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Product description
A pirate ship and its treasure island your child builds cube by cube. Each 2 cm cube carries a printed texture (wooden planks with portholes, red-and-white striped sails, sparkling sea waves, golden sand and palm leaves) and snaps to the next one on any of its six faces, so the ship stays in one piece while little hands keep adding to it.
Looking for a gift for a young adventurer? This set gives your child a whole voyage to build. They shape the hull, raise the striped sail and its skull-and-crossbones flag, surround the ship with waves and pile up a sandy island with a palm tree and treasure chests. Then the captain and his young pirate set sail, with a parrot, an octopus and a fish in an eye patch for company.
Recreating the ship from the picture is a real planning exercise: count the planks, find the right texture, work out how the hull curves before the sail goes up. Your child practices spatial reasoning and sequencing without noticing, because the goal is simply to get the ship ready to sail.
The magnets make the process forgiving. Cubes that line up click together, a cube placed the wrong way is turned around in a second, and nothing collapses when the hull is rebuilt. That self-correcting play is exactly what Montessori toys are about: the child works independently, checks their own result and tries again.
Every cube is the same 2 cm size as our Magnetic Building Cubes, so this set adds to any collection your child already has. Explore our full range of Educational Toys, or pair it with the Magnetic Fishing Game for a second sea-themed gift.
Specifications
How to use it
Set the pieces out on a low shelf or table so your child can reach them freely. Show the movement once, slowly, then step back and let them try. Adult supervision is recommended. Wipe clean with a damp cloth — no dishwasher, no soaking.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping
Free shipping on every order to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Hawaii, Alaska and US territories: flat $12.90, shown at checkout.
Shipping time
Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1-3 business days. Delivery usually takes 6-9 business days after dispatch, for an estimated total of 7-12 business days.
Returns
Changed your mind? Email contact@montipals.com and we’ll take care of it.
Montessori-aligned design
14-day happiness guarantee
Free shipping
Building the ship asks your child to plan, count and sequence: which side of the hull comes first, where the mast rises, how many wave cubes the sea needs. Each session strengthens their ability to picture a 3D shape and carry out a multi-step project on their own.
Once the ship is built, the crew takes over. The captain shouts orders from the bow, the young pirate guards the treasure on the island, the parrot keeps lookout from above: pretend play grows out of the build, and every voyage becomes a new story.
Magnets on all six faces hold hull, sail and island together during play, yet let go easily when your child wants to redesign. No toppling towers, no pieces that refuse to come apart.
The cubes are molded in solid ABS plastic and the printed textures stay sharp through years of handling, so the ship can be launched again and again. The set grows with your child: every cube connects with the other MontiPals cube sets.
Browse by developmental stage and pick the toy that meets your child where they are right now.
Your order is packed and dispatched within 1-3 business days, and with you within 7-12.
Set it out, step back, and watch concentration take over. Real skills, built one small success at a time.
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Our team answers every message within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Which toy suits my child’s age?
Every product page lists a recommended age range. As a rule, choose the stage your child is in now rather than the one ahead — Montessori materials work best when the challenge is just within reach.
Are these toys safe for toddlers?
Yes. We use natural wood with non-toxic, water-based finishes and check every item for sharp edges and loose parts. Adult supervision is still recommended for children under three.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders arrive within 6-9 business days once dispatched, for an estimated total of 7-12. Shipping is free on every order.
Can I return something?
Of course. Send back any unused item within 14 days and we refund you in full. Just email us and we will guide you through it.
What makes a toy genuinely Montessori?
It isolates one skill, uses real materials rather than plastic and lights, and lets the child correct their own mistakes without an adult stepping in. We select every product against those three tests.
How do I reach you?
Email contact@montipals.com and a real person replies within 24 hours on business days.
