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New England Aquarium offers waterfront viewing experience for Sail Boston® Parade of Sail
All-day tent access offers views, food, and Aquarium admission on July 11
BOSTON, Mass. (June 2026) — When the Tall Ships make their way through Boston Harbor on July 11 during the Sail Boston® Parade of Sail, the New England Aquarium will offer a ticketed viewing experience from its Central Wharf location, steps from the Boston Harborwalk.
The viewing at the Aquarium’s Harbor View Terrace Tent includes all-day access to a covered waterfront tent with seating and standing options, a light breakfast, barbecue lunch, afternoon snacks, a cash bar, indoor restroom access, and Aquarium admission. The premium South Terrace Tent experience adds an exclusive open-air viewing area and grandstand seating, a catered breakfast and lunch, and a full open bar. Both experiences run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Corporate sponsorship packages are also available, which include 10 tickets and recognition on signage in the South Terrace Tent. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit neaq.org/engage/events-and-programs/sail-boston-2026.
MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Bechtold Snyder—psnyder@neaq.org