Sail Boston

06/03/2026

Our official Sail Boston swag is here! This is your chance to grab Sail Boston clothing, accessories, and more. There are mens, womens, and unisex clothing options ranging from small to 3XL, and kids of all ages can join the fun by wearing our official Sail Boston t-shirts. All items can be purchased online, and will be available on-site during the event.

Click "Shop" on our website to build the perfect, seaworthy outfit for this July!

06/03/2026

Our official Sail Boston swag is here! This is your chance to grab Sail Boston clothing, accessories, and more. There are mens, womens, and unisex clothing options ranging from small to 3XL, and kids of all ages can join the fun by wearing our official Sail Boston t-shirts. All items can be purchased online, and will be available on-site during the event.

Click "Shop" to build the perfect, seaworthy outfit for this July!

Shop here: https://sailboston250.com/

06/01/2026

Breaking news - tickets for our MassMutual Sail Boston Grandstands are now available!

Located at Boston Fish Pier, these grandstands offer the best views of our Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11, and are open to all ages. There are General Admission and Premium tickets available for purchase, with the Premium tickets including a lunch menu through the day.

Tickets are expected to sell out early, and we encourage you to purchase your tickets now.

Purchase tickets here:

MassMutual Sail Boston Grandstands for the Parade of Sail Tickets Now on Sale! Saturday, July 11, 2026Boston Fish Pier8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Experience the Meet Boston Parade of Sail from the best private viewing location in the Harbor at the MassMutual Sail Boston Grandstands on the Boston Fish Pier....

05/29/2026

Sail 250 New Orleans is underway! ⚜️ The Big Easy is the first stop for Sail 250, and some of our confirmed ships will be docked there for public tours until June 1. Stay tuned for more Tall Ship news as we gear up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Left to right: BAP Union (Peru); ARA Libertad (Argentina) INSIDE - Esmeralda (Chile) OUTSIDE; and ARC Gloria (Colombia) INSIDE - ROU Capitán Miranda (Uruguay) OUTSIDE

05/28/2026

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/

05/27/2026

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/

05/27/2026

We’re back with another Tall Ship Spotlight! 🇨🇱

The Chilean Navy’s Esmeralda, known around the world as the “White Lady,” has been sailing since 1953 and remains one of the most iconic tall ships still in active service today. At 371 feet long with a beam of 43 feet and a draft of 23 feet, she is one of the largest tall ships still in active service today. Her home port is Valparaíso, Chile, and she has long been used to train naval cadets in traditional seamanship.

Fun fact: Esmeralda isn’t the first ship to carry her name- she’s actually the sixth Chilean naval vessel to do so, continuing a legacy that spans generations of maritime history.

We can't wait to welcome the iconic Esmeralda to Boston on July 11!

📸: Ryan C. McGinley, Dennis C. Cantrell, Marc Rochkind

05/22/2026

Earlier this week we hosted a press conference to help share exciting details about Sail Boston 2026. We unveiled the confirmed list (so far) of ships coming to Boston, and details on the safety measures, logistics, and economic impact of the event. The countdown is on!

05/19/2026

Sail Boston 2026 is right around the corner, and it's time for another Ship Spotlight! 🇮🇹

Riding high in the water, with triple decks indicated by painted stripes, Tour Vespucci is the pride of the Italian Navy, and a gracious 20th-century goodwill ambassador. Named for the great explorer and cartographer of the 17th century, this elegant, full-rigged ship is a grand visitor to many ceremonial parades of sail.

You won’t want to miss this one! Come check out Amerigo Vespucci at Sail Boston, July 11-16.

📷: Amerigo Vespucci

05/18/2026

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