Background Sounds (Set the Scene)
These can play softly in the background during the party, especially during activities or mealtimes:
- Ocean Ambience
- Gentle waves crashing
- Seagulls cawing
- Occasional creaking ship sounds Where to find: YouTube, Spotify, or ambient sound apps
- Pirate Ship Ambience
- Wind in the sails
- Footsteps on wood decks
- Distant cannon rumbles Where to find: Search “pirate ship sounds” on YouTube or ambient noise sites like myNoise or Ambient Mixer
Themed Music (Adventure Vibes)
Play this during games or transitions to energize the room.
- Pirate Movie Soundtracks
- Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack (especially the main theme)
- Hook (1991) soundtrack
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates theme songs (great for younger kids)
- Sea Shanties (Instrumental or Kid Versions)
- “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)”
- “Drunken Sailor” (instrumental or kids’ version)
- “Binks’ Sake” from One Piece (instrumental or lullaby versions work great for background)
- Kids Pirate Songs
Perfect for sing-alongs or dancing:
- “A Pirate You Shall Be” – The Learning Station
- “Pirate Song” – Kiboomu Kids Songs
- “If You’re a Pirate and You Know It” – Parody of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Dance & Play Music (Games and Freeze Dance)
Create a party playlist that includes:
- Upbeat pirate-themed songs
- Adventure movie instrumentals
- A few familiar kid pop songs to mix it up