Jersey Shore Pirates offers 75-minute pirate ship field trips for ages 3–10 from Waterfront Marina, 281 Princeton Ave, Brick, NJ. The price covers 35 students (+$30 each extra), up to 43 aboard in total, with free bus parking; arrive 30 minutes early. 2027 booking opens in January. Call (732) 899-6100.
Planning a 2027 school or camp trip?
Join the 2027 Early-Bird List for school field trips and summer camp trips aboard Sea Gypsy II. There’s no deposit and no payment to join, and we’ll email the list when 2027 dates open.
Pirate Ship Field Trip Details
School & Camp Pirate Ship Field Trips in Brick, NJ
Pirate ship field trips in Brick, NJ: Jersey Shore Pirates welcomes classrooms, summer camps, and youth groups aboard Sea Gypsy II at Waterfront Marina for an interactive pirate adventure on the Metedeconk River. Students read a treasure map, crack the message-in-a-bottle clues, man the water cannons against Pirate Pete and hoist sunken treasure from the deep.
Jersey Shore Pirates has become one of the area’s most popular field trip destinations for schools and summer camps for the past 18 years. We are New Jersey’s best Pirate Adventure, period! The Sea Gypsy II was created and designed around the program to ensure the most interactive and best Pirate Adventure in the business. We are often imitated but never duplicated.
Why Teachers & Camp Directors Choose Us
Home port in Brick
Waterfront Marina, 281 Princeton Ave, Brick Township, NJ 08724, next to Windward Beach Park on the Metedeconk River.
FREE bus parking
Free parking inside the marina for buses and all of our groups who sail with us.
Pirate-themed lunch room
Free for camps for 30 minutes AFTER your adventure. Bring your own lunches and water.
Built by an educator
Our Pirate Adventure was created by an elementary education professional in 1995, and our staff includes education professionals.
Learning on board
We incorporate map reading skills, problem solving skills, and nautical terminology into each adventure.
Experienced crew
Our owner and several crew members have been running Pirate Adventures going on 25 seasons, with public and private schools and a vast variety of summer camps.
Purchase orders welcome
No credit card (i.e. public schools)? Call (732) 899-6100 to secure your dates and times with a Purchase Order.
Coast Guard–certified ship
Sea Gypsy II sails the protected waters of the Metedeconk River. A pirate gift shop and bathrooms are at check-in.
Spring field trips · May & June
School Field Trips
A hands-on pirate adventure for your class during May and June field trip season. Every sail incorporates map reading skills, problem solving skills, and nautical terminology, and our staff includes education professionals.
- Full Boat: 43 passengers total, maximum of 35 children
- FREE bus parking inside Waterfront Marina
- Purchase Orders welcome: call (732) 899-6100
- Experience with both public and private schools
Weekdays · June–August
Summer Camp Trips
Weekday pirate adventures for camp groups, June through August. Campers become the pirate crew, then head to our pirate-themed lunch room after the sail.
- Pirate-themed lunch room, free for camps for 30 minutes AFTER your adventure
- Bring your own lunches and water
- FREE bus parking and an awesome pirate gift shop for souvenirs
- Experience with a vast variety of summer camps
Field Trip Pricing & Booking
Our 2026 Pricing will be as follows:
- $849 for a Full Boat for your Pirate Adventure for a total of 43 passengers with a maximum of 35 children if booked before April 1st. After April 1st $899.
- If you bring more than 35 children for the sail, there will be an additional charge of $30 per extra child.
- If you are interested in bringing a smaller crew the price is $30 per person.
Renting a full boat allows a bit more flexibility for your crew. We can slightly alter your adventure in the case of late bus arrivals or any unforeseen circumstances. Please know if you choose not to rent a private ship there will be other families onboard and the ship will depart and return on our schedule. We will not be able to “hold the ship” or wait or alter the trip in any way and you will still be responsible for your tickets.
How booking works
- Book your Pirate Adventure online for any available dates 24 hours a day on TripWorks.
- There is a 50% non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking. We cannot “pencil anyone in” without your Deposit or Purchase order.
- If you do not have a credit card (i.e. public schools) and need to work off of a Purchase Order, call us at (732) 899-6100 to secure your dates and times. You can also call if you just prefer booking over the phone.
- Final payment is due 2 weeks prior to your sail.
- Within 14 days of your scheduled sailing, you will be responsible for all tickets reserved. Please be aware, it is your responsibility to contact us more than 2 weeks out if you need to make any changes for your crew numbers.
Please read before booking: full deposit & cancellation terms
All Deposits and payments are non-refundable or transferable unless Jersey Shore Pirates has to cancel for any reason (severe weather, mechanical etc….)
Reservations cancelled by your group due to factors outside of Jersey Shore Pirates control (i.e. bussing issues, weather forecasts (which are highly inaccurate), government regulations which do not apply to our operations, school district decisions, heat advisories, air quality issues and anything not determined as a safety issue to our direct business will not qualify for a refund. This is an outdoor activity throughout the summer, and it will most likely be hot.
This is a rain or shine event. We will make all calls the day of the Sailing if there is serious weather events determined by our captains and on a trip-by-trip basis. NO EXCEPTIONS. The weather forecast is not considered the actual weather. We do sail in the heat and rain however if there is some unexpected weather that is unsafe (lightning), we are always close to the dock for safety. A forecast does not qualify as a weather event as they are often incorrect and exaggerated.
See our full cancellation policy for details.
Created by an Educator, Run by Pirates
Our staff consists of education professionals as well as our owner and several crew members who have been running Pirate Adventures going on 25 seasons. Pirating is a full time job and that’s why our customer service and our Pirate Adventure is unmatched. We love what we do and we believe that’s what sets us apart in the industry.
Our Pirate Adventure was created by an elementary education professional in 1995 and has been successfully running ever since. Although our trip is always evolving to provide the best experience in the industry, it has been a proven winner ever since its creation. We are located inside a clean, family friendly marina with a full pirate themed gift shop, and a party/lunch room all of which are completely decorated to enhance your experience.
Field Trips for Kids in NJ: Now Booking 2027
Now booking 2027 school & camp field trips starting January. Each trip includes 75 minutes on the water aboard Sea Gypsy II. Plus, groups arrive 30 minutes before sailing for face painting, check-in and boarding. Also, bus parking at Waterfront Marina is free.
School Field Trips from Ocean & Monmouth County
Schools and camps across Ocean and Monmouth County reach us at Waterfront Marina, 281 Princeton Ave in Brick. As a result, many classes from Toms River, Point Pleasant, Wall, Howell, Lakewood and Jackson make it a short bus ride. Finally, every trip includes up to 35 students plus adult chaperones, and extra students are welcome for an added charge within our Coast Guard limit of 43 passengers.
Teacher Resources
Download our free one-page field trip info sheet and printable pirate worksheets to use before or after your trip.
For more planning tips, read our guide to school field trips in Ocean County.
An Educational Field Trip on the Water
For schools planning field trips for kids in NJ, each pirate adventure turns classroom skills into hands-on fun. Here’s how the activities connect to what students learn, and they support New Jersey learning standards for early elementary grades:
- Reading & literacy: students crack the message-in-a-bottle clues and learn nautical terms and pirate lingo.
- Map reading & problem solving: crews read a treasure map and solve the clues to find where X marks the spot.
- Science & local geography: the adventure sails the Metedeconk River, a Jersey Shore waterway right here in Ocean County.
- Teamwork & social skills: students follow the ship’s rules and work together to win back the treasure keys from Pirate Pete.
- Math: young crews count and sort the treasure they win back.
- History: students hear about real pirates and life at sea on the Jersey Shore.
It’s one of the most hands-on school field trips Ocean County classes can take, and bus parking is free.
What Group Leaders Say
Group leaders who bring kids aboard Sea Gypsy II keep coming back year after year.
“As always, one of the best field trips we do! The children get so excited, and are totally in on the whole experience! See you next year!”
— Holly, Tripadvisor, August 2024
“I’ve been taking my Girl Scout troop, children and grandchildren on this Pirate adventure for 17 years! Always a fun time for the children and adults alike!”
— Gina K., Google review
“… my daughter went on this adventure earlier in the summer for the first time with the YMCA camp! She has been asking to go again ever since! … I could see how this would be a great experience for elementary school aged kids!”
— Tripadvisor reviewer, August 2023
Field Trip FAQ for Teachers & Camp Directors
Where do school buses and camp groups board and park?
Board at Waterfront Marina, 281 Princeton Ave, Brick Township, NJ 08724, next to Windward Beach Park. We provide free parking inside the marina for buses and all of our groups who sail with us. Please drive slowly inside the marina.
How long is a school or camp field trip?
The pirate adventure on the water is 75 minutes. Arrive 30 minutes before departure so we can cast off on time; plan roughly 1 hour 45 minutes total from check-in through return to the dock.
How many students and chaperones can sail?
A Full Boat is a total of 43 passengers with a maximum of 35 children. Every person onboard counts toward Coast Guard capacity, kids and adults alike. If you bring more than 35 children for the sail, there is an additional charge of $30 per extra child.
How much does a school or camp field trip cost?
Our 2026 pricing: $849 for a Full Boat (43 passengers, maximum 35 children) if booked before April 1st; after April 1st, $899. If you are interested in bringing a smaller crew, the price is $30 per person.
Can our school pay with a purchase order?
Yes. If you do not have a credit card (i.e. public schools) and need to work off of a Purchase Order, call us at (732) 899-6100 to secure your dates and times. You can also call if you just prefer booking over the phone.
What deposit and payment do you need?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. We cannot “pencil anyone in” without your Deposit or Purchase Order. Final payment is due 2 weeks prior to your sail.
What if our crew numbers change?
It is your responsibility to contact us more than 2 weeks out if you need to make any changes for your crew numbers. Within 14 days of your scheduled sailing, you will be responsible for all tickets reserved.
What if our bus is running late?
Renting a full boat allows a bit more flexibility for your crew: we can slightly alter your adventure in the case of late bus arrivals or any unforeseen circumstances. Without a private ship there will be other families onboard, and the ship will depart and return on our schedule.
Where can campers eat lunch?
There is no food on the boat. Camps can use our pirate-themed lunch room free for 30 minutes AFTER your adventure. Bring your own lunches and water.
What will students learn on the trip?
We incorporate map reading skills, problem solving skills, and nautical terminology into each adventure. Our Pirate Adventure was created by an elementary education professional in 1995, and our staff includes education professionals.
Is there a bathroom on the ship?
There is no true head onboard the Sea Gypsy II. We have an emergency potty onboard if a child really needs to go, and bathrooms are at our check-in area for when you arrive and return.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. We have plenty of life jackets onboard the Sea Gypsy II, a Coast Guard certified vessel, and the captain gives a safety speech prior to departure. We sail in safe, protected waters on the Metedeconk River.
How do we get first word on 2027 dates?
Join the 2027 Early-Bird List at jerseyshorepirates.com/adventures/birthdays/early-bird-2027/. There’s no deposit and no payment to join, and we’ll email the list when 2027 dates open. Questions? Call (732) 899-6100.
When does 2027 field trip booking open?
Booking for 2027 school and camp field trips opens in January. Join the 2027 Early-Bird List and we’ll email you when dates open.
Is bus parking free?
Yes. Bus parking at Waterfront Marina in Brick is free.
What ages is the field trip for?
Ages 3 to 10, preschool through elementary school. The adventure also works for summer camp groups in that age range.
More answers on our FAQs page. Bringing a troop? See Scout Troop Pirate Adventures. Celebrating a birthday? See Birthday Parties.
Planning a 2027 school or camp trip?
Be first in line when 2027 field trip and camp trip dates open. Join the 2027 Early-Bird List with no deposit and no payment, or call us with your group size and preferred month.
Ready to book this season? Book online with TripWorks or call (732) 899-6100.
Groups from across NJ
Schools and camps visit us from across New Jersey. See our NJ field trip ideas by grade (PreK–grade 4).