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Pirates Week in the Cayman Islands 2025
Pirates Week in the Cayman Islands is a National Festival consisting of celebrations across all three Islands.
Pirates Fest in George Town Harbour
Cayman Pirates Fest is a national festival celebrating all things Piratey!
Pirates Week 2025 Dates:
- To be announced
As with all years, Pirates Week 2025 will be a vibrant and exciting event that takes place in the Cayman Islands in November 2025. This annual Islands-wide celebration immerses visitors in the captivating world of pirates, with a series of exciting events, lively parades, and a host of activities for all ages.
The Grand Cayman element of the festival kicks off with the Pirates Landing Ceremony, where a flotilla of colourful pirate sail into George Town harbor, led by the legendary Captain Morgan. The streets come alive with costumed revellers, transforming the Island into a swashbuckling spectacle.
Pirates Week 2024 - Setting Sail Through Time
The Pirates Week Festival 2024 was themed ‘Setting Sail Through Time’. The festival, a national event that spanned three weeks beginning on November 8th 2024, honoured the milestones achieved since the first Pirates Week Festival, which was held 47 years ago in 1977.
Pirates on parade
A highlight of the festival is the Grand Pirates Parade, a spectacular procession of decorated floats, marching bands, and costumed pirates that wind through the heart of George Town. The parade is a feast for the eyes, with elaborately themed floats and enthusiastic performers creating a truly magical atmosphere.
Other notable events during Pirates Week include the Pirates Week 5K Walk/Run and sea swim, a fun and healthy way to experience Grand Cayman.
Pirates Fest is a host of Islands-wide events irreverently celebrating the history and heritage of the Cayman Islands
The festival also features a variety of family-friendly activities, such as treasure hunts, children's costume competitions, and pirate-themed workshops. Visitors can also enjoy live music, street performances, and a variety of culinary delights, from local seafood delicacies to pirate-themed snacks.
View the Events Calendar for over 500 events happening in Cayman.
Pirates Week is a celebration of Cayman's vibrant culture and the
enduring fascination with pirate lore. It's an event that brings people
together, ignites imaginations, and creates memories that last a
lifetime. If you're looking for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure, mark your calendars for November 2025.
Visit the Cayman Islands Pirates Week Page Here:
www.piratesweek.com
Thar'll be Fireworks!
Pirates Week is the best time to see a large firework display in George Town. There are typically two displays bookending the week-long Grand Cayman segment of the celebrations.
Planning on visiting us for Pirate's Week?
Where to Stay
Popular resorts along the renowned Seven Mile Beach include well-known name brand hotel chains as well as some luxury boutique options. Most will accept pirates with a major credit card.
Places to Eat & Drink
When your day of pillaging and plundering has come to an end, you and your motley crew will need to relax and refuel. Being spoilt for choice is the only worry when it comes to dining in Cayman. Discover everything from upscale, waterfront establishments serving gourmet plates, to rustic beachside shacks dishing out local fish fry.
Things to Do (Other than Pirating)
There's only so much pirating you can do in a day. So when you've hung up your hook and anchored your ship etc., there's activities, trips and tours aplenty, from the Crystal Caves to the Turtle Farm to the magical Bioluminescence Bay, to name but a few. And don't forget, there's more beaches, diving and watersports than you can shake a cutlass at!
