LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Ships in a Bottle Minikits Locations Guide (Wii, PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

On Stranger Tides

Chapter 1: London Town

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #1: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to destroy the 6 suits of armor in the dinning all with an explosives character such as Jacoby. For one of them, you will need to rebuild the pieces lying on the ground then destroy it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #2: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a character with the song ability such as Philip or Syrena to shatter the glass of the balcony window. Then grab it outside on the balcony.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #3: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a female character to do a high jump along the right side of the wall in the dining hall. Then continue to jump up on the bars to get it near the top of the room.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #4: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find the silver furniture below the steps in the next area. Then destroy it all with an explosives character such as Jacoby. Then rebuild the pieces into a lever and carry it over to the green pad. Finally push the lever on the green side to reveal a secret area below the floor to grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #5: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to continue walking towards the right after you first get outside and cross the street from the zipline. Then use a character with the song ability such as Philip or Syrena to shatter any of the glass windows leading to a secret room. In this secret room, push each of the 2 statues onto the back wall to open the door that has a minikit behind it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #6: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open a mystic hatch on top of the carriage with a red and black top. This will be the same carriage that you need to shoot a target on in the back to get on. Then just drop in the carriage cell to grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #7: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to destroy the silver chest on the wagon where there are 3 soldiers sitting. This is right next to another wagon where you need build a beam.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #8: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shatter the glass on top of the carriage with it using a character with the song ability such as Philip or Syrena. This carriage is at the bottom of the screen where you built the beam and just blew up the silver chest for minikit #7.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #9: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to go upstairs in the first room of the pub and shoot the target above the left crank. Then pull both cranks to release the barrel that drops down. Finally bring the barrel downstairs to the green pad at the bar.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #10: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use an explosives character such as Jacoby to destroy the silver chain holding the barrel in the rafter in the back area of the pub. Then push the barrel along the checkered path to drop it down below. It will then break when it falls to reveal the minikit.

Chapter 2: Queen Anne’s Revenge

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #1: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to use a strong character such as Garheng in Story mode to pull on the orange handle found in the far right corner from where you start the chapter.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #2: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to hit the skeletons on the deck of the ship and then stick their heads into the 4 cannons on the deck to destroy them all.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #3: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to jump down to the bow at the front of the ship. Then use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find the Ship in a Bottle minikit.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #4: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open the mystic skull door all the way to the right of where you start the chapter. Then use an explosives character such as Jacoby to blow up the silver objects blocking the stairs. Then head upstairs and use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find a key that the skeleton is holding. Then grab the key, head back downstairs and place it on the crank. Finally crank the wheel to open a hatch in the floor to grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #5: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open the mystic skull door all the way to the right of where you start the chapter. Then use an explosives character such as Jacoby to blow up the silver objects blocking the stairs. Then head upstairs and in the far right corner use a song character such as Philip or Syrena to destroy the crystal structure surrounding the minikit.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #6: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open the mystic skull door all the way to the left on the next upper deck. Then use a strong character such as Blackbeard still or Davy Jones to pull the orange handle on both cannons. It will then appear between the 2 cannons when you have finished.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #7: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a character with a hammer to repair the crank on the deck. Then spin the wheel to bring up a rowboat that dumbs a crate on the deck. Finally use Blackbeard’s power to open the crate and grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #8: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to get to the rear of the ship by using the zipline on the mast. Then use a character with the song ability such as Philip or Syrena to shatter the crystals over the zipline. Take the zipline up with Jack Sparrow and double jump up to the rope above with a female character. After you zipline across you will see the minikit to grab.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #9: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard to get past the other Blackbeard. Then go through the door below him and use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find the ruby. Finally place the ruby in the music box and switch over to Scrum and play his guitar to get the minikit.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #10: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to get to the rear of the ship by using the zipline on the mast. Then use Blackbeard to jump down to the same deck as the other Blackbeard and pull on the door with the orange handle. Climb up the net to drop the pieces hanging on it from above and rebuild them into a crate. Finally use Blackbeard’s power to open the chest and grab the bottle.

Chapter 3: White Cap Bay

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #1: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to move around to the back side of the lighthouse. This is the same area you land on after you take the zipline by the mermaid.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #2: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use explosives to blow up the silver bricks in front of the cave right where you start the chapter. It will be right in the cave entrance.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #3: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to destroy the bricks covering the small entrance to the far left area from where you start the chapter. Then use a small character to go through the door and grab the minikit on the high ledge.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #4: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a singing character such as Philip or Syrena to shatter the crystals surrounding the minikit at the bottom left area.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #5: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a female character to high jump onto the green bar inside of the lighthouse at the top. Then walk along the beams to grab the minikit.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #6: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Jack Sparrow to zipline by the mermaid up to the ledge on the lighthouse. Then use Blackbeard’s power to open the mystic red and black door to enter a secret area in the lighthouse. Then rebuild the pieces lying on the ground to the left as you enter the room and then activate the 2 sword cranks until the tank in the middle is full and bursts to receive the minikit.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #7: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to head through the cave at the beginning of the chapter. Then use a torch to get rid of the tentacles around the barrel then destroy the barrel to get it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #8: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to head through the cave at the beginning of the chapter. Then use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find the Ship in a Bottle. Then dig up the castle with the dog or a shovel. Finally use a singing character such as Philip or Syrena to shatter the castle and grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #9: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to head through the cave at the beginning of the chapter. Then use a character with a hammer to repair the crane on the ledge below where you found minikit #8. Finally grab the minikit that appears above the clam.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #10: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to head through the cave at the beginning of the chapter. Switch to a character that can walk underwater such as Davy Jones and jump into the water. Finally replace the pieces in front of the starfish back onto it. Finally destroy the chest that drops down to get it.

Chapter 4: A Spanish Legacy

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #1: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to hit the skeleton lying on the bed a few times until you destroy it and a minikit appears.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #2: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to play the harpsichord after moving it into place at the bottom of the checkered path.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #3: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Story or Free Play mode. You need to use Jack Sparrow’s compass to find the Ship in a Bottle at the end of the chapter. Then dig it out of the ground with a shovel or dog if you are in Free Play mode.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #4: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to blow up the silver hatch to the far left corner at the start of the chapter. Then jump down to the deck below and walk across the beams to get it at the bottom.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #5: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a female character to high jump and pull down a beam. Then cross the newly created path and climb up the netting on the rock. Finally at the end of the path on the ledge, jump onto the zipline and you will grab it on your way down.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #6: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a Flying Dutchman crew member to go through the coral in the water right before the river where you need to cross the planks. You will immediately grab the minikit after you have passed through the coral.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #7: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open a stall with a mystic red and black gate. The minikit is right behind the newly opened stall.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #8: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a strong character such as Davy Jones to pull on the orange handle by the cannon platform. Then cross the beam and climb the tree to the top to grab it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #9: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a strong character such as Davy Jones to pull on the orange handle by the cannon platform. Then cross the beam and use such as Marty to shoot all of the red flowers before they grow back. I found it to work best with Marty however you can also try using an explosives character.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #10: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use explosives on the 3 silver palm leaves on the rocks to the right of the bridge. Then jump across the rocks and head up the netting leading to another path. Finally take this path all the way to the end to grab the minikit in a corner.

Chapter 5: The Fountain of Youth

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #1: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shoot the target to the left above the cave entrance. Then bring the toy T-Rex that the parrot drops and bring it to the character at the back of where you start the chapter next to the river. It will then float to you from the river the river.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #2: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shoot and destroy the 5 brown plants from a certain distance without getting too close.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #3: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shoot or throw an object at the 3 groups of bats to scare them away inside of the first cave area.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #4: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a character with a hammer to repair the bellows. Then jump on the red pad of the bellows to blow air at the web to blow the pieces on the spider web off. Then rebuild the pieces into a spider. Finally ride the spider and destroy all of the other spiders that come out of the chambers to get it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #5: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a strong character such as Davy Jones to pull on a crate with an orange handle. It will then appear after the crate has been destroyed.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #6: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shatter the crystal barrier in the first cave that is blocking the way to a secret cave. Then once in the secret cave hit all 6 of the statues in this area so that each 1 of them is wearing a hat to get it.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #7: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to shatter the crystal barrier in the first cave that is blocking the way to a secret cave. Then once in the secret cave you need to seal the 3 geysers at the same time. First seal the bottom left, then the top left and finally the last one on the right.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #8: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use Blackbeard’s power to open a mystic red and black chest inside of the large cave ahead and to the right of where you enter.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #9: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use an explosives character such as Jacoby to destroy the 5 silver water tanks throughout the chapter. There are 2 at the start of the chapter and the rest of the 3 are in the large cave near the end.

Ship in a Bottle Minikit #10: This ship in a bottle can be obtained in Free Play mode. You need to use a strong character such as Davy Jones to pull on the orange handle at the far right corner of the large cave. Then use a character with the song ability such as Philip or Syrena to shatter the glass on the aquarium.

Then rebuild these pieces into 2 wheels next to the small pond. Finally choose 1 of the wheels to start a minigame and use the ship to destroy the waves of enemy ships that appear.

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