Maine native Bob LeBlanc wrote the pirate-themed script for the latest Mystery for Hire cruise on the Songo River Queen II taking place Aug. 10.

NAPLES — Mystery for Hire and the Songo River Queen II are pairing up for a mystery-themed cruise called Who Killed Jolly Roger? – A Pirate Mystery on Saturday, Aug. 10.

“Each cruise has a different theme and guests are encouraged to watch for clues and to solve the mystery by the end of the evening,” said Dan Marois, owner of Mystery for Hire, a troupe that has performed over 500 mystery shows throughout New England.

“The cruise will feature an odd mix of pirate characters each with the goal to get their hands on a fortune,” said Marois. “Guests are encouraged to wear pirate-type costumes to get in the spirit of the action.”

Marois added that audience members will each be designated as the crew of one of the competing pirate ships.

“Pirates are an aggressive bunch of characters and they demand ultimate loyalty from their crews,” said Marois. “You never know what will happen as they all seek their share of gold.”

The script is a Mystery for Hire original by Maine native Bob LeBlanc, a writer, actor and graphic designer living in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

The ship leaves the Causeway at 7 p.m. on performance day. Tickets are $29.95 per person for the two-hour show/cruise. The show does not include a dinner but there is a small food court and a cash bar available on the boat.

For tickets, go to www.mysteryforhire.com. For more information, call 207-998-2472.

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