City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

See the sights. Experience the history. Boston's inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore, not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor, we’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War, local legends of the sea, and stories of characters past and present. You’ll learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the country. See stunning panoramic views of the Boston Skyline as you sail past Boston's waterfront. Guarantee your spot on this popular cruise by booking ahead today!

Additional Info

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 before departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

Infants are free, however, they are REQUIRED to have a ticket.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Narrated tour.

60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor

See stunning panoramic views of Boston's skyline and waterfront areas.

Skip the ticket booth and head straight to the boat for faster boarding

Food & Beverages (available for purchase)

What To Expect

Boston Harbor City Cruises

Starting point.

Admission Not Applicable

Castle Island

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

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Boston Sightseeing Cruise

Reviews

4.49

1,380 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1015

196

Great informative cruise around Boston harbour
NB223,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent cruise around Boston. Our guide was most entertaining and delivered his knowledge with a great sense of humour. The tour was 1 hour long which was perfect. Booked at short notice without issue.
Better things to do than cruise the harbor
LouSuarez,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
First let me say that the cruise delivered on all that was promised. Nice ship, friendly crew, lady narrator was great. I just feel that Boston has so much to offer on land, that the cruise wasn't really worth my time. The scenery was beautiful, and the view of the USS Constitution from the water was defenitely a highlight, but for me, the experience was just average.
Boston Harbor Historic cruise
S8474AAah,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I wanted to do the Boston harbor island cruise, but did not realize you had to book so far in advance to get a spot. Luckily, there were still openings on the Boston harbor historic cruise, so we chose to do that instead. The tour guide was extremely informative and we learned a lot of things about Boston that we did not know. Very enjoyable and I would recommend if you're looking for a quick historic summary of Boston harbor. Views were great, and we actually saw a harbor seal.
Great City! Would not recommend Joia Restaurant and Lounge
meganmS605HI,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The city was great! I stayed at the Harborside Inn of Boston and it was a very nice hotel! The only place I would NOT recommend going to is a restaurant (attached to the Harborside Inn) named Joia.
Fun tour! Relaxing time...
Marie G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun tour! Relaxing time on the boat. Mike was a great narrator! Learned a lot about Boston. Would recommend.
Worth it if you like history
Wendy H,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed the history and even learned a few new things, didnt take into account the blinding sunset at we did the 4pm cruise the sun was at building level🤣
Great Harbor Cruise
terri b,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hi this was a wonderful cruise! No hassle boarding and friendly crew staff! Learned a bunch about Boston including places to visit next time around.
Enjoyable to say the least
Jessa S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr David (the narrator) made this tour super enjoyable for us. We laughed the entire time. We had us a drink from their bar and even left a little tipsy. We traveled in from Florida and had us a great time
The boat or the interior...
Nancy S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The boat or the interior side was that very well kept. In fact the seat I was sitting on was broken after moving twice still the same. However the narrator was excellent and very informative. For $46 a person I would expect the seating to be better
Thanks for the laughs David!
turandot82,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David Coffin is an excellent tour guide. Very informative information about Boston and the area with plenty of dad jokes to go around.