The tall ships are in Boston Harbor July 11–16, 2026. The main event, the Parade of Sail, is on Saturday, July 11 , and public boarding runs through Wednesday, July 15.

What to expect

  • Arrival and parade: Saturday, July 11.
  • Docked in harbor: July 11–16.
  • Public boarding: July 11–15, with hours varying by day and vessel.

Helpful detail

Some coverage says the festival’s opening parade starts at 9 a.m. on July 11 , while boarding generally begins later that day in the evening and continues on following days.

Quick note

This is the Sail Boston 2026 event, with more than 60 ships expected in the harbor.