BOSTON HARBOR · BAY CRUISES
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 11 boston harbor cruises travellers cast off on most, lined up side by side. How long you are on the water, what you sail past, who is at the helm, and what a spot on deck costs.
A 1-hour narrated Boston Harbor cruise from Long Wharf with Revolutionary War stories, USS Constitution, Boston Light, and skyline views.
Most Popular“What a wonderful afternoon spent getting to know Boston and it's beautiful sites. Our guide was very knowledgeable and extremely engaging. Absolutely worth doing.”
A classic 90-minute Boston Harbor cruise from Rowes Wharf with skyline photos, Bunker Hill and historic Navy ships, captain narration, and a onboard bar.
“Excellent tour on a clean and comfortable vessel. All crew friendly and commentary informative. Whether you stay in the lounge or go on deck you get clear views. The duration is about right and you do get to appreciate Boston from a different perspective”
A 2-hour Boston sunset tall ship cruise where you can help hoist sails, steer for a moment, and enjoy harbor views without the crowds.
“We had a really great time! The staff were very friendly we enjoyed it very much.”
City Cruises Boston Harbor brunch or dinner on the Odyssey with DJ, dancing, and skyline views of Boston landmarks in 2 hours.
Boston Harbor brunch or dinner cruise aboard The Odyssey with skyline views, live DJ dancing, and a gourmet buffet or 3-course meal.
“Had a great time. Good food, views and dancing. Lot's of fun. Will do it again. Well worth it.”
Moonlight cruise from Rowes Wharf with Boston skyline lights, Charlestown Navy Yard, and views past Logan and the USS Constitution in 90 minutes.
A 90-minute dog-friendly Boston Harbor cruise from Rowes Wharf with skyline views, USS Constitution, Logan Airport, and onboard snacks.
Boston Harbor cruise plus a small-group Freedom Trail VIP walk, including Old North Church bell chamber and top Revolution-era stops.
“Tour guide (Alex) was terrific. She had theatre experience, which allowed her to speak from memory without sounding robotic. She conveyed facts with enthusiasm and answered all questions well.”
Harvard Yard, MIT highlights, Quincy Market time, and a summer Boston Harbor Cruise with pickup on a small-group day trip.
“The tour was supposed to be for a small group of 12 with a guide. There was only me and my family, so 4 total. Not sure if that was why the tour felt off. We got to Harvard, and the tour was pretty simple with some interesting tidbits. For the MIT tour, we were…”
Dog-friendly Boston Harbor cruise from Rowes Wharf with onboard narration, Logan and USS Constitution views, and a cash bar—90 minutes for $28.
“We recently moved to the area and decided to take the dog cruise as a unique way to learn about our new city. It turned out to be a special and memorable experience for the entire family, including our kids and dogs. The boat was spacious offering plenty of room for everyone to move around…”
2-hour Boston night tour: downtown pickup, narrated drive, View Boston Observation Deck, and North End walking tour with Boston cream pie.
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
