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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $44.79

Make a reservation

Tue 24 Dec

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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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (558)

Draculas_Bride666

Jan 2018

This cruise was fantastic. The weather was beautiful and you can see a great skyline shot of Boston that you can’t get from land. Would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Draculas_Bride666! Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your cruise!

Emily P

Jan 2018

We took the Historical Sightseeing Cruise that takes you around the inner and outer harbors. Even if you have been to Boston several times or this is your first visit you will learn something about this great city. A few points of interest are: the USS Constitution, a WW2 vintage destroyer, the oldest continually manned lighthouse and the location of the Boston Tea Party. This is a perfect timeout to sit back and relax while sailing passed the beautiful Boston skyline. Our tour guide, Devon, was entertaining and very informative. He had stories and history lessons on the sites we experienced. Logan Airport is right there so you will see planes land and take off above you. This is a relaxing, enjoyable 90 minute tour which is fully narrated. They have a bar which serves drinks and snacks. I recommend sitting on the starboard (right) side of the upper deck. This is the spot for the best views and pictures. Highly recommend this as you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Emily P! Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time out on the water here in Boston!

B737NGDriver

Dec 2017

The cruise line offers a wide variety and selection of different cruises. I'd recommend going online first in order to research the type of cruise you'd specifically like - it's better than standing on the wharf and staring at the board trying to figure out what is available. You can also reserve and pay online too. if it's "high season" for tourists, then I'd definitely recommend doing everything online before heading down to the wharf. We did a cruise around the harbor, past many historic sites and out around the outter harbor and islands. The boat was clean and well staffed. It was very safe and comfortable. Food and beverages are available on board for purchase. Our narrator was a pleasant gentleman who wasn't one of the usual "corny" and irritating commentators that one gets so often on cruises and tours. This guy was very informative and kept the cheesy jokes to an absolute minimum. This was well worth the time and it was nice to see Boston from a different angle: from the water.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi B737NGDriver! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your cruise and that you didn't have to put up with too many corny jokes ;) Thanks for visiting us and for taking the time to review your experience with us!