Caribbean Pirates Extravaganza is on the Brig Unicorn (see the pics in this section) a ship used in some of the scenes in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. We did confirm this with the Captain when we were onboard.

The morning started of cool and clouded over. It’s a short walk to the pier from the Crown Princess to catch the Brig Unicorn. It took a few minutes for the Brig to dock and for us to get onboard. As we boarded our daughters were keenly watching the other passengers, since we heard that one of the kids in the tour usually gets to fire the cannons.

We were not impressed when only after about 5 minutes sailing there was a downpour. It just happened that we were sitting under the covered part of the deck so we didn’t get wet. As if someone turned off the tap so did the rain stop as we headed up the leeward coast of the island. There was music playing, snacks sharing and the crew was busy manning the sails.

We were then briefed on what was to happen as we approached Pigeon Island.

1st , Someone would fire the cannon to kill the pirates that were on the island. Yep, one of our girls got the opportunity to fire it.

2nd We would be tendered ashore where we would participate in a treasure hunt. We were given maps and were briefed on the actual hunt when we arrived on the island.

We were met by 2 pirates on the island who told us the rules of the treasure hunt. There were 6 keys hidden on the island and your goal is to find as many keys as you can. If the key you found opens the treasure chest when you get back onboard the Brig unicorn you get what’s inside.

The final words from the pirate... NEVER TRUST A PIRATE!

We did the hunt with the use of our trusty map and clues the pirate gave us. I think we found 3 of the 6 keys.

After the hunt was over we had the option to hike up to ruins of 18th-century Fort Rodney (be prepared for some exercise) or to just enjoy the beach. We choose to do the hike and do the beach after. Though it was a bit exhausting, the view from the peak was amazing. We could see the Brig Unicorn out in the ocean, many parts of the coast and island as well as the Sandals resorts in the distance. (See the pics in this section for some of the views we had).

After we tendered back to the Brig Unicorn it was time to try the keys we found during the treasure hunt. With Caribbean music in the air and rum punch it made for a great sail back to the pier. The crew were amazing and always willing to answer any questions you may have (please do tip them as you leave). The captain also allowed our girls to sail the ship and they loved every minute of it. What an experience for them… be on the ship where Orlando was on, fire the cannons and captain the ship.

This took us most of the morning so we headed back to the Crown Princess for a quick shower and lunch before we headed off to Castries, the capital city.

After lunch we took a water taxi over to Castries where we browsed through the Market and other shops. Castries is like any other small Caribbean city with nothing that really grabs your attention.

As a fun way recommend the Caribbean Pirates Extravaganza as fun way to spend your morning in St Lucia.

Before I forget… One of the keys my daughters found did open the treasure chest and she got a voucher for a gemstone at Diamonds International. You should have seen her face when she went to claim it... priceless. I could tell you where you can find the keys and which one will open the chest, but the curse of the Caribbean Pirates Extravaganza will haunt me the rest of my life!

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