FAQs

  • Yes! This is an escape game and boat cruise! The cruise duration is 1 hour in length as you sail the waters!

  • Our ships are 50 ft long open deck vessels that include a retractable awning above the deck for bright sun and rain. There are no playing sections indoors or below decks, so we always recommend bringing an extra warm layer as the temperature tends to be cooler on the water!

  • So long as conditions are safe we will sail rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather. In cases of inclement weather (i.e. storms) we may postpone the game. You will be notified in advance whenever possible.

Sailing

  • The boats at all our locations are wheelchair accessible by gangplank. The door to the ship has a 42" clearance.

  • Service Animals and pets are permitted aboard our ship. So long as all passengers are safe, we’d love to have your seadogs sailing with us!

  • No lifejackets or PFD’s are needed to play. Our ships are outfitted with 45 adult lifejackets and 45 child lifejackets in case of emergency. As our vessels are high stability pontoon boats, the sail is very smooth and does not necessitate wearing a lifejacket or PFD while on board. We do not recommend passengers wear a lifejacket or PFD onboard as they can easily cause overheating even in cooler weather if worn for extended periods of time while not in the water.

Safety & Accessibility

  • This game is designed to be a fun adventure that keeps the players on their toes. The vibrant characters are always present to provide hints and assistance when necessary, but our goal is to have you feel challenged without getting to the point of frustration.

  • No, the experience is not private. There is a maximum capacity of 18 players that are split into three teams. You may book for as many players as you plan to bring up to capacity, but your group may be split or merged with other groups to create even teams. However, we will try our best to keep all participants with their original groups!

    Please note, private parties or corporate events can have up 24 players!

  • Each team of 8 has their own set of puzzles to solve, occasionally sharing large props with the other teams onboard.

  • Yes! You will be required to read in order to solve certain puzzles throughout the experience.

  • Our experience is recommended for players 16 and up due to the difficulty of our puzzles. We welcome pirates of any age aboard our ship, however groups with players 15 years of age and under must maintain a 1:5 ratio of adults and children.

  • We don’t require costumes to come aboard, but you are more than welcome to join us in full pirate garb!

  • This game features moments that do require English reading comprehension. Some puzzles in this experience do not require any reading comprehension at all. Additionally, we have excellent in-game staff who are always more than happy to offer additional assistance when necessary.

The Experience

  • As this is a live event, all sales are final and we are not able to issue refunds. However, Pirate Life is committed to providing excellent experiences to all of our patrons so if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Any tickets that have been paid for cannot be removed, but for large groups that have only put down a deposit, we can remove any tickets that have not been paid for up until 48 hours in advance. After that, no changes can be made. You can add tickets up until the time of your sail as long as the maximum players has not been reached

  • Please call +1 (800) 300-2732 or email booking@escapetheship.com
    Our on-site staff will be more than happy to assist you!

Booking & Billing

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