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MEDIA ALERT: Plimoth Patuxet Announces Mayflower II’s Passage to Boston

National treasure will take part in historic Sail Boston celebrations

Plymouth, Massachusetts (July 7, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums announced today that Mayflower II, a national treasure and full-scale reproduction of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims across the Atlantic Ocean in 1620, will depart from her home berth at State Pier in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Thursday, July 9, and travel to Boston, Massachusetts. Off the coast of the Commonwealth’s capital city, she will join an extraordinary fleet of international tall ships and military ships in Sail Boston to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Mayflower II is expected to begin her journey at 7:00 am. Accompanied by Plimoth Patuxet’s Maritime Preservation and Operations team, the 106-foot ship will be towed by Stasinos Marine, based out of Fall River, Massachusetts.  The ship’s travel schedule is entirely dependent on various factors, such as weather conditions, and is, therefore, subject to change without notice.

There will be a multitude of opportunities for the public to engage with Mayflower II while she is in Boston, including scheduled public visitation days July 11 through July 15 (times will vary) when guests can explore the ship, learn about its history, and meet members of the maritime crew who preserve and operate the vessel.

A curated lineup of philanthropic ticketed events aboard Mayflower II during Sail Boston have been carefully designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate. From exclusive gatherings on deck to the breathtaking Parade of Sail, proceeds from these experiences support the Museum’s educational mission and Mayflower II’s preservation. These opportunities include:

  • Welcome Sail in Boston Harbor - Friday, July 10 from 10:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Spars Under the Stars - Friday, July 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Parade of Sail - Saturday, July 11 from 6:30 AM to 1 PM
  • Sunset Sail in Boston Harbor - Tuesday, July 14 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Mayflower II will be away from her home berth in Plymouth through July 17 to participate in the historic maritime event. She is expected to reopen at State Pier in Plymouth for regular visitation on Saturday, July 18.

To learn more about Mayflower II’s participation in Sail Boston and explore ticketed events, please visit: https://plimoth.org/mayflower-sails-2026.

Track Mayflower II’s progress along her journey using the following tool: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:6169095/mmsi:368137770/imo:0/vessel:MAYFLOWER

Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open seven days a week, 9 am - 5 pm, now through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day.

About Plimoth Patuxet

Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores in the 1600s. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from educational programs, gift shops and dining. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Boston, and 15 minutes north of Cape Cod, the Museum is open daily from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X/Twitter.