Sail Boston 2026 | The Tall Ships Return to Boston
Summer in Boston heralds the return of our beloved Red Sox to Fenway, the start of Swan Boat rides around the Public Garden Lagoon and the sweet taste of the first Ben & Jerry’s cone of the season. This year, summer in Boston, brings a new adventure to look forward to during Sail Boston – the return of the Tall Ships!
Sail Boston 2026 is an Official Port of Sail250, and the ships will return for America’s 250th Anniversary July 11 – 26, 2026. International tall ship gatherings have been a Boston Tradition since the US Bicentennial in 1976. The event will kick off with the colorful opening Parade of Sails on July 11th where ships from 25 countries will be entering Boston Harbor. The event will run until July 16th and will include public boarding, festivals, and fireworks. A historic Downtown Crossing parade featuring hundreds of officers and crews from around the globe, is planned for Monday July 13th. All events are free and open to the public!
Schedule of Events:
Meet Boston Parade of Sail
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Sail Boston Festival
Saturday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 15
Public Boarding of Ships*
Saturday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 15
*at the discretion of the Captain
Fireworks
Saturday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 15
Crew & Cadet Street Parade
Monday, July 13
Tall Ships Depart
Thursday morning, July 16
The Lenox is the perfect spot to stay for your Sail Boston trip –
our ideal location in the Back Bay neighborhood makes it easy to enjoy all the Sail Boston-related festivities in Boston, all of which are easily accessible by public transport, taxi or Pedi-cab. For current updates and all things Sail Boston related, please be sure to visit
Meet Boston site
here.
