Historic 1877 ELISSA Sails to Savannah as National Sail 250 Tour Begins!

The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA sets sail for Savannah as part of her official Sail250 voyage, marking a meaningful return to a port she previously visited in 1894. This rare arrival offers visitors the opportunity to step aboard a living piece of maritime history and explore the craftsmanship, stories and enduring legacy of one of the world's last actively sailing square-rigged iron barques.

As the Official Tall Ship of Texas and a National Historic Landmark, ELISSA welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually and remains one of only three ships of her kind still actively sailing today.

WHEN:

Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26
FREE Deck Tours | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Step aboard along Savannah's River Street Waterfront for free self-guided tours. Meet the crew and learn about the incredible history of this 1877 vessel.

Saturday, July 25
Salute to Sunset Party | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | $250
Toast the evening aboard ELISSA with food, drinks and music during this special celebration of the ship's history-making 2026 voyage.