Pirate Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

Prepare to embark on a high seas coloring adventure with our swashbuckling pirate coloring page collection.

Among the bounty of seafaring subject matter, ye’ll find burly pirate crews, majestic pirate ships with billowing sails, treasure chests overflowing with loot, tattered pirate flags, talking parrots, and more!

Simple Pirate Coloring Pages

Our simple section is loaded with cute, cartoonish pirates that are suited for kids!

Bringing our friendly buccaneer buddies to life with color is an engaging activity that builds creativity, focus, and fine motor skills.

Detailed Pirate Coloring Pages

These advanced sheets capture exciting pirate scenes and swashbuckling adventures in detail, offering relaxing experience as you bring the high seas to life with bold colors.

Pirate Treasure Coloring Pages

Coloring sheets in this section depict the bounty and riches sought after by legendary buccaneers. Detailed scenes of buried treasure chests and detailed maps are waiting for you!

Recommended Pirate Colors

Stick to classic pirate colors like red, black, brown, and gold. Use bright reds for shirts and bandanas. Blacks and browns work well for pirate coats, boots, and ships.

Pirates love vibrant, tropical colors too! Use bright blues, greens, and yellows for an island pirate adventure.

Pirate Coloring Tips

A. Highlighting and Shadows: Use yellow or gold for highlight areas catching sunlight, like metallic details. Darker shades like navy or dark brown create shadowed areas and depth.

B. Color Combinations: Pair red and white stripes for a classic pirate flag or shirt pattern. Try blue and white for a nautical look on pirate ship sails.

Invite Creativity Challenge: Complementary Colors

Use complementary colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel, like red and green or blue and orange.

This fun challenge helps practice coordinating vibrant color combinations.

5 DIY Pirate Crafts

Ahoy mateys! Get ready to embark on some high seas adventures with these treasured pirate crafts.

Pirate Telescope

Supplies Needed:

• Pirate spyglass/telescope coloring page
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Empty paper towel or toilet paper tube
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Color your pirate telescope vibrantly on the printed page.
2. Carefully cut out the telescope shape.
3. Glue or tape the colored telescope image around a paper tube.
4. Let it dry completely before using your new pirate spyglass to spot ships!

Pirate Hat Crowns

What You’ll Need:

• Pirate hat coloring page
• Red, black and yellow markers/colored pencils
• Scissors
• Headband or strip of cardstock/construction paper
• Glue or tape

Here’s How:

1. Color the pirate hat using red, black and yellow colors.
2. Cut out the hat shape neatly.
3. Glue or tape the colored hat onto a headband or paper strip.
4. Optional: Add feathers, jewels or pirate accessories!
5. Let it dry fully before wearing your pirate hat crown.

Pirate Hook Pencil Topper

Gather These:

• Pirate hook hand coloring page
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Pencil or pen
• Glue or tape

Steps:

1. Color the pirate hook hand brightly.
2. Cut out the hook shape carefully.
3. Glue or tape the colored hook around the top of a pencil or pen.
4. Allow it to dry completely before using your new hooked writing utensil!

Pirate Treasure Map

You’ll Need:

• Treasure map coloring page
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Brown construction paper or paper bag
• Glue or tape
• Coffee grounds or tea bag (optional for aged look)

Instructions:

1. Color your treasure map design with bright and muted tones.
2. Cut out the map shape carefully.
3. Optionally, rub coffee grounds or crumple with a damp tea bag to age the paper.
4. Glue or tape the map to a piece of brown construction paper or paper bag.
5. Let it dry fully before using it to search for buried treasure!

Pirate Buckle Necklace

Supplies:

• Pirate belt buckle coloring page printout
• Markers, crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors
• String, yarn or ribbon
• Glue or tape

Let’s Make It!

1. Color the pirate belt buckle vibrantly.
2. Cut out the buckle shape carefully.
3. Glue or tape the colored buckle onto a length of string or ribbon.
4. Tie the ends together to create a necklace loop once dry.
5. Wear your new swashbuckling pirate buckle necklace with pride!