Five cities were listed as port-call destinations for America250’s 2026 Sail250 program.
The destinations were New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York City, and Boston. Together, the ports created a route along the Gulf Coast, Chesapeake Bay, New York Harbor, and New England, allowing the public to see participating tall ships during the semiquincentennial year.
The listed schedule began in New Orleans from May 28 to June 1, followed by Norfolk from June 19 to June 24 and Baltimore from June 25 to July 1. Ships then visited New York City from July 4 to July 8 and Boston from July 11 to July 16.
The number five refers to port-call destinations, not the number of ships. The program included vessels from multiple countries, and the fleet list included well-known ships such as Amerigo Vespucci, USS Constitution, and USCGC Eagle. The event was described as the largest gathering of tall ships since 1976.