Treasure Seeker to Meet Davy Jones
Treasure Seeker was originally built in 1974 as a fishing vessel. She was eventually converted into a “pirate ship” and was based in San Diego, California before being brought to Hawai‘i.
Treasure Seeker in San Diego in 2012. (Photo courtesy of George Schneider)
Hawaii Pirate Ship Adventures operated Treasure Seeker out of Kewalo Basin. In June 2013, the company began taking passengers out on cruises off Waikīkī that featured actors portraying the pirate crew.
Treasure Seeker at her berth in Kewalo Basin. 13 July 2013.
Treasure Seeker sailing off Waikīkī with passengers. 21 July 2013.
Treasure Seeker sailing off Waikīkī with passengers. 21 July 2013.
Fast forward to 2026.
Treasure Seeker sat abandoned at a pier in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, looking very sad.
Treasure Seeker tied up at a pier in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. 22 August 2026.
Treasure Seeker tied up at a pier in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. 22 August 2026.
Treasure Seeker tied up at a pier in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. 22 August 2026.
View of Treasure Seeker’s main mast. 22 August 2026.
An assortment of debris piled on the main deck of Treasure Seeker. 22 August 2026.
One of the doors leading aft on Treasure Seeker. 22 August 2026.
Stern view of Treasure Seeker tied up at a pier in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. 22 August 2026.
On 27 August 2026, Treasure Seeker was impounded by the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) since she was considered to be illegally moored in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. The vessel was towed from the harbor and will be prepared for disposal. At the moment, there is no available information on whether she will be broken up or sunk offshore.
Mahalo to George Schneider!
