About Urban Pirates
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.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Parents seeking a unique and adventurous family outing away from traditional parks or museums.Families visiting Baltimore looking for an engaging and memorable activity.Children aged 7-10 years old who enjoy interactive role-play and water activities.Evening family entertainment, such as the 7pm Friday tour.Specifically enjoyed by children aged 7, 8, and 10 years old. Generally exciting and engaging for 'kids' of various ages looking for adventure.
Why families love it
- 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
Insider tips
- 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.
Good to know before you go
- 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.
- 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
- Crowds
- Can get crowded, particularly on rides like the 2pm tour, leading to 'a lot of people on the ship' and limited seating.
- Value
- Generally perceived as 'definitely worth the money'. Value can be enhanced by actively seeking out discounts, specifically mentioned through Groupon.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures or protocols mentioned in reviews.
What parents say
"We 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"
a week ago
"Such 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."
a year ago
"These guys r so much Funnnn... enjoyed the 7pm Friday tour fully ... I wish it was Longer duration ... AAAYE ...AAYE"
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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