A unique replica of history’s legendary Spanish galleons
A floating ambassador of Andalusian culture and Andalusia as a tourist destination
Open to the public from July 29th to August 9th at Queens Quay
29th July, 2026 – An imposing historic vessel arrives in BELFAST: The Galeón Andalucía. Moored on Queens Quay, the ship welcomes the public from July 29th to August 9th to come aboard, walk its decks, and discover what life was like on these fabulous ships that sailed the oceans for centuries. This visit marks one of the vessel’s port calls in UK during its 2026 European tour.
The vessel is a unique replica of the Spanish galleons that, for three centuries, linked Andalusia and Spain with America and Asia. It stands as a symbol of the most universal Andalusia, reflecting an era when this region was the ideal Launchpad for the maritime expeditions that explored the world and initiated globalization.
The Galeón Andalucía is an impressive 55-meter-long ship featuring six decks, meticulously built from iroko and pine wood. It boasts nearly 1,000 square meters of sail area spread across seven sails. Built by the Fundación Nao Victoria in Punta Umbría (Andalusia, Spain) with rigorous historical accuracy, it showcases the thousands-of-years-old maritime tradition of the Andalusian community.
This ship has already covered hundreds of thousands of nautical miles across the globe, visiting ports on four continents—such as London, Liverpool, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, New York and Quebec—welcoming thousands of visitors at every stop. Today, it travels as a floating ambassador for Andalusia as a tourist destination, as part of its grand 2026 European tour through several cities in France, United Kingdom and Northern Europe.
Over the coming days, Belfast will dress in maritime history and the vibrant colors of Andalusia. This is a unique opportunity to step onto the decks of this legendary ship, learn about the daily lives of the crew members who once connected worlds and oceans, and understand how it still sails thousands of miles today as an imposing floating museum of Andalusia’s universal history and maritime culture.
To celebrate our visit to the city, we’ve launched an ONLINE PROMOTION with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS, valid only until 28 July! PLEASE NOTE! If online tickets sell out, no further tickets will be available at the ticket office. Online tickets will take priority.
Book your tickets now on the website of tickets.velacuadra.es so you don’t miss out on this fantastic ship! Schools and organisations must book their visit by emailing ecampos@velacuadra.es
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TOURS OF THE GALEÓN ANDALUCÍA
Date: 29 July–9 August
Venue: Queens Quay – Belfast
Opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm
Galeón Andalucía tickets ONLINE: adults: £12 / Children (aged 5–10): £6 / £30 for families (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 5–10). Free for children under 5, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Galeón Andalucía tickets ONSITE: adults: £15 / Children (5–10 years): £7 / £37 for families (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 5–10)
Guided tours for schools and organizations: £7 (one teacher free for every 10 children). Ages 10 and over: £15. Book via: ecampos@velacuadra.es // Tfno. +34 954 09 09 56
Where to buy: on board or on the website: tickets.velacuadra.es