Boston By Boat
The best way to explore and experience Boston Harbor is by boat!
Here are a few of our favorite options.
Take the MBTA water shuttle from Long Wharf to Charlestown
Harborwalk, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Boat-F4/timetable?schedule_direction
Take a day trip to Provincetown on Bay State Cruise Company's Fast Ferry.
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
https://baystatecruisecompany.com/
Take a sunset cruise on Boston Harbor with Mass Bay Lines
60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.massbaylines.com/boston-harbor-sunset-cruise/
Take a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands State and National Park
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule2022/
Take a whale watch with the New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.neaq.org/exhibits/whale-watch/
Charter a vessel of nearly any size and description at Constitution Yacht Charters
28 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA 02129
https://www.constitutionyachtcharters.com/
Take the ferry to Salem from Long Wharf - for an enchanting experience.
1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210
https://www.salem.org/listing/salem-ferry/
Take the ferry to Hingham from Long Wharf or Rowes Wharf
Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Boat-F1/timetable
Take a ferry to Quincy, Winthrop and Fan Pier from Long Wharf
Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.mbferry.com/marina-bay-ferry-schedule
Take the water shuttle to Encore Boston Harbor from Long Wharf
Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
https://www.encorebostonharbor.com/transportation/encore-premium-harbor-shuttle
Fishing trips, sunset cruises, weddings, bachelor (or bachlorette!) parties, bar mitvahs, or burials at sea!
Call Boston Fun Cruises at (857) 264-1842
https://www.bostonfuncruises.com/
Take a water taxi from almost anyplace to almost any other place!
City Experience Water Taxi
Call (617) 227-4320 for pick-up
https://www.cityexperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/water-taxi/
Boston Harbor Water Taxi
Call (617) 406-8584 for pick-up.
https://www.bostonwatertaxi.com/
- MBTA water shuttle from Long Wharf to Charlestown Charlestown Navy Yard Harborwalk, Boston, MA, 02129, United States
- Provincetown on Bay State Cruise Company's Fast Ferry 200 Seaport Blvd, South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- Boston Harbor with Mass Bay Lines 60 Rowes Wharf, Downtown Boston, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
- Boston Harbor Islands State and National Park 66 Long Whrf, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
- Whale Watch New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf, Downtown Boston, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
- Constitution Yacht Charters 28 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA, 02129, United States
- Salem Ferry from Long Wharf 1 Long Whrf, Boston, MA, United States
- Hingham Ferry 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA, United States
- Quincy, Winthrop and Fan Pier from Long Wharf Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 USA
- Boston Fun Cruises 28 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA, 02129, United States
Explore Boston’s Waterfront Neighborhoods
DAY TRIPS
Metropolitan Beaches
With 19 miles of sandy swimming beaches from Nahant to Nantasket, Boston Harbor is home to the cleanest urban beaches in the nation. And the best friend whole clams, roast beef sandwiches and hotdogs.
Boston Harbor Islands
Take a sunset cruise to Boston Light, a tour of historic Fort Warren on George’s Island, or a hike to see the spectacular view from Spectacle Island. There is plenty to do in our great island park.
North & South Shore
Celebrate Halloween in Salem with the Wiccans. Experience the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival on America’s oldest public beach or take part in the Illumination or Endless Summer Festival in Hull.
Waterfront Parks
With more than forty miles of shoreline and an extensive Harborwalk, Boston Harbor is a great place for a walk, a run, or ride. It is also home to some terrific waterfront parks on or near the water's edge, with fabulous views of the city and the sea.
