7 year old good age. My DS went when he was 10 and was bored. My DD was 7 and loved it.
If your child will not eat PG&J - call 24 hours in advance and request a different snack.
I sent my DD with a water bottle with her name on it - she does
not do apple juice. I was also able to get her a butter sandwhich.
Remember it's only a snack. Do breakfast before. They get off the
boat around 11 am, so do lunch around 12:30 or 1 pm - 2 hours AFTER the boat snack.
Parents - remember to bring ID.
They do not release the children to anyone - even if the child
identifies you are their parent. YOU must have ID on you to
pick up your child from the dock.
ALSO - life vests must be worne by the children. They come in
extra small child to adult extra large. No problem fitting any
size child with a life vest.
They visit each of the resort beaches on Bay Lake.
Poke in the sand for treasure.
Each a snack on one beach.
(never actually find treasure - do not tell your kids)
Get a loot bag (goody party bag) when depart from the boat.
They wear red bandana's.
Have your video camera ready when the boat returns-
they may be singing "A Pirate's Life For Me" upon return.
2 CM's are on each boat with the kids.
Make your PS early. The Pirate Cruise fills up fast.
Parents - go to the GF cafe while the kids are out and
have a cup of coffee with your spouse. This may be
the only time on your vacation you can have a quiet
converastion with your spouse
enjoy !
PS - next time my kids want to do the Famliy Magic Tour at MK.
They have out grown Pirate Cruises and Tea parties