Since the very beginning of the Rose Festival back in 1907, visiting ships and other fleet-related elements (like submarines) have been making their way to Portland’s waterfront. The City of Portland is known to be a favorite port of call for military (and non-military) visitors — and citizens enjoy making these visitors welcome! One of the purposes of Fleet Week has always been to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all veterans.

The Portland Rose Festival is extremely fortunate to be one of a few U.S. Ports of Call for a courtesy visit from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy. Their arrival commemorates a relationship with the Navy that has lasted more than 100 years, and over 80 years of visiting Portland during the Rose Festival. It is a significant commitment by the Navy to make the Rose Festival Fleet Week one of the premier Fleet Week events in the country.
Public tours will be on a first-come basis

NOTE: Visitors may be subject to personal search. No bags, strollers or wheelchairs will be allowed onboard. There will NOT be any ‘holding area’ for personal items. Visitors MUST be able to maneuver onboard the ships, including climbing narrow ladders.

IMPORTANT NOTE — PLEASE READ:
Each ship determines their own schedule for visits and tours. THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE (please be aware you may be turned away). THIS IS DETERMINED BY THE NAVY — THE ROSE FESTIVAL IS UNABLE TO CONTROL ANY DIFFERENCES IN DATES AND TIMES. Thank you.