May 28th, 2026 – An imposing historic vessel arrives in Cardiff: the Galeón Andalucía. Moored at Britannia Quay, it will invite the public, from May 29th to June 7th, to come aboard to walk its decks and discover what life was like on these fabulous ships that sailed the oceans for centuries. This visit is one of the ship’s port calls in the UK during its 2026 tour.
The vessel is a unique replica of the Spanish galleons that, for three centuries, linked Andalusia and Spain with America and Asia. It stands as a symbol of the most universal Andalusia, reflecting an era when this region was the ideal launchpad for the maritime expeditions that explored the world and initiated globalization.
The Galeón Andalucía is an impressive 55-meter-long ship featuring six decks, meticulously built from iroko and pine wood. It boasts nearly 1,000 square meters of sail area spread across seven sails. Built by the Fundación Nao Victoria in Punta Umbría (Andalusia, Spain) with rigorous historical accuracy, it showcases the thousands-of-years-old maritime tradition of the Andalusian community.
This ship has already covered hundreds of thousands of nautical miles across the globe, visiting ports on four continents—such as London, Liverpool, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, New York, and Quebec—welcoming thousands of visitors at every stop. Today, it travels as a floating ambassador for Andalusia as a tourist destination, as part of its grand 2026 European tour through several cities in France, England, Ireland, and Northern Europe.
Over the coming days, Jersey will dress itself in maritime history and the vibrant colors of Andalusia. This is a unique opportunity to step onto the decks of this legendary ship, learn about the daily lives of the crew members who once connected worlds and oceans, and understand how it still sails thousands of miles today as an imposing floating museum of universal Andalusian history and maritime culture.
To celebrate our visit to the city, we’ve launched an ONLINE PROMOTION with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS, valid only until 28 May! PLEASE NOTE! If online tickets sell out, no further tickets will be available at the box office. Online tickets will take priority.
Book your tickets now on the website of tickets.velacuadra.es so you don’t miss out on this fantastic ship! Schools and organisations must book their visit by emailing ecampos@velacuadra.es
Would you like to sail aboard the Galeón Andalucía? Find out about all the cruises available at Tall Ship Experience.
TOURS OF THE GALEÓN ANDALUCÍA
- Date: 29 May–7 June
- Venue: Britannia Quay, Cardiff
- Opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm
TICKETS:
Where to buy: on board or on the website: tickets.velacuadra.es
