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The 15 Best Boston Harbor Cruises

42 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $29

The city faces the water, so an hour offshore is the cheapest orientation in Boston. These 15 cruises are compared on route, length and whether the narration is worth staying on deck for, with the seasonal windows spelled out — most of this fleet lays up for winter.

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City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise

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Boston: Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

2.Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31

90-minute Boston Harbor sunset cruise with USS Constitution views, guided narration, skyline sights, snacks, and an onboard bar.

“Very romantic and relaxed environment. It was cool seeing the planes flying really close by, taking off and landing.”

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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

3.Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 632 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54.45

Two hours on Boston Harbor at sunset with standout waterfront views, a calm boat ride, and USS Constitution cannon fire at sundown.

“Thename of this excursion is Harbor Tour and that's what we got. We ran in circles around the harbor. I expected to go further around the bend over towards Fenway. Drinks were available but the snacks were very limited. So don't go hungry and expect to get something on board.”

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Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

4.Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 615 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Ride Boston Harbor on a classic tall-ship schooner, join sail-raising, and see skyline views from the water. 90 minutes, $35.

“Just loved the sailboat — not your usual tourist attraction, but definitely something worth doing! Pure zen time: peaceful, beautiful, unforgettable.”

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Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

5.Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

A 2-hour Boston Harbor sunset cruise on the Northern Lights yacht, with music, light commentary, and cannon fire off USS Constitution.

“Fantastic boat, friendly crew and wonderful trip - all round, would definitely recommend.”

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Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

6.Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $66.54Top rated

Sail Boston Harbor on a replica pilot schooner. See Fort Independence, Spectacle Island, and Long Island, with card-only drinks.

“The crew was wonderful. It was a beautiful day to be on the water and exploring the harbor. Highly recommend.”

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Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

7.Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 532 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29.15Best value

A 90-minute narrated Boston Harbor sunset cruise from Rowes Wharf, with skyline views, USS Constitution, and an onboard bar.

“Fun river boat tour of Boston. Sunset cruise gets to see the city by sunlight and then by lights. Also get to see the canon fired. Bartenders were great.”

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Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor

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City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

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Boston: City Cruises Harbor Codzilla High Speed Thrill Boat

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City Cruises Boston: Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise

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Boston: Harbor Champagne Sunset Sail from Rowes Wharf

12.Harbor Champagne Sunset Sail from Rowes Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Boston Harbor sunset sail from Rowes Wharf on a classic schooner. Real sailing, skyline views, and drinks for purchase over two hours.

“Therese was absolutely brilliant, we had an absolutely fantastic time on the cruise and would 100% go again. You have to buy drinks on board (no included) but we knew that before and it was still so worth it!”

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Boston: Tall Ship Harbor Sail

13.Tall Ship Harbor Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 261 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

90-minute tall ship schooner sail from Fan Pier with Boston skyline views, fresh air, and drinks onboard for purchase.

“The only thing that I feel could be added, would be to talk a bit about the history and the surrounding areas. Such as landmarks, buildings etc. your crew was very fun.”

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Boston: Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise

14.Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $66

Sail past Boston’s waterfront on a classic schooner, feel the wind, learn the landmarks from a friendly crew, and buy drinks onboard.

“It's hard to pick one thing. The crew were super nice, the boat was in beautiful shape, clean etc. The overall experience of being in such a big sail boat, seeing the crew raise the sails in an orderly fashion, feeling the angle of the ship as we were sailing into the wind, looking up at those beautiful sails on those tall masts against the blue sky, the very different feel on the way back with wind behind us, then finally lowering the sails and expertly steering this beast into its spot, for me it was just a wonderful experience. The crew were a big part of the reason for…”

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Boston: New England Harbor Cruise

15.New England Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $45

90-minute Boston Harbor cruise from Rowes Wharf with skyline photo stops, USS Constitution views, and Fort Independence from a comfy boat.

“Clean, comfortable beautiful harbor cruise! Lovely seating, spaced benches so you have privacy to sit with your family and enjoy the harbor cruise.”

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