City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
Overview
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50 minutes
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!
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
For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Skip the summer and Halloween traffic
High-Speed Ferry to or from Salem
Restroom on board
See the stunning views of the skyline during your sail
Food & beverage (available for purchase on board)
What To Expect
Why settle for one great Massachusetts-city when you can experience two? Take the high-speed ferry between Salem and Boston to experience two of the state’s most historic cities. Admire rich landscapes dotted with beautiful homes, fishing boats, and lighthouses as you’re whisked away to Salem or Boston, depending on your departure location. With twin diesel engines that propel you at a top speed of 33 knots, you’ll arrive at your destination in under an hour. This 149-passenger vessel features a comfortable indoor-lounge and outdoor lower and upper decks, where you can admire picturesque views and feel the refreshing wind on your face. The on-board galley offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items such as sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs and pretzels, as well as beverages such as coffee, sodas, juice, sports drinks, beer, wine and top-shelf cocktails. Three restrooms are available for your convenience. Once in Salem, you'll be in walking distance to some of the city's best attractions such as the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum. In Boston, it's an easy stride from the dock to the New England Aquarium, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and much more. For round trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
Options
One-Way Ticket from Salem
This ticket includes One-Way service from Salem, MA to Boston only.
One-Way Ticket from Boston
This ticket includes One-Way service from Boston to Salem, MA only.
Reviews
639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was okay
andrew c,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
3.00Okay so I’ll start off by saying I do like the location. Super close walk to a great little bakery with amazing donuts. The owner was also very responsive which was nice. Easy check in as well. Few things though. We noticed a window completely shattered in the one room. Checking other reviews, it’s been that way for quite some time. Should have been fixed which goes to show a lack of care. No central air so if you don’t want to sweat all evening, leave the bedroom doors open so the window units circulate air. Superrrr thin walls so you can hear literally everything going on upstairs and it went on all evening. Very very outdated. The shower doors are so hard to open and close. The bed frame is broke at the bottom and we had to temporarily fix it a few times. The last night a mouse ran out into the kitchen. Kinda gross lol. Also, mold in the bathroom. You can see it coming through the ceiling. It needs some serious TLC if you’re going to be charging over 300$/night. Location alone isn’t enough to justify the price.
Take the ferry instead!
Cecilia D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful ferry ride to/from Salem. They leave on time, there are snacks and drinks for purchase, two bathrooms and two levels of seating, with shade and tables available on top. Guides give great commentary on the way out! I'm glad I opted for this instead of the commuter train!
No changes or refunds, bad policy
Christine S,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00I bought a ticket to go from Salem to Boston today and when I bought it something on the website link said I would be able to change it. Then I downloaded the app, and wanted to change the time of my ferry, and there was no menu/link to do so. I texted the chat a few minutes before my ferry time to indicate I wanted to change the ferry time, but it told me I could not do that, that all sales were final. I think the app ought to have something on it where you can change the time of your ferry. Very inconvenient for a tourist who might need to change something. Not happy. As they say in some parts of the United States, "Tourist get screwed with her clothes on."
Incredible views!
Samuel S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hold on to your hats and glasses the trip is super windy. It was a blast though and I would 100 percent do it again!
Fun short trip on ocean
Christine S,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great way to get from Boston up to Salem. It takes just under an hour, and it's fast and pleasant. There's a snack bar on board.
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