The Nina Historical Sailing Cruise, Grand
Cayman
The Nina is back in Grand Cayman! T his
ship is the most accurate Columbus era vessel ever built. Mostly
used as a traveling dock side museum in the United States, you will
finally be able to enjoy a sunset sail right
here in Grand Cayman!
Sail back into history in comfort in the North Sound where
gentle breezes are found year round. The Nina offers outstanding
sailing experiences where you will be invited to help the crew
sail the ship or simply sit back and relax. The sailing
excursion is a terrific experience for the whole family.
The Nina offers amazing Sunset
Cruises from the Cayman Islands Yacht Club as well as the Kaibo
on Friday and Sunday Night:
- 5:00pm Sunset Cruise both
offering Cheeses, Crackers, Fruits and Soft Drinks/Juices.
Bring your bottle of wine
or favorite drink, they will provide the mixers!
The Nina also departs from the Kaibo Yacht Club at Rum Point of
Friday and Sunday nights!!
The Nina is in Grand Cayman for the five month period b etween
January and May. In the upcoming Quincentennial Celebrations,
the Nina will be the Flag
Ship of Honor due to its historical significance.
The original Nina made three voyages to the "New World"
 with
Columbus and sailed on many other adventures; one of which was
disastrous when the Nina was captured by pirates. She was later
freed by the ship's captain and returned to her rightful owners.
This fascinating history has been recreated in stunning detail.
In 1988 the Columbus Foundation contracted skilled ship builders in
Brazil. Utilizing traditional tools and craftsmanship spanning back
500 years they built this
incredible ship for everyone's enjoyment today. The Nina is 93.6
feet long overall, 66 feet long on deck, with a beam of 17.3 feet
and can accommodate up to 50 passengers.
Make sure to pre-book you
excursion NOW as the overall popularity makes this sailing
excursion one of the most sought after sailing experience in Grand Cayman!
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