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The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt

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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Experience our new spooky nighttime treasure hunt for a frighteningly fun evening! Use our lanterns and other tools to search for buried treasure while encountering a ghost of piracy past. We have partnered with Virgin Islands Eco Tours to provide your crew kayaks and a guide to explore the eerie St. Thomas mangroves to find clues during the adventure. Also take in the scenic sunset while experiencing a significant historical monument in Bluebeards Castle and the historical artifacts on display.

Imagine the best of an escape room (solving clues as a group) but rather be stuck in one room, the island becomes your boundaries on a 4 to 5 hour adventure! This experience is 18 and up due to the spooky nature of the experience. No refunds will be given due to “scare factor” or the intensity of the attraction.

Private groups only with at least 6 people to reserve the experience for your party. For smaller private groups please check out our other popular treasure hunts.

What's Included

  • Snacks Clients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time.
  • Alcoholic beverages Enjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner Dinner is not included with the experience.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1331 Estate Taarneberg
Bluebeard Loop, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

VI Ecotours

Clients will enjoy a night tandem kayak tour with a Eco Tours guide in the spooky St. Thomas mangroves. Visit it a small island to collect the next clue. Be careful, a ghost of piracy past may be lurking in the darkness.We can't provide all of the locations you will visit since part of the adventure is figuring out the next location based on the riddles provided.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bluebeard's Tower

Clients will experience a historical monument in the Bluebeards Tower built in the late 1600s by the Danes as a way to protect the island from enemy countries and pirates!The inside of the castle is now a small museum with amazing artifacts including some from the Golden Age of Piracy (approx. 1650 - 1725).You will have an experienced guide help you understand the history of St. Thomas while taking in panoramic, incredible views from the top of the tower during sunset. You will receive your first clue in the museum along with your adventure bag with tools to solve clues throughout the night including a lantern. The clue will have you use the historical artifacts to solve the riddles that will lead you on your spooky adventure!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Havensight

You will visit a bar in Havensight to collect more clues to help lead you to the Ghost of Piracy's Past cursed treasure. Enjoy an adult beverage on us
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Thomas

Clients will conclude their experience at one of the beautiful St. Thomas beaches. Hunt for the buried treasure using your provided lantern. Also the beach is the location of a popular restaurant/bar where you can enjoy another adult beverage on us
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
  • If you are afraid of heights the sky ride is 700 feet above sea level. You may sit out during that portion of the treasure hunt.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ghosts of Piracy Past – Tropical Treasure Hunt?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107562P3

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • SnacksClients will enjoy an appetizer at the end of the experience. Snacks such as fruit snacks and oatmeal bars are included. Please eat dinner ahead of time.
  • Alcoholic beveragesEnjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
  • Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories
  • Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure.
  • DinnerDinner is not included with the experience.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
  • A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion. For private groups clients can purchase a gift.
  • Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Although you will not have to swim, you will be tandem kayaking for approximately 40 minutes round-trip.
  • 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.
  • If you are afraid of heights the sky ride is 700 feet above sea level. You may sit out during that portion of the treasure hunt.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 18 & Up - Kayaking required

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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