TAMPA, Fla. — A ship full of holiday cheer and pirates is now sailing out of Sparkman Wharf.

Here are five things to know about the Pirate’s Christmas Cruise aboard the Lost Pearl:

1)      The excursion is brand new for 2020 and sails out of Sparkman Wharf on select nights through December.

2)      The ship tours through Tampa Bay for 45 minutes where you play with pirates and pass a floating Christmas tree.

3)      Kids can drop off handwritten letters to Santa on Holiday Island.

4)      Florida snow will greet you on your return to Sparkman Wharf.

5)      Find out more about tickets and sail dates here.