About Us
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.
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.
Cruise Schedule & Prices
Current Cruise Times
Arrr you ready for your pirate adventure?
That’s fantastic, we’re looking forward to having you. Remember, cruise times are seasonal always book in advance.
Online reservations cannot be made within 24 hours of your desired cruise time, for same day reservations guests must call our ticket office to secure their booking.
*Note: Cruise times / frequency are seasonal, please review the full schedule to help in the booking process.
Daytime Cruise Prices
10:00am and 2:00pm
| Adults: | $36.00 |
| Seniors ( 65+): | $33.00 |
| Juniors (13 – 17): | $31.00 |
| Children (3 – 12): | $28.00 |
| Babies (2 & under): | $11.00 |
Includes: Complimentary soft drinks, beer and wine.
*10am offered everyday except Sunday during following dates:
January 3rd – February 12th, September 9th – November 26th.
Sunset Cruise Prices
4:30pm and 7:00pm
| Adults: | $39.00 |
| Seniors ( 65+): | $33.00 |
| Juniors (13 – 17): | $31.00 |
| Children (3 – 12): | $28.00 |
| Babies (2 & under): | $11.00 |
Includes: Complimentary soft drinks, beer, wine & champagne.
*Sunset cruise time is seasonal – 4:30pm. 5pm, 6pm or 7pm daily.
Special Events
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!
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.
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.
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The legend of captain memo
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.