Tall Ships at the Ocean Institute

Pilgrim | Spirt of Dana Point | Toshiba Tall Ships Festival

Ocean Institute tall ships

A tall ship is a large traditionally rigged sailing vessel. Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques.

The Ocean Institute maintains two tall ships, the brig, Pilgrim, and the Spirtit of Dana Point, an accurate replica of a 1770's privateer used during the American Revolution. This year, the Ocean Institute celebrates its 24th year as host of the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast.

Featured Event

Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta

This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute.

The Regatta Includes

Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament
Sponsor’s and VIP reception/ dinner held at the Ocean Institute
Racing for PHRF
Non-spinnaker and junior sabot classes
Gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club

All events are open to the public. For more info. and pricing, please visit www.dpyc.org.

Please follow the links above to learn about our tall ships and tall ship programs and events. Click here to view our calendar of events.

Donate to the Tall Ship Restoration Fund:

At a Glance: Public Hours
Weekends: 10am-3pm

Pilgrim open most Sundays: 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $6.50/adult
$4.50/child (3-12yrs)
Members and children 2 yrs and under are free.

Cruise Prices (Min. age 4yrs)
$35/adult (Members: $22/adult)
$22/child (Members: $19/child)
Includes weekend admission

Sail Prices (Min age 4yrs)
$36/adult (Members: $33/adult)
$19/child (Members: $17/child)
Includes weekend admission

Download our events calendar (PDF - 1.85MB)