Ahoy there, future adventurers! Ready for a colorful treasure hunt across the sea? This journey is all about fun and colors, with no danger at all! Download my free pirates coloring pages right now and let´s discover some hidden gems together.
You´ll find spooky pirates, cute boy pirates, and sparkling treasures – all ready for you, the little pirate, to discover. Download and print these pirate coloring sheets immediately and set sail on this coloring adventure!
1. Explore a grand voyage through 21 free pirates coloring pages
When I was a kid, I always wondered if pirates were good or bad. I used to think they were villains, stealing and breaking the rules.
But now I know pirates are much more complex. And, by the way, I think a lot of kids love these characters! Images of pirates with eye patches, tricorn hats, and parrots stay in our imaginations.
In VerbNow’s collection of 21 free printable pirates coloring pages, you’ll find more than just pirates. You can color everything around them, like ships, treasure, tropical trees, and of course, more pirates!
All of the coloring pages are in a standard US size, but you can change the size before you print them. Now, grab your coloring tools and join the ocean exploration!
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2. A guideline to download and print pirates coloring pages
Want to start this coloring adventure? You’ll need some Caribbean coloring pages to print! Wondering how to get them and if they’re free? They are! It’s super easy, and everything is free to download.
Follow these few clicks to download and print your pirates coloring pages:
- Step 1: Search “pirates coloring pages Verbnow” on Google and visit our website. Then, explore our amazing collections to find your favorite designs.
- Step 2: Under each image, click the “Download/Print” button. This takes you to a new tab with your chosen picture.
- Step 3: Now, select the “Print PDF” button under the image. Adjust the size, number of copies, and everything is ready to print. If you want to save the image for later, just hit the “download” button.
Now you have everything ready to color these awesome rebellious figures. You can use the coloring pages for yourself, but please don´t use them for any commercial use. Thanks for your cooperation, and have fun with our coloring sheets!
3. What features in the collection of free printable pirates coloring pages
Our pirates coloring pages collection features over 20 designs, offering lots of choices. The illustrations include pirates and everything related to them – pirate ships, treasure chests, flags, maps, and of course, parrots!
Let’s take a closer look to explore these features and learn how to color them.
Pirates coloring pages
Pirates must be the center of any free pirate-themed coloring pages. You can find pirates in almost every design at VerbNow, in all sorts of situations.
For example, there’s an image of young and old pirates sailing the sea. Imagine the dynamic duo, a young, eager pirate learning from an old, wise captain. They’re sailing through the waves.
Or maybe you like the classic image of a pirate with a colorful parrot. The parrot’s feathers add a splash of color, and the pirate, with his bandana and adventurous grin, looks ready for the next treasure hunt!
You can color these brave pirates in different ways. To get some ideas, here’s how I like to color them:
- Overall colors: Pirates are adventurous, so use bright colors like red, blue, and gold to bring them to life!
- Eye Patches: It’s perfect to use deep black or dark grey for the traditional eye patch. Add some browns or dark greens around the edges to show wear and tear.
- Pirate Hats: Pirate hats often have bold, dark colors like black, navy blue, or crimson red. Try gold or silver for the trim or details to make it stand out.
- Pirate Clothing: Pirates often wore clothes in deep reds, blues, and blacks. You can color the chests, trousers, and boots with these colors, too.
Pirate ship coloring pages
Without a ship, pirates can’t search for treasure! Kids will have fun coloring a pirate ship!
In VerbNow’s pirates coloring pages, the ship isn’t always a grand ship with a big flag. Sometimes, it’s a simple little boat. But I think it’s so fun when you color it!
Here’s how I usually bring a pirate ship to life:
- For the hull, I use rich browns and blacks to bring out the wood grain.
- Use a creamy white or light gray for the sails, with darker shades to add more depth.
- The deck, weathered and worn, looks great with light and dark browns.
- The Jolly Roger flag, the classic pirate symbol, should be black with a white skull and crossbones.
Parrots of pirates coloring pages
Along with pirates, we always see parrots on their shoulders. Why do you think they go together? I’ll reveal some fun facts below, so read on!
These colorful birds add a lively touch to our pirates coloring pages. Here are my tips for making your parrots vibrant and lifelike:
- Plumage Colors: Parrots are known for their bright colors. Try using a combination of red, blue, and yellow. You could even try rainbow colors for an amazing look!
- Beak: Shade the beak with grays or black. For some parrot species, you can use more vibrant colors like orange or yellow.
- Claws: These are typically gray or black. Use shading to add detail to the claws clutching the pirate’s shoulder or a perch.
- Eyes: Black or dark brown eyes are safe. Add a small white dot for some shine.
Treasure box coloring pages
I love watching pirate movies, and those treasure boxes always catch my eye! So, when I discovered printable pirate-themed coloring pages for free, I focused on the designs with treasure chests.
Treasure chests are super exciting and classic in pirate stories. They represent a pirate’s biggest reward. They are often filled with gold, jewels, and other valuable items.
A treasure chest has a wooden box, metal bands and locks, and treasure inside. Here’s how to color each part:
- The wooden box: Use different shades of brown for the wooden parts, like a medium brown. Then, add darker browns or even black along the edges and between the planks for depth. Highlight it with lighter browns or yellows.
- Metal bands and locks: Use gray, silver, or gold for these parts. Then, use shading with darker gray or black along the edges.
- The treasure inside: For gold coins, use bright yellow or gold. For the jewels, use lots of bright, vibrant colors. Try red for rubies, green for emeralds, blue for sapphires, and purple for amethysts.
4. Some fun activities to do with colored pirates coloring pages
Pirate Maze Game
Pirates go on treasure hunts, so why not become a pirate with this game? It’s easy!
In our pirates coloring pages, you can find a maze design. Zoom in so it’s easy to play in a group!
It’s a great choice for a class activity or just having fun with your friends. You can add obstacles to the maze to create different difficulty levels.
Pirate Scavenger Hunt
Another fun activity is a pirate scavenger hunt! This is a way to get kids moving and curious. It’s so easy to play – you just need some coloring pages and scissors.
First, let the kids color some pirates coloring pages. Then, collect the pages and make a list of pirate-themed items to find. Cut out treasure chests, pirate hats, or swords and hide them around the classroom or outside.
Ask the children to find the items! Add rewards for the person who finds the most items. Kids get so excited to move and win the contest!
Twig Ship Pirates
Are you looking for other fun activities? Try Twig Ship Pirates! Supplies: twigs, glue, and your pirates coloring pages.
Follow my instructions! Give each child 8-10 twigs of varying sizes. Then, help them, or let them do it themselves, to glue the twigs vertically onto a blue poster board.
Have the kids start with the shortest twigs and move to the longest twigs. To make a more realistic ship, add a white paper sail to the top.
Finally, ask the kids to glue a cutout pirate figure to the front of the ship and a flag to the top of the sail. Now, the kids have their own pirate ship, perfect for more activities.
Make Pirate Eye Patches:
If the kids want to dress up like pirates, suggest they make their own eye patches. Even the little ones can join in!
Cut out eye patches from the pirates coloring pages and glue them to construction paper. Then, help the kids attach an elastic band or string.
Make sure the string is comfortable. Let the kids decorate their eye patches with markers, stickers, or glitter.
Pirate Storytelling:
Storytelling is a great way to spark imagination and creativity. This activity also lets the kids create their own pirate adventures.
Encourage the children to use the pirates coloring pages as visuals. If the kids need help, help them make up stories about their pirate characters. Make the stories or write them down to create a pirate storybook. This activity is a great chance to create quality time and memories with your child.
Make Pirate Telescopes:
The last idea for the day is how to make pirate telescopes from the coloring pages. Making telescopes lets kids pretend they are pirate captains.
Use empty paper towel rolls or make your own tubes from construction paper. Paint or cover the tubes in black or brown.
Let the kids decorate with gold stickers or markers to add a pirate touch. Kids can use their telescopes to “spy” ships and treasures around the room.
5. Facts you may not know about pirates
There are also many interesting facts about pirates that you may not know! Let me share some while we color our pirates coloring pages.
- Parrotss and Pirates: Why did they go together? In the past, parrots were pets. They were trained to mimic what people said. A parrot on a pirate’s shoulder could have been a status symbol or just for fun.
- Real Pirates Were Not Always Gruff: Some pirates were even smart and well-educated. Many of them could read and write. They could also navigate the seas with amazing precision.
- Women Pirates: Women pirates were not unusual. People remember them, like Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
- Pirate Flags: The Jolly Roger wasn’t the only pirate flag. Pirates used different flags to frighten enemies and signal to other pirates.
- Pirate Haven: The island of Tortuga in the Caribbean was a famous pirate haven. It was a place where pirates could rest, fix their ships, and plan their next adventure.
- Pirate Fashion: The image of a pirate is well known. But pirates often wore clothes that were suited for their lives on the sea.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy playing with our printable pirates coloring pages. With the coloring tips and activities I’ve provided, I hope you enjoy your experience. Download and print the pirate coloring pages for free now!