Jamaica is setting sail for a brand new sort of journey with the debut of Kingston Pirates Week, a swashbuckling celebration of the island’s pirate and maritime heritage, scheduled for October 29–November 2, 2025.
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Centered round Jamaica’s capital and the historic port city of Port Royal, as soon as referred to as the “wickedest metropolis on earth,” the four-day competition will mix music, dance, eating, and immersive historic experiences. The occasion follows Port Royal’s July 2025 designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including additional significance to the festivities.
“This new occasion builds on Jamaica’s popularity because the cultural capital of the Caribbean, bringing collectively music, delicacies, and the wealthy storytelling heritage of Kingston and Port Royal,” mentioned Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett. “Kingston Pirates Week is not going to solely entertain but in addition present financial alternatives for our native communities whereas showcasing Jamaica’s distinctive historical past to the world.”
The competition will function themed leisure throughout each Kingston and Port Royal, together with:
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October 30 – Riddims & Rum: A Pirate Merritone Fête – A celebration of Jamaican sound system tradition that includes the legendary Merritone Sound System, with prizes for the very best pirate costume.
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November 1 – Pirates Seashore Clear-Up – A group seashore cleanup round Port Royal, full with a scavenger hunt and treasure prizes for members.
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November 2 – Port Royal Pirates & Seafood Pageant – A grand finale with reside music, a pirate invasion, seafood feasts, and a fancy dress contest.
“The launch of Kingston Pirates Week is an thrilling step ahead in our continued efforts to diversify Jamaica’s tourism choices,” mentioned Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White. “By mixing immersive cultural experiences with group engagement, we’re making a competition that may enchantment to each worldwide guests and locals alike, strengthening Kingston’s place as a must-visit vacation spot.”
Guests may also discover points of interest tied to Port Royal’s storied previous, together with the Port Royal Museum, which shows artifacts recovered from the sunken metropolis; roundtrip cruises to Lime Cay Island for treasure hunts; and rum tastings impressed by notorious pirates like Sir Henry Morgan, Calico Jack, and Blackbeard Train.
Tickets, lodging particulars, and a full competition schedule can be found at www.kingstonpiratesweek.com.
