Pirate Ship Blog
5 Tips to Throwing the Best Kid’s Pirate Birthday Party
Are you tired of those same old boring kid’s parties and want something different for your child to enjoy? Then, a pirate birthday party might just be the right idea
The Greatest Day of the Year: International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Some of us love Christmas, or some of us love Halloween. However, what is a Pirates favorite holiday? Why international Talk Like a Pirate Day of course! Talk like a Pirate
The Guide on: How to Be an Arrrgmazing Pirate 101
A lot goes into being an argmazing pirate! From having the clothing that fits the bill, to mastering their language and preparing the perfect drinks and foods for ye fellow
Legends Aside, The Real Life Pirates Who Helped Change History
Most of what we know about pirates is from famous movies like Pirates of The Caribbean and Treasure Island, which makes it somewhat difficult to imagine what a real life
Pirate Myth or Fact
We all know the tales about pirates from the movies. They made their captives walk the plank, they had a parrot on their shoulder, they all looked like Jack Sparrow
The Most Famous Pirate of All – Blackbeard
At one point or another, I’m sure we’ve all heard of the legend of Blackbeard. Sailing the seven seas upon one of the mightiest pirate ships to ever set sail.
The Top Things Pirates Actually did for Fun
While our pirate excursions are packed with fun for the whole family, the fun selection of activities raises an important question: What did pirates actually do for entertainment aboard their
5 Fierce Female Pirates
When you think of a pirate, what’s the first thing that comes into mind? An angry bearded man with a hook for a hand, right? Ha! Well, you should know
Guide to Gasparilla Parties, Celebrate Like a Tampa Local
Ahoy! The countdown is on for Gasparilla, that amazing time of year when pirates (yes, pirates!) take over Tampa Bay! Our Pirate ship’s Gasparilla guide is everything you need to
The Pirate Legend of Libertalia: The Pirate Utopia
What’s a pirate ship adventure without pirate legends, history, and lore? While aboard the John’s Pass pirate ship in Tampa Bay you may hear the story of the infamous pirate
8 Pirate Themed Cocktails
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to cool off with a pirate-inspired cocktail that’ll make you go “argh”! Although we only offer beer and wine onboard the
How to Throw the Perfect Pirate Birthday Bash
Calling all Salty Dogs, Scallywags, Cabin Kids and Mini Pirates! Want to throw an unforgettable pirate themed birthday party? What better way than on board the Royal Conquest, Tampa Bay’s
Pirate Lore: The Kraken
Come aboard the John’s Pass pirate ship to hear stories of pirate lore and fantastical experiences on the high seas! From Angola to Norway and across the oceans, the tale
Pirate Payroll: Earnings, Loot, & Treasure
Pirates didn’t roam the high seas for nothing. It’s all about the loot and treasure that is at the stake of every captured ship with wealth and riches as the
How Pirates Captured a Ship
Ahoy mateys! Think it’s easy being a pirate? Think again! Back in the Golden Ages, when piracy was an actual career, pirates were faced with the challenge of capturing ships
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
