Fans of big boats and history buffs might remember the , a hulking replica of a 17th-century Spanish ship that first sailed into London back in 2024. Now we’ve got good news, because the magnificent ship is coming back to the capital, and you can see it from this weekend. 

The Galeón Andalucía is a full-sized recreation of a Spanish ship that traded ivory, spices, tea and textiles in the 1600s. It will dock in St Katharine Docks, near the Tower of London, from November 13 until the new year. Visitors can admire the great vessel from the shore, or pay to hop on board, where they will find six decks of historical exhibitions, including recreations of gun decks and sailors’ quarters and a crew in period costume. 

At 55 metres long, the ship built by the Fundación Nao Victoria took almost five years to complete. It’s made of iroko and pine wood and has nearly 1,000 square metres of sails across several masts. Since its maiden voyage in 2010, the roaming museum ship has sailed more than 70,000 nautical miles and visited more than 100 ports. 

Where is the Galeón Andalucía docked in London? 

The boat is moored at St Katharine Docks, E1W 1LA.

The ship will be open to visitors every day (excluding Christmas Day) from November 14 until January 10 2027.

How much are tickets?

Adult tickets cost £12 and it’s £7 for children. You can book online here or buy tickets from the kiosk next to the ship. 

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