The ‘Columbus’ Ships Dock at Downtown Riverfront!

The Columbus ships Nina and Pinta will be docked on the downtown riverfront until November 3. While in port, the ships will be open to the public Oct. 15th - Nov. 2nd .

The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The craftsmanship of construction and the details in the rigging make it a truly fascinating visit back to the Age of Discovery. The Nina was used in the production of the film “1492” starring Gerard Depardieu and directed by Ridley Scott. The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours.
People can view a slide show of the ship’s construction on the 900 square foot main salon, downstairs.

The Pinta is available for private parties while in port.

Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced “sailing museum” for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the “caravel,” a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

The ships are open to the public. Guided tours are available & admission for these historic tours is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for students. Children 4 and under are Free.

The ships are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. No reservations necessary.

School groups interested in reservations can email columfnd@surfbvi.com or call 787-672-2152.