Pirate Life Theatre FAQs
What is Pirate Life Theatre?
Pirate Life Theatre is a children’s theatre company that creates family friendly pirate-themed shows in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton. We encourage our patrons to live a pirate’s life by presenting interactive theatrical productions in which you can join our crew and help us search for treasure, fire the water cannons, witness a sword fight and more! Our production is part theatre, part cruise, and all adventure!
What age group is the show suitable for?
Our daytime children’s theatre performances are ideal for ages 3-12! We host escape games for older youth and adults in the evening. Of course, true pirates can be any age! For more information about our escape games click:
How long is the adventure?
Our adventures are 1.5 hours, with 30 minutes of onshore activities including face paint, pirate names and games, and a 1 hour cruise aboard the vessel.
How many people are on the boat?
We have a maximum capacity of 40 guests, 1 captain and 2 crew members. If your group is larger than 40 we can accommodate you with several departures and more on shore entertainment.
Can we wear costumes?
Costumes are highly encouraged! You may bring your own or buy from us. We provide a video upon booking that will help you raid your closet for gear, or you are welcome to purchase a costume package from us which can include an eye patch, bandana, hat, and sword.
Do you get wet during the show?
Our ship is armed with water cannons pointed away from the boat, so you may get sprinkled on but not splashed. Unless you want to of course!
Do you sail in the rain?
We sail rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. In the event of dangerous weather, the Captain will make a judgement call the morning of and if necessary reschedule the departures at no added cost to you.
Do I need reservations?
We highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Space on our ship is limited and our departures vary from day to day. Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone - please arrive at your scheduled time.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets purchased are final sale, and we are not able to offer refunds. If you are unable to attend your show please let us know 48 hours before your cruise and we are happy to help you reschedule for another day. A credit is valid for 1 calendar year from the date of a cancelled booking.
If I book and do not show up will I be charged?
Yes, when you make a reservation with us we consider that a booking, as we have a limited capacity and are reserving the seats for you and thus refusing entry to others. We hope you understand.
Are deposits refundable?
All deposits are non-refundable, whether for birthday parties or summer camps. A deposit of 50% of the total cost is required for large booking, and reserve the ship.
What is the service fee?
Ticket purchases come with a 7% service fee per ticket. This service fee is applied to all ticket purchases and helps to cover the costs that major credit cards charge us on all transactions.