Spanish galleon El Galeon Andalucia docks at St Katharine Docks
The full-size replica will be open to the public for exploration until the new year.
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A full-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, El Galeon Andalucia, is set to dock at St Katharine Docks from November 13, 2026. The vessel will remain open to the public until the new year.
The ship is a replica of a galleon that historically traded goods such as ivory, spices, tea, and textiles. Built by the Nao Foundation in Spain and launched in 2009, El Galeon Andalucia has since visited over a hundred ports worldwide, sailing more than 70,000 nautical miles. It previously visited London in September 2024, proving so popular that its scheduled stay was extended.
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Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the galleon from the shore or pay a fee to board. Once aboard, they can explore six decks of exhibits and interact with a crew dressed in period costumes. The docking at St Katharine Docks follows the earlier 2026 visit of another replica ship, the Nao Victoria, which was the first vessel to successfully circumnavigate the globe.
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+When will El Galeon Andalucia be at St Katharine Docks?
El Galeon Andalucia will dock at St Katharine Docks from November 13, 2026, and will remain there until the new year. This provides a window of approximately seven weeks for public visits.
+What can visitors expect on board El Galeon Andalucia?
Visitors can pay to board the galleon and explore its six decks. The ship features exhibits detailing its history and a crew dressed in period costumes, offering an immersive experience.
+Has this ship visited London before?
Yes, El Galeon Andalucia previously visited London in September 2024. Its popularity during that visit led to an extension of its stay, indicating strong public interest.
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