BOSTON · MASSACHUSETTS
Boston’s best days out.
The 15 most popular boston harbor cruises in Boston. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Boston by land and water on an amphibious duck boat, with a Charles River splashdown, guided narration, and easy central departures.
Most Popular“A must experience while in Boston, packed with history and a lot of laughter! I highly recommend it! The tour also doesn’t take up a lot of time, so you can easily schedule in between other activities.”
A narrated cruise from Long Wharf that passes USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, and Old North Church, with harbor stories in 1 hour.
“Great way to see Boston by boat. The length of the tour was perfect. The boat was comfortable, with sun or no-sun options. The guides were great. Recommend. My only critique is the exact location of the meeting point on the wharf was not clear. We walked right past the line because we thought the…”
A narrated 1-hour Boston Harbor cruise from Long Wharf, passing USS Constitution, Tea Party ships, and Boston Light, with skyline views.
“The experience was ok. Not sure it was worth the price but the tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of Boston. Expected music and clean/ clear windows to look out of.”
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise: 90 minutes of guided skyline views and USS Constitution, plus an onboard bar. $31.
“A sudden thunderstorm delayed the launch, but fortunately everyone had already boarded. It was fun watching the thunderstorm from inside the boat. Afterwards we saw a beautiful rainbow, and the skyline was so pretty with half still under cloud cover with occasional flashes of lightning and the other half lit up by the sunset. The…”
2-hour Boston Harbor sunset cruise with light captain commentary, Charlestown views, and the USS Constitution cannon salute at dusk.
“The sunset was great. Drinks good. But we were quite disappointed that there was no narration during the tour. It came on once then went off. So we didn't know what we were looking at most of the time.”
Cruise Boston Harbor on a classic schooner. Enjoy skyline views, crew Q&A, and hands-on sail moments for about 2 hours at $35.
“The ship left promptly and the crew was nice and friendly. Captain gave us the opportunity to help raise the sails - a nice touch. Best bargain in town to spend 1.5 hrs on the water”
Cruise Boston Harbor on the Northern Lights for 2 hours at sunset, with light narration, music, and a cannon blast off USS Constitution.
“Everything was perfect! What a great birthday week!”
Pilot schooner sail around Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island, Fort Independence and Castle Island, with friendly crew and card-only bar.
“Fantastic Schooner Sailing Trip around Boston Harbour. Quality informative staff. Well worth the extra money over your standard tour boat to Sail which was exhilarating. Plenty to see & very reasonably priced drinks. A perfect afternoon to end our Boston Holiday.”
Boston Harbor sunset cruise from Rowes Wharf with live narration, skyline views, and a full bar. 90 minutes for about $29.
“We had a lovely boat tour of the Boston Harbor. We met several friendly travelers and talked and visited during the tour. Weather was great. Very nice sunset. Nice boat and amenities.”
Codzilla’s 45-minute high-speed Boston Harbor splash ride hits up to 40 mph with loud music, a narrated show, and skyline views.
“It is a fun ride, you truly get soaked, the narrator Remy has a great sense of humor, beautiful ocean, lots of twists & turns. Just all out fun!”
Sunset sailing on a Boston tall ship for $68. Two hours on the harbor with skyline views and onboard drinks for purchase.
“This is the one. If you want to be on the coolest boat out there with laid people serving reasonably priced drinks with a real smile! Small group size is nice too.”
A 90-minute Boston Harbor sunset cruise with live narration, great skyline views, and the USS Constitution cannon and flag moment.
“We really enjoyed the sunset cruise.. I would arrive at least 45 min before time. The tour guide was really good and very informative..”
Codzilla in Boston Harbor: a wet, loud 45-minute thrill-boat at up to 40 mph with spins, sharp turns, and fun narration.
“If you want the best thrill, sit in the back and get ready for an unexpected surprise. Put your hands up and get ready to enjoy the beautiful views, wind and salty water. The best water ride that’ll you find in the Boston Harbor.”
Boston Harbor City Cruises narrated sunset skyline tour with USS Constitution cannon salute, views from Long Wharf, and live commentary.
“This Sunset Cruise was awesome. My mom and I were very happy with the Beautiful sunset and harbor cruise. The tour was very informational and we learned so much. The weather was perfect, but you may want to bring a light jacket as it's cool at this time of year. There was plenty of seating…”
Classic schooner sunset cruise from Rowes Wharf with real sails, Boston skyline views, and onboard drinks for about $82.
“This was by far the best part of our first trip ever to Boston! I would say it was a bit pricey for not including the alcohol. Most people only had 2 drinks. But besides that WE LOVED IT!”
Every neighbourhood in the city, and every road out into New England.
