Sail Boston

We're proud to partner with Meet Boston for this year's celebration! Whether you're looking for sightseeing tours or resturant suggestions, Meet Boston is your one-stop shop to plan your dream Boston trip. You can use their widget on our website to book a room at dozens of hotels across Boston, including some of our host hotels.

Learn more: https://www.sailboston.com/visit/

Interested in some of our other activities besides the Meet Boston Parade of Sail? Here's a list of events to look forward to during Sail Boston!

• Join us for fireworks at Fan Pier on Saturday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 15 at 9:15 p.m.
• Watch the Crew & Cadet Street Parade on Monday, July 13 at 12:00 p.m.
• Enjoy live music and entertainment at our Sail Boston Festival from Saturday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 15

Learn more here: https://www.sailboston.com/events/

The weather is getting warmer, and that means that the Tall Ships are getting closer! 😎

From completing needed repairs to onboarding new crew members, many of our visiting Tall Ships are hard at work prepping for this summer. If you want to see what some of them have been up to lately, then read our latest Ship Digest!

⚓ The crew of Bluenose II visited MMA Boat School in Halifax, Nova Scotia to watch students build their new mast hoops! These wooden rings will hold the sail to the mast, while allowing the sail to slide smoothly up and down.

⚓ After a farewell ceremony with military officials, the Tour Vespucci departed Genoa, Italy to kick start its 2026 North American Campaign. The Italian Tall Ship will visit Baltimore and New York City before sailing to the Bay State to take part in Sail Boston.

⚓ Earlier this month, the Kalmar Nyckel celebrated its 2026 opening day with free afternoon ship tours, outdoor and indoor activities, and ceremonial cannon fire.

📷: PvOberstein
📷: Adnan Beci
📷: Kalmar Nyckel