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    Let your kid’s imagination run wild as they search for treasure on an unforgettable Pirate Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL ! Your family will be hooked once they realize just how much fun can be had when you’re one of the pirates. Whether you’re a kid, or a kid at heart, there is something for everyone on a kid’s pirate cruise. So, what are you waiting for? Leave the landlubbers at the docks and ship off for the adventure of a lifetime! Hands-On Entertainment Shooting water cannons are just one of the many pirate-themed hands-on activities you can expect on a kid’s pirate cruise Plenty of awesome kids activities and an engaging crew means a ton of fun for the kids, and much needed relaxation for the adults! For sure, pirate cruises offer an abundance of activities and amenities that are sure to please all parties involved. Pirate cruises, at their core, are a kid-centric attraction. Indeed, the pirate crew will do everything they can to give your little ones the ...

    The main attraction here is, of course, the beach! Most of what's offered here revolves around that. Try stand-up paddleboarding in Pass-a-Grille, or see how long you can stay on one of those huge water trikes in St. Pete Beach. Clearwater offers multiple parasailing outfitters from which to choose. Kayak rentals are a great way to see this stretch of island from the bay side. Many hotels also offer bike and fishing rod rentals.  Don't forget to do that staple of beach vacations: go putt-putting! There are plenty of courses all along this area. We had a blast one night at Smuggler's Cove in Indian Shores, where you can pause halfway through your game to feed some alligators. Spend the day at Caladesi Island State Park or Honeymoon Island. Caladesi Island is only accessible by ferry, kayak or personal boat, so it's one of your last chances to see a Florida beach completely unspoiled! Honeymoon Island was Florida's most visited state park for the last six year...

  The romanticization of the role that pirates have played throughout history is natural.  The idea of sailing the seven seas on a wooden pirate galleon , above the law and answerable only to your captain (whose wayward view of life is as freedom loving as yours) seems attractive. To turn this fantasy into a real one,  Pirate Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL offers you a one day pirate cruise trip.  But do you want to know how really pirates lived? Consider the reality of the life pirates lived below: Seasickness   While most pirates had good sea-legs (and those who didn’t at the beginning, soon became accustomed to the movement of the pirate ship or face the plank), sea-sickness during particularly bad weather was common. The smell alone of one seasick pirate would be enough to set the rest hanging over the edge of the boat. Bathing The smell of sick mates was not the only odor to accompany pirates on their adventures around the globe. Dirty bodies abound on p...

  In many historical and literary accounts of pirates and their adventures, you will find a reference to the pirate code. Even Johnny Depp’s character,   Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean   saga makes reference to the pirate code, a decree that binds pirates together by a common law for outlaws. What was the Pirate Code? Essentially, the pirate code was a code of conduct or articles of agreement drafted in order to keep pirates in line and governed. Contrary to the governance of legitimate sailors, who would follow the laws of their county and naval regiments, pirates would create their own set of laws to provide guidelines about how the pirate ship would be governed, how discipline was administered, the division of loot and how injured pirates would be compensated for their handicaps. Unlike national laws that would be authorized by kings/queens and governments, the pirate code often changed from ship to ship or voyage to voyage to suit the particulars of the ...

  Ahoy Maties! January is a fine time for pirates as we celebrate Gasparilla and the first pirate invasion of Tampa Bay. Of course, aboard the Pirate Ship Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL . However, to be a pirate, you’ve got to know the ways of a pirate and the workings of a true pirate’s vessel. With this detailed guide of a pirate ship, you can get prepared for your next John’s Pass pirate adventure! Parts of a Pirate Ship * Rigging – The system of ropes, wires and chains used to support and operate the masts, sails, booms and yards of a ship. * Mast – A large pole (spar) resin above the deck of a ship and supports sails and rigging. * Foremast – The front mast on a ship or any other sailing vessel. * Mainmast – The middle, primary mast on a ship or any other sailing vessel. * Mizzenmast – The aftermost mast on a ship or any other sailing vessel. * Sail – A large piece of material like cloth, set on mast and used to speed up sailing by being placed in the wind. * Square s...

  Ahoy Maties! Did you know that the history of pirates dates back thousands of years? Or that there were strict rules for the crew aboard a pirate ship? There are all sorts of great information on pirates that you might find interesting. So read up on your pirate history before sailing the high seas on a Pirate Ship Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL A privateer is a ship or person authorized by the government to stop other ships in order to take possession of their property. If a privateer had a Letter of Marque, he had permission to raid an enemy ship and could turn the crew to the privateer’s country. Privateer’s typically turned into pirates so they too could enjoy the vast riches of pirate life. A French privateer is called a corsair and occupied the southern Mediterranean Sea on behalf of the King of France during the Middle Ages. They would attack enemy ships in order to be compensated for hardships encountered during times of war. Another interesting piece of pira...

  Have you finally made the best decision of your life? To truly pamper yourself and your family and gift yourself the chance to bask in the unbridled indulgence that only  Dolphin Cruise in St Pete Beach FL   can offer? If the answer to these questions is in the affirmative, then its awesome! However, before you make your choice and narrow down on the luxury cruise trip of a lifetime, here are a few things you should definitely look into! The living experience:   You will spend a majority of your cruise holiday sailing to the many destinations on your carefully-curated itinerary and the ship’s staterooms and suites can make all the difference to how splendid your holiday feels. That’s why you need to carefully consider how well-appointed and designed the suites are and what amenities you can look forward to. For example, Celebrity Cruises’ suites and concierge-class staterooms are an epitome of indulgence and premium luxury. Besides the stellar views, the suites off...

  Vacation without drinks is boring. Here are some family-friendly establishments we found in St Pete Beach. Sandbox at Guy Harvey: Sandbox is probably my favorite spot for a night cap. Comfortable seating, fire pits, live music and $3 beer – all situated on the fricken beach. We could let the kids run free and play activities in the sand while we adults enjoyed listening to music by the fire with a cold one. My kids made some friends and were entertained for hours. I’ve never been so relaxed while having drinks out with my kids. Flying Bridge: I love Bloody Mary’s and the Flying Bridge had a fantastic one with garnishes galore. Hardy and spicy, I started every day off right with one of these bad boys as my breakfast. Sloppy Joe’s: Just because it is fun, we decided to share the Mai Tai Fish Bowl. Okay, quick funny story. My mom and I went to Sloppy Joe’s with the sole purpose of ordering this fish bowl cocktail. Call me silly, but I really was excited about that litt...

  Everyone loves a trip to the beach, and no one more than kids. However, children are less content than adults to simply sit and relax on the sand: they crave activity and mental stimulation. Here are a few of our favorite things to do with your kids at the beach to keep them entertained, suggested by the American Grandparents Association. If you have a plan to book a Pirate Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL , it will be a good idea to take children along. By this they can enjoy at St. Pete Beach.   Kid Activities at the Beach: 1. Explore the Beach Go beyond looking for shells and see what else you can discover, such as forgotten objects, shellfish, and other other sea life. A perfect place to explore is the wet sand created that appears at low tide. Young children will also have great fun walking through this sloppy mud in water shoes. 2. Play Paddle Ball This cooperative sport is ideal for playing with older kids. All you will need is two paddle bats and a ball. Count ...