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The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt

Location St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
$199
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Our spooky nighttime treasure hunt offers an exhilarating evening filled with adventure at Bluebeards Castle and the St. Thomas mangroves. Use lanterns and tools to search for buried treasure while encountering ghostly figures from piracy's past.

  • 🕵️‍♂️ Engage in a thrilling 4 to 5 hour adventure, solving clues as a group while navigating the island.
  • 🌅 Enjoy scenic sunsets and historical artifacts on display at Bluebeards Castle during your journey.
  • 👻 This experience is designed for participants aged 18 and up due to its spooky nature.
  • 🚫 No refunds will be issued based on the “scare factor” or intensity of the attraction.
  • 👥 Private groups are required, with a minimum of 6 people needed to reserve this experience for your party.
  • 🗺️ Smaller private groups may check out our other popular treasure hunts available.

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The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Tropical Treasure Hunt Map. Clients have the opportunity to take home our trademark map for memories
  • Pirate gear including hats and eye patches to get in the spirit are included.
  • 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.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Enjoy one locally brewed craft beer or equal value drink.
  • Use our Tropical Treasure Hunt adventure pack which includes tools to assist with solving clues during the adventure.
  • Towels will not be provided. You will get wet on the kayak excursion and will need a towel.
  • A treasure (gift) is not included at the conclusion.
  • Bug spray. On the mangroves there can be mosquitoes and other insects. Please plan accordingly.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Dinner is not included with the experience.

Meeting point
We meet in front of the historic Bluebeards Castle. It is located at the top of Bluebeards Castle Resort which can be found on Google maps. There is a parking lot right below the castle where you can park throughout the evening. You will be returned to this spot at the end of the experience.
Return details
We meet in front of the historic Bluebeards Castle. It is located at the top of Bluebeards Castle Resort which can be found on Google maps. There is a parking lot right below the castle where you can park throughout the evening. You will be returned to this spot at the end of the experience.

  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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
  • 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 18 & Up - Kayaking required
  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience 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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    The Ghosts of Piracy Past - Tropical Treasure Hunt

    Location St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
    $199
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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