🏴‍☠️ The Hunt Begins - Are You Ready?

$2000 grand prize and runner-up loot! Claim your share before October 25.

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Chris O'Neal
September 19, 2025

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Treasure Hunters!

The John’s Pass Treasure Hunt is about to set sail and the bounty is bigger than ever! Adventurers can collect map pieces that will lead them to a grand prize on Oct. 25th at John’s Pass!

With all pieces in hand, put your thinking cap on and get ready for the real brainteasers during the grand finale on Saturday, Oct 25, when pirate legends Captain Rattlebones & Musket Mike lead you checkpoint by checkpoint through each riddle, ending with an exciting finale! One lucky treasure seeker will win the Grand Prize Chest, worth up to $2,000! All other cache-finders keep their treasure and earn pirate bragging rights.

  • Map Piece Collection: Sept 15 – Oct 19

  • Finale Treasure Hunt: Saturday, Oct 25

  • Follow @pirateship.johnspass for hints, location updates, and all the pirate gossip!

💰 Prizes Up for Grabs

Grand Prize Chest (1 winner): Worth about $2000! Packed with tickets, exclusive merch, real silver pieces, and gift cards to local favorites like Pirate’s Pub ’n’ Grub, Sugar Daddy’s, Wave Runners, and Eagle Parasail and a voucher for a free private charter cruise!

Runner-Up Caches (3 winners): Each includes a $25 Gift Shop credit plus a $25 local partner gift card.

Follow @pirateship.johnspass for more details!

⚓ Rally your crew and keep your spyglass ready… the chase is on!

GHOST SHIP ROYAL CONQUEST SETS SAIL

Don’t miss out on the spookiest ride on the water this October as the Ghost Ship Royal Conquest sets sail again! The special 7 p.m. departure means you’ll be riding under the moonlight with all the spooks and specters that reside in the dark, dark waters of Boca Ciega Bay! Not to mention, all the rockin’ Halloween hits to dance to and costumes are encouraged! Weekends in October through Halloween!

Ghost Ship Royal Conquest – Haunted Night Cruises in John’s Pass

Join the Ghost Ship Royal Conquest for a haunted night cruise in John’s Pass! Experience fog, black lights, zombie pirates, Halloween hits, and spooky fun every Friday & Saturday in October. Book now before spots vanish!

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WIN A CORPORATE HOLIDAY CRUISE FOR YOUR CREW!

Corporate Holiday Party Contest | Win a Private Pirate Ship Cruise

Treat your team to an unforgettable holiday party cruise aboard the Royal Conquest or Dolphin Quest — Tampa Bay’s #1 cruise experience! Fill out the short form below to enter for your chance to win a free Corporate Holiday Party.

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