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Rental Fees & Hours
Santa Maria Rental Functions can occur up to 30 minutes prior to our tour hours, at least 30 minutes after our tour hours or anytime on the days there are no tour hours. To plan your function, please refer to our operating hours below, then contact us utilizing the Rental Request Form to receive additional information about ship rental for your next function.

Santa Maria 2008 Tour Hours
Spring Hours
April 12 - May 25
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 5 pm
Summer Hours
May 28 - August 29
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 5 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 6 pm
Autumn Hours
August 30 - October 26
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 5 pm
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day:
Noon - 5 pm
4th of July: Noon - 5 pm
Labor Day: Noon - 5 pm

Columbus Day: Noon - 5 pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
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Rental Info
Rental Fees - Rental time begins with set-up and ends after clean up.
$225.00 For the Minimum 2 Hours & 50 Guests
$100.00 Additional Hourly Fee
$1.00 Additional Guest Fee
Event Set-Up - Event Set-up should begin 30 minutes after ship closing time. Advanced notice Main Deck and Quarter Deck tarps are available. Additional tent and/or entertainment space is available in Battelle Park, with City permit
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