Current CRUISE TIMES
HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE
We will begin cruising with our normal cruise schedule on October 4th (Friday) at 6PM.
Special Discounted Rate:
Due to the situation in Clearwater Beach and our appreciation for both our first responders, our local community, and the visitors from out of town who aren’t getting Clearwater Beach at it’s best; We are offering the following rates:
Age 21+ $35
Age 20 and under $25
Age 2 and under $13
Price includes tax. Available until October 15, 2024. Includes 4 beer/wine beverages per adult ticket.
PARKING: Parking is not available in the marina. You can get to the beach via Jolly Trolly, walk or we have also arranged for parking availability for $20 a day at the Springhill Suites in Clearwater Beach.
Book online now – Reservation Page
Current CRUISE TIMES
Sunday thru Friday: 2PM & 6PM
Saturday: 10AM, 2PM & 6PM
All future reservations can ONLY be made on our Reservation Page
Same day reservations can ONLY be made by calling
727.446.2587
Daytime Cruise Prices
10AM & 2PM
Adults (21+): $42.06 ($45 incl. tax)
Seniors (65+): $40.19 ($43 incl. tax)
Juniors (13-20): $35.51 ($39 incl. tax)
Children (3-12): $35.51 ($39 incl. tax)
Babies (0-2): $12.15 ($13 incl. tax)
Schedule for Aug 17 to Sept 2nd
Sat : 10AM, 2PM, 6PM
Sun, Mon thru Fri: 2PM & 6PM
Evening Cruise Prices
4:30PM Champagne & 6:00PM Sunset
Adults (21+): $45.79 ($49 incl. tax)
Seniors (65+): $40.19 ($43 incl. tax)
Juniors (13-20): $35.51 ($39 incl. tax)
Children (3-12): $35.51 ($39 incl. tax)
Babies (0-2): $12.15 ($13 incl. tax)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do we need a reservation?
We highly suggest reserving a cruise well in advance of your desired cruise date. During our busy season(s) we sell out most of our cruises two to three days in advance, if not more. We recommend booking your cruise early in your trip. If weather should cancel your cruise you would be able to rebook prior to leaving the Clearwater Beach area. Book future cruises online here. Book same day cruises only by phone at 727-446-2587 after 10AM most days and after 9AM on days that have 10AM cruises.
What time should we arrive?
We recommend arriving at the parking lot 1-hour before your cruise. This will allow time for traffic, parking, and paying for your tickets. Your cruise will not be guaranteed if you arrive less than 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Do you offer any discounts?
We do not have any discounts available for our cruises. We keep our cruises as low cost as possible for everyone.
Is this cruise for kids/what age range is this cruise for?
Our cruises are for all ages. We have entertainment for kids 2 and up and adults can enjoy the festivities as well. We believe it is a full family entertainment cruise.
Kids entertainment includes water gun battles, treasure hunts, face painting, pirate games, and more.
What does the cruise entail and how long is the cruise?
All of our public cruises are exactly the same and include complimentary lemonade, punch, beer and wine, water gun battles, treasure hunts, face painting, pirate stories, fire the cannon and Captain Memo’s Dance Party, . All public cruises are 2-hours in duration (weather permitting).
What is the best way to contact Captain Memo”s?Phone: We can be reached via phone from 10AM until the last cruise goes out each day at 727-446-2587
Email: We can be reached via email at info@captainmemo.com which we check every few hours.
How does parking work?
The Municipal Marina Parking lot located at 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 is a pay per plate lot with parking paid by the hour at kiosks in the lot at the rate of $1 per hour.
When we confirm your reservation you will receive a 4-digit parking code. You will need this code to park for more than 30-minutes in this parking lot. The CODE button is on the very first screen on the parking kiosks and should be pressed, then enter the code you received, follow the prompts from there!
Do not use the mobile parking app as the code does not work in the app!
Do you have have food on the cruise?
We do have “emergency” snacks on the boat for sale, but we do not have any “meal” type food. Chips and snacks can be purchased from our bar.
Do you allow dogs on the boat?
Our boat is no place for dogs. We love dogs, but the metal deck and lack of water or areas to relieve itself all make for a very uncomfortable trip for a dog. In addition, we have several very loud noises including the ship horn and the cannon that are hard on human ears and potential dangerous to dogs ears. For those reasons, and others we do not allow dogs of any kind on our boat.
Do you allow wheelchairs or strollers on the boat?
Unfortunately, getting on and off the boat as well as getting around the boat can be difficult for wheelchairs and strollers. There is seating on all decks on our boat. We have storage for those on our dock while you are on the cruise.
SEE OUR GOOGLE REVIEWS
Pirate Birthday Parties
This is the most exciting attraction on Clearwater Beach! A one hour birthday cruise on beautiful Clearwater Beach Florida. You too can have your child’s private birthday party on the Pirates Ransom!
We entertain the children with Pirate Hats, Treasure Hunts, Face Painting, Musical Games, Pirate Stories, Water Gun Battles, Dance Program, Pirates Gold, Beads and A Pirate Pinata.
Pirate Weddings
Does a traditional wedding sound a little too dull for you? If you arggghh more of the adventurous type, why not consider a pirate wedding. Tie the knot and embark on the voyage of marriage while sailing across the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. We’ll settle the ship overlooking the horizon as our captain officiates your ceremony. Once it’s finished, let the plundering and pillaging begin!
Corporate & Private Charters
We’ve hosted countless Fortune 500 companies providing the setting for team building, networking or just a fun break from long days in conference rooms. We’ll be the highlight of your trip! Our corporate charter coordinator is happy to discuss any and all requests. We work with your point person to ensure every detail is taken care of and are more than willing to coordinate with our approved list of vendors on your behalf. If your group is coming to the Tampa Bay area, there’s no better place to host your corporate event.
Gift Certificates
Captain Memo’s Gift Certificates make a great gift for the entire family and can be purchased for any amount. Our gift certificates are filled out in a very neat calligraphy and can be picked up locally or mailed to the address of your choosing.
Our Gift Certificates are offered in standard and holiday-themed patterns including Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
We also offer a supplement to the gift certificate in our ‘Booty Bucks’ used as tender onboard the ship for snacks, souvenirs, and other goodies.
If you’re interested in purchasing a gift certificate, please contact us and a member of our staff will be happy to take yer treasure.
Call for Gift Certificates
727-446-2587
The Adventure
As we embark on our journey, soak up the sun and revel in the scenic views of Clearwater as we comb the horizon in search of dolphins. Get lost in the pirate antics during our two hour odyssey including a treasure hunt, face painting, water gun games, stories and dancing for all ages. Read our Google Reviews
ABOUT THE SHIP
The Pirate’s Ransom was custom designed and built to U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the owners in 1993.
Cleanliness and order are among the top priorities of our crew which extends to all facilities. A professional quality surround system throughout the boat plays a wide variety of tunes.
Our Crew
Our spirited crew of pirates are individually selected by Captain Memo himself. They are chosen not only for their enthusiastic personalities and immeasurable politeness, but also for their knowledgeable seamanship abilities. Our pirates maintain the ship’s cleanliness, insure safe boating practices, entertain the children and most importantly keep your goblet full of grog.
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Captain Memo
June 5, 1948 – October 13, 2009
Captain Memo and his wife Panama Pam sailed to Florida from California in a 30 ft. sailboat via the Panama Canal.
In an earlier life he used to be known as Bill Wozencraft, a Prudential Life Insurance Agent. His wife, Pam, had been a teacher for the Hearing Impaired.
After getting up each morning knowing he had to put on a suit and tie just to go out in the world and get rejected by 95 people a day, he knew there must be a better way to exist on this planet other than selling life insurance. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that would be pillaging and plundering as a pirate on Clearwater Beach.
The initial goal they set was to sail to the Caribbean within a year. It actually took two and a half years, and they ran out of money along the way.