moderate
3–4 hours
Participants should have a moderate fitness level comfortable with 2–3 hours of kayaking and walking.
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.
Spooky night treasure hunt | 4.5 Hours | 13 years and Up | Min 6
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.
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.
Essential for reading clues and navigating through dark mangroves safely.
Comfortable clothing that dries fast will keep you comfortable during your night kayak.
Plan to get to Bluebeards Castle Museum early for spectacular sunset views before your kayak tour.
Protect your skin and the marine environment by applying reef-safe sunscreen before your trip.
St. Thomas was a hotspot for Caribbean pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries, who used the islands’ mangroves as hideouts.
The delicate mangrove ecosystems here are integral to coastal protection and are carefully preserved through sustainable tourism practices.
Keeps your hands free and illuminates your path and clues during the nighttime paddle.
Protects against mosquitoes common around mangrove areas, especially in warmer months.
spring|summer|fall specific
Useful for sudden showers during the warmer and wetter seasons.
spring|summer|fall specific
Keeps your belongings safe and dry throughout the kayaking adventure.