FAQs

🏴‍☠️ About Pirate Life

Pirate Life Theatre is a children’s theatre company that creates family friendly pirate-themed shows in Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, 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!
Submit the form on our site, email us at adventure@piratelife.ca, or call (800) 300-2732. Leave a voicemail if we miss you — we’ll respond within 24 hours.

Yes! We sail rain or shine. Only dangerous weather will result in rescheduling at no cost.
Not required onboard, but we have child and adult lifejackets available if you’d like one.
Yes, but seating is limited. Use our benches as needed.
40 guests max per cruise, plus 1 captain and 2 crew. Larger groups? We can accommodate multiple departures and additional on-shore entertainment.
Yes. All ships are accessible with 42-inch wide gangplank entrances.
Yes — service animals are always welcome.

Best for ages 3–12, but pirates of all ages are welcome. Older groups may prefer our escape games or private experiences.
1.5 hours: 30 minutes on shore (face paint, pirate names, games) + 1 hour on the boat.
Arrive at your ticket time. Early? Use the washroom. Late? No problem — the ship sets sail 30 minutes after your ticket time.
Absolutely! Bring your own or buy from us. We’ll share a costume guide video after booking. We also sell costume kits (eye patch, bandana, hat, sword).
You might get a gentle sprinkle from the water cannons — unless you’re really aiming for a splash.

A special Pirate Life pin, pirate necklace, birthday song, and VIP treatment. Loot bags available at extra cost. We don’t provide food or drinks.
Food is only allowed during private charters. We recommend eating before or after your adventure at our picnic tables or nearby parks. Let us know your plans so we can help!

Yes — we recommend booking in advance. Space is limited and schedules vary. Reserve online or by calling (800) 300‑2732.
All sales are final. Cancel at least 48 hours in advance to reschedule or receive a credit (valid for 1 year).

We reccomend you purchase trip insurance which will facilitate cancelations
Yes — missed bookings are charged in full. Please notify us ASAP if you can’t attend.
Yes. Children 3 and under sail for $14, but they still count toward the 40-person capacity.
No. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For groups: at least 1 adult per 9 children.
No. A 50% deposit is required for large bookings and is non-refundable unless you have purchased trip insurance.
Yes — except for kids 3 and under, who sail for $14.
All bookings include a 7% service fee to cover credit card transaction costs.