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1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX
409-763-1877
Ranked #3 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Ships
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Fort Worth, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The 19th century legend of great sailing ships lives! More

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Boerne, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Beautiful Elissa ship. Walking-in around the ship and had amazing story about this vintage ship. So proud of you Elissa More

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Nacogdoches, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Well worth a trip to Galveston all by herself! With a little planning you can sail on her! More

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galveston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

when she sailing it gives your heart a pull that you kids thay will never forget or you.the meseum is great. More

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League City, TX
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

It was especially fun for young boys to tour, though girls might enjoy it too. More

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Houston, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

My husband was part of the volunteer Crew at the Elissa some years ago and it was great to see it again. Met Jan, one of the actual Crew members and told us about the Elissa nowadays. It was a great experience! More

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Winnipeg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

able to walk about most areas of the ship - looked at the board telling where she went, and when - what the cargos were etc. Inspirint. More

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Maple Grove, MN
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

OK as part of the package deal but not worth much as a stand alone tour. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This old tall ship with square sails, three masts and a whole buncha sails is spectacular to see when the sails are set. There are lots of volunteers there most of the time who will tell you their personal stories of their 'relationship' with the Elissa. The ship doesn't take paying passengers, but the volunteer crew tells me you can... More

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Sulphur, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

We go every year for Dickins on the Strand. First weakend in Dec. You get to view the Elissa for free when you buy your Dickins ticket. We always have about 8 to 10 in our group in costumes.(Pirates & Steampunk)So we get some AWESOME pic's.on the Elissa.And now the Magic is also in the back ground if you go... More

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