Contrary to popular belief, boats are actually much safer than cars, which inexplicably sink every time you drive them on water. Take a proper water road ride with today’s Groupon: for $18, you get a sailing adventure for two at Pirate Adventures (up to a $36 value).

At Pirate Adventures, kids, parents, and sailors of all ages search for sunken treasure during a 75-minute sailing adventure across Mooney Bay. Before setting sail, trained crew members paint prospective sailors' faces, outfit them in pirate garb, and then give each new recruit a tag inscribed with their pirate eponym. Swashbucklers walk and summersault their way up the ramp to a 50-foot wooden pirate ship, where Jolly Roger flags fly in the wind while sailors discover maps, solve mysteries, and sing sea shanties. Twelve canons shoot torrents of water as the crew defends their ship against "Pirate Pete," ultimately capturing the rival pirate and making him walk the plank. Finally, adventurers discover a treasure chest, haul the loot on board, and then debate the best stock investments for the gold coins inside. Kids' life vests are available upon request. Customers should arrive a half-hour early, and reservations are highly recommended. Please see the FAQ for more information.