The Nina and Pinta replica ships will be in Chattanooga starting Friday, Oct. 31, and will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday, with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for self-guided walk aboard tours Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ross Landing City Park, 201 Riverfront Pkwy., until the ships depart Nov. 24.
The replica Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”.
Tickets are purchased at the ship’s location and prices are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (60+), and $8 for children age 5-18 and military. Children age 4 and under are free. Price includes both ships. No reservations are necessary on the weekends.
Anyone wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour during the weekdays should go to ninapinta.org and click “take a tour” at the top of page. Group tours require a minimum of 15 people. No maximum. Group rate is $6 per person. Please call (251) 293-4193 or email ninapintatour@gmail.com for any inquires.