Galveston Tall Ship Festival 2025. Tall ships challenge is an annual festival that draws in hundreds of thousands of people to witness magnificent traditional ships set sail in port. A world of history, culture and celebration awaits.
Elissa day sails give you the chance to enjoy the 1877 barque in galveston’s gulf waters. With moonlight silhouetting the masts of the 1877 tall ship elissa, the galveston historic seaport provides a romantic, outdoor setting for weddings and receptions.