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Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

Overview

See the sights. Experience the history. Boston's inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore, not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor, we’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War, local legends of the sea, and stories of characters past and present. You’ll learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the country. Other highlights include the nation's oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. See stunning panoramic views of the Boston Skyline as you sail past Boston's waterfront. Guarantee your spot on this popular cruise by booking ahead today!

City: Boston

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $44.79

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Thu 26 Sep

Starting at $44.79

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Skip-The-Ticket Window Lines and head straight to the ferry for faster boarding

60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor

Sail through the Harbor Islands National Park Area and Boston's working Port

See America's oldest continuously manned lighthouse

See stunning panoramic views of Boston's skyline and waterfront areas during your cruise

Narrated tour with tales of the Revolutionary War, Legends of the Sea, and Boston's Historical Figures

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The boat is wheelchair accessible, however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible

What To Expect

Boston Harbor Islands State Park

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Thompson Island

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Bumpkin Island

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Boston Harbor Cruises

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Peddocks Island

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Lovell's Island

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Gallops Island

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Spectacle Island

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HarborWalk

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Boston Harbor Cruises

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (558)

ljofa

Mar 2020

I thought my second visit to Boston should include a boat trip of some sort. Thought about going to Salem on the ferry but will save that for next time. Anyway, I decided to buy a ticket for the historical harbour cruise. It was a beautiful March morning - 20 celsius, the water was a crisp blue and the voyage lovely and calm. We were instructed to sit on the starboard side of the boat as that was where the best views would be. Started with a description of the wharf before moving past the airport. The narration included history relating to all periods of Boston, from its founding to contemporary history. The boat glided out to spectacle island for a mosey around, past a few more before coming back to towards land. This is when there was ample time to go to the bar down below for a drink but I couldn’t stop staring at the water, the birds gliding low seeking fish and the array of other harbour users. The trip lasted a hair bit more than the ninety advertised minutes and was worth every penny. Really had a great time and my personal thanks to Nate for his excellent narration.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Thank you for this beautifully illustrated review, ljofa! We're happy to have been a part of your trip to Boston and we hope to see you again in the future!

gcruicks

Mar 2020

The views of the city were brilliant and some really interesting information along the way but the further you got out of the city there was less information and not an awful lot to see. It was a really rainy and cloudy day so maybe the experience is different in the summer months. Would definitely return in the summer months and the staff were really nice. Probably wouldn't recommend on a cold rainy day but sadly we didn't have much choice as we only had 2 days in Boston. Would recommend and next time think we'd do the whale tour too.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Thanks for your review, gcruicks! We're sorry to hear that Mother Nature wasn't on her best behavior for your trip but we would love to have you onboard again in the future! Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us!

Johnny

Mar 2020

Had a fabulous tour of Boston harbour with Nate. He was very knowledgable and made the time fly by. We saw all the sights from a new perspective. The islands histories were fascinating as was the explanation of the difference between a pier and a wharf. ❤️❤️