World's Largest Norwegian Viking Ship Heading To Greenport

Ever wanted to set foot on a real-life Viking ship? Now's your chance: The world's largest operating Norwegian Viking ship is heading to Long Island.

The Draken Harald Hårfagre, currently on its "Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018," will arrive on Wednesday and remain in Greenport until Saturday.

The majestic ship measures 115-feet long, with a 26-foot beam, and a 79-foot mast made from Douglas fir. It carries 260 square meters of silk sails. In 2016, the ship and its crew performed their first transatlantic crossing from Norway to the United States.

Onboard the glorious vessel are 35 men and women, mostly volunteers, hailing from an international canvas.

The Draken is slated to sail into port Wednesday at 4 p.m., when Captain Björn Ahlander and his crew will step ashore to welcome the crowd and introduce the vessel. The event is free and open to the public.

Draken deck tours will be available Thursday through Saturday. Tour tickets — which cost $6 for kids ages 5 to 15, with free admission for ages 4 and under; $12 for adults ages 16 and over; and $30 for a family pack including two adults, and up to three children — can be purchased online here. The tickets can also be purchased on-site at the Draken Village.

During each 30-minute tour, guests will be guided through the ship and offered a look at a day-in-the-life of the crew and the historic craftsmanship used to build it.

The Draken Village, free and open to the public, offers a photo and video exhibition, land-side views of the ship, the Highland Park hospitality tent, official Draken merchandise, and more.

Additional ticketed events include screenings of the newly released Draken documentary, "Expedition America — a Modern Viking Adventure" and a lecture with Captain Ahlander outlining the expeditions of the Draken. Both activities cost $20 per person to attend.

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