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Hours of Operation

Guests of The Lodge, The Cottages, and RV Park receive complimentary wristbands for the water park each day when the water park is open. Buccaneer Bay is also available for parties every day of the week. To reserve your event, call us at 641-724-1413.

Indoor Water Park Hours of Operation
September 4 - October 28
Monday-Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Effective October 29
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park will be open during the holiday weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Check back for operating hours!

Snack Bar Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

* Park hours and attraction availability are subject to change without advance notice.

Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park

Whatever the weather outside, it's a tropical party at our Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park.

Water Park Hours of Operation

September 4 - October 28

Monday-Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Effective October 29

Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park will be open during the holiday weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Check back for operating hours!

* Park hours and attraction availability are subject to change without advance notice.

Zoom down the two-story water slide, float down the lazy river, relax poolside, and soak in the hot tub. Buccaneer Bay also features a snack bar and arcade, and it's the perfect place for your next birthday party, school celebration, family vacation, or reunion.

Please note: All children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the water park. Guests must be 48 inches tall to use the water slide.

Water Park Admission

Resort Guests:

Lodge Room guests receive four wristbands to use each day of their stay

One-Bedroom Cottage guests receive eight wristbands

Two-Bedroom Cottage guests receive 10 wristbands

Four-Bedroom Cottage guests receive 12 wristbands

RV Park guests receive 4 wristbands

Non-Resort Guests:

Monday-Thursday: $10 per wristband

Friday-Sunday: $12 per wristband

Spectator Fee: $3

Snack Bar

Our snack bar serves a variety of appetizers, snacks, and beverages.

Birthday Parties

Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water Park is available for parties every day of the week. To reserve your event, call us at 641-724-1413.

Please note: No outside food or beverages are allowed. A 21% gratuity and 7% applicable taxes will apply.

Buried Treasure Birthday Party Bash

$15 per guest

This party package includes:

One water park wristband per guest

12-inch pizza (two slices per guest; choice of cheese, pepperoni, or supreme)

Beverages to include assorted soft drinks

Four quarters per guest for arcade

Buccaneer Bay water bottle for birthday child

Reserved seating inside water park for two hours (seating for up to 20 guests)

Party hostess

Buccaneer Bay birthday cake (optional; $30 additional fee)

Personalized invitations (optional; $3 additional fee)

Pirate Pete Birthday Party Bash

$13 per guest

This party package includes:

One water park wristband per guest

12-inch pizza (two slices per guest; choice of cheese, pepperoni, or supreme)

Beverages to include assorted soft drinks

Reserved seating inside water park for two hours (seating for up to 20 guests)

Party hostess

Buccaneer Bay birthday cake (optional; $30 additional fee)

Personalized invitations (optional; $3 additional fee)

Kids playing in the indoor water park, Buccaneer Bay, at Honey Creek Resort

Make a Splash

Buccaneer Bay is the perfect place for your next family gathering or celebration.

Fun indoor water park play at Buccanneer Bay in Honey Creek Resort

Make a Splash

Buccaneer Bay is the perfect place for your next family gathering or celebration.

Two kids at Buccaneer Bay, Honey Creek Resort's indoor water park 1.5 hours from Des Moines, Iowa

Make a Splash

Buccaneer Bay is the perfect place for your next family gathering or celebration.

Testimonials

The hot tub is made for a large group and the pool is fantastic for all ages. Our family met here and the toddlers as well as the teenagers loved it.

Betharina; Princeton, MO

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