Embarcadero- A two day celebration for kids and adults will include kids costume contests, carnival games, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, live parrots and scavenger hunt for pirate treasure. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for kids 3-12, kids 2 and under are free which includes admission to the museum and all pirate activities. Kids and adults who wear pirate or mermaid costumes to the event will receive a $2 admission discount. Adults carrying replica weapons must have them peace tied.

A 45 minute Historic Bay Cruise on San Diego Bay aboard the Pilot boat with pirates on board is available for just $5 plus the cost of admission. Activities take place Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm. For more information, line up of activities or tickets, please call 619-234-9153 ext. 101 or visit the museum’s website at http://www.sdmaritime.org.

About the Maritime Museum of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153. Additional information can be found on the museum’s website at http://www.sdmaritime.org