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Replicas of Columbus Ships to Sail Into Manatee

The ships will arrive at Regatta Pointe Marina.

Come see history sail into Regatta Pointe Marina, as full-size replicas of Christopher Columbus' Nina and Pinta ships make dock along their tour of the Gulf Coast.  

These historically accurate ships are floating museums, and tributes to the voyage that set the course of Western society.  Both ships will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4-April 15, 2013.

       This is a spectacular opportunity to see history come to life and gain a true perspectiveof what life was like Columbus and his crew on their voyage into the newworld.  

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour these great vessels and see the size and craftsmanship ofsuperior boat builders.

      The ships are being sailed in by the Columbus Foundation, of the British Virgin Islands.

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General Admission:  $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors (age 60+), $6.00 age 5-16 (not in a school group), age 4 and under arefree. Group & School Tours:   minimum of 15 people, $5 per person.

 


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