Jolly Roger Pirate Boat
Normal Price: Adult – R220 | Child – R140
What you get: Free entry onboard the boat 60-minute daytime cruise (Booking Required)
Jump on board Cape Town’s iconic pirate ship at the V&A Waterfront
Ahoy, matey! Spend an hour aboard South Africa’s only authentic pirate ship with a crew of real pirates on the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat.
Jolly Roger Pirate Boat Highlights
- Great Pirate cruise with an on-board show!
- 60-minute round trip, sailing along the Atlantic seaboard
- Your little ones will LOVE IT
OVERVIEW
Cruise on the only authentic pirate ship in South Africa with a full crew of Cape Town pirates. This 60-minute cruise of the V&A Harbour sails along the Atlantic seaboard as far as the Sea Point lighthouse. Visitors get to enjoy an abundance of unforgettable experiences, including watching dolphins and whales and taking photos of iconic sights like Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Onboard facilities include a cash bar and a tented roof cover, allowing for trips even in light rainy weather.
HISTORY
Pirates have been around for centuries, with the first recorded instances of piracy dating back to the 14th century. Since then, the pirate brand of the ‘Jolly Roger’ has long been associated with fear on the high seas. But the Jolly Roger Cape Town isn’t just a symbol used by pirates. In 1901, Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson announced that wartime submarines were unfair and should be treated as pirates, with all the crew hanged if captured. The idea was certainly harsh but luckily didn’t take off.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Yacoob Yachts
Shop 7a, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront
Hours: Fri – Sun 9 am – 5 pm | Closed Mon-Thurs | Operates 7 days a week in Dec & Jan
Phone: +27 (0) 21 421 0909
Website: www.yacoobyachts.co.za
THINGS TO KNOW
ADVICE FOR VISITORS
The Jolly Roger Pirate Boat is a great experience for families with young children. The staff provide fun-filled entertainment that can almost convince you that you’ve joined a real pirate ship. Comfortable seating is provided for adults, who can enjoy a drink from the cash bar. Kids get to run around and enjoy hilarious entertainment from the live theatrical pirate show.
But make sure to keep an eye on the water to spot whales, penguins, and dolphins. With the cruise lasting 90-minutes, leave some time, in the end, to enjoy a meal next to the water at one of the Waterfront’s many family-friendly restaurants.
DID YOU KNOW
The quintessential pirate flag of a skull and crossbones, called the ‘Jolly Roger’ flag, wasn’t always flown by pirates. They would fly a plain black or red flag depending on their intentions. If they flew a black flag, it simply meant the crew were set to attack and would spare the other ship if they surrendered immediately. But a red flag indicated that the pirate ship would attack and show no mercy.
