Delawareans Can Sail On A Pirate Ship Through The Lewes Canal This Summer

Experience a family-friendly pirate adventure on the Sea Gypsy in Lewes, Delaware, complete with treasure hunts and nautical drama.

Did you know that you can head out on the open seas on a real Delaware pirate ship? Join the Pirates of Lewes for a fun cruise through the Lewes Canal that's sure to make a lasting impression and unforgettable memories.

This summer, you'll find an incredible and unforgettable adventure waiting for you in Lewes. Climb aboard the Sea Gypsy for a day on the water pirate-style!

You'll start your adventure off sneaking to a real Delaware pirate ship - after all, you don't want to be caught by the other pirates on the Lewes Canal!

Set sail for your cruise adventure. Though this is very much a kid-friendly event, parents and teens will have a great time watching the nautical drama unfold.

Your pirate captains will lead you through disputed waters, and you'll have to be ready to man the cannons.

Other pirates are always trying to climb aboard and commandeer the Sea Gypsy! Be ready to help fight them off!

Once your ship is secure, you'll get down to the really important business - tracking down treasure. Learn to read the pirate's treasure map and then head out to find it.

Using all of your mystery-solving and scavenger-hunting skills, track down the famous treasure buried in Delaware's First Town!

Hit the seas with Pirates of Lewes for a family-friendly trip on the water that's sure to be the best summertime day trip of the year.

This year, Pirates of Lewes is booking their cruises by phone appointment only. You can check out their website, here, for more information about the family friendly Pirate cruises, or their sunset cruise that's offered for adults only. The sunset cruise lets you take in all the beautiful scenery of Cape Henlopen from an authentic Delaware pirate ship! Though you won't be fending off other pirates, you'll still feel like a kid again.

For more Delaware fun, check out our archives here!

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