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Captain Blue's Treasure Cruise : Aberdeen's Adventure!

4.33Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 65 min 2 km Aberdeen App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

" A real corker of a game! "

Journey through Aberdeen City's hot spots and discover some fun, quirky, intriguing and even bizarre facts about the place - you are sure to be quite surprised at what you find out! 

Along with your factual journey, you will also be going on a fictional quest through the City itself - playing as Captain Blue as you recover stolen treasure from your Galactic homeland! 

Play with family, friends, a loved one, or even by yourself... A great way to excite your day.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families, friends and couples who would rather chase a story than tick off sights will enjoy playing Captain Blue, hunting stolen treasure across Aberdeen city centre from the Maritime Museum to the Music Hall and picking up quirky facts. It takes around 90 minutes and is free to play. Despite the name there is no boat, so anyone hoping for a harbour cruise or a live guide should look elsewhere.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • See the mesmerising architecture of Aberdeen's gothic history...

  • Explore some famous faces - including a lion...

  • Bathe in the secret gardens on a roof...

  • Even recover some stolen treasure(!)

  • Best of all, have a blast of a time.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.33 / 5

6 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Aberdeen

A · Start

Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY, UK

B · Finish

Music Hall, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Rory A.F. Union.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Rory A.F. Union

Good to know before you play

  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this an actual cruise from Aberdeen?
No. The cruise is part of the story, not a boat trip. It is a walking game of about 2 km on your phone, starting at the Maritime Museum and finishing at the Music Hall, with puzzles and facts at each stop as you recover Captain Blue's stolen treasure.
Is this a self-guided walking tour of Aberdeen?
Yes. There is no guide and no group to join. The app leads you through 13 stops, including Castlegate Square and the Mercat Cross, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Marischal College, Aberdeen's Oldest House, the Art Gallery and statues of William Wallace and Robert Burns. You can start whenever you like.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at the Maritime Museum and ends at the Music Hall, so it is not a loop. The route is about 2 km, and most players take around 90 minutes including walking and solving the puzzles.
Can we stop if it gets cold or rainy?
Yes. You can pause the game at any point and carry on later. If the weather turns cold, there is a place to go inside and warm up at almost every location on the route, then pick up where you left off.
Can we play as a family or a group, and do we need to book?
The game is free to play, so families, friends, couples or solo players can simply start it on a phone whenever suits them. There is no time slot to book, and no attraction tickets are needed for any of the stops.

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