An Ever-changing
Floating Museum
With Sail Baltimore's free program of visiting ships, we are one of the city's premier waterfront attractions; a changing museum
in the Inner Harbor in which residents and visitors alike can learn about maritime history and different cultures. Through our
visiting ships program, vessels come and go throughout the year, opening their decks to all who wander by and those who set their
sights on visiting favorites. Because of Sail Baltimore's efforts to bring ships to Baltimore and publicize each visit, visitors
are able to board and tour unique vessels, learn about different cultures, interact with people from around the world, and learn
about navigation, geography, technology and maritime history.
Impact
Report
IMPACT
During a typical year, approximately 100,000 visitors take part in Sail Baltimore's free,
public programs.
Sail Baltimore's visiting ships program supports $11.2 million in augmented visitor spending each year.
Sail Baltimore has arranged for ship visits to Baltimore from 38 countries.
During large scale events such as OpSail 2000, Star-Spangled Sailabration 2012 and
Star-Spangled Spectacular 2014, the economic impact to the area is immense, often
bringing more than $100 million in economic impact per event.
Since its inception, Sail Baltimore's programs and the maritime events we've been part
of have brought more than 8 million visitors and contributed over $600 million to
Baltimore's economy.
Sail Baltimore has provided a free, educational experience for more than 10,000 area
schoolchildren.
Sail Baltimore, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates with a volunteer board of directors and a small staff.
