If Nautical Nonsense be something you wish, no need to drop on the deck and flop like a fish! Call Cap'n Gravy to enliven your event. Whether it be a birthday party, store opening, pirate-gram, or other venues where a pirate might be inappropriate, the Captain provides sea shanties (kid-friendly or ribald), stories, lively piratical banter, and sword fights.
For the ultimate pirate experience, ask about the Gold Doubloon Treasure Hunt -- featuring a keepsake treasure map, a customized interactive treasure hunt, and a genuine treasure chest filled with pirate booty you get to keep! (if you find it) Cap'n Gravy provides bespoke nautical nonsense for all occasions -- except escrow closures.
4 reviews
Whitnie N.
August 19, 2026We had a great time with Capt'n Steve for my son's 7th birthday party. He looked so real and my son kept asking if he was a *real* pirate. He brought swords, tattoos, and giveaways for the kids.
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Pirate Entertainment
Leila F.
July 15, 2026We hired him for my son’s 6 birthday party, and he was absolutely fantastic! The pirate put on an incredible performance and did an amazing job keeping all of the kids completely engaged, excited, and entertained from start to finish. My son had the absolute best time, and the energy was perfect. If you want hassle-free, high-quality entertainment that kids will talk about for days, look no further!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
Liz E.
August 23, 2025The best "nautical nonsense" can only truly be attained with the highest degree of nautical knowledge! And Steve has that in spades. Hilarious & quick witted, Cap'n Gravy will delight party guests of all ages - hijinks that will captivate & impress kids, while splitting the sides of the adults. You could not possibly do better than to hire Steve for any pirate-worthy occasion. A++++
Hired as: Pirate Entertainment
Kristen J.
August 5, 2025I have booked Steve as a pirate every year since 2018. He is the real deal - as piratey as you could wish for, and a genuinely wonderful a human being. Effortlessly switching his pirate flair from sweet to salty as the crowd demands, he made every other performer stop working just to watch him do his stuff. If you need a Pirate - look no farther, you've found the best!
Hired as: Pirate Entertainment
Price range: $350 – $3,000 per event
I used to perform and teach improv with ComedySportz in Chicago. After a long stint living abroad, working on boats, and having adventures, I settled in San Francisco almost 30 year ago. I joined the Lamplighters company in 2008, performing in many operettas and musicals, and continue to perform with Presto Opera every Christmas season at Grace Cathedral as a singing pirate. Now I teach sailing by day, and sing and carouse as a pirate by night.
Saturday
Retirement Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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San Francisco, CA
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:15pm
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Burlingame, CA
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:45am
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Lafayette, CA
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