OAKLAND -- The tall ships "Lady Washington" and "Hawaiian Chieftain" will be sailing into the Bay Area and docking at Jack London Square Feb. 20-29, hosting school children and the public for tours and excursions.

The three-hour Battle Sails feature cannons firing real gunpowder, but no cannon balls. Tickets are $75 for adults, $67 for seniors, students, and active military, $39 for children 12 and under. Most Battle Sails are scheduled 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

The ships will also offer two Adventure Sails. Participants can get a chance to help raise a sail or take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting. Tickets are $47 for adults, and $39 for children 12 and under. Most Adventure Sails are scheduled at 11 a.m. Sundays.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.historicalseaport.org or call 1-800-200-5239.

Jack London is at the foot of Broadway in downtown Oakland.