30 Mind-Blowing Pirate Tattoos

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Tattoos have been traditionally associated with criminals and sailors. An amalgamation of both i.e. the pirates, the sea criminals who looted other ships and lived life on their own terms, are also a famous tattoo design. Pirate tattoos symbolize free spirit and strong will. They represent the fearless attitude of the marauders and are carved in various shades and images. The most popular among them is the pirate ship. The official carrier of the criminals is painted mostly with the jolly Roger. Jolley Roger refers to the flag of the pirates.

Other images include the sea birds and animals along with other things associated with the sea life. The pin up wench or the consort of the pirates is also a hit with the pirate tattoo lovers. Her sexy and saucy avatar is quite charming and liked by people a lot. Apart from this, the famous movie “Pirates of the Caribbean“, based on the life of the pirates has a huge lot of admirers.

Here we have compiled 30 pirate tattoos that reflect the hardy and intriguing life of pirates.

Take a look and you are sure to be mesmerized by the badass pirates.

If you like this article, you might be interested in some of our other articles on Outlaw Tattoos, Russian Prison Tattoos, Gang Tattoos and Prison Tattoos.

Skeleton Pirate

The skeleton with a danger symbol on its head-gear, carved on chesta and reaching up to abdomen, has a creepy look.

Skeleton Pirate

Skeleton Pirate

Funny Pirate Tattoo

The jolly roger symbol, carved on the back, in the center, looks cute and comic.

Funny Pirate Tattoo

Funny Pirate Tattoo

Danger is Here

The pirate flag was a warning to the sailors that they would not be shown any mercy and therefore should surrender without resistance.

Danger is Here

Danger is Here

Pirate Rib Tattoo

Traditional black and grey pirate tattoo with the face of a woman is attention grabbing.

Pirate Rib Tattoo

Pirate Rib Tattoo

Night Pirates

The grim reaper face and the burning torches point to the cruel sea raiders who attack at night.

Night

Night Pirates

Throat Pirate Ship Tattoo

The very sight of the pirate ship would send shivers down the throat of the sailors and passengers, which is symbolized here.

Throat Pirate Ship Tattoo

Throat Pirate Ship Tattoo

Leg Tattoo

Red pirate ship with a sky blue flag and the face of a wench looks catchy.

Leg Tattoo

Leg Tattoo

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Full back design inspired from the famous movie with the portrait of Johnny Depp makes for a magnificent tattoo piece.

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Funny Pirate Tattoo

The jolly Roger symbol, carved on the back, in the center, looks cute and comic.

Funny Pirate Tattoo

Funny Pirate Tattoo

Live Forever

The pirate flag symbol with a liner meaning “live forever” indicates the tough and never-dying spirit of the pirates.

Live Forever

Live Forever

Sexy Woman Pirate

The pirates often had women consorts with them who accompanied them on their ships.

Sexy Woman Pirate

Sexy Woman Pirate

Pirate Fish Tattoo

The scaly fish with its face shaped as a pirate, carved on the inside of the forearm, looks cool.

Pirate Fish Tattoo

Pirate Fish Tattoo

Colorful Shoulder Tattoo

This pirate tattoo piece showing a lighthouse, palm trees and a laughing skull looks vibrant and bright.

Colorful Shoulder Tattoo

Colorful Shoulder Tattoo

Dolphin Pirate tattoo

Innovative and cute, this imaginative piece indicates the slow extinction of pirates just like the endangered dolphin.

Dolphin Pirate tattoo

Dolphin Pirate tattoo

Leg Pirate Tattoo

A single tiny skull and a trail of three skulls on both legs together look attractive.

Leg Pirate Tattoo

Leg Pirate Tattoo

Laughing Marauder

This colorful and cunning pirate wielding a sword and sickle looks scary as well as comic.

Laughing Marauder

Laughing Marauder

Pirate Owl

Wearing an eye patch and holding a sword in its hand, the colorful owl looks charming.

Pirate Owl

Pirate Owl

Elegant Pirate Tattoo

This shoulder piece with a skull and roses surrounded by the beautiful vine embroidery has an aesthetic look.

Elegant Pirate Tattoo

Elegant Pirate Tattoo

Pirate Pinup Wench

The sexy and saucy pin-up wench with a sword in her hand and a skull-cap is bold and brash.

Pirate Pinup Wench

Pirate Pinup Wench

Murderous Pirate

The laughing pirate represented as a skull has evil intentions and will not spare anyone.

Murderous Pirate

Murderous Pirate

Saucy And Bold

This woman pirate is very dangerous as she knows how to use a gun as well as sword.

Saucy And Bold

Saucy And Bold

Majestic Pirate Tattoo

The furious sea breeze and the laughing pirate with his hair flowing in the air looks awesome.

Majestic Pirate Tattoo

Majestic Pirate Tattoo

Killer Voyage

The frightening pirate ship is moving on the waves in search of its next victim.

Killer Voyage

Killer Voyage

Portrait Pirate Tattoo

Jack Sparrow, the main protagonist of the famous movie “Pirates Of The Caribbean”, carved on shoulder.

Portrait Pirate Tattoo

Portrait Pirate Tattoo

Model Pirate Girl

The hot pin up wench, carved on the back of the leg, looks like a fashion model.

Model Pirate Girl

Model Pirate Girl

Awesome Pirate Tattoo

The pirate with a crow on its back symbolizes evil and bad omen but has a badass look.

Awesome Pirate Tattoo

Awesome Pirate Tattoo

Back Tattoo

The stormy weather and the

Back Tattoo

Back Tattoo

Dangerous Pirate Ship

A black and grey pirate ship with the Jolley Roger carved on the front of the leg.

Dangerous Pirate Ship

Dangerous Pirate Ship

Bravehearts

The pirate ship, sailing on the stormy waves, presents an exciting sight and symbolizes valour.

Bravehearts

Bravehearts

Courage And Strength

The cute pirate girl holding a flag in her hands and an eye covered with a patch gives a strong message.

Courage And Strength

Courage And Strength

Strawhat Pirate Skull

Pirate logo from the Anime series “One Piece”, carved on leg that looks bright and catchy.

Strawhat Pirate Skull

Strawhat Pirate Skull

7 COMMENTS

  1. I have Blackbeard with his brace of pistols on my left shoulder that was done freehand. It was done by “Russ” at Private Ink in Dayton,Ohio. I wish I could post a pic of it.; its pretty awesome.

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