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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. 

Visit Sail Boston For More Info

Street Impact around Castle Island

https://www.sailboston.com/street-impact/

What you are allowed to bring to Castle Island

https://www.sailboston.com/prohibited-items/

Operation Sail 1980

Sail Boston 2000

Sail Boston 2000 with JFK Aircraft carrier in background

USS Constitution

a large ship with sails with USS Constitution in the background