Parade of Ships 250th & Fleet Week
View Event ScheduleJuly 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 Tall Ships Tour Schedule
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| 7/3 | Tall Ships Arrival Charter | TBD | Up to 6 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $2,500 per private tour | Book Now |
| 7/4 | Parade of Ships | 4:30 AM | Up to 7 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $7,000 per private tour | Book Now |
| 7/4 | Macy’s Fireworks | 7:00 PM | Up to 5 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $2,500 per private tour | Book Now |
| 7/5, 7/6, 7/7 | Morning Tall Ships Tour | 6:00 AM | 6 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $800 per private tour | Book Now |
| 7/5, 7/6, 7/7 | Afternoon Tall Ships Tour | 1:00 PM | 6 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $800 per private tour | Book Now |
| 7/9 | Five Sisters Cup Race | 6:00 AM | 6 hours | New Rochelle or Port Washington | $800 per private tour | Book Now |
Each tour is a private charter designed for families, couples, small groups, photographers, history lovers, and anyone who wants a front-row view of the visiting Tall Ships during this historic 250th celebration.
*Please reach out for pricing and availability if a seperate launch point is needed.
Celebrate early with the first tall ships parade in New York
July 3 – Tall Ships Arrival Charter
Experience the opening day of the Parade of Ships as historic tall ships arrive in New York Harbor. This relaxed cruise is ideal for guests who want iconic skyline views and early access before peak July 4 crowds.
Parade of Ships 250 NYC Boat Charters
July 4, 2026 · Private Parade of Ships NYC Harbor Experiences (Up to 6 Guests)
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary from the best seat in New York City — the water. Monty’s Ark Adventures is offering a limited number of private boat charters for Parade 250, including the Parade of Tall Ships and the International Naval Review.
INR + Tall Ships: $7,000
These premium combinations offer the most complete Sail4th 250 experience available
and are expected to sell out first.
security zones and extraordinary demand.
July 4 – Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Charter
End the night with a private on-the-water view of the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, surrounded by the NYC skyline and reflections on the harbor.
Tall Ships 250th Celebration Private Boat Tours - July 5, 6 & 7
See the Majestic Tall Ships in New York Harbor from the Water
Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Tall Ships 250th Celebration in New York Harbor from the best possible vantage point — aboard a private boat charter with Monty’s Ark Adventures.
On July 5, July 6, and July 7, Monty’s Ark Adventures will offer special private Tall Ships viewing tours for guests who want to see these majestic historic sailing vessels up close from the water. These limited-availability tours will depart from New Rochelle or Port Washington and travel down the East River into New York Harbor, where guests can view the visiting Tall Ships by boat.
The towering masts, historic sailing ships, and unforgettable harbor views will make this one of the most memorable maritime events of the 250th celebration. Seeing the Tall Ships from shore will be impressive. Seeing them from the water on a private charter will be extraordinary.
Private Tall Ships Tours from New Rochelle or Port Washington
Guests may depart from either New Rochelle or Port Washington, making these tours a convenient option for guests from Westchester County, Long Island, New York City, and the Western Long Island Sound area.
From there, Monty’s Ark Adventures will travel down the East River and into New York Harbor for an unforgettable on-the-water viewing experience of the visiting Tall Ships.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime New York Harbor Experience
The Tall Ships 250th Celebration is expected to be one of the most exciting maritime events in New York Harbor. These majestic ships do not visit together often, and the opportunity to see them from the water is extremely limited.
With only six total Tall Ships viewing tours available across July 5, 6, and 7, these private charters are expected to book quickly.
Book Your Tall Ships 250th Celebration Tour Now
Availability is extremely limited. Once these six departure times are booked, they are gone.
Reserve your private Tall Ships 250th Celebration boat tour now and experience the majestic visiting Tall Ships from New York Harbor aboard Monty’s Ark Adventures.
Five Sisters Cup Tall Ship Race Viewing Tour
July 9, 2026 | 6:00 AM Departure from New Rochelle or Port Washington | 9:00 AM Race Start
Be on the water for one of the most historic tall ship races of America’s 250th celebration.
On July 9, 2026, Monty’s Ark Adventures will offer a special Five Sisters Cup Tall Ship Race Viewing Tour, departing at 6:00 AM from New Rochelle or Port Washington. This private charter is designed to travel down the East River and into the New York Harbor area in time for the known 9:00 AM Five Sisters Cup Tall Ship Race start.
The Five Sisters Cup is one of the signature maritime events of the Sail4th 250 celebration. The race is expected to include legendary sister ships such as USCGC Eagle of the United States, Sagres of Portugal, Mircea of Romania, and Gorch Fock of Germany.
This is a rare chance to see these majestic vessels from the water as they prepare to race out of New York toward Boston.
One day. One race. One unforgettable private charter experience.
Be on the Water for the 9:00 Am Five Sisters Cup Race Start
The Five Sisters Cup is not an ordinary harbor event. It is a historic race featuring some of the world’s most recognizable sail-training vessels, each representing deep maritime tradition, seamanship, naval heritage, and international friendship.
Monty’s Ark Adventures gives your private group the opportunity to experience the race-day atmosphere by boat. Departing at 6:00 AM, we will travel from New Rochelle or Port Washington toward the East River and New York Harbor area so the charter is positioned around the known 9:00 AM race start.
From towering masts and classic rigging to New York Harbor backdrops and the excitement of a major international tall ship race, this is a once-in-a-lifetime way to witness America’s 250th celebration from the water.
July 9 Five Sisters Cup Tour Details
| Tour Detail | Description |
| Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2026 |
| Departure time | 6:00 AM |
| Race start time | 9:00 AM |
| Departure options | New Rochelle or Port Washington |
| Tour type | Private tall ship race viewing charter |
| Route | Long Island Sound / East River / New York Harbor area |
| Passengers | Up to 6 passengers |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Price | $800 per private charter |
Exact route, viewing position, speed, and timing will depend on weather, marine traffic, security zones, Coast Guard restrictions, vessel locations, and captain’s discretion.
Why Book the Five Sisters Cup Race Viewing Tour?
See a Historic Tall Ship Race by Water
The Five Sisters Cup is scheduled as a race from New York to Boston, making July 9 one of the most exciting days of the entire Sail4th 250 celebration. Viewing the participating ships from the water gives you a dramatically different perspective than watching from shore.
Depart at 6:00 AM to Catch the Race-Day Action
This tour departs at 6:00 AM to allow time to travel from New Rochelle or Port Washington toward the New York Harbor area before the known 9:00 AM race start.
Private Charter for Your Group
Avoid crowded waterfront viewing areas and enjoy the event from a private boat with your own group. Monty’s Ark Adventures accommodates up to 6 passengers, making this an ideal experience for families, friends, clients, sailing enthusiasts, photographers, and history lovers.
A Once-in-a-Generation Maritime Event
America’s 250th celebration will bring an extraordinary gathering of tall ships to New York. The Five Sisters Cup adds another layer of excitement by turning the celebration into a true race, with legendary ships heading from New York toward Boston.
The Ships of the Five Sisters Cup
USCGC Eagle — United States
America’s tall ship and a powerful symbol of Coast Guard tradition.
Sagres — Portugal
A striking Portuguese sail-training ship with deep naval heritage.
Mircea — Romania
A classic sail-training vessel representing Romanian maritime tradition.
Gorch Fock — Germany
The German sister ship and a historic Five Sisters Cup vessel.
Book Early — This Is a One-Day Special Event
This is not one of the standard July 5–7 tall ship viewing tours. The July 9 Five Sisters Cup Tall Ship Race Viewing Tour is a special race-day charter tied directly to the known 9:00 AM race start.
There is only one July 9 race day. A 6:00 AM departure gives your group the opportunity to be on the water as the harbor comes alive for one of the most memorable maritime events of the 250th celebration.
Reserve your private Five Sisters Cup tour now before this race-day charter is booked.
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