Black Dragon Pirate Ship
Pirate Adventure Cruise
Captain Black-Hearted Andy, “Scourge Of the Laguna Madre,” invites you to join him and his jolly crew of wastrels and brigands on this interactive pirate adventure cruise. Lots of entertainment, lots of excitement and lots of pure fun for all you kids aged 2 to 92.
Come aboard and learn to fight like a pirate, speak like a pirate, hunt for treasure like a pirate and share the booty.
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Pirates Landing in Port Isabel
The Black Dragon Pirate Ship
Call 956-943-6283
501 East Maxan Street
Port Isabel, TX 78578
Before ye’ board
Pre-cruise activities
Be sure and arrive early (a half hour or so) for the “meet and greet” session on the waterfront patio behind Black Jack’s restaurant where food and beverages are available. Our pirates will introduce themselves, do some improv and fire the 9 lb “Gollywobbler” cannon signaling “All Aboard” .
Grog and Grub
Available the entire trip
Available for purchase on the ship: sodas, snacks, beer and wine. We also offer pina coladas, rum, tequila and whiskey based drinks. We accept Master Card and Visa aboard Black Dragon. There will be pre-boarding photo ops with captain and crew and the photos will be ready for purchase at the conclusion of the voyage.
Fun and entertainin’
Cannon firing and shows
All cruises include a crew of professional pirates who entertain with pirate stories, face painting, treasure hunts, water pistol battles, sword fighting, music, and loads of family fun for all ages. Don’t miss the dolphin watching on almost every cruise!
A pirate's life for me
Out on the waters of the Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, our pirates sail the high seas.
Ahoy! There be pirates
The Black Dragon be more than a beautiful pirate ship; she is manned by a gathering of thieves, brigands, cutthroats and back-stabbing blackguards, the likes of which have not been seen since the days of Blackbeard! Get tickets today.
It's a blast
She mounts 10 “cannons,” fired by computer with a full range of visual and audio effects. When her cannons roar, you’ll think you’re in the middle of a 17th century naval battle.
Learn how to fight like a pirate
Be daring aboard ye’ mighty Black Dragon Pirate shop and learn the skills to being a pirate.
A 17th century wedding
Plan a special and uniquely themed wedding or private event on any of our ships. Call 956-592-2223 today to book your adventure.
Cool off with a water pistol fight
Beat the heat and take on some pirates with ye’ trusty water pistols.
Pirates around every turn
You never know when you’ll run into a pirate threatening mutiny aboard the Black Dragon. But never fear, for the Black Dragon comes armed with a full set of cannons to defend the treasure.
Look like a pirate
If you talk like a pirate, fight like a pirate, and walk like a pirate, you might also end up looking like a pirate on the Black Dragon.
Service aboard the Black Dragon Pirate Ship
Any snacks and drinks ye’ desire be served aboard the Black Dragon.
What be the Black Dragon?
The Black Dragon is a modern day replica of a 17th century galleon. Below the water line, she’s a modern sea-worthy vessel with the latest marine technology. Above the water, she’s a trip to a time and place where the likes of Jean Lafitte sailed the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre, making port here in Port Isabel. Legend has it that Lafitte took refuge in this area and dug a well in Laguna Vista. Local ranchers formed business alliances with pirates who sailed their contraband between the Rio Grande and Corpus Christi. Now, you can sail the same waters with Osprey Cruises aboard The Black Dragon pirate ship.
Our Black Dragon was constructed at Duckworth Shipyard, Tarpon Springs, FL and designed by Daniel J. Avoures & Assoc., of Tampa.
Ye’ mighty ship
- 75 feet long; 20 foot beam
- Weighs 80 gross tons
- The tallest of her four masts extends 57 feet above the waterline, or, roughly the height of a five story building
- Top speed of 12 knots; Cruises at 8 knots
- Cruising capability of over 3000 nautical miles
- Four decks of adventure
- Modern men’s and women’s restrooms (heads)
Shiver me timbers and splice me mainbrace!
There’s strange happenings at South Padre Island and Port Isabel, TX. A gathering of thieves, brigands, piratefolk and back-stabbing blackguards … the likes of which haven’t been seen since the days of Blackbeard! This musty group will capture you and sail the Laguna Madre with a crew of real pirates while you enjoy your grub and grog.