Pirate Riddles with Answers for Swashbuckling Fun

I’m the spot marked with an X, hiding gold beneath the sand. What am I?

I’m tall and striped, I catch the wind and guide the ship. What am I?

I have teeth but never bite; I guard the ship with all my might. What am I?

I’m a bird that squawks and loves to talk. I perch upon a pirate’s shoulder. Who am I?

I’m a map with secrets to unfold, follow my clues to buried gold. What am I?

I’m a pirate’s drink, I slosh in barrels, brown and sweet. What am I?

I’m the lookout at the top of the mast. What am I?

I’m sharp and shiny and hang at a pirate’s hip. What am I?

I’m a leg made of wood that creaks when I walk. What am I?

I’m the pirate flag waving high. What am I?

I’m the rhythm that keeps the rowers in time. What am I?

I’m a chest of coins locked up tight. What do you need to open me?

I’m the sea creature with eight arms guarding the reefs. What am I?

I’m the call you shout when land is near. What phrase am I?

I’m the captain’s wheel. Hold me tight to steer the ship right. What am I?