welcome on Adult B.Y.O.G. Cruises.
- • No open alcoholic beverages allowed on the dock or in the street per Baltimore City Law.
- • Passengers observed drinking before boarding will not be allowed on board.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Urban Pirates reserves the right to deny service to any guests deemed unsafe or too intoxicated to ride.
- • No smoking allowed on board the ship.
- • Life jackets are available for every passenger but are not required to be worn during normal cruises (Coast Guard deemed safe).
- • Highly trained staff will lead passengers to wear life jackets in case of an emergency.
- • All Captains are U.S. Coast Guard licensed.
- • All staff is subject to criminal background checks.
- • Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk; guests assume these risks.
- • The Captain deems weather unsafe to sail (e.g., thunder, lightning, high winds) for cancellations.
📅Booking Policy
- • Reservations are required.
- • Full payment is required at the time of booking for individual tickets.
- • Full boat charters require a 50% deposit at the time of booking.
- • A ticket must be purchased for every rider, regardless of age, including infants.
- • A $6.00 booking fee is applied to all reservations made online or by phone.
- • Reservations can be made online and paid securely with Credit Card.
- • Bookings often fill one or two weeks in advance, so early booking is suggested.
🚗Parking Information
- • No dedicated parking lot.
- • Many metered parking spots and parking garages are located around Fells Point.
- • Parking instructions available on urbanpirates.com/baltimore_directions.
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What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 5 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Kathleen Lee
a week agoWe had a great time! It was a fun and exciting experience for the kids, and all the parents really enjoyed watching them have so much fun. Definitely worth the money. The only downside was that the boat didn’t leave right on schedule. We ended up waiting about 15 minutes for it to arrive. Other than that, everything went smoothly
C.
a year agoSuch a fun experience! My kids (ages 7, 8, and 10) enjoyed it. The crew was lively and kept the party going. There were games, songs, activities, and of course the kids loved the water cannons and just being on the boat itself. They're already asking to go back and do it again. Get the deal on Groupon if you can.
Tarun T
a week agoThese guys r so much Funnnn... enjoyed the 7pm Friday tour fully ... I wish it was Longer duration ... AAAYE ...AAYE
Justin Dulak
9 months agoI have nothing but positive things to say about our recent experience with Urban Pirates. All too often as parents, outings with our kids fall into a derivative pattern of playground, park, or playground-disguised-as-a-museum. Getting out onto Baltimore Harbor with Urban Pirates was a true adventure. The actors were committed to their roles and kept the children rapt and engaged. I highly encourage parents to consider an Urban Pirates cruise whenever visiting Baltimore!
Jason Strachman Miller
a year agoThe people are super nice and it's a fun time. The bad guy pirate kept distance and didn't let the water cannons hit him. The kids were bummed.Also, they put a lot of people on the ship and seating is limited, so some had to stand. Heads up, we went on the 2pm ride and the seats were burning hot.