Viva Florida 500 Tall Ship Event Sails Into Port Canaveral May 1-12, 2013

- Michelle Snow

tallshipsTravel back in time over at Port Canaveral with the Viva Florida 500 Tall Ship Event, which takes place May 1-12, 2013.

The Galleon, a replica of the 16th century ships that the Spanish explorers used when they discovered Florida will be docked in the cove in Port Canaveral between Fishlips and baja Tavern.

It will be open for public tours daily from noon to 5pm. After the interactive tour, there will be exhibits and displays to check out, as well.

May 8 & 9, the Spanish Navy de Elcano ship will also be docked for public tours.

General Admission tickets are $15 for everyone over 13, and $11 ages 6-12. There are also Express Lane Admission tickets, which allow no waiting access, for $22 over 13 and $18 ages 6-12.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit TallShipEvent.com. This event is a production of the National Air, Sea and Space Foundation.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, and has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida. She lives in Orlando near Disney, and hears Magic Kingdom fireworks every night.
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