The Chilean Navy’s sail training tall ship ESMERALDA returns to Norfolk, Virginia, Sunday, August 6 through Thursday, August 10, 2023. This will be the ship’s only U.S. port stop during it’s 2023 sail training cruise.

Arriving at 10AM on Sunday, August 6, 2023, the 372’ vessel will dock at Otter Berth next to the Waterside District at 333 Waterside Drive, on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.

The ESMERALDA will be open to the public for free tours:                
Sunday, August 6, 2023                 2PM – 6PM              
Tuesday, August 8, 2023               2PM – 6PM  
Wednesday, August 9, 2023          2PM – 6PM              

The ship will depart Norfolk at 4PM, Thursday, August 10, 2023. 

The ESMERALDA was launched in 1953 and serves as the training ship for the Chilean Navy. During her visit to Norfolk, she will carry a crew of nearly 300 midshipmen, enlisted sailors, and officers. She has visited more than 300 ports worldwide, acting as a floating embassy for Chile. The ship has participated in numerous international maritime festivals, including OpSail 1964, 1976 and 1986. ESMERALDA has been a frequent visitor to Norfolk, with its last visit being in June, 2017 as part of Norfolk Harborfest.