Boston Sail 250
July 11-16, 2026
Join us at Castle Island for the best views in the City!
Boston and Castle Island welcomes an international fleet of Tall Ships as part of the Sail250® tour, a global maritime celebration marking 250 years of American independence.
Tall Ships Departure Schedule (Estimated)
Thursday July 16th
- 6:30 AM: Ships will begin departing Boston sporadically.
- 12:00 PM: All ships are expected to be exiting by noon time.
- Please note: These times are estimates and may change depending on the weather and tide schedule.
Parking and Viewing Information
- Castle Island Parking Lot: Will open as usual, but it will likely close once it reaches capacity. We recommend arriving early to secure a parking space and a viewing spot on the Island.
- Day Boulevard Parking: All parking along the boulevard will be available on a first-come, first-served basis as well.

Street Impact around Castle Island
What you are allowed to bring to Castle Island
Operation Sail 1980

Sail Boston 2000

Sail Boston 2000 with JFK Aircraft carrier in background

USS Constitution
