Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise
Boston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy views of beautiful Boston with this 90-minute sunset cruise. Watch the sun sink over the sparkling water as your guides point out the USS Constitution and other historic sights. Once the sun goes down, you’ll have a chance to see the city skyline illuminated. There is a full bar on every boat, with snacks and other beverages available for purchase.
- Learn about Boston history on a scenic sunset cruise
- Spot major attractions from the water
- See the city skyline illuminated
- Full bar, snacks, and other beverages available
What's Included
- 1.5-Hour Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor
- Enjoy amazing views of Boston’s beautiful skyline and the historic USS Constitution
- Narration will highlight popular and famous scenes of Boston Harbor from both past and present
- Includes service charges
- Alcoholic BeveragesNo food or beverage is included. There is a bar with beverages and light snacks available for purchase by cash or card
- Soda/PopNo food or beverage is included. There is a bar with beverages and light snacks available for purchase by cash or card
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Behind the the Boston Harbor Hotel at Gate C, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your Boston evening starts at Rowes Wharf, where your sunset cruise awaits. With no need for guidebooks, you'll be entertained by the crew's lively commentary, full of historical insights and fun facts, as you sail by the city's landmarks.
The journey offers a front-row seat to the Fish Pier, Reserve Channel, and Logan Airport, before sweeping by East Boston and Charlestown, as well as the USS Constitution and the Coast Guard Base.
As well as checking off sights at a fast pace, the cruise offers a panoramic platform for snapping photos of Boston's skyline at sunset, with sights like the Bunker Hill Monument and the Old North Church, as well as a fully stocked onboard bar with snacks and drinks available to purchase. The 90-minute experience wraps up back at Rows Wharf, leaving you perfectly placed to continue your night in Boston with ease.
The journey offers a front-row seat to the Fish Pier, Reserve Channel, and Logan Airport, before sweeping by East Boston and Charlestown, as well as the USS Constitution and the Coast Guard Base.
As well as checking off sights at a fast pace, the cruise offers a panoramic platform for snapping photos of Boston's skyline at sunset, with sights like the Bunker Hill Monument and the Old North Church, as well as a fully stocked onboard bar with snacks and drinks available to purchase. The 90-minute experience wraps up back at Rows Wharf, leaving you perfectly placed to continue your night in Boston with ease.
Massachusetts Bay Lines (Pass By)
John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse (Pass By)
Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront (Pass By)
Castle Island (Pass By)
USS Constitution (Pass By)
North End (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Iza_S
Nice and calm.. I appreciated the tour guy who did the narration. People were getting along while enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean, other boats carrying other people, who were waving at us. Very grateful that we took the trip and came back safely. Thanks to the person driving the ship and all the others who work along to make sure all went well. I recommend taking a ride with Sunset Cruise
Reviews
4.2
based on 556 reviews
Marcie_F, Jun 2026
Beautiful experience. Staff was super nice. Boat was clean. The ride was just amazing. Easy to purchase and schedule.
Rich_P, Jun 2026
The boat that I went on was spacious and had plenty of room. Board early to get a good seat on the upper deck for a good view. The captain was friendly and informative. I would definitely go again. Wonderful views of the Boston downtown skyline and sunset.
Sandra_B, Jun 2026
The sunset cruise was absolutely beautiful! We were fortunate to get lovely weather and enjoyed the evening so much.
Jasmine_G, Jun 2026
I had a an amazing time! The boat ride exceeded my expectations. I loved the information that was giving from the host and learning about the area and buildings and their history! I went with my daughter and she also had a lovely time! This was also a suggestion from her we booked it and there we were having a good time on the water! I/We enjoyed every bit of our ride on the boat. Loved it! Will do it again…😀
Holly_E, Jun 2026
This was a wonderful experience. It rained up until the start of the trip which just turned out to produce the most beautiful rainbow.
Eric_H, Jun 2026
This was a great way to start our Boston trip. It gave an informative overview of places to go and see and the history of the harbor. There were stunning views from the top of the boat and the narrator was easy to hear and understand.
Heather_W, Jun 2026
The man speaking over the intercom was very monotonous and boring to listen to. The sun was covered by clouds so the sunset didn’t exist. I know you cannot help that but at least make the narration of the trip exciting. Would not recommend.
Diana_C, Jun 2026
Great experience for a fantastic price! Tour hits all of the popular spots within the harbor and narration was great! 100% would recommend!
jeannette_M, Jun 2026
Excellent harbor cruise. Very knowledgeable staff and the skylights were good. Rained a bit but it didn’t stop the tour
Priscilla_B, May 2026
Nice sunset cruise. The boat could have been bigger because of all the people that were on the ship.
Crystall_C, May 2026
The boat had ample room inside and outside for the guest to enjoy the sunset. Staff was helpful, would recommend.
Jessica_M, May 2026
I enjoyed the sunset cruise, but I do have a few complaints. The boat we took was not the one pictured. The cruise was running behind so they had to rush to the USS constitution to see them blow off the cannon. Over all I enjoyed and it was fairly cheap to do for 2 people. I think I would’ve been disappointed if it cost more.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your response. It is difficult to time the cruise when sunset time is exactly in the middle of the cruise. I am glad you made it over to the USS Constitution.
Bobby_M, Apr 2026
They barely had any seats. There was barely an in narration. Just a very very boring and uneventful, ride. I didn’t think it was worth the money.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are sorry you did not find value in your cruise. Our live narration includes time at the USS Constitution, the oldest Naval Ship in the fleet. I hope you were able to see and hear the cannon go off at sunset. Please call the office if you would like to take another cruise in the warmer weather.
Dailin_s, Apr 2026
Average , the tur is nice the view is beautiful, but the narrative is very limited and difficult to hear, this could be done in less time since there is not to much history narrative
Response from Host, May 2026
We are sorry your narration was limited. As this is the start to the new season, not all staff have the information to easily share yet. We will have the speakers checked to make sure they work inside and outside.
Harshvardhan_S, Apr 2026
It was a great experience. Each monument was beautifully narrated and the staff was very warm & welcoming
Rachael_S, Apr 2026
The tour is not that interesting. The boat bar is not fully stocked so not very nice drinks wines or beers. The boat is very tatty and not comfortable.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are sorry you did not enjoy your trip. Due to limited space, the bar has only basic liquors of vodka, gin ,rum, whiskey, scotch and other ready to drink canned drinks. There is soda also.
Joe_W, Nov 2025
We had a lovely boat tour of the Boston Harbor. We met several friendly travelers and talked and visited during the tour. Weather was great. Very nice sunset. Nice boat and amenities.
Sandeep_G, Oct 2025
Excellent experience of cruise. Very well organised, crew was very courteous. On board bar was also excellent
Kristy_P, Oct 2025
Not enough narrative
Telling you what things are. No one to answer questions . Not very informative.
IennekeD_S, Oct 2025
We end up didn’t go, we stuck in traffic from Acadia national park.
Called the customer service, and the guy I talk too , said it should not be any problem and we should get our money back, but we didn’t
Barbara_F, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful cruise in the Boston Harbor on Sep 28, 2025. The weather was perfect, loved the boat and the narrator was very good.
Christina_C, Oct 2025
We arrived as scheduled
No seating no chairs
Obviously overbooked and Sam was unwilling to accommodate
Had to spend the whole 90 minutes attending
Disappointing
Susan_C, Sept 2025
The boat was overcrowded. There was no space to sit and see the sights for the entire 90 min cruise. Difficult to move around so only saw one side as we stood on rail for entire trip.
The narrator was very difficult to hear so I'm not even sure it was informative
Dawn_B, Sept 2025
This sunset cruise is an older and somewhat worn down faux steamboat. But it was a slow, relaxing float around the harbor watching the sun set and Boston’a skyline light up. It was nice after the fast pace of all of our other activities
Collette_C, Sept 2025
This was a lovely way to see Boston. For the best view - get there early so you can sit on the upper deck. Doors open 30 minutes before sail.
Ken_H, Sept 2025
Great commentary. Wished they would have left on time to truly see the sun set and also have more chairs on the top deck. But well worth the money!!
Sondra_L, Sept 2025
Pack a rain poncho just in case, weather does change quickly. The guide and the cruise were really nice, Boston is beautiful at twilight.
Tanuj_J, Sept 2025
Our family just loved this beautiful cruise. The staff was super friendly and the Boston skyline was simply amazing.
Penny_B, Sept 2025
What a beautiful sunset…we were blessed to have amazing weather and enjoy a vividly colorful skyline! We highly recommend this cruise to see Boston Harbor as the sun sets over the city!
Patrick_M, Sept 2025
There was very little narrating. He only talked three times and was hard to hear or understand. We learned more from the boat that was near us in the waterway.
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