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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $44.79

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Sun 22 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)

saoaasn

Jul 2018

Long Wharf is the home of Boston Harbour Cruises. We opted for the historic harbour tour and we weren’t disappointed. Nate, our tour guide, on the Martha Washington was very informative and it was good to get the advice on where to sit for the best views. The boat was great and had comfortable seats. We really enjoyed the experience! We didn’t find the kiosk staff before the cruise so helpful. We had prebooked tickets and weren’t told these had to be converted to boarding tickets until we got in queue.

Judi H

Jul 2018

This was a fun, informative and easy to access harbor cruise. The guide told great stories of the islands former and current use, the tour was 90 minutes so lots of time to relax out on the water. And the dock/boat staff were very nice and helpful. Food and restroom facilities on board, a bar on the dock also made waiting easier!!

Car Keys

Jul 2018

Most of historic and new Boston is easily accessible by foot, car or trolley, but a better perspective is gained on a boat out in the harbor. Whether you are new to Boston or a life-long resident, you really should invest 90 minutes of your time and just under $30 to take in the breath taking beauty of the City's skyline and an entertaining and often humorous narration aboard one of the Boston Harbor Historic cruises. On a recent picture perfect summer's day, my partner and I treated an Australian friend to the historic cruise, departing from centrally located (next to the NE Aquarium) Long Wharf. From the moment the boat pulled away from the dock, our history lesson began. Kevin, our very knowledgeable and animated narrator, immediately started pointing out places of historical importance along Boston's waterfront juxtaposed with the City's newest (less than six years old) skyscrapers in the bustling Seaport District. Our cruise next brought us alongside South Boston and historic Castle Island as we made our way to The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, a series of 34 small islands most notable of which are the popular Georges Island with its civil war era Fort Warren and controversial Long Island, which has played home to British sheep, cattle and swine during Revolutionary times, a Massachusetts Civil War Regiment and some of Boston's homeless people in more recent years. Kevin was at his story-telling best when he spun yarns about the Confederate Lady in Black ghost on Georges Island and the Tory Scarlet Lady ghost of Long Island. Passing within view of Boston Light at the head of Boston's outer harbor, the next leg of the cruise took us by the multi billon dollar Dear Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, which Kevin actually made to sound quite interesting; Logan Airport; the old ship building yards of East Boston; and Charlestown Navy Shipyard with views of Old Ironsides, the US Navy's oldest commissioned warship. With so much to see and so much history to absorb, the 90 minutes flew by and we were back at Long Wharf far too soon, but to mitigate the disappointment that our little trip had ended, Kevin graciously stood at the dock as we disembarked and invited questions from us and our shipmates. A happy ending to a delightful trip.