Pirates Week in the Cayman Islands 2025

Pirates Week 2025 Dates:

• The dates for 2025 Pirates Week are 6-15 November (Grand Cayman events) and November 20-22 (Sister Islands events)

As with all years, Pirates Week 2025 will be a vibrant and exciting event that takes place in the Cayman Islands. This annual Islands-wide celebration immerses visitors in the captivating world of pirates, with a series of exciting events, lively parades, and a host of activities for all ages.

The Grand Cayman element of the festival kicks off with a pirate party starting on 6th November, but the main event (on November 8th) is the Pirates Landing Ceremony, where a flotilla of colourful pirate sail into George Town harbor, led by the legendary Captain Morgan. The streets come alive with costumed revellers, transforming the Island into a swashbuckling spectacle.

Pirates Week 2025 will set sail under the theme “That’s Cayman: Our National Treasure,” celebrating the islands’ culture, history, and identity.

Pirates Week 2025 - That's Cayman Our National Treasure

The Pirates Week Festival 2025 is themed ‘That's Cayman Our National Treasure’. The festival honours Cayman's rich culture, the people and traditions and the milestones she has resiliently achieved as a nation.

A highlight of the festival is the Grand Pirates Parade, a spectacular procession of decorated floats, marching bands, and costumed pirates that wind through the heart of George Town. The parade is a feast for the eyes, with elaborately themed floats and enthusiastic performers creating a truly magical atmosphere.

Other notable events during Pirates Week include the Pirates Week 5K Walk/Run and sea swim, a fun and healthy way to experience Grand Cayman.

The festival also features a variety of family-friendly activities, such as treasure hunts, children's costume competitions, and pirate-themed workshops. Visitors can also enjoy live music, street performances, and a variety of culinary delights, from local seafood delicacies to pirate-themed snacks.

Cayman Pirates Week 2025 – Event Diary

November 6, 2025

• 🎉 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Pirates Kick-off Party
  Location: Peppers | Hosted by Pirates Group

• 🎯 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Mickey Mouse Tournament
  Location: Mango Tree | Hosted by Darts Association

November 7, 2025

• 🐢 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Turtle Release
  Governor’s Beach | Sponsored by Cayman Turtle Centre

• 🍻 6:00 PM Until Late | Pub Crawl
  In collaboration with NDC

• 🥁 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Pan n de City (Steelpan Competition)
  Location: TBC | Sponsored by CUC

November 8, 2025

• ⛴️ 1:30 PM | Cardboard Regatta
  Sponsored by Cayman Airways

• 🍴 2:00 PM | Food Court Opens

• 🌊 2:15 PM | Water Mermaids Showcase
  CIASA Artistic Swim Squad | GT Harbour

• 🏴‍☠️ 3:00 PM | Pirates Landing
  Hosted by Pirates Association | Live Stream via Social Platforms

• 🎈 4:00 PM | Float Parade
  Location: Seafarer’s Way

• 🎶 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM | Cayman Culture Evening & Food Festival
  Locations: Seafarer’s Way, Cardinall Avenue, Albert Panton Street

• 🕺 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Teen Block Party
  Location: Kirk House Parking Lot

November 9, 2025

• 🏖️ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Pirates Against Plastic Beach Clean-up
  Location: Safe Haven

• 🐶 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Pooch Parade
  Cayman Turtle Centre Courtyard

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Family Fun Day
  Cayman Turtle Centre

• 🏊 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Underwater Treasure Hunt
  Sponsored by Sunset Divers

November 10, 2025 – Sports Day

• 🏃 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Pirates 5K Walk/Run
  Hosted by Vision Academy 345

• 🏊 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Pirates “Harbour ½ Mile” Sea Swim
  Hosted by CIASA

• 🏀 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Basketball Tournament
  Hosted by Department of Sports

November 15, 2025

• 🏊 7:00 AM | 5K Sea Swim – Governor’s Beach | Sponsored by KPMG

• 👶 3:00 PM | Children’s Play Area Opens
  Public Library Parking Lot | Hosted by Inclusion Cayman

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Family Fun Day – Scott’s Dock

• ⚖️ 4:00 PM | Trial of the Pirates – Seafarers Way

• 🍴 5:00 PM | Food Festival – Albert Panton Street

• 🕺 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM | Grand Finale Street Dance – Cardinall Avenue

• 🚁 7:00 PM | Drone Show – Scott’s Dock

• 🎉 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM | After Party – Scott’s Dock

• 🚁 8:00 PM | Drone Show (Closing) – Seafarers Way

Little Cayman Events

November 20, 2025

• 🏴‍☠️ 5:00 PM | Pirates Landing via Cayman Airways
  Sponsored by Cayman Airways

• 🍻 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Bar Crawl

• 🎉 10:00 PM Until Late | After Party – McCoy’s Sunset Bar and Snacks

November 21, 2025

• 🍴 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Food and Artisan Village – Blossom Village

• 🎈 5:00 PM | Float Parade

• 🎭 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Pirates Party with Costume Competition

• 🎆 8:00 PM | Fireworks

Cayman Brac Events

November 22, 2025

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Family Fun Day – Scott’s Dock

• 🚁 7:00 PM | Drone Show – Scott’s Dock

• 🎉 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM | After Party – Scott’s Dock

District Days

• 📍 November 10 | North Side – Old Man Bay Dock (11:00 AM)

• 📍 November 12 | Bodden Town – Nurse Josie Center (11:00 AM)

• 📍 November 13 | George Town – Cardinall Avenue (11:00 AM)

• 📍 November 14 | East End – Heritage Park (11:00 AM)

• 📍 November 11 | West Bay – Heritage Park (11:00 AM)

Pirates Week is a celebration of Cayman's vibrant culture and the enduring fascination with pirate lore. It's an event that brings people together, ignites imaginations, and creates memories that last a lifetime. If you're looking for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure, mark your calendars for 8th November 2025.

Visit the Cayman Islands Pirates Week Page Here:

www.piratesweek.com

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