Sail Boston

Happy Throwback Thursday! Since 1992, Sail Boston has brought more than 500 tall ships and vessels throughout Massachusetts. Sail Boston 2026 is extra special because it marks the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding in 1776. We can't wait to see you there for this monumental event! ⛵🌊🏙️ To learn more click here https://www.sailboston.com/.

Today it was great to welcome the United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Boston! Looking good!

ALL ABOARD ⛵️⚓️ Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will rendezvous with USS Constitution near Castle Island. The historic Eagle will fire a 17-gun salute as it passes the U.S Coast Guard Base in Boston and will then moor at the Base for the weekend to offer tours to excited visitors 🎉. Check out this website for more details: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3865027/coast-guard-cutter-eagle-and-uss-constitution-get-underway-in-boston-with-a-21/

Happy National Day! Sea you on the water 🌊 ⛵

¡Viva España! 🇪🇸🏆 Spain might have won Euros this year but their beautiful ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano won our hearts when it docked in Boston Harbor in June 2024. We hope to see the Spanish flag waving in the wind again at Sail Boston 2026! ⛵️

📷: Sail Training International

Put your hands together because Picton Castle returned to its home port in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on Saturday, July 13 after completing her eighth world voyage.👏 🌏 Picton Castle's 14-month journey began in May 2023 and she sailed 30,000 nautical miles to places like Fiji, Bali, Cape Town, and much more! ⛵

📷: Picton Castle

Today marks two years until we say bon voyage to the spectacular ships at Sail Boston 2026! 👋⛵As we look ahead, let's gaze at a few breathtaking ships that set sail through Boston in 2017! 🌊

🇫🇷 Yesterday was Bastille Day! In 2015, Hermoine, a tremendous sailing boat, traveled into Boston's harbor proudly flying its French flag as part of our Visiting Ships program. We look forward to seeing even more flags waving at Sail Boston 2026! 🌊

Two years from today, Sail Boston 2026 will welcome crew and cadets from around the world to Boston Harbor! Follow along as we continue our countdown and prepare for another spectacular gathering in 2026!⛵️

Happy 4th of July from Sail Boston! 🇺🇸 Celebrate this Independence Day by admiring an amazing American tall ship, the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle⛵️

Ahoy! Did you know it's National Learn to Sail Month? If you want to learn more about sailing or become a sailor yourself, many of the ships have education and immersion programs to help you get your feet wet. Once you're ready, you could join the Picton Castle crew as they prepare for their 2025 voyage. Whether you're in a big or small vessel, we look forward to seeing you on the water in 2026! ⛵️🌊

📸: Picton Castle

Happy International Day of the Seafarer! Today we celebrate sailors of all stripes who devote their time and energy to the sea. We can't wait for more seafarers to gather at Sail Boston 2026! ⛵️🌊

See you in 2026! We are thrilled to announce that the Tall Ships will return to Boston from July 11-16, as Sail Boston highlights Boston's celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. Sail Boston is an official port of Sail250®, a multi-state consortium of five host ports including New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, and New York.

Below the rotunda of the Boston Harbor Hotel, Mayor Michelle Wu, the Sail Boston Board of Directors, and representatives from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and MeetBoston today announced details and plans for Sail Boston 2026 as part of the Sail250 Tall Ships tour.

Let the countdown begin!