Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure this October as Pirate Water Taxi in Tampa sets sail with its Haunted River Tours from October 4 to October 7. This unique event promises a thrilling mix of chills, laughs, and a peek into Tampa’s spookiest legends.
The Haunted River Tour offers a 45-minute cruise down the Hillsborough River, guided by a costumed crew of storytellers sharing eerie tales of the city’s haunted history. Along the way, passengers will stop at Captain Patchy’s Pumpkin Barge, where each child will receive a small pumpkin and the chance to meet Tampa’s grumpiest tugboat captain, Captain Patchy. To add to the fun, one lucky guest will even find a “lucky pumpkin” in the patch!
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The tour is designed to be family-friendly and welcomes all ages, with earlier time slots recommended for younger children. Beer, wine, soda, and bottled water will be available for purchase onboard, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike.
These tours depart from Pirate Water Taxi’s main docking location outside The Tampa Convention Center at 333 S Franklin Street. It’s not the only nautical haunt to enjoy this season. UNDead in the Water is back, a haunted attraction aboard a massive historic cargo ship.
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