About this experience
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!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
What is included
- See stunning views of the sun setting behind the Boston skyline
- Hear the USS Constitution as she fires her cannon and lowers her flag to signal the day's end.
- 90-minute Narrated Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
- Restroom on board
- Skip the ticket booth and head straight to the boat for faster boarding
- Narrated tour will introduce you to the lore and allure of Boston Harbor past and present
Not included
- Food & Beverages (available for purchase)
- (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Starting point.
Home to Fort Independence used in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
Operating since 1923.
Commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill.
"One if by land, and two if by sea!"
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."
End point.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Boston Harbor City Cruises
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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