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    Ride A 1-Hour Pirate Cruise In Wildwood Crest

    Join the Dark Star for a 1-hour family pirate cruise

    4.6 stars• 672 reviews
    From$29/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 hour

    Includes

    Face painting, eye patch

    Highlights

    Step aboard the Dark Star, a 50-foot pirate-themed ship, and cruise close to shore on Sunset Lake. Enjoy pirate stories, music, and a kid-friendly treasure hunt.

    • Board a 50-foot modern-day pirate ship
    • Listen to pirate stories from the onboard crew
    • Join a treasure hunt during the cruise
    • Enjoy music and pirate-themed entertainment
    • Stay close to shore on Sunset Lake

    What's Included

    • Face painting
    • Eye patch
    • Letter of Marque certificate

    Things to know

    Food and drinks are not allowed on board, including alcohol. The ship is not wheelchair accessible. Customary gratuity for the crew is 20%.

    Cancellation Policy

    Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled. The seller may cancel up to an hour before start time due to severe or unsafe weather; if cancelled, you can reschedule (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.

    FAQs

    Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Face painting runs for 20 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before departure so boarding can begin.

    No. You can’t bring food or drinks on board, including alcohol.

    Yes. There is one head (bathroom) below deck, but you should use the restrooms at the dock before the cruise.

    Meeting details

    6200 Park Boulevard, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

    Experience provided by Starlight Fleet
    Experience provided by Starlight Fleet

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    Person (All Ages)

    $29.17

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    Infant

    $0

    Under 30in (measured at the dock) ride FREE

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    The crew here is the real draw. Across fishing trips, dolphin watching cruises, and even a pirate ship experience, reviewers consistently highlight how friendly, patient, and attentive the staff are. First-timers feel genuinely welcomed, fish get filleted onboard for you to take home, and the guides have a knack for keeping both kids and adults entertained. The dolphin watching sunset cruise in particular gets a lot of love, with drinks, snacks, dancing, and reliable dolphin sightings making it a well-rounded outing. There is one recurring friction point worth knowing about: a few guests have had frustrating interactions with the ticketing booth staff, particularly around third-party bookings. It seems isolated to one person and does not reflect the onboard experience, but if you are booking through an outside platform, it may be worth confirming your reservation directly beforehand to avoid any hassle at check-in. Overall, this fleet offers something for a wide range of visitors, from serious anglers chasing sea bass and grouper to families looking for a fun, low-key cruise. The onboard crew clearly takes pride in what they do, and repeat visitors are common. If you are looking for a water-based experience with staff who genuinely seem to care, this is a solid choice.

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