Pirate Ship Blog
Top 5 Pirate-Themed Movies
Ahoy mateys! We all love a good pirate-themed movie, and in no specific order, we’ve listed our top five favorites. Check it out.. Peter Pan (1953) Peter Pan: “Tinker Bell!
What You Need to Know Before Gasparilla
With over 300,000 pirates expected at this Saturday’s Gasparilla Pirate Fest, we have some need-to-know tips before you head out to Bayshore Boulevard. Expect traffic. People will be arriving by
Ahoy Matey! What Ye Be Wearing this Halloween?
With Halloween right around the corner, there are going to be lots of tiny pirates walking around a neighborhood near you! If you’ve got a budding buccaneer on your hands
A Brief History of Pirates
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
Our Favorite Restaurants in John’s Pass
When you visit Madeira Beach, FL, you can expect amazing weather, gorgeous pastel-colored Florida sunsets, and fun activities centered around the beauty of Boca Ciega Bay. What you can also
The Anatomy of a Pirate Ship
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 Royal Conquest, we celebrate pirates
Fireworks + Pirates
What pirate doesn’t love a good fireworks display? Head out on the Gulf of Mexico waters with a crew of pirates for the best fireworks show in Tampa Bay! The
Year-Round Pirate Adventure
Everyone knows Gasparilla as the ultimate pirate event in Florida, but here at Royal Conquest in John’s Pass, our pirate festivities occur year-round. So in case you missed Tampa’s parades
The Legend of Gasparilla
Ahoy mateys! Gather round for a story to be told, that of the legend of Gasparilla… Tampa’s famous annual carnival, Gasparilla, was named after the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar, “last
10 Most Famous Pirates in History
At Royal Conquest, we love the history of the high seas! Here we share ten of the most famous pirates in history: Sir Francis Drake (English, 1540 – 1595): One
How to Talk Like a Pirate
To be a pirate, ye must talk like a pirate! So before you set sail, you better brush up on your pirate lingo. Here are a few pirate phrases that
Things To Do in Tampa Bay: The Royal Conquest Pirate Adventure
Ahoy, ye maties! Looking for things to do in the Tampa Bay area? Well, air out your sea legs and embark on a family friendly pirate adventure aboard our vessel,
Your Post-Gasparilla Pirate Destination
With the final Gasparilla event over this past weekend, Tampa bay area residents may be dealing with pirate separation anxiety. But we have good news—Boat Tours at Johns Pass offers
Host your next event with John’s Pass Pirate Ship
Argghhh! One of the best things about the Tampa Bay Area is its amazing concentration of pirates. Many people think that Tampa’s pirate lore is confined to only Gasparilla, but
