The Mayflower II is a familiar sight along Plymouth’s waterfront, but this month the historic vessel will leave her home berth to take part in one of the nation’s largest maritime commemorations. From July 9-17, Mayflower II will travel to Boston for Sail Boston 2026 (Sail 250), a centerpiece of our state’s America 250 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The voyage is historic on several counts. Mayflower II has never participated in a tall ship gathering on the scale of Sail Boston. It also marks the ship’s first appearance in Boston Harbor in 25 years. Plans to bring the vessel to Boston following its extensive restoration in 2020 were canceled because of the pandemic, making this long-awaited return especially meaningful. More than 4 million visitors are expected to attend Sail Boston.
While the ship is in Boston, at Fan Pier, visitors can book a ticket for several different sailing experiences, including the spectacular Parade of Sail from aboard the ship on July 11, or enjoy a Sunset Sail through Boston Harbor on July 14. These limited sailing experiences – starting at $2,500 per person – offer a rare opportunity to sail aboard the historic vessel…