BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures

May 16 - Dec 26, 2026

Maritime Museum of San Diego /
1492 N Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101
$35 under 18. Adults 18+ $85.00 Includes general admission.
Maritime Museum of San Diego /
1492 N Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101
$35 under 18. Adults 18+ $85.00 Includes general admission.

Description

Step aboard one of the Maritime Museum of San Diego's historic tall ships for a thrilling 90-minute cruise on San Diego Bay. Experience immersive pirate theatrics as the waterfront transforms into a playground of swashbuckling fun.

Your adventure may take place aboard either the San Salvador, a replica 16th-century Spanish galleon, or the schooner Californian, depending on vessel availability.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this unforgettable experience is the perfect way to explore San Diego from a unique perspective.

This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship's crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King's Jail, swab the deck, and learn other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes. Choose from two shows at 10:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. on select Saturdays, March 21, May 16, June 13, July 11, August 15, October 10, November 28 and December 26, 2026. 

Please check-in 15 to 30 minutes before your reserved show time.

PLEASE NOTE: The BOARDED! Pirate Show includes simulated gunfire, which may frighten young children. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, we recommend bringing ear plugs.

Sails are not set during BOARDED! cruises on San Diego Bay.

Dates & Times

  • May 16, 2026 (All Day)
  • Jun 13, 2026 (All Day)
  • Jul 11, 2026 (All Day)
  • Aug 15, 2026 (All Day)
  • Oct 10, 2026 (All Day)
  • Nov 28, 2026 (All Day)
  • Dec 26, 2026 (All Day)

1492 N Harbor Drive

Downtown San Diego

Maritime Museum of San Diego