Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer.
Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship.
Every Saturday Set sail:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tickets: 65$
Adult | Child (4 and older)
**Included with ticket purchase is general admission to Ocean Institute’s indoor facilities for the day.
About the Spirit of Dana Point:
The Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5,000 square feet of sail!
It was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent, determination, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2, 1970. Thirteen years later, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America.
Formerly the Pilgrim of Newport, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years. The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year.
The Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters, coastal sails, corporate team building, and filming opportunities.
For private charters, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail:
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You may also like the following events from Ocean Institute:
- This Saturday, 31st May, 10:00 am, Whale and Marine Life Tours: Charting Marine Wonders Onboard the R/V Sea Explorer in Dana Point
- This Sunday, 1st June, 10:00 am, Whale and Marine Life Tours: Charting Marine Wonders Onboard The R/V, Sea Explorer in Dana Point
- Next month, 14th June, 09:00 am, Kayak Harbor Tours in Dana Point
