Sail Baltimore

06/15/2026

The wait is nearly over! In under two weeks, Baltimore will once again be host to a world-class fleet of tall ships & Navy vessels. We are so thrilled to be an organizing partner for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore -- An event that will draw thousands to Baltimore's iconic Inner Harbor to see the ships & airshow featuring three amazing flight demonstration teams including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, British RED ARROWS, & French PATROUILLE de FRANCE -- it's going to an incredible event you don't want to miss.

We will continue to post updates ahead of & during the event. Be sure to follow the official Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore page & check out their website, https://www.sail250md.org/, for official event information & updates.

Note on ship arrivals, there is no formal Parade of Sail planned for Sail250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. Ships will arrive over several days, with many transiting the Bay overnight. If you'd like to follow their progress, we recommend using the MarineTraffic or Aqua Map apps to track participating vessels in real time.
Aquamap: https://www.globalterramaps.com/viewer/?event=250

Photo courtesy of Greg Pease Photography.

06/12/2026

Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is going to be pretty special -- hope you can join us!

Fourteen international tall ships and a historic multinational airshow will help celebrate America's 250th birthday in Baltimore.

06/09/2026

Join us in wishing fair winds to our local schooners Pride of Baltimore II & LADY MARYLAND (Living Classrooms Foundation: Maritime Education) as they sail off to take part in Sail250 Virginia -- both vessels will be back in Baltimore for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore & will be representing Baltimore & Maryland alongside our other local treasures including SS John W. Brown (Project Liberty Ship), Historic Ships in Baltimore, & NS SAVANNAH, schooner FAREWELL!

06/08/2026

It's going to be spectacular! National Sail250 festivities are continuing this weekend in ports around Virginia as part of Sail250 Virginia. We are looking forward to Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore June 24-30. The event will bring an incredible fleet of Tall Ships as well as flight demonstration teams that includes the US Navy U.S. Navy Blue Angels, British RED ARROWS, & French PATROUILLE de FRANCE -- it's going to an incredible event you don't want to miss.

There is no formal Parade of Sail planned for Sail250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. Ships will arrive over several days, with many transiting the Bay overnight. If you'd like to follow their progress, we recommend using the MarineTraffic or Aqua Map apps to track participating vessels in real time.

Aquamap: https://www.globalterramaps.com/viewer/?event=250

Photo copyright Greg Pease Photography.

06/03/2026

Its like Tetris, with ships! One of Sail Baltimore’s biggest responsibilities for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore was finding berthing space for more than two dozen visiting ships. It was no small feat. From international tall ships to military vessels & visiting boats of all sizes, fitting everyone into Baltimore’s waterfront was the ultimate puzzle. After months of planning, coordination, & a lot of creative problem-solving, our team made it happen.

Here’s a look at where the visiting vessels will be located throughout the event.

There is no formal Parade of Sail planned for Sail250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. Ships will arrive over several days, with many transiting the Bay overnight. If you'd like to follow their progress, we recommend using the MarineTraffic or Aqua Map apps to track participating vessels in real time.

Aquamap: https://www.globalterramaps.com/viewer/?event=250

06/01/2026

Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is around the corner, June 24-30, & excitement is building for what promises to be one of the premier events of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. As the only Sail250 port to feature both a fleet of tall ships AND an air show, Baltimore will offer a truly unique experience for visitors.

To help prepare, members of the Sail Baltimore team, Nan & Rich, were in New Orleans over the weekend for the first of the Sail250 ports of call.

We are excited to be part of the Sail250 effort & look forward to welcoming these remarkable vessels back to Baltimore this summer & for many years to come.

05/28/2026

Things are heating up! This afternoon, our friends at Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore hosted an awesome press conference that included representatives from the Maryland Office of Tourism, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, the US Navy, Northrop Grumman, & Living Classrooms Foundation. Keep an eye on local networks WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore & WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore for coverage of the press conference.

Sail250 Maryland is going to be huge -- over two dozen ships, including over a dozen international Tall Ships like the iconic AMERIGO VESPUCCI.

The skies over Baltimore will also be roaring with demonstrations from the US Navy U.S. Navy Blue Angels, British Royal Airforce RED ARROWS, & the French Air & Space Force PATROLUILLE de FRANCE. Learn more about this once-in a generation event by going to https://www.sail250md.org/ & by following Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore here on Facebook.

For folks waiting to hear about ship arrival & departure timing -- we will continue to post updates & additional information as

05/28/2026

They're coming! The first of the fleet is arriving in The Big Easy for Sail 250 New Orleans -- The countdown is on for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. We can't wait to welcome an incredible fleet to Baltimore, June 24-30.

Learn more about the upcoming event: https://www.sail250md.org/

Photo of BAE GUAYAS courtesy of Port of New Orleans

05/21/2026

The Greatest Celebration in our Nation's History is coming to Baltimore & we need your help!

Sail Baltimore is looking for professional & service-oriented Volunteer Vessel Liaisons for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore (June 23–30, 2026). Volunteer Vessel Liaisons will help support visiting international ships, & crews, arriving from numerous countries around the world as part of America's 250 commemoration & international maritime celebration.

Responsibilities may include:
• Welcoming international vessels & delegations
• Coordination & communication support
• Crew transportation/logistics coordination
• Community engagement & cultural exchange
• Assisting visiting crews during local activities & events

This is a working volunteer role requiring professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, & strong interpersonal communication skills. A full-week commitment (June 23–30) is strongly preferred due to operational continuity & relationship-building responsibilities.

Individuals with backgrounds or interests in public service, international affairs, hospitality, cultural exchange, maritime heritage, nonprofit work, military service, or community engagement may be especially well-suited. Multilingual abilities & foreign language skills are highly valued and considered a strong plus.

Please note:
• This is a working volunteer role & not a spectator or VIP access position.
• Assignments and responsibilities may vary based on operational needs
• Selection may be based on experience, professionalism, communication skills, availability, language skills, & overall program fit

Apply today by going to https://bit.ly/4tO7tmI

Photo courtesy of Greg Pease Photography.

Visit Baltimore

05/13/2026

Well this is awesome! Shoutout to Sail4th 250 & Aqua Map for producing this app that allows you to track the fleet as they make their way to this summer's Sail250 events.

Be sure to check it out!

Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore