Belfast’s Family Treasure Hunter: Pirate Jack’s 1.5‑Hour Bay Quest for Families

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Belfast’s Family Treasure Hunter: Pirate Jack’s 1.5‑Hour Bay Quest for Families

A 1.5-hour, family-focused treasure hunt on Belfast Bay where teams follow an ancient map, solve riddles, and pull up real take-home treasure.

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Belfast’s Family Treasure Hunter: Pirate Jack’s 1.5‑Hour Bay Quest for Families.

Duration
1.5
Location
Belfast
Operator
The Back and Forth
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Board a small boat on Belfast Bay for a guided, family-oriented treasure hunt led by Pirate Jack. Over the course of the 1.5-hour experience you receive an ancient map, work together to solve clues and riddles, search the bay for the spot marked “X,” and recover real treasure to keep — all capped by Polaroid pirate photos to capture the moment.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE FAMILY RITUAL

Designed for families of all ages

The experience is presented specifically for families and multi-generational groups, described as suitable for participants from ages “1–100,” making it a deliberately family-friendly adventure.

THE PRIZE

Real treasure — and take-home keepsakes

Participants search scenic Belfast Bay, pull up actual treasure from the water, and keep what they find; the listed price includes the full experience plus take-home treasure and Polaroid souvenirs.

THE SETUP

Small-boat, personal-guided format

Tours operate from a private dock in Belfast and run with a small group per boat, creating an up-close, interactive hunt led by your pirate guide.

What the day feels like

What it Feels Like

You meet your pirate guide at the dock, receive an ancient map, and set out across Belfast Bay to decipher clues and riddles as a team. The tempo accelerates as you search for the X on the map, haul up a hidden chest from the water, and pose for Polaroid pirate photos — all within the span of the pirate’s turned hourglass.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip fits best.

1
Active FamiliesIdeal for families looking for an interactive, short outing that keeps kids engaged with puzzles and hands-on treasure recovery; the operator markets the activity for ages 1–100.
2
Birthday PartiesDesigned to accommodate celebratory outings — the listing highlights birthday adventures as a perfect fit for the experience.
3
Multi-Generational GroupsPromoted as suitable for multi-generational fun, making it a choice for families that want a shared, low-commitment marine activity.
4
Rainy-Day ExplorersThe operator explicitly positions the treasure hunt as an option for rainy-day excitement, offering an alternative to land-based options.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s Included

The listed price includes the full experience, take-home treasure, and Polaroid souvenir photos.

Price

$299 per boat (price includes the full experience and take-home treasure).

Group Size & Format

The experience runs from a private dock and is conducted on small boats; capacity is up to six treasure hunters per boat.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the treasure hunt last?

The experience lasts 1.5 hours.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from the operator’s private dock in Belfast, Maine.

How many people can go on a boat?

Capacity is up to six treasure hunters per boat.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the full experience, take-home treasure, and Polaroid souvenir photos.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes; the operator markets the experience as perfect for families with kids and notes suitability for ages 1–100.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $299 per boat.