Historic Ship at Gazela Primeiro

Boat
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Private space
211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 –
Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA

About this space

Gazela Primeiro was built at the shipyard of J. M. Mendes in Setubal, Portugal to fish the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. Her records, as she now stands, date from 1901. She came into the hands of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild in 1990, where she has become a living classroom for our educational programs.

In addition to our public events and education, we are an open air venue and the only barkentine that is still sea-worthy in the US. Gazela is an extremely unique place to host your private party, and creates an intimate atmosphere right on the Delaware River. Take a look at our website for more info and FAQ.

We welcome all for:
engagement parties,
welcome parties,
rehearsal dinners,
micro-weddings,
private dinners,
retirement parties,
corporate gatherings,
performances,
art galleries,
wedding showers,
farewell brunches,
couples luncheons,
baraat,
cocktail hour,
after parties,
elopements, and other intimate events.


Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $300 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $400 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

- We have a stage for a band and deal with sound checks often, but must plan according to the noise ordinance.
- No open flames, we are a wooden ship!
- No décor may be attached to rigging, masts, or decks using nails, glue, or heavy-duty tape.
- Crew fees cover insurance, staffing, and coast guard fees.
- Events are outdoor/open air, please plan accordingly.
- Guests must remain with two feet on the deck and within designated event areas for safety.
- The venue is BYO.
- We require a 50% nonrefundable deposit.
- We require a 48-hour heads-up to adjust to a rain date.


FAQ

Yes, clients rent the space for the hire period and can set it up however they wish.

Yes, clients are responsible for arranging music and catering.


Gazela Primeiro is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Mara Cooper
Member of Tagvenue since December 2025
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