Tall Ships Challenge | Pensacola

Visit Pensacola, in partnership with Tall Ships America®, is excited to present Tall Ships® Pensacola. This is the first time in history Tall Ships America® will bring its TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Series of Tall Ships® races and port festivals to the Gulf of Mexico. Pensacola is one of only three host ports, and the only Florida port, included in the Tall Ships® Gulf Coast series. 

Tall Ships® Pensacola will take place in Plaza de Luna in Downtown Pensacola April 12-15, 2018. The grand event will occupy three-complete festival days, which will include onboard tours, sail away ventures, VIP viewing parties and events, private ship receptions, entertainment, food, and vending booths.

Schedule of Events 

Thursday
3 p.m. Parade of Sails Kick-Off Event ("Friends of Ship" Tickets) 
4 p.m. Parade of Sails  
8 p.m. PYC Satori Foundation Captain’s Welcome Reception 
Friday
9 a.m. — 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours  
10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Tall Ships® Festival  
10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Onboard Tours  
7 p.m. — 10 p.m. VIP Viewing Party  
7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Private Ship Receptions 
Saturday
9 a.m. — 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours  
10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Tall Ships® Festival  
10 a.m.— 6 p.m. Onboard Tours  
7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Private Ship Receptions 
Sunday
9 a.m. — 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours  
10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Tall Ships® Festival  
10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Onboard Tours  
7 p.m. Crew Party