For a real sense of adventure on your Caribbean holiday, why not discover the world of piracy that once existed in these beautiful islands.

The era of piracy started back in the 1560s and lasted for two hundred years after nation states of Western Europe and colonies in the Americas began to better control the waters surrounding the Caribbean.

Piracy was most prevalent throughout the mid to late 1600s, targeting the major British seaports in the Caribbean such as Royal Port and the French settlement of Tortuga and begun as a result of lucrative opportunities to attack merchant ships, most commonly Spanish vessels sailing to Europe from the Caribbean.

What better place to learn about the history of piracy than to visit the very shores in which it took place.

The Bahamas
Home to many a notorious pirate, like the infamous Blackbeard and Calico Jack, the Bahamas offers a great chance to experience the pirate adventure, paying a visit to Blackbeards Cay.

Recommended Resort: Sheraton Cable Beach Resort

Jamaica
Pirate fans visiting Jamaica should not miss Port Royal, one of the most renowned pirate haunts and a regular sport for notable pirates such as Henry Morgan - today a tourist destination for enthusiasts and treasure seekers.

Jamaica also offers pirate fans the chance to sail the very same coastline that Calico Jack sailed in the early 18th century with Calico Pirate Cruises.

Recommended Resort: Couples Ocho Rios

St Lucia
Sail along the St Lucia’s west coast in the 140 foot Brig that was featured in the Blockbuster movie The Pirates of the Caribbean.

Recommended Resort: Rendezvous St Lucia