For Families Tours & Trails

Visit the Historic Vessel Vega

by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

1 - 3 May • 12:00pm

Step aboard the historic Vessel Vega for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of a 134 -year old wooden sailing ship, that is still fully operational today. Meet the Captain, explore crew quarters, and discover her inspiring humanitarian missions across Southeast Asia.

Register here:https://smhig.weebly.com/historic-sailboat-vega-open-house-2026.html

A collaboration between MPA, Singapore Maritime Heritage Interest Group and NUS Seafarers.

Vega is a historic wooden sailing vessel built in Norway in 1892, and a pioneer in low-carbon shipping. She makes a special appearance at Marina South Pier over the long Labour Day weekend as part of Singapore HeritageFest 2026, which spotlights maritime heritage. This rare programme offers visitors the chance to board a fully operational cargo ship—unlike a static museum exhibit, Vega is still actively sailing and delivers humanitarian supplies such as medical, IT and educational materials across Southeast Asia. Participants will discover fascinating details about the vessel, including the size of her sails and her impressive structural design, while gaining insight into the skills and teamwork required to operate and maintain her today. The guided tour covers both the main and lower decks, showcasing where the crew work, dine and rest, and includes an interaction with the captain, who will share stories from Vega’s ongoing missions.

Friday, 1 May 2026
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Sunday, 3 May 2026
The first session begins at 12:00PM, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The final session starts at 4:30PM.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), established in 1996, drives Singapore’s development as a global hub port and international maritime centre. In 2026, as MPA marks its 30th anniversary, the Singapore HeritageFest 2026 spotlights Maritime Heritage. MPA has initiated collaborations with our partners to curate a series of programmes spanning vessel visits, guided tours, talks and fun lifestyle activities—bringing Singapore’s rich maritime story to life for all.

Website: www.mpa.gov.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mpa.sg
Instagram: maritime_sg

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