Boston Harbor Cruise: Historic Sights & Legends

Discover Boston Harbor’s legends and lore on a 60-minute narrated cruise. Book now for panoramic skyline views and up-close encounters with history.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boston Harbor Cruises - The journey begins here.
  • Castle Island - Features Fort Independence, which served in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
  • Boston Logan International Airport - In operation since 1923.
  • USS Constitution - The oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat, famously known as “Old Ironsides.”
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What's Included
  • 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor
  • Narrated tour
  • Stunning panoramic views of Boston’s skyline and waterfront areas
  • Skip the ticket booth for faster boarding
What's Not Included
  • Food & Beverages (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Discover the sights and delve into the history of Boston’s inner and outer harbors, rich with legend, lore, and breathtaking beauty. Join a fully narrated 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor, where tales of Revolutionary War heroes, local maritime legends, and stories of fascinating characters from both past and present will be…

Location
1 Long Wharf
Long Wharf
Please arrive at the Boston Harbor Cruises meeting point early – boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kathleen_m
Sep 17, 2025
Try it, you won't regret it! - I enjoyed the boat ride very much. It was relaxing and fun to see all the history that's in the harbor. Kevin, our tour guide was great!
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Beth_r
Sep 16, 2025
We had a great time!! The... - We had a great time!! The tour guide was super engaging and informative - and funny! It was a great start to our trip!
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Cecile_p
Sep 16, 2025
Fun time - Our guide Kevin was fantastic!! Gorgeous weather on our trip Great information about Boston Harbor Fun time
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Ingrid_f
Sep 16, 2025
Boston Harbor Tour - Fun experience learning about Boston! The narrator was so good and thorough without being annoying! Would definitely do it again!
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Suzzanne_d
Sep 16, 2025
Short stay in Boston. Nice to get out on the water. - We had an overnight in the city. Weather was gray but dry. The crew was pleasant. The commentary gives nice overview and a bit of history.
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Angela_k
Sep 15, 2025
knowledgeable historians of the city and entertaining as heckl - this experience was absolutely worth every penny. You get a very good scope of history of Boston.. You can see a lot from the water onto the shore. The pictures are also phenomenal. I would say that this trip and then a hap on hop off tour, and you’re pretty much be able to do Boston history in a day, leaving plenty of time for visiting museums and other venues
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Frank_k
Sep 15, 2025
Beautiful scenery and... - Beautiful scenery and educational. Nice way to see Boston. The weather was perfect and the tour guide was on point.
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Marti_g
Sep 15, 2025
Fantastic tour - This was a great tour for first time visitors to Boston! Our guide was funny and informative! The boat itself was nice and we had good seats with a beautiful view of all the sights in the harbor.
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Anne
Sep 14, 2025
Great Harbor Tour - You get to see many sites that you can’t see on land. The tour guide was very good and the history and explanation was very interesting.
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Norma_c
Sep 13, 2025
Great tour! - It was a nice informative cruise tour. Our guide gave us a lot of information that was very interesting.
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From $46
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).