Fan Pier Marina – 10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210
The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA returns to Boston for the final stop on her Sail 250 voyage, marking a meaningful return to a port she has visited before, once in 1883 and again in 1888. This historic arrival offers a rare opportunity to experience a living piece of maritime heritage up close, with deck tours inviting visitors on board to explore her craftsmanship, stories, and enduring legacy.
This spectacular event offers crews, cadets, and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.
APPEARANCE HIGHLIGHTS
DECK TOURS
7/12-7/15 | 11 AM – 5 PM | FREE
Welcome aboard! The 1877 ELISSA’s crew opens its deck for free self-guided tours daily during the festival. Meet the crew and learn firsthand about the incredible history of this historic 1877 tall ship.
PARADE OF SAIL RESERVATION
7/11 | 7 AM – 4 PM | $1,500
It’s your opportunity to step on board the Official Tall Ship of Texas with a reservation to participate in the festival’s parade of sail kick-off. Don’t miss out on this history-making moment!
SALUTE TO SUNSET PARTY
7/13 | 7-9 PM | $250
Join us as we toast the end of the day and the start of the evening with food, drink, and music. This special evening experience invites you on board to celebrate the history-making 2026 voyage.
THE 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. She also serves as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark, and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront. Learn more here.
