# @secret_nyc on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVZwYnjoTy
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-03T14:40:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Secret NYC (@secret_nyc) — https://gondola.cc/secret_nyc

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[LINK IN BIO] Officially in our Pirates of the Caribbean era with over 60 international tall ships taking over New York Harbor this week. ⚓️🗽⁠
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To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the world's largest flotilla of tall ships has arrived in NYC for a massive maritime celebration. Wondering how to see the tall ships in NYC for free? You can actually step directly aboard these historic vessels docked across the boroughs without spending a dime.⁠
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💥 Key Event Schedule⁠
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July 3 (1 PM – 3 PM): The Parade of Sail featuring smaller Class B ships will glide down the East River.⁠
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July 4 (9:30 AM – 2 PM): The main event featuring over 30 towering Class A ships. The parade route runs up the Hudson River, stretching from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the George Washington Bridge. (This is also being televised by NBC via an exclusive July 4th special).⁠
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July 5 – July 8 (10 AM – 6 PM): Free public boarding opens, allowing visitors to step onboard these historic international ships.⁠
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July 9 (10 AM): The fleet departs New York for Boston during the Five Sisters Cup tall ship race.⁠
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💥 Where to View and Board the Ships⁠
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The ships will be docked across multiple boroughs, including:⁠
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South Street Seaport (Manhattan): Exploring vessels in a historic downtown setting.⁠
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Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn): Ideal for unobstructed views of the ships with the Manhattan skyline backdrop.⁠
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Staten Island Home Port: The main spot to get close to allied and U.S. naval vessels.⁠
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Pier 36 (Lower East Side): The hub for booking sightseeing and viewing cruises directly on the water.⁠
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Check out the link in our bio for the full list of ship locations, public boarding hours, and the official river parade routes.⁠
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Will we catch you there? 👇⁠
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📸  Source / Sail4th 250⁠
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📍 New York Harbor (Manhattan, New York)⁠
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