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Boston Harbor City Cruises

Take a break from seeing Boston by land to see it by sea! Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Boston Harbor during this fun, informative and fully-narrated 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise. Enjoy the sea breeze, spectacular skyline and ocean views, plus a full cash bar. With heated indoor cabins, you'll be comfortable in any season.

Boston CityPASS includes:

Historic Boston Harbor Cruise — 1-hour tour includes live narration.

Highlights

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    Get a unique perspective of the city and some of the best views of Boston's skyline and the natural beauty of the Harbor Islands.

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    Enjoy lively commentary on Boston’s history, character, sites, stories and more, provided by your onboard live narrator.

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    Cruise past the original Old North Church, where Paul Revere's famous "one if by land, and two if by sea" signal is said to have been sent, and view "Old Ironsides," the famous warship USS Constitution docked at Charlestown Navy Yard.

The cruise incorporates tales of the Revolutionary War, in which Boston played a key role, and local legends of the sea.

Highlights include the nation's oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living.

Visit Boston Harbor City Cruises with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Boston Harbor City Cruises while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to boarding time.

Remember to apply sunscreen if riding on the open upper deck.

Cruises have plenty of comfortable indoor space and are a great way to see the sights of Boston from the water during cooler weather.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see with Boston Harbor City Cruises.

Attraction Features

Amenities

On-board Concessions: A full line of food and drink is offered aboard our cruise vessels.

Accessibility

Boston Harbor City Cruises is dedicated to providing excellent service to customers of all abilities. Their goal is to provide a water transportation system that is safe, dependable and inclusive, thereby expanding the transportation options available to all their customers, including those with disabilities.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Boston Harbor City Cruises
  • One Long Wharf
  • Boston, MA 02110
  • Across from the Long Wharf Marriott and steps from New England Aquarium

Daily departures vary with the season, and the schedule may be limited during the winter months. Be sure to check website prior to planning your cruise.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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Fun to be had in Boston with the CityPASS
The CityPASS made site seeing so simple. We loved not having to wait in long lines for tickets and the locations on the CityPASS were kid approved. The passes were well worth the investment!
Worth the Savings
The CityPASS for Boston was well worth it. We saved a significant amount of money visiting the museums and taking the cruise tour. Had a memorable time and it was worth it!
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Tasked by my wife to plan a 3-day weekend in Boston, CityPASS was the perfect choice to save us money and see the sights.
Totally worth it!
I bought a CityPASS for our trip to Boston and it was perfect. We went to the Museum of Science (the best!), the Franklin Park Zoo and the New England Aquarium. It was easy to schedule the visits and the passes were right on our phones. Also the price was just right. There were 4 of us, so technically one of the visits was free. Highly recommend Buying the passes.
What a Bargain!
I spent three days in Boston in mid-December with my girlfriend and thankfully, she got us onto a CityPASS. I had no idea they even existed and in hindsight we saved ourselves the equivalent of a whole night's accommodation!
Boston CityPASS is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1506.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Worst experience ever If they cancel your activités they keep your money
Date published: 2026-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Value We went to Boston a few years ago for a vacation and the value of this pass was great. we are going again this year 2026 and the value is still the selling point of this pass. Our little one is so excited to visit the city and all the attractions we get to see with this pass again!
Date published: 2026-02-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Loved the CityPASS, with one exception I didn't like the Museum of Science (a bit over stimulating for my taste) but enjoyed the other places I went on the CityPASS I purchased when I went to Boston in July 2022 for a Yankees/Red Sox game (New England Aquarium, City Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo). Also checked out Harvard Museum of Natural History and enjoyed that as well.
Date published: 2026-01-14
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great product! Great option to enjoy city, my only advice is to add more options to select. Great product!
Date published: 2025-12-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ease of use CityPASS was of great help to us. We bought it for our short stay and glad we did.
Date published: 2025-11-26
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