City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
Overview
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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.
Castle Island
Home to Fort Independence used in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
Options
Boston Sightseeing Cruise
Reviews
1,383 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great orientation
marksO9020FV,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour. It gave us several ideas on where to go next. Including the Tall Ship available during the warmer months. We caught it on its last weekend
Very nice harbour tour
pernsteinerstephanie,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I really liked the harbor tour and the historical narrative about Boston was also very insightful. For 48€ it was a bit too expensive for me.
100% Recommend
Lina N,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing views and guide. Fantastic time even as a solo traveler. You get to see and hear about the rich history of Boston and then some.
Great informative cruise around Boston harbour
NB223,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 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
3.00First 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
5.00I 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
5.00The 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
5.00Fun 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
5.00We 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
5.00Hi this was a wonderful cruise! No hassle boarding and friendly crew staff! Learned a bunch about Boston including places to visit next time around.
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