Ben "Finn" Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) is a good natured, surf bum turned treasure hunter who is obsessed with finding the legendary 18th century Queen's Dowry 40 chests of exotic treasure that was lost at sea in 1715.

In his quest, Finn has sunk everything he has, including his marriage to Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) and his more rusty than trusty salvage boat, "Booty Calls". Just as Tess has begun to rebuild her life. working aboard mega yacht owned by billionaire Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland), Finn discovers a vital clue to the treasure's whereabouts. Certain that his luck will change with the new found information, Finn manoeuvres himself aboard Nigel's yacht and, using his good natured charm, convinces the tycoon and his Blackberry wielding, celebutante daughter, Gemma (Alexis Dziena), to join him in the pursuit of the Spanish treasure.

Against Tess better judgement, the search rekindles her love of discovery. But they are not the only ones after the treasure, Finn's mentor turned nemesis Moe Fitch (Ray Winstone) has also set out to claim the prize.

Let the treasure hunt begin