MEDIA ALERT: Plimoth Patuxet Announces Mayflower II’s Return to her Home Berth
The celebrated ship will return to Plymouth, Massachusetts, after participating in Sail Boston
Plymouth, Massachusetts (July 15, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums announced today that Mayflower II is scheduled to begin her return journey from Boston, Massachusetts, where she participated in Sail Boston as part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to her home berth in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Thursday, July 16.
"The response to Mayflower II's visit to Boston exceeded every expectation we had," said Tom Begley, Executive Director. "To watch thousands of people line the waterfront as she entered Boston Harbor during the Parade of Sail was an unforgettable moment. The excitement continued throughout the week as visitors formed long lines to step aboard and experience our remarkable ship firsthand.”
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, during Thursday’s transit. The ship’s travel schedule is entirely dependent on various factors, such as weather conditions, and is, therefore, subject to change without notice.
Plimoth Patuxet expects to open Mayflower II to the public on Saturday, July 18, at 9:00 am. For more information, visit plimoth.org.
To track Mayflower II’s progress along her journey, please visit: 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.