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City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

4.4 (527 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

About this activity

After a busy day sightseeing or working, what could be nicer than relaxing onboard one of Boston's finest boats for a cruise on the harbor? Watch the sun setting below the horizon as you glide by the skyscrapers of the downtown. And you can't miss the booming cannons of the U.S.S. Constitution, America's oldest commissioned sailing ship!

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 275 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Boston Harbor City Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: See stunning views of the sun setting behind the Boston skyline
  • Included: Hear the USS Constitution as she fires her cannon and lowers her flag to signal the day's end.
  • Included: 90-minute Narrated Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
  • Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
  • Included: Skip the ticket booth and head straight to the boat for faster boarding
  • Included: Narrated tour will introduce you to the lore and allure of Boston Harbor past and present

Not included

  • Not included: Food & Beverages (available for purchase)
  • Not included: Gratuities: (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Boston Harbor City Cruises

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Starting point.

  2. Castle Island

    Passing by

    Home to Fort Independence used in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

  3. Stop 3

    Passing by

    Operating since 1923.

  4. Bunker Hill Monument

    Passing by

    Commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill.

  5. Old North Church & Historic Site

    Passing by

    "One if by land, and two if by sea!"

  6. USS Constitution

    Passing by

    See sites of the U.S.S. Constitution's sunset cannon serenade, signaling the day's end. The worlds oldest commissioned naval warship afloat, also known as "Old Ironsides."

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    End point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Cruises depart from 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. Our gates and vessels are interchangeable, please visit the Ticket Center at the entrance of Long Wharf to confirm which gate to board from.

    The Ticket Center is a blue and white building with a statue of a Humpback whale on top.

End point

  • Cruises depart from 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. Our gates and vessels are interchangeable, please visit the Ticket Center at the entrance of Long Wharf to confirm which gate to board from.

    The Ticket Center is a blue and white building with a statue of a Humpback whale on top.

Using your ticket

Boarding starts 15 min prior to departure. Please arrive with enough time to park, and board, prior to prompt departure time.

Parking

Parking garages are available nearby at such areas as Rowes Wharf, The Marriott Hotel, The Garage at Post Office Square, The Boston Harbor Garage, and all Quincy Market parking (within easy walking distance).

Public Transport

Take the MBTA Blue Line to the Aquarium station or Orange Line to the State stop.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

  • Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

  • Infants are free, however, they MUST have a ticket to cruise

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 527 reviews
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