The Tall Ships in Boston - America's 250th Anniversary. The sailing ships of the 18th & 19th centuries will be gracing the port of Boston in 2026. Experience Best of Times Exclusive Package!!! Entertainment, Meal and Sail Around the Tall Ships aboard the Provincetown II.
This is a true Bucket List Day Trip that should not be missed!
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®.
GRACEFUL, dramatic, and powerful, the sailing ships of the 18th and 19th centuries, known as tall ships, have inspired writers and adventurers. Join Best of Times Travel in experiencing the wonder and excitement of it all as we sail through Boston’s historic harbor on the Provincetown II, capturing magnificent views of the fleet. We’ll be viewing it all from the best vantage point possible – the water! But not only do you get the magnificence of the Tall Ships armada in Boston Harbor, but your package includes a great buffet meal at Danversport, and we even bring in some light entertainment fitting for the event!
*** Special Note: The Provincetown II has 3 spacious decks. We board via the middle deck. All restrooms are located on the lower deck accessible via a stairway (fully equipped with handrails). There are no elevators onboard. ****
It is important to understand the format of this program when booking your trip. The program will begin in Danversport for your Brunch and Entertainment. Then ALL guests will depart for the Seaport of Boston, MA.
Guests Purchasing the trip as a Drive On Own will be responsible for getting themselves from Danversport into Boston MA for the Tall Ships Event and will need to make the sailing departure time at their own risk.
Guests Purchasing this trip WITH Transportation Included will be responsible for driving themselves to Danversport for the start of the event. These guests will be placed on one of Best of Times Travel Buses, will be transported into Boston for the Tall Ships Event, and will be transported back to Danversport on Best of Times Travel Buses. The guest will then drive home in their own car from Danversport.
French Toast, Quiche, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Chicken Piccata
Also Included: Breakfast Pastries, Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea, Water
There is no meal selection required as all guests will receive all of the above items.
No Refunds will be issued for cancellations, regardless of cancellation reason including but not limited to force majeure, health pandemics, or government restrictions after 6/12/26. Best of Times reserves the right to issue any refunds due in whole or in part in the form of Future Travel Credit.
There are NO fees for purchase made using ACH payment (checking account). Purchasing your trip by credit card incurs a credit card processing fee. For the Independent Traveler, Best of Times Travel does not accept mailed in payments for Day Trip Programs.
Light Entertainment Provided by Best of Times Travel befitting the occasion at Danversport
Program Includes approximately a 90-Minute Sailing Around Boston Harbor to see the Tall Ships in great splendor from the Provincetown II
Guest will have the option of utilizing Best of Times Travel Transportation into the Tall Ships Even
9:30am - 10:00am- Arrive at Danversport, Danvers, MA
10:00am - 11:30am - Meal Service at Danversport
12:00pm - Departure From Danversport for Boston Harbor
1:30pm - Sail Around Boston Harbor on the Provincetown II
3:00pm - Approximate End of Sailing
3:30pm - 3:45pm - Approximate Departure Time From Boston for Return Trip Home
