Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000 for off-peak dates, and $2,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

This venue is for people who love the rustic feel of a ship and have a vision! Our standing capacity is 150 people including staff and crew. We are located near the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing, so check us out anytime. In the winter, the ship has a cover so it may look a little different. We run our events season typically from May to late October but out calendar fills up pretty fast. Our beloved ship is best used for engagement parties, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and other intimate events.

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-150

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
Penn's Landing South of Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Our event spaces

The Deck

The most Philadelphian spot on the river.

This space features all of the real things associated with a tall ship, putting authenticity and history on the forefront of your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Stage with sound system capability - Prep area for your catering - 2 non-ada accessible bathrooms

The Deck

The most Philadelphian spot on the river.

This space features all of the real things associated with a tall ship, putting authenticity and history on the forefront of your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Stage with sound system capability - Prep area for your catering - 2 non-ada accessible bathrooms

Available services that can be provided by Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Reviews

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  • Welcoming space

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    •Anna•Nov 18

    I felt like my experience on the gazela was that everyone who staffed the ship was so so nice and the view of the delaware was the best!

  • Stunning riverside space

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    •Alexis•Nov 18

    Gazela is different from other venues, it's a ship! It's so beautiful with the sunset and definitely a jaw dropper when arriving.

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