The Galeon Andalucia, a replica of the 17th century Spanish galleon, arrived in Manila this morning as part of Dia del Galeon celebrations. I was at Pier 13 as the galleon entered the port and docked. It looked quite majestic as it entered the breakwater. We were among the first to board the galleon together with the entourage of the Spanish Ambassador Luis Arias Romero, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and HCS President Gemma Cruz Araneta.
From October 7 to 8, 2010, the public may visit Galeon Andalucia at Pier 13, which is behind Manila Hotel, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. On October 9, 2010, the galleon will accept visitors only from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Its next port of call is Cebu City.
There is no need for reservations for individuals and groups with less than 30 people. Big groups will have to reserve with the organizers and are only allowed to board in the morning. Take note however that children under eight years old are not allowed due to safety reasons. While children under twelve need to be chaperoned.
Since the capacity of the boat is 100 persons at a time, entrance is on a first-come first-served basis. And guests have to queue in line. So expect some waiting time. Some walking will be required from the registration to the boat.
There will be a waiting area where guests can view an exhibit, mural paintings and information on the Galleon Trade. Also, there will be a creative trade fair selling indigenous arts and crafts, and items from around the world. There is no ample parking at the pier, so you might have to park at the Quirino Grandstand and walk. Better to take a cab or bring a driver.
For inquiries and reservations, e-mail Abi Portillo at diadelgaleon@yahoo.com.
Update (10/11/2010): Galleon Andalucia will be arriving in Cebu on October 13, 2010. Details to follow.
TFC will do a feature on this. I'll shoot on Friday, they'll have a special event daw on that day. Hope to see you there! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks really impressive, manila bay probably saw a ship like that over a hundred years ago haha
ReplyDeletei meant rather last saw* :P
ReplyDelete@Norguia, I'm not sure about Friday unless you need me there
ReplyDelete@Justin, I'm sure it welcomed a lot of these
Thanks for sharing! Will definitely visit.. thanks for the info
ReplyDeleteWow! We're going there on Friday...cant wait to see how big the replica is...
ReplyDeleteCebu? When? thanks! i wanna see the galeon :)
ReplyDeleteLet me check the details with NCCA. Thanks!
ReplyDeletethanks for this info....i want to go there too...for sure tomorrow-last day of visiting
ReplyDeleteThe Galleon will make a stopover in Cebu City. May I know when? I really really want to see the Galleon. We had this during our History subject. Interesting to see the Galleion up close.
ReplyDeletewaahhh so jealous :( buti ka pa nakapunta T.T
ReplyDeleteKASUMPA-SUMPA ANG PILA SA DIA DEL GALEON! 6 hours kami nakapila and yet di kami nakapasok dahil sa dami ng mga sumisingit sa pila! Ivan Henares next time they should charge for the entrance na para walang mga dugyot (sorry for the term) na nakikisingit! Aaaargh.
ReplyDeleteat last I saw the replica of the galleon...mahabang pila, siksikan, tulakan, ulan, at init, buti na lang hindi ako sumuko...
ReplyDeleteSir Joel anong oras kayo pumila? dumaing kami dun around 9am eh pero haba na ng pila tapos nag announce pa na hinde na daw makakapasok kasi puno na hanggang 12noon yung ship
ReplyDeleteGalleon Andalucia will be arriving in Cebu on October 13, 2010. Details to follow
ReplyDeleteandalucia is beautiful and an excellent ship. its not dependent of gasoline.i remember peter pan and wendy with captain hook and harry potter movie, love it!
ReplyDeletei'm a spanish i want to go there too but its too late T_T
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