Galveston Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023 at 10:15 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA | Galveston

Galveston Historical Foundation
Publisher/HostGalveston Historical Foundation
Galveston Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
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Join #GalvestonHistory for a fun-filled tour exploring our historic harbor while spotting dolphins and more in their natural habitats!
About this Event

Open Tuesday-Sunday.

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See Galveston Harbor up close aboard Seagull II on the Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch, Galveston Historic Seaport’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable, and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sightseeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified, and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. Seagull II has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.

PLEASE NOTE: Online tickets close 1 hour before the tour starts. Walk-up tickets for the remaining seats will be available for purchase on-site.

THE TALL SHIP ELISSA IS CURRENTLY IN DRYDOCK AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR TOURS. WHILE THE SHIP IS AWAY, ADMISSION TO THE SEAPORT AND OUR SHIP TO SHORE EXPERIENCE IS INCLUDED WITH THE HARBOR TOUR TICKET.

TOUR SPECIFICS:

  • Tours are 1hour in length
  • Includes access to the Ship to Shore exhibit!
  • Although children 5 & under are free, you are required to add a free ticket to your order so we can account for the total guest size
  • Please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the start of your selected tour, 30-minutes prior for the 4:00 p.m. tour to allow time to tour Ship to Shore.
  • If you miss your tour window, your ticket will still be honored but will be at the discretion of staff on entrance depending on current guest numbers
  • No refunds
  • P hotography is encouraged - feel free to tag #GalvestonHistory with your tour photos
  • Questions? Contact us at foundation@galvestonhistory for more information

Galveston Historical Foundation is committed to making our programs and historic sites special needs accessible. At this time however, SEAGULL II does not have a ramp for wheelchairs or walkers and is not fully accessible to those with physical disabilities.

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ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last seventy years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, museum development, and heritage tourism. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and continues to lead on local, state, and national levels with research-driven programs that build awareness of preservation’s role in cultural identity and stewardship across generations.


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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, United States

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