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Ghosts of Piracy Past: Night Kayak Adventure in St. Thomas - Charlotte Amalie

Ghosts of Piracy Past: Night Kayak Adventure in St. Thomas

Lovenlundmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have a moderate fitness level comfortable with 2–3 hours of kayaking and walking.

Overview

Embark on a thrilling nighttime kayak treasure hunt in St. Thomas, navigating eerie mangroves and uncovering pirate secrets. Discover sunset views and ghostly tales with The Tropical Treasure Hunt Co.

Lovenlund, St. Thomas

Ghosts of Piracy Past

Spooky night treasure hunt | 4.5 Hours | 13 years and Up | Min 6

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About This Adventure

Embark on a thrilling nighttime treasure hunt with Tropical Treasure Hunt, where you'll navigate eerie mangroves by kayak and uncover clues while encountering the ghosts of piracy past. Enjoy breathtaking sunset views from Bluebeards Castle Museum, and customize your treasure for an unforgettable adventure filled with surprises and excitement.

About

Experience Tropical Treasure Hunt’s spooky nighttime treasure hunt! Use our lantern and other tools to search for buried treasure while encountering the ghosts of piracy past. We partner with Virgin Islands Eco Tours to provide our crew kayaks to explore the eerie mangroves to find clues. You will also take in the scenic sunset from the top of the historic Bluebeards Castle Museum.

Prior to the hunt, you will have the option to select your own custom treasure to surprise your fellow treasure hunters from our selection of merchandise (treasures purchased separately). You can also provide us with your own treasure to put in the chest (eg., birthday gift, engagement ring, etc). Groups larger than 8 people will compete head-to-head to see who can find the treasure first!

This experience is now private with a minimum of 6 hunters and can take up to 16 treasure hunters per evening. If interested in a small private treasure hunt please review our other popular packages. Must book 24 hours in advance.

Please note: Limited to ages 13 and up

Disclaimer The Ghosts of Piracy Past is designed to be a spooky and immersive experience. It will be dark, and at one point during the experience you will be in tight quarters in a wooded outdoor area. Strobe lights and other disorienting props may be used. Live actors may spook you in various ways but will not touch your person or belongings.

No refunds will be given due to “scare factor” or the intensity of the attraction.

What's Included

  • Up to 4.5-hour immersive and challenging treasure hunt with plenty of surprises and thrills along the adventure
  • 1.5-hour guided kayak tour in the mangroves with Virgin Islands Eco Tours
  • Admission to Bluebeards Castle Museum with a guided artifact tour before sunset
  • A friendly & professional treasure hunt guide to provide piracy history and supply hints throughout the adventure
  • Private transportation
  • 1 alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage
  • A light, late meal
  • Adventure pack with tools to solve the challenges faced during the adventure
  • Pirate swag to get in the swashbuckling spirit
  • Bottled water and snacks

What to Bring

  • We recommend wearing a bathing suit and flip flops, and bring a towel as you will get wet during the kayak portion of the experience but will not need to swim
  • Cash if you would like to purchase anything at our partners’ establishments including gift shops and quick order food & drinks at a beach bar at the end of the experience
  • Bug spray
  • Camera
  • Your sense of adventure & thinking cap!

Adventure Tips

Bring a Waterproof Flashlight

Essential for reading clues and navigating through dark mangroves safely.

Wear Lightweight, Quick-Dry Clothing

Comfortable clothing that dries fast will keep you comfortable during your night kayak.

Arrive Early to Catch the Sunset

Plan to get to Bluebeards Castle Museum early for spectacular sunset views before your kayak tour.

Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin and the marine environment by applying reef-safe sunscreen before your trip.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Mangrove tree crabs
  • Night herons

History

St. Thomas was a hotspot for Caribbean pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries, who used the islands’ mangroves as hideouts.

Conservation

The delicate mangrove ecosystems here are integral to coastal protection and are carefully preserved through sustainable tourism practices.

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Recommended Gear

Waterproof Headlamp

Essential

Keeps your hands free and illuminates your path and clues during the nighttime paddle.

Insect Repellent

Essential

Protects against mosquitoes common around mangrove areas, especially in warmer months.

spring|summer|fall specific

Lightweight Rain Jacket

Useful for sudden showers during the warmer and wetter seasons.

spring|summer|fall specific

Dry Bag

Essential

Keeps your belongings safe and dry throughout the kayaking adventure.