Galveston Historic Seaport

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Looking to sail into romance? The Galveston Historic Seaport offers a charming blend of history and waterfront views, perfect for couples seeking a unique date. The seaport is home to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, a beautifully restored vessel that adds a touch of nautical nostalgia to your evening. The surrounding area boasts cobblestone streets and vintage architecture, creating an atmosphere that's both enchanting and intimate. Stroll hand-in-hand along the pier, explore the Texas Seaport Museum, or simply enjoy the serene harbor views. For a memorable experience, consider attending one of the seaport's special events or evening sails.

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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

4.7

Based on 1163 reviews

Valerie Warman

22:02 29 Apr 25

Nice way to spend your evening waiting to be texted your table is ready

Mike Fontenot

01:59 24 Apr 25

Awesome experience! The cruise was excellent! All the volunteers were knowledgeable and very friendly and open to questions.

Alex Olsen

23:54 11 Apr 25

Was lucky enough to do one of the day sails they offer in the spring on the Elissa. A little spendy, but what an amazing experience!There are very few operating historic tall ships in the world you can sail on, so if you get the chance, absolutely do this. The sail takes the better part of the day, and it's fascinating to see the dedicated volunteers crew heave on the ropes and scurry around the rigging. I went on a day they could set all 19 of the sails! Absolutely must for dad types and history needs (like me). Also everyone is incredibly nice.

Sarah Miller

15:57 29 Mar 25

This was such a beautifully restored ship! So much history and craftsmanship. The museum was so great too, I had family immigrate from Ireland and come in through Galveston. It was a glimpse into what their journey may have been like. I loved the fact that the ship was built in the Scotland ship yards too as other family members were Scottish as well.

M B

21:51 16 Mar 25

Second time we've been to see the Elissa. First time to visit the shore museum associated with it. Both an outstanding experience. Worth the entrance fee. Naturally, the ship is an experience in itself, but the museum is noteworthy in explaining the history of Galveston as an immigrant port of entry. As a history professor, I can say they did a great job with displays and audio narration. We did not buy tickets in advance and had no wait. There is paid parking out front in a separate lot and paid street parking on the Strand.

Rhonda Venkatesan

21:07 13 Mar 25

Very interesting museum and all for for only $12. The museum is interactive with sounds, plenty of photo ops, and listening devices activated by scanning with your entry card to play. Then move on to your the ship herself. Crew cabins, upper and lower decks etc. The shop still activities runs to this day and some crew were about doing maintenance and repairs.

Aubrey Watts

01:05 18 Jan 25

A great experience on the water tour, very informative and we got to see a few dolphins. They even let my 6 year old drive the boat when we started heading back. He was so excited! Well worth the money. We went on a Friday at 4 and got to see the cruise ships leaving which was awesome because the dolphins were swimming right in front of the ship!