Gary & Danielle's Northern Exposure

Ahoy there me mateys! We got the opportunity of going on a pirate ship complete with Captain "Jim the Enforcer", a Jolly Roger flag, a stuffed parrot and a crew of dodgy looking pirates.

We were meant to go out onto Lough Neagh but as it was too rough we went up the river instead. Both of us thought that the other should walk the plank but luckily one of the pirates drew the short straw and was marched overboard into the icy depths!

BACKGROUND

Two Lough Neagh fishing vessels have been converted into two miniature 12 seater Pirate ships, The Black Pearl and the Calypso. Voyages take place on Lough Neagh with a crew of pirates. Participants can dress in character if they want and are encouraged to join in with the spirit of adventure.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

The captain and crew dress in full pirate costume. Passengers are given paper hats but can buy more props on the boat or arrive in full pirate regalia. During the boat trip passengers can see parts of Shane's Castle that can only be viewed from the water and the pirates give a short history. A pirate walks the plank and there is a canon with pyrotechnics that can be fired.

COST

£5 for adults, £3 for children. Private boat hire can be arranged.

BOOKING

Trips run every Sunday from 1pm to 5.30pm and passengers can arrive on the day without pre-booking. Special arrangements for private hire can be organised.

Booking contact by email: captainjim@piratesofloughneagh.com

Tel. Captain "Jim the Enforcer" 0782 890 5801 (Jim Maxwell)

Pirates of Lough Neagh

Lough Road

Loughshore Park

Antrim

BT41 4DG

Opening Hours: Trips run every Sunday from 1pm until 5.30pm (subject to weather conditions). The season runs from Easter to Halloween.

SIMILAR PLACES

Outdoor pursuits in Northern Ireland including boat trips www.outdoorni.com

www.discoverloughneagh.com

www.discovernorthernireland.com

Northern Ireland Tourist Board www.nitb.com

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