Elizabeth II

The Elizabeth II representative 16th century sailing ship sailing with sails and flags raised. Clear skies and clouds in the background.

Set Sail on the Elizabeth II

Tour the Elizabeth II

At Roanoke Island Festival Park in downtown Manteo, visitors can explore the Elizabeth II, a representational 16th-century English merchant ship from the 1585 Roanoke Voyage. Moored along the waterfront, the ship features Tudor-era flags and offers interactive experiences with costumed sailors. Guests can help set sails, navigate with an astrolabe, raise the anchor, and play traditional games. The ship’s staff share insights into the ship, the Roanoke Voyages, and the early days of English-speaking America.

Elizabeth II Highlights

THINGS TO DO

Swab the Deck

Fire the Sling Gun

Explore the Ship

Meet the Crew

Play Games

 

Steer the Ship

Find Treasure

Cook Onboard

Other Site Attractions

Directions to the Park

"Our 4 year old would have stayed all day! He loved pretending to be a pirate on the Elizabeth II. The employees/characters were awesome and so patient with him. They explained how the ship worked, taught him to tie sailor knots, and let him hoist the anchor! He LOVED it!" - H. Pickell