Tall Ships Galveston

Name: Tall Ships Galveston
Address: Pier 22, Suite 8, Galveston, TX, 77550, US
Telephone: +14097657834

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05/24/2026

Whether you’re welcoming guests to the island or making memories with family and friends, Memorial Day is the perfect time to connect with Galveston’s stories and places that have stood the test of time. Our sites and exhibits are ready for you all weekend long!

⚓ Explore the decks of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
⛵ Experience Galveston's Historic Harbor Tours aboard SEAGULL II
🏰 Tour the stunning Victorian masterpiece, the 1892 Bishop's Palace

Please note: The Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa will be open for deck tours only on Memorial Day. Meet the crew and view firsthand all the preparations being finalized for our Galveston 250 voyage!

Plan your visit and celebrate the holiday with Galveston Historical Foundation. Details at galvestonhistory.org!

05/16/2026

Another milestone reached towards our Galveston 250 voyage! Ryan Bradfield, Director of our Galveston Historic Seaport, proudly shows off ELISSA's Certificate of Inspection from the United States Coast Guard. The COI is a thorough and comprehensive vessel evaluation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard. This is a critical step towards our upcoming voyage.

The next week has more work and final preparations to complete before our departure, tentatively moved to Memorial Day. We will provide more updates as we finalize the details. These last steps do require us to shift our first two port stops of Pensacola and Savannah, which will see us visit those locations in late July and early August.

For those looking for a sneak peek of the ship under sail, we'll be making a Seawall sail today with arrival near the Pleasure Pier around 1:30!

05/14/2026

It's not every day you see our SEAGULL II and 1877 ELISSA together! The Official Tall Ship of Texas will be sailing frequently over the upcoming days as we finalize US Coast Guard inspections and get our crew on board for sea trials in preparation for Galveston 250.

Want to get a sneak peek at the ship and all the hard work we've been putting in? Stop by the Seaport tonight at 6 for our monthly Smarty Pints Trivia Night! Gates open at 6, trivia at 6:30 at the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa.

05/12/2026

Exclusive Galveston 250 merchandise has officially dropped, and they're ready to sail into history. Every item is designed to honor 250 years of Galveston’s spirit, maritime heritage, and enduring adventures on the Official Tall Ship of Texas. Whether you’re a lifelong islander, history enthusiast, or just along for the voyage, this collection is your chance to carry a piece of the celebration with you.

Learn more and get yours today (while supporting our 2026 voyage) at https://galveston250.com/news/support-our-voyage/!

05/09/2026

With less than a week to go to our Galveston 250 voyage kick-off party, we're hard at work crafting a night that honors the spirit of the 1877 ELISSA while having a Texas-sized good time. Head over to https://galveston250.com/news/galveston-island-tx-5-15 to snag some tickets while you can and help us make sure the Official Tall Ship of Texas misses its home port while she's gone this summer.

Music by Kevin Anthony & G-Town
Craft beer by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Food by Fisherman's Wharf
Wine & Spirits by Come and Drink It Texas
Sparkling Water by Rambler

Friday, May 15 - 7-9 PM at the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. It's going to be the kind of party that we'll be talking about for a while. See you there.

05/06/2026

A history-making voyage deserves one for the books! You're invited to join us as we kick off the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa's Galveston 250 voyage with a night of food, music, drinks, and more. Head to https://galveston250.com/news/galveston-island-tx-5-15/ for reservations and details.

04/11/2026

Along with the rest of the world, we've been watching NASA Artemis II's voyage around the moon. The roots of space exploration are tied deeply to those of sailing. Our Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa has enjoyed a long partnership with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration over the years, hosting astronauts, engineers, and more as they learn maritime skills that translate to their work well beyond our waters. Galveston's own Christina Koch, as well as Catherine "Cady" Coleman, who graciously took a piece of ELISSA with her to the International Space Station during her time there in 2011, have spent time onboard the Official Tall Ship of Texas. Cheers to Koch and all of the crew on their return to Earth. We're ready to welcome them on board our ship any time.

03/11/2026

Trivia night returns this Thursday to the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa We'll open the doors at 6 for dockside access and then head upstairs for trivia at 6:30. Admission is free, with paid drinks and snacks available in the gift shop. Bring the brain trust and get ready for a night with just the right amount of history and fun.

02/23/2026

2026 is a milestone year for the Official Tall Ship of Texas. The 1877 ELISSA has moved out of the Galveston Historic Seaport to prepare for drydock. She goes out of the water two times in a five-year cycle as part of her requirements to be permitted to sail. These drydock stages are crucial for us to inspect, repair, and prepare, but when we're looking at something as significant as Sail4th 250 and a summer of stops along the East Coast, it's even more important.

While ELISSA is away, our pricing will shift for seaport entry, including Ship To Shore. We continue to offer our Galveston Historic Harbor Tours on SEAGULL II and look forward to a few surprises this summer as we continue to share Galveston's maritime history here and abroad.

Address

Pier 22, Suite 8
Galveston, TX
77550

Telephone

+14097657834

Website

http://www.tallshipsgalveston.com/

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