Iconic Schooner Invites Visitors to Experience May 2025 Dockside Seaside Tours
VENTURA, Calif. – Ahoy, mates! Drop anchor at Ventura Harbor Village, from May 14 through Memorial Day weekend May 27, 2025 and climb aboard the majestic Tall Ship Mystic Whaler, an 83-foot, two-masted schooner, modeled after a 19th Century coastal vessel, that will set sail and make its voyage to Ventura Harbor Village.
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Made possible by Central Coast Ocean Adventures Foundation (CCOAF), the seafaring beauty, will dock at Ventura Harbor Village Dock-C (near Ventura Boat Rentals, in front of Brophy Bros. and On the Alley restaurants). During its visit to Ventura Harbor Village, history buffs of all ages will have a chance to come aboard and join in the excitement with dockside tours and onboard hands-on learning experiences. Visitors can step back in time, meet the knowledgeable crew, learn the ropes of schooner life, hear captivating sea stories and discover how the Mystic Whaler keeps maritime traditions alive.
Public dockside tours are scheduled to include the following:
Saturday, May 17 Deck Tour (1:30 PM-5 PM)
Friday, May 23 Deck Tour (2 PM-6 PM)
Saturday, May 24 Deck Tour (Noon -6 PM)
Sunday, May 25 Deck Tour (Noon -6 PM)
Monday, May 26 Deck Tour (Noon-6 PM)
** Sunday, May 18 Tentative Private Sail or Additional Public Deck Tour
Visitors boarding the Mystic Whaler have the option to make a suggested donation of $5 (kids are free). All activities are weather pending, and the schedule is subject to change. Please visit Venturaharborvillage.com for the most up to date schedule.
The Mystic Whaler also provides wonderful photography opportunities sailing into the Harbor on Wednesday, May 14 through the Ventura Harbor entrance approximately 11 AM – Noon and sails out of the Harbor on Tuesday, May 27 at 8 AM. Potential additional views for the Mystic Whaler under sail is during a private sail on Sunday, May 18 leaving at Noon and returning around 3 PM. Updates can be found closer to the date on https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/adventure-with-the-tall-ship-mystic-whaler/2025-05-14/
