Nina and Pinta docked in Demopolis until Sunday

The Nina and Pinta are currently docked at the Demopolis Yacht Basin. The address is 30 Yacht Basin Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732. The ships are open 9-5 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 1.

The ‘Nina’ was built by hand and without the use of power tools and considered to be the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. The ‘Pinta’ was built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space shuttle of the fifteenth century.

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard self-guided tour. The prices are $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students 5–16. Children 4 and under are Free. The ships are open every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No Reservations necessary.

Teachers or groups wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member or any other questions should call the ship directly at 1-787-672-2152. Or visit our website www.thenina.com , click on ‘Take a Tour’ and fill in online form. Minimum of 15, no maximum. All groups are $5 per person regardless of age.

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