Kids' Treasure Hunt · Gold coins guaranteed · Perfect for birthday parties
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Illustration of kids in pirate hats and life jackets on a Salty's pontoon boat, holding a treasure map, a metal detector and a spyglass as they cruise toward a palm-tree island

Fort Pierce · Hutchinson Island · Florida's Treasure Coast

Kids' Pirate Treasure Hunt Boat Tour & Birthday Parties Hunt for pirate gold on the real Treasure Coast.
$349 per boat.

Ahoy, little treasure hunters. Sail out by boat, follow a pirate map and sweep the sand with real metal detectors, right where Spanish galleons sank in 1715. Every adventurer finds gold coins. Guaranteed.

Book the Treasure Hunt $349 · up to 6 See what's included

Planning a birthday party? It's the ultimate pirate party. Call 772-448-4516

  • 1,300+ five-star reviews
  • All ages welcome
  • Gold coins guaranteed
  • Great for birthday parties
6Party guests per private boat
90minOf boat ride, map reading & digging
1715The year the Spanish treasure fleet sank off our coast
100%Of little pirates find gold coins

The short answer

Where can kids go on a real treasure hunt in Fort Pierce?

Salty's Water Sports runs a Kids' Treasure Hunting Cruise, a favorite for kids' birthday parties, from 601 Seaway Drive on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, on the coast where the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet sank. The 1.5-hour private boat trip includes the boat ride, metal detectors, a pirate map and a guaranteed find of gold coins. It costs $349 per boat for up to 6 people, plus tax, with departures at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Price
$349 per boat + tax ($373.43 total) · up to 6 people
Length
1 hour 30 minutes
Ages
All ages welcome
Departures
11:30 AM · 1:00 PM · 3:00 PM
Included
Boat trip, metal detectors, pirate map & guaranteed gold coins
Departs
601 Seaway Dr, Ste 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 (Hutchinson Island)
Birthdays
Great for kids' birthday parties · birthday packages by phone
Book
Online with instant confirmation, or call 772-448-4516
Illustration of a pirate treasure map with a red X, gold coins, a metal detector and a pirate hat on the sand

Everything your crew needs

Your treasure hunt includes it all.

All ages welcome. One price covers the whole boat and the whole adventure. Just bring your pirates, sunscreen and a sense of adventure.

  • The boat trip

    A private 1.5-hour cruise along the Treasure Coast for up to 6 people, with life jackets for every pirate.

  • Metal detectors

    Real metal detectors for the kids to sweep the sand and listen for the beep of buried treasure.

  • A pirate map

    A treasure map with clues to lead your little explorers to the hidden gold.

  • Gold coins, guaranteed

    Every trip ends with a treasure find. No little adventurer goes home empty-handed.

Claim your treasure $349 / boat

The legend is real

Why it's called the Treasure Coast.

On July 31, 1715, a hurricane caught a Spanish treasure fleet sailing home from Havana, loaded with gold and silver from the New World. Eleven of its twelve galleons were wrecked along the Florida coast, scattered over about 40 miles from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce.

When treasure hunters began bringing up gold and silver coins in the 1960s, the local paper gave this stretch of shore a new name: the Treasure Coast. One of the wrecks, the Urca de Lima, still rests off Fort Pierce as an underwater archaeological preserve, and coins from the 1715 Fleet still wash up on our beaches today. In 2015, divers found about $4.5 million in gold coins off Vero Beach.

Now it's your little pirate's turn to find the gold.

Sources: 1715 Treasure Fleet · NOAA · Treasure Coast · Palm Beach Post

Illustration of a 1700s Spanish treasure galleon sailing off the Florida coast with a treasure chest and gold coins on the sea floor below
  1. 1715 Spanish fleet sinks in a hurricane
  2. 1960s Salvage begins & the name "Treasure Coast" is born
  3. Today Your kids join the hunt

How the adventure works

From the dock to the gold in four steps.

  1. 1

    Book your boat

    Pick 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM and book online in a couple of minutes. One price covers up to 6 people.

  2. 2

    Set sail

    Meet us at 601 Seaway Drive on Hutchinson Island. Life jackets on, and the crew cruises out along the Treasure Coast.

  3. 3

    Read the map

    Your pirates follow the clues on their treasure map and sweep the sand with metal detectors, listening for the beep.

  4. 4

    Find the gold

    Dig in and uncover the gold coins. Every crew finds treasure, guaranteed. Bad weather? Reschedule free.

Daily departures from Fort Pierce

Pick your treasure time.

Three hunts a day. Every boat is private for your group of up to 6, and every trip is 1.5 hours with gold coins guaranteed.

11:30 AM

Late-morning hunt

$349 per boat · up to 6

  • Back by 1:00 PM, in time for lunch
  • Boat trip, metal detectors & pirate map
  • Gold coins guaranteed
Book 11:30 AM

1:00 PM

Midday treasure run

$349 per boat · up to 6

  • Back by 2:30 PM, right after lunch
  • Boat trip, metal detectors & pirate map
  • Gold coins guaranteed
Book 1:00 PM

3:00 PM

Afternoon adventure

$349 per boat · up to 6

  • Back by 4:30 PM in the golden light
  • Boat trip, metal detectors & pirate map
  • Gold coins guaranteed
Book 3:00 PM

$349 per boat plus tax ($373.43 total), about $58 per person with 6 aboard. Pick your time on the booking calendar. Questions? Call 772-448-4516.

Illustration of kids in pirate hats and life jackets using metal detectors on a sandbar and finding a treasure chest, with a pontoon boat and birthday balloons behind them

Great for birthday parties

Make it a treasure hunt birthday.

The Treasure Hunting Cruise is a perfect birthday party for young kids: a private boat for the birthday star and up to 5 guests, a pirate map, metal detectors and gold coins for everyone to find. Book the hunt online, or call about our birthday-only packages with decorations, food, drinks and more, quoted just for your party.

  • Private boat for the birthday crew, up to 6
  • Every guest finds gold coins, guaranteed
  • Pirate hats on, cake after: the party they'll never forget
See birthday packages Call 772-448-4516

Add some dolphins

The Fort Pierce Inlet is a dolphin nursery, and guests see dolphins on 95% of our tours. Pair the hunt with a Private Dolphin Boat Tour for up to 6.

See Dolphin Tours
Illustrated pirate treasure map with gold coins
Guests waving from a Salty's tritoon pontoon on the lagoon
Illustrated Spanish galleon off the Treasure Coast
Dad spinning his child in the shallow water at the sandbar
Illustrated kids with metal detectors finding a treasure chest
Salty's pontoon leaving the dock in Fort Pierce
Family walking on a Treasure Coast beach

1,300+ five-star reviews

Families trust Salty's. Their words, not ours.

  • Treasure Coast experts Local staff who know the lagoon, the beaches and the history
  • Family-friendly Life jackets for every pirate and a crew that loves kids
  • Oldest & most trusted The Treasure Coast's original, with 1,300+ five-star reviews
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“The boat was in brand new condition and ran smoothly. We ranged in age from 72 to 4 & all of us had a great time and plan to do it again.”
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“We got SO much more! The staff knew the area like the back of their hand and took us to Tucker's Cove as an added bonus. … No brainer... Go to Salty's for family fun, business fun or just go by yourself!”
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Kids treasure hunt Fort Pierce: questions & answers

Treasure hunt questions, answered.

Still curious? Call or text us. A real person on the Treasure Coast will help plan the adventure.

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Where can kids go on a treasure hunt in Fort Pierce?

Salty's Water Sports runs a Kids' Treasure Hunting Cruise from 601 Seaway Drive on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, Florida. Kids ride a private boat along the Treasure Coast, follow a pirate map, search with metal detectors and are guaranteed to find gold coins. It costs $349 per boat for up to 6 people and lasts 1.5 hours.

How much does the kids' treasure hunt cost?

The Treasure Hunting Cruise is $349 per boat plus tax ($373.43 total) for up to 6 people, which works out to about $58 per person with a full boat. The price covers the private boat trip, metal detectors, a pirate map and the guaranteed gold coin find.

What is included in the treasure hunt?

Every Treasure Hunting Cruise includes the boat trip, metal detectors for the kids, a pirate map to help them find the treasure, and a guaranteed find of gold coins. Life jackets are provided for everyone aboard.

Is finding treasure really guaranteed?

Yes. Every crew finds gold coins on every trip, so every little adventurer gets to feel like a true treasure hunter. No one goes home empty-handed.

Are the gold coins real Spanish treasure?

The gold coins your kids find are pirate treasure for the hunt, not artifacts from the shipwrecks. The real 1715 Fleet treasure is part of Treasure Coast history, and the hunt is inspired by it.

Why is it called the Treasure Coast?

The name comes from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet. On July 31, 1715, a hurricane wrecked 11 of the fleet's 12 ships along about 40 miles of coast from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce. After salvage divers began finding gold and silver coins in the 1960s, the local newspaper named the region the Treasure Coast. Coins from the fleet still wash up on local beaches. Treasure Coast history.

What times does the treasure hunt depart?

The Treasure Hunting Cruise departs daily at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM from Salty's in Fort Pierce. Each trip lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Pick your time on the booking calendar, where you'll get an instant confirmation.

How many people can go on one treasure hunt boat?

Each boat is private for your group of up to 6 people, kids and grown-ups together. For bigger groups or parties, call 772-448-4516 to book more than one boat.

What ages is the treasure hunt for?

All ages are welcome. The Treasure Hunting Cruise is made for young explorers, and parents, grandparents and siblings can all join the hunt, up to 6 people per boat.

Can we do a treasure hunt for a birthday party?

Yes, the treasure hunt is great for birthday parties and a favorite for young kids' birthdays. The birthday star and up to 5 guests get a private boat, and every guest finds gold coins. Book the hunt online for up to 6, or call 772-448-4516 about Salty's birthday packages with decorations, food and drinks, quoted just for your party. See birthday packages.

What should we bring?

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water and a camera for the big treasure moment. Wear clothes that can get a little sandy. Salty's provides the boat, life jackets, metal detectors and the pirate map.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If weather makes the trip unsafe, Salty's will reschedule your treasure hunt for free. Florida storms usually pass quickly, so we'll work with you to find a new time.

Salty's pontoon boat cruising the lagoon under a big Florida sky

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Every little pirate dreams of treasure. Let's go find it.

A boat ride, metal detectors, a pirate map and gold coins guaranteed, on the coast that earned its name from sunken Spanish gold.

Book the Treasure Hunt $349 · up to 6

Free weather reschedule · Instant confirmation · Questions? 772-448-4516

More than 6 pirates? Planning a party?

Ask about a group treasure hunt.

Tell us the date, how many kids and grown-ups, and whether it's a birthday, and we'll send options right away. Rather talk? Call 772-448-4516.

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  • Bigger groups can book more than one boat
  • Birthday packages available by phone

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