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Pirate on tentacles
May 28, 2026

Here at Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, we are proud to offer one of the most fun experiences in the Smoky Mountains for families. With two ultra-entertaining courses, immersive themes, and plenty of additional activities, it is easy to spend an entire afternoon enjoying all that our Pigeon Forge attraction has to offer. If you are planning to visit Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay on your next trip to the Smokies, allow us to share some of our best tips for enjoying a perfect afternoon at our Pigeon Forge attraction:

1. Play Both of Our Mini-Golf Courses

Mermaid Course with fish

The first of our tips for when you visit Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is that you play both of our courses! Our Rooftop Pirate Course provides an unforgettable mini-golf experience while giving you the chance to get some fresh air and sunshine, while the Indoor Mermaid Course offers dramatic lighting, unique obstacles, and more. Both of these courses present different experiences, and they are especially fun in contrast to one another, so we would recommend playing both if possible!

2. Grab a Snack Between Rounds

If you do decide to play both the Pirate course and the Mermaid course, another of our top suggestions is to take a break for a snack in between the two courses! We have plenty of concessions available here at our Pigeon Forge attraction, including soft pretzels, nachos, pizza, and our signature pineapple Dole Whip float! And, if you are craving something especially sweet during your time with us, you can head on over to the Candy Cave for the ultimate selection of treats.

3. Don’t Forget About Our Arcade

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When you’re having so much fun playing mini-golf here at our Pigeon Forge attraction, you could potentially forget that we also have an arcade, so this is your reminder! When you check out the arcade here at Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, you will have opportunities to play games, win prizes, and chase the high scores to become a pirate legend. From basketball, to skee ball, to racing games, and more, there is something for everyone at the arcade.

Bonus: End Your Day at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud!

Once your afternoon here at our Pigeon Forge attraction comes to a close, you can keep the fun going by heading over to Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud to enjoy dinner and an amazing show! The best part is that you can enjoy the show at a discounted price when you purchase admission to our attraction through our Dinner Show + Mini Golf Park Hopper Pass Bundle. Plus, you can then keep the mini-golf fun going, as our Park Hopper Pass grants you unlimited 14-day access to Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, as well as Toy Box Mini Golf and Crave Golf Club!

When you follow these steps, you are sure to have a blast here at our Pigeon Forge attraction! And, of course, with so many fun options here at Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, there really is no wrong way to spend your time here, so feel free to mix things up from our suggestions here! If you are ready to plan a fun afternoon with us, you can purchase tickets to our Pigeon Forge attraction right here. We look forward to seeing you here on the high seas!

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