It’s a pirate’s life for San Diego residents and vacationers alike!
You and your family can join the Maritime Museum of San Diego for hijinks on the high seas during “BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure.” This brand-new theatrical performance is set to unfurl its sails this fall with monthly shows.
Roll Playing with Kids on the Star of India
What Is BOARDED!?
BOARDED! is a family-friendly performance featuring costumed actors and exciting scenes on the sea, presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures.
The fun part is that you and your family can join a motley crew aboard the San Salvador in an interactive 90-minute show. Perfectly paired with the backdrop of the San Diego Bay, you’ll get wrapped up in the unforgettable pirate theatrics as you learn about life as a scallywag.
Submarine the Californian and the Star of India
Dates and Times
Currently, two showings of BOARDED! are planned for the remainder of 2024. They run on November 30th and December 28th, the weekends after Thanksgiving and Christmas respectively, with performances at 10:30am and 12:45pm.
Additional shows may soon be scheduled for 2025, but we don’t yet know for sure - we’ll keep you updated if new dates are added.
Row Boat from the Star of India
A Personal Note about BOARDED!
I was lucky enough to participate with my son in a pirate activity at the Maritime Museum of San Diego that was very similar to the new BOARDED! event and I can say that we both really enjoyed it. The staff got the parents and the kids involved and I can’t stress enough how well done it was and how much I was impressed.
And I’d say that even if you won’t be able to visit for one of these 2024 performance dates, there are still plenty of reasons to visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego!
San Diego is full of maritime and naval history with some of my favorite highlights being the USS Midway, the Star of India and of course the Maritime Museum of San Diego!
Ahoy, mateys!
Make sure to arrive early to explore the historic Maritime Museum of San Diego. It’s packed with real pirate lore and incredible ships, setting the perfect mood for your adventure. Bonus: Dress in your best pirate gear—some shows reward the most spirited swashbucklers!