Step into a 90-minute interactive comedy adventure aboard the Pieces of Eight, a 65-foot replica Spanish galleon. Ye will be sworn in as pirates, have live cannon rounds, a mutiny against the captain, games, and nautical nonsense! Don yer pirate garb and join us as we navigate the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Pieces-of-Eight was a type of Spanish currency. It was actually the most famous of coins associated with the New World. “Eight Reals” or pieces-of-eight known to pirates, were minted in the Spanish Main and sent back to Europe in huge quantities with treasure fleets.

Pirates plundered many Spanish galleons in search of pieces-of-eight as a handful would have been worth a small fortune to any pirate. Our Pieces of Eight ship was built in 2005 and is 65’ long, 25’ wide, weighs in at 79 tons, powered by twin diesel engines, and is US Coastguard inspected. We can accommodate up to 100 hearty pirates!

During the 90-minute cruise, sea dogs can explore the upper and lower decks or take a break inside the pirate pub, where a full bar is stocked with beverages. Snacks are available for purchase as well as pirate loot and souvenirs. We accept cash or credit, but not your children!

Cruise Types:

All Ages Pirate Sunset Cruise  |  $30 - $45

All Ages Pirate Adventures  |  $30 - $45

Fun for all ages

Our interactive comedy adventure is full of swashbuckling fun with treasure chests, face painting, pirate games, dancing, cannons, limbo, and more!

Step aboard mates as we sail o’ the Gulf of Mexico with debauchery and nautical nonsense that awaits ye. We promise to share some booty with you as we celebrate our success while sailing the high seas back into port.

You may also enjoy a refreshment from our full-service bar in the galley!

Make your trip even more memorable by upgrading to one of our Kid’s Souvenir Packages

Captain Kid Package Includes:

• Child boarding pass
• Eye patch
• Pirate hat
• Mini Cutlass
• Pirate booty bag with coins

(Souvenir items in these packages may vary and are subject to availability.)

Little Buccaneer Package Includes:

• Child boarding pass
• Pirate bandanna
• Eye patch
• Dagger

Adult Only Cruise  |  $30 - $35

Pirate Adventure for Adults  |  Ages 21+

Sail the seas through Matanzas Pass to the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Sparrow, Pickpocket Pete, Mermaid Mel and the rest of the crew! For adults ages 21 and up!

Weigh Anchor and hoist the mizzen for our ARRRRRRRGH rated cruise! Let the pillaging and looting begin! Step aboard the Pieces of Eight at Salty Sam’s Marina for a 90-minute swashbuckling show.

Spot ye some dolphin on the open-air decks or find yer way to the pirate pub and become an instant pirate — just add rum!

Surrender ye booty to the dance floor and swagger with the motion of the ocean.

Walk the plank back to Parrot Key to wet yer whistle with grog and grub to finish the night! Just remember, no slap and tickle ‘o the wenches!

Themed Cruises  |  $30+

Ahoy Pirates  |  Ages 21+

Join us for the all new series of cruises called Thursday Night Live on the pirate ship. Every Thursday night our salty cast of pirates will be doing a different themed adults-only cruise! It’s the most fun you can have on the high seas of Fort Myers Beach!

Below you’ll see our different Thursday Night Live Cruises. You can soak up the island vibes with our Reggae Vibrations Cruise, or maybe you want to dance away the night during our DJ-Ladies Night Cruise! More themed options coming soon!

Directions:

Directions by car:

From I-75, take exit 131 and follow Daniels Parkway West to Summerlin Road then turn left. Next, turn left on San Carlos Boulevard and then turn left on Main Street at the foot of the Matanzas Bridge. Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise is at the end of Main Street.

Directions by boat:

From the Gulf of Mexico, enter the intercostal waterway at the north end of Fort Myers Beach, go under the Matanzas Bridge, stay to the left, and the Salty Sam’s Marina is at channel marker 24. Boaters can hail the Dockmaster at Salty Sam’s on channel 16 or 17 for docking instructions.