Wind, water and magical displays of maritime - from historic sailing ships to warships from around the world - converging on New Orleans to celebrate the Tricentennial anniversary.  Ships from the Netherlands, Canada, Cook Islands and the United States will line up along the River, starting with their grand arrival on April 19, 2018.  Time TBD. Check event websites for individual ship hours and event activities.  Along with NOLA Navy Week 2018, Tall Ships® New Orleans 2018 is a no-charge event.  Tall ship tours are available to the general public Friday, April 20 & 21, 12N - 5pm and  Sunday, April 22, 10am - 5pm.  Navy ships are open Friday - Tuesday, April 20 - 24, 2018.  Please check their website for more information. 
For tall ship boarding tours ONLY, VIP Fastpass tickets are available here.  (Go to the front of the line.)
And don't miss the gala or pre-gala Patron Party!  The grand Tricentennial Tall Ships® gala takes place on Saturday night, 6:45pm - 10pm. The pre-gala Patron Party for an exclusive 100 guests will take place on the historic Elissa from Galveston at 6pm  Join us for a glass of Hudson bourbon or Sailor Jerry rum! Tickets for both are available here. Proceeds help bring the ships to New Orleans and share their stories, their history and their missions!