102 W. River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA sets sail for Savannah as part of her official Sail 250 voyage, marking a meaningful return to a port she has visited before in 1894. This historic arrival offers a rare opportunity to experience a living piece of maritime heritage up close, with deck tours inviting visitors on board to explore her craftsmanship, stories, and enduring legacy.
APPEARANCE HIGHLIGHTS
DECK TOURS
7/23-7/26 – FREE
Welcome aboard! ELISSA’s crew opens their deck for free self-guided tours daily from the River Street Waterfront from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet the crew and learn about the incredible history of the 1877 vessel.
Please note, deck tours on Thursday, July 23 will be available from 1-5 p.m. only. Friday through Sunday will be from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SALUTE TO SUNSET PARTY
7/25 | 7-9 PM | $250
Join us as we toast the end of the day and the start of the evening with food, drink, and music. This special evening experience invites you on board to celebrate the history-making 2026 voyage.
THE 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. She also serves as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark, and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront. Learn more here.
