After Hours Aboard the Nao Santa María - Sea, Story & Song 2026

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After Hours Aboard the Nao Santa María - Sea, Story & Song
Charlestown Harbour, St Austell, England
Friday, May 15th 2026 
7 PM - 10 PM

Be first aboard the Nao Santa María as she arrives. Join us for an after-hours night of rum cocktails, sea songs & atmosphere on deck. On Friday 15th May, as the tide turns and the gates open, the Nao Santa María sails into Charlestown Harbour - the first visiting ship to enter since the new lock gate has been completed.

To mark the moment, we’re opening her decks for a one-night, after-hours experience.

✨ An evening like no other
This is not a standard visit.

Before the ship opens to the public as a museum, you’re invited on board for an intimate, atmospheric night on the water - drinks in hand, music drifting across the deck, and the harbour settling into evening around you.

Expect:

🍹 Rum cocktail or mocktail on arrival (featuring Skipper Rum)
🥂 Light bites & nibbles on deck
🎶 Live sea songs with Shanty Sam
⚓ Your first chance to explore the ship after arrival
🌊 A moment in the harbour’s story
This is more than an event - it’s a milestone.

The arrival of the Nao Santa María marks the beginning of a new chapter for Charlestown Harbour, as vessels once again pass through the lock gate into the inner harbour.

Includes welcome drink and food

Limited places available

For those who love:

unusual experiences
maritime history (with a twist)
good drinks, good music, and good company
✨ A rare night. A historic arrival. A ship in Charlestown Harbour!
Book now to secure your place - advance booking essential