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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.

  2. 02.

    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.

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!
Boston CityPASS experience
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 1525.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great value and convenient way to explore the city Using the CityPASS made our trip so much smoother and more enjoyable. It was super easy to use, saved us time at the attractions, and offered great savings overall. Highly recommended for families and anyone looking to get the most out of their visit!
Date published: 2026-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great way to see the city! I am so happy I found CityPASS for the attractions we wanted to visit while we were in Boston for a couple of days. Our family of two adults and two teens absolutely enjoyed our visits to the aquarium, the science center, and we took a most amazing Boston harbor scenic historic cruise. The cruise had an amazing narrator who was personable, interesting, and very knowledgeable. We would have paid more in admission for just one of those attractions than we did for the whole amount of the CityPASS. It saved us alot of money and allowed us to see the attractions that most interested us. If we would have had another day in Boston, we would have gone to the Zoo, as well, but we just didn’t have enough time to be able to go. CityPASS is the way to go if the offered attractions are of interest to you. I highly recommend considering seeing the city with a CityPASS! You will not be disappointed.
Date published: 2026-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great experience in Boston! This was a wonderful experience! We were able to maximize our 2-day trip to Boston with ease!
Date published: 2026-07-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Completely Fabulous! My friend and I were told about CityPASS and we were soo happy with our purchases. Had so much fun. First was the aquarium, got to see the Sea moneys, Sea Dragons, and touch the RAYS! Then on to the Boat ride and Emily was so informative and funny. Then the Obeservatory and finally Museum of Science!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY!!!+RECOMMEND!!!!!!! ENJOY EVERYONE!
Date published: 2026-07-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good value and easy to use! My family bought a set of Boston CityPass when we were in town for 3 days. We used all four entries per person - we did the Observation Deck, the Harvard Natural History Museum, a Boat Tour and the New England Aquarium. It felt like we got a good value for the passes and it had exactly what we wanted to do. It was very easy for me to buy and store the passes for the whole family on my phone to quickly scan to enter. Very good experience, we will do this again and recommend to others!
Date published: 2026-07-12
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