Treasure Hunt: The Ride at Cannery Row

At Treasure Hunt: The Ride, a new attraction beneath Monterey’s historic Cannery Row, explore a recently uncovered network of caverns, rumored to be the hideout of notorious pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard, who raided Monterey in 1818. Legend claims Bouchard hid his treasure in these caves, guarded by a mythical Kraken controlled by a magical conch shell. Board interactive cavern cars to hunt for his lost riches, fend off spectral pirates, and unravel the mystery. Located at 700 Cannery Row, this 20-minute immersive ride blends history, high-tech gameplay, and pirate lore for an unforgettable family-friendly quest.

What To Expect: The Scenes Behind This Legendary Hunt

Your adventure at Treasure Hunt: The Ride starts at 700 Cannery Row, where you climb stairs around a 30-foot wooden mast with interactive “Treasure Collectors” to gather treasure and battle cave creatures, skeleton pirates, and Bouchard’s ghost. At the top, animatronic pirate Shark Bait Sam and his parrot Scuttle entertain with lively chatter, while hidden gags in the pirate-themed queue keep you engaged. Below decks, a short video introduces Bouchard’s lost treasure and prepares you for the thrilling ride ahead.

Up to 20 guests board an elevator for a thrilling 300-foot descent into the caverns, with jolts and playful surprises like rose-scented pirate flatulence, meeting quirky characters who guide the story. After exiting, you walk through a dimly lit cave passage to the loading platform, where power-up token holders can activate a treasure-collecting boost.

The main event is a 4-minute, high-speed interactive ride through the caverns, where you battle spectral pirates and hunt for Bouchard’s treasure in a fast-paced game. After stepping off, a final plot twist and surprise await on the exit stairs, wrapping up the 20-minute adventure with a memorable finish.

Snap a Kraken Good Shot! Your adventure is incomplete without a quirky souvenir photo! Tangle with giant Kraken tentacles at Cannery Row and snap away—just don’t feed the beast!

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What Your Pass Gets You: Unlimited Ride Pass + Power-Up Token Combo

• Guests can enjoy nonstop action all day long with unlimited access to this immersive pirate-themed attraction, battling skeletons and collecting treasure in the shadowy underworld of Cannery Row
• The combo also includes a Power-Up Token that boosts gameplay performance—perfect for leveling up scores, unlocking surprises, and gaining a competitive edge
• It's the ultimate package for thrill-seekers and gamers alike, offering high-seas excitement with every ride