Captain Morgan’s Treasure Trove: 5 Tips To Host The Ultimate Pirate Themed Party

“Drink up me hearties yo-ho!” If it’s a pirate’s life you are looking for at your next party, there are dozens of ideas inspired by the Caribbean pilferers that you can put to use to create the vibe of having set sail on the mighty oceans.

With pirate hats, pirate flags and a ship’s helm as the decor accessories adorning your party space, you would be well on your way to crafting a dark, macabre and bleak atmosphere resembling the high seas where the pirates sail in search of the horizon.

Such a party is not only fun and adventurous, it is also a great occasion to engage in cosplay especially if you want to host an event paying tribute to the Pirates of the Caribbean. The party can include guests dressed up as their favourite characters, imitating their moves throughout the evening. You can also turn this pirates’ themed party into a scavenger hunt so attendees can go home with real treasure – just like a pirate.

Read on below for some handy tips to host such an exciting pirates party to relish some of the motifs inherent to this theme:

Captain Morgan Dark Rum And Cocktails

A pirates themed party will have booze in abundance, because aren’t all these scallywags fond of a gulp of rum? Stock up on quality Captain Morgan Dark Rum whose intense finish and strong flavour profile will introduce a potent buzz into the party that is perfect for a pirate gathering. Also think of clever highballs and other cocktails that can be prepared using dark and white rum so your guests can enjoy delectable mojitos, daiquiris and piña coladas at the extravaganza.

Decor Options

What would induce the feeling of being aboard a pirate ship at your party is the decor of the evening. Decorate your party space with large black fabrics resembling the sails of a ship and the skull motifs that are utterly in tune with the pirate’s theme. Your party favour could be fun pirate hats which guests can hoist upon their heads as soon as they enter your home adding to the overall charm. As well, display treasure chests, nautical ropes, eye patches and bottles with a vintage look as other accessories befitting the pirates code.

Cosplay And Dress Code

You can either opt for a pirate dress code and mention it on the invitation for the party or you can go for complete cosplay which involves guests dressing up as and embodying their favourite character. From Captain Jacksparrow to Blackbeard, you will then have all notorious pirates gathering together at your party. Along with decor and drink, the most important element at a pirates event is guests really engaging with the theme that will give the party a dramatic flourish.

Pirate Games

Come up with clever games like a treasure hunt, walk the plank or cannonball toss where guests can revel in the pirates theme. ‘Walk the plank’ would mean literally setting up a wooden plank on which guests will have to walk with a drink in hand. And when playing cannonball toss, you can fill up balloons with salty water like the ocean so your attendees can aim and throw these balloons at one another! Another interesting game could be pirate trivia which tests your guests’ knowledge of the world of these pilferers.

Serving Food And Drinks

Everything at a pirates themed event has to look pirate-y, including the way food and drink is served. Present your highball cocktail made from Captain Morgan Dark Rum and cola in a pirate cup or mug and serve meatballs with toothpicks or fruits skewered onto barbecue sticks. Plan for light finger foods so guests can munch on them between large sips of rum.