the ferry was fast and convenient way to get to salem. the only thing I wish is that they had both earlier and later services. (maybe its they have other hours, during different times of the yesr) I took the 9am ferry to salem, and came back on the latest 4pm ferry- 5-6 hours may seem like a lot , but it's not. either way, I enjoyed both trips, staff was courteous and a great way to see boston harbor.