I was overjoyed with this unexpected adventure!!
I was in Boston for a work weekend & was able to get one day to go play in Boston. My friend originally had planned for us to go to the Aquarium, but, it was sold out. I was due to arrive at the airport at 5pm, so we were on a strict time schedule.
Since we were at the Harbor, my friend treated me to this amazing experience.
In NO WAY was I prepared for this outing!! Lol
For those of you who plan on going, bring a towel and a change of clothes with you. Leave personal belongings in the trunk of your car & do not wear anything that will get ruined by water.
So…while waiting in line, a staff member handed me a free plastic poncho and stated gleefully, it was & does what it is worth. I found this hilarious & if it were not for me having to jump on a plane, I would have just NOT worn the poncho for the full experience!!
They do inform, that the closer you sit to the front, the drier you will stay. We were in the middle of the line, so we ended up in the middle of the boat.
Before walking down the ramp, a photographer is there to snap a quick photo of you.
Classic rock was jamming on the speakers as we made our way to our seats (the staff member handed me an extra poncho to wrap my purse & gifts in to). When everyone was seated, the very cheerful tour guide introduced herself (I am so sorry I cannot remember her name) & very quickly went over the legal disclaimer. I found her to be quite delightful and very funny!!
Capt. Pat then fired up the engines, allowed a tour boat to pull in, then we were off & waving at everyone who wished they were on the boat with us!! The 1st leg is at idle, & the tour guide gave a history of the harbor & the story of the Cod. Once we were past the green buoy…the real adventure and fun begins. The power of the motor pitches the front up, and we were off cutting through the waves seamlessly. A few turns here & there, then when Cpt. Pat’s sees a wake, he B lines towards it pitching the boat in to a turn, and then the waterworks!!! We were drenched!! A large spray of water covered us.
So much for staying dry for my flight. I should have known I was going to be drenched when I saw the Capt at the dock was soaked (and he sits high above in the boat).
Sometime in the middle, the Cpt spins us in to a “stall” and the tour guide gives more info before setting off for more fun.
Overall, fantastic experience & worth every minute. I was dropped off at the airport telling anyone who would listen of my adventure.