The Pilgrim

The Pilgrim

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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles56 reviews
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Jeanniene
Dallas, TX73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016 • Family
We visited The Pilgrim during the 2016 Tall Ships Festival. This is a festival I would highly recommend for the entire family. A great experience for all young, middle aged and older. Enjoy.
Written August 13, 2017
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Matteo Negrini
Ravenna, Italy64 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
If you have an half-an-hour...it could be a good idea for killing time.
Don't go for the specific purpose, unless you're passionate for bad restaured old sailing ships
Written August 19, 2018
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Bandonman
Massachusetts128 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
Built in 1945, the "new" brig Pilgrim is a replica of the original Pilgrim sailed by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in 1834-35 on his historic cruise from Boston the coast of California, which he chronicled in his literary classic Two Years Before The Mast.

It's a great educational and fun experience to board this tall ship, hear how old-time sailors lived, and learn about Dana Point in the 1830s. Highly recommended.
Written July 15, 2019
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Joe N
Laguna Beach, CA88 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
The Pilgrim had been a focal point in the Dana Point Harbor for a long time... Unfortunately the Pilgrim sank and was removed from the Harbor. We understand she was not recoverable. The harbor will miss the children enjoying the camp experience on this vessel . Sorry but you will not have the chance to experience th Pilgrim.
Written August 28, 2020
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Michael H
39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Solo
This review isn't about the Pilgrim or the festival (tourist trap). It's about the AWESOME cannon battles! I must say, the $70 ticket to sail on and chase down other tall ships shooting cannons at each other for a few hours on the open ocean is definitely one of the COOLEST adventures ever! Of course I could have done without the few screaming kids, but hey! if I was a kid I'd be screaming too!
Written October 31, 2018
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Philip K
Dana Point, CA40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Friends
She doesn't sail anymore, but if you have the chance to sign up and spend the night, a great adventure. I have spent the night with each of our 4 children 20 years ago, and now they have each stayed there many times with their own kids. A great adventure.
Written July 20, 2017
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AuntJeanne
54 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Couples
Even after I was too old to go, going to watch the kids participated in the living history "48 hours before the mast" program was one of my favorite things to do.
Written November 16, 2015
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GoPlaces17318
Palm Desert, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I accually stayed on the Pilgrim overnight when I was 11. I went with my 6th grade class and we had to play the role of mates, deckhands, cooks, etc. It really was a very cool experience.
Written December 6, 2003
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bruce4magi
Upland, CA33 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2016 • Family
This is a duplicate of the original tall ship from the 1800's. Ton of history.

Author Richard Henry Dana wrote the book, "Two Years Before the Mast"
which tells the story of his two years on board as a working crewman.
18 men sailed from Boston, around South America, up to the West Coast and back in search of cowhides for leather shoes, boots, belts.
Written January 14, 2017
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Jennifer W
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA275 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Family
My daughter participated in Summer camp on the Pilgrim. She had so much fun and was excited to go everyday that week. The staff allowed the kids to do a lot of fun activities. My older daughters were jealous because they saw her get hoisted up high on some kind of chair thing by the other members of camp (each got to take a ride). If you have a child around 8 years old they will love this.
Written December 1, 2013
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