Boston, MA Tall Ships 2026

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Boston Tall Ships ~ Sail250

The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding in 1776 - the United States of America's Semiquincentennial. For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world's most magnificent international tall ships and military ships, in an epic peacetime gathering, will sail into the port of Boston as part of Sail250. This is the largest gathering of tall ships in Boston since the Rendz-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. More than 20 of the world's largest tall ships will be in attendance. The ships will be led into the harbor by Boston's own USS Constitution.

Tues, July 14, 2026

Depart Douglassville. Comfort stops enroute to include extended stop for lunch on your own.
Check in to your hotel at Courtyard by Marriott, Woburn,. MA.
Dinner included this evening at a local restaurant.

Wed, July 15, 2026

Start this morning off with breakfast at your hotel (included.) After breakfast, meet your Guide as your embark on a Historic Boston Highlights Tour featuring parts of the Freedom Trail. Your guide will point out sights along the Freedom Trail as well as the Boston Common and Public Gardens, the Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the gold-domed State House. Next, embark upon your Tall Ships Cruise of the Boston Harbor aboard either the Spirit of Boston or the Odyssey. Your harbor cruise captain will show you the best views of these fine ships. After the cruise you will spend the afternoon exploring the tall ships on your own. Your group will have a personal "colonial character" guide you through the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.. Meet "Sam Adams" and participate in the re-enactment of the destruction of the tea. Board a tall ship and marvel at one of only two known surviving tea crates. Enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel where you will bid farewell to your guide.

B, L, D

Thurs, July 16, 2025

Enjoy breakfast this morning at your hotel (included). After check-out meet your local tour guide to visit the Charlestown Navy Yard* where you will board and tour the USS Constitution, tour the USS Cassin Young, visit the Constitution Visitor's Center and USS Constitution Museum. Travel to Fanueil Hall Marketplace to enjoy lunch on your own at Quincy Market. There you will find hundreds of shops, carts, and artisans to offer treasures for you to take home. After lunch and shopping, depart for home with fond memories of your Boston Tall Ships experience. Comfort stops enroute to include extended stop for dinner on your own.
*All persons ages 18+ must present a valid federal or state-issued photo ID or passport to enter the Charlestown Navy Yard,

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Package includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Two nights of accommodations, Two breakfasts, One Tall Ships Luncheon Cruise, One Dinner, Historic Boston Highlights Tour, Free time on your own to visit the Tall Ships, Admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Board the USS Constitution, Constitution Museum, Constitution Visitor's Center, USS Cassin Young Tour, and visit to Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.