Pirates on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley

In the Ginger Island 1.5 update for Stardew Valley, players can uncover a variety of intriguing secrets and interactions. One of the most exciting is the appearance of a roaming band of pirates who visit a special location on the island. Our guide will help you learn how to find these pirates and make the most of your encounter.

Unlocking the Pirate Cove

To meet the pirates in Stardew Valley, you first need access to their hideout on Ginger Island, called Pirate Cove. Here’s how to get there and what you can do.

Head to the southeast corner of Ginger Island. To access Pirate Cove, you must build the Resort, which costs 20 Golden Walnuts. Once the Resort is complete, it clears the beach, allowing you to reach the cove by walking east along the beach.

Pirates Cove Event Details

Pirates come to Pirate Cove on even-numbered days with clear weather, starting after 8:00 PM. You’ll recognize their visit by the festive decorations, characters roaming around, and a change in music. During their visit you can do the following:

• Play Darts: Challenge character to darts and win Golden Walnuts. You can play up to three times per visit.
• Receive Mead: If you wear a Pirate Hat, Eyepatch, Deluxe Pirate Hat, or Parrot Egg trinket, the bartender will give you one Mead each visit.

There’s also a fun Easter egg where two pirates in the cove are dressed like Mario and Luigi. Their dialogue hints at their Nintendo-inspired identities.

If you enter the cove before 8:00 PM on a pirate visit day, you’ll be automatically removed and placed outside. However, you can re-enter after 8:00 PM.

Other Activities in Pirate Cove

The cove is also a great fishing spot. You can fish in the southeast pool or the small pools near the entrance to catch unique fish like the Stingray. Sometimes, you might catch a Gourmand Frog Statue, which looks like a present box at first.

In Winter, you might see Jellyfish in the southmost pool, similar to those at the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies festival, but they cannot be caught.

Check out NPC Birdie, who was once married to a pirate. She has a questline related to her past. Find out more in our guide on completing Birdie’s quest.

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