05/21/2026
SCHEDULE CHANGE 😞
We have just received notice that the Tall Ship Elissa's final preparations are nearing completion, but a schedule change will move their Pensacola visit to early August. They will be finalizing their plans for Pensacola in the coming weeks, and we will post the new information just as soon as it is available. More info here on the new dates: https://galveston250.com/ports/pensacola-florida/
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ORIGINAL POST
The tall ship, Elissa, is an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, brought over from Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston, Texas, by the Galveston Historical Foundation. The ship’s restoration work began in 1978 and was completed in 1982, transforming the rare, historic vessel into a buoyant museum and functional sail ship. Elissa is one of only three ships of her kind in the world able to still actively sail and welcome visitors. Around 40,000 people visit the ship annually to dive into the rich history of the Gulf Coast’s beginnings.
FREE TOURS THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, you can visit Tall Ship Elissa at Palafox Pier and explore the deck for free from noon to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. ⚓️
📍: 895 South Palafox St.
⏰: Saturday 12pm-5pm | Sunday 9am-5pm
Photo / Learn More: www.galvestonhistory.org