The beautiful and willful daughter of a wealthy 18th Century merchant escapes a forced marriage to a life on the sea disguised as a man.

When her true sex is discovered by the dashing captain of a smuggling vessel, they begin a tempestuous romance.

A storm throws the vessel onto the shores of Morocco, where a beautiful harem queen invites Elizabeth to live with her in luxury.

Elizabeth must choose between her love for the captain, her lust for the harem queen, and her longing to live a life of freedom on the open seas.