Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a gourmet brunch on this scenic cruise of the Boston Harbor. Set sail aboard the Northern Lights at Rowes Wharf and settle in for a buffet filled with eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and more. View popular Boston highlights such as Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, Old North Church, and Sea Castle Island. This brunch cruise offers a great overview of Boston and a lovely morning on the water.
- Sightseeing Boston Harbor cruise with Three-Course Brunch Menu
- Relaxing way to see popular Boston sights such as Bunker Hill Monument and Old North Church
- Enjoy a delicious brunch on the water
- Great overview of Boston for first-time visitors
What's Included
- Sightseeing Cruise of Boston Harbor
- Brunch
- Set sail aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s style yacht
- Moderately narrated cruise by the Captain of the main sights. This is not a fully narrated tour
- A full bar will be available for guests to purchase drinks by credit card only.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
USS Cassin Young (Pass By)
Bunker Hill Monument (Pass By)
USS Constitution (Pass By)
Lovell's Island (Pass By)
Castle Island (Pass By)
George's Island (Pass By)
Spectacle Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking. Please note that not all requests can be met, but we will do our best to accommodate them.
- A full bar is available. Drinks can be purchased by credit card only.
- Infant seats are available with advance notice
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- This is a moderately narrated cruise by the Captain of the main sights. This is not a fully narrated tour
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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
Benjamyn_C
Maybe a map of the harbor and where you will go. I expected to go a little further down into the bay. Other than that, everything was absolutely amazing. Food was good and ship was clean. The staff were there when you needed them and still gave you all the space you needed. Will definitely do again and would love one that was longer and more of a distance. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Reviews
4.6
based on 148 reviews
Elisa_B, Apr 2026
Narration is limited. You are better off pulling out your Google map and searching the sites. The food was mediocre. Pancakes were flat and dry, French toast looked like regular toast with powdered sugar. Salad would have been nice except that they sprinkled blue cheese which is hard to remove. Tea, coffee or water were complementary and self serve. Smoked salmon was good, blueberry muffin good. Cinnamon rolls dry. Because it wasn’t crowded it was a calm experience. I noted that the Viator cost was at least $20 higher than buying at pier. Also Viator did not have senior discount which was also available at the pier. We took nice photos and it was a pleasant quiet afternoon.
Response from Host, May 2026
Elisa, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant time and were able to capture some nice photos, and we are sorry to hear that you were disappointed by the level of narration on your trip and some of the food options. We have a new cruise available with much more narration on Yacht Patriot that you may want to consider for more content about the area. You comments have been shared with our management team, and we will check on and work to improve the food items you pointed out. The Viator pricing is different because it offers slightly different policies/inclusions, but it does have a senior ticket option for this item that is cheaper. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience on another occasion. - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Michelle_W, Apr 2026
The breakfast brunch was amazing! And the staff was also superb. The 2 girls working the event were super kind and did everything they could to ensure a fabulous experience. Definitely a 10/10 experience! The only downside was it was a bit hard to hear the narration. But I know the guide was going to try to address it for future voyages.
Tiffani_M, Apr 2026
The food and atmosphere were great! Although it rained, we still had an enjoyable time with friends.
AJ was wonderful!
Scott_M, Apr 2026
This was a great experience. The staff was friendly the boat left on time, the brunch menu was really good. The captain gave us some interesting facts about the harbor. I will definitely come back.
lisa_L, Dec 2025
It was a great experience the boat ride was great , very beautiful inside and the food was delicious
rebecca_l, Dec 2025
Invited the family and their significant other to a festive holiday brunch cruise through the Boston harbor. The food, drinks, service and company were great. Thanks for a festive holiday experience.
Renita_C, Sep 2025
Minimal narration of the sites, but that was okay for me as I know the area well. I have taken more inclusive cruises with you and those are available, but i got what i wanted, I nice calm, peaceful ride with some good food thrown in.
Brent_C, Sep 2025
Go on this activity you will enjoy the view of Boston. Being a first timer to Boston I enjoyed the information provided.
Nicola_P, Sep 2025
If your looking for a fun and relaxing time on the water , this is it. Brunch was good.
Staff was great. Total time on the water approximately 2 hours. Scenic tour of Boston harbor.
Monica_G, Sep 2025
It is a good experience.The food, the ambience was good. They kept time. It was such a good trip. I would go aagain.
Jacqueline_W, Sep 2025
Food was good - pastries, fruit, and eggs. Cruise was wonderful, floating by the highlights of Boston harbor. We’ll definitely go again. Thank you!
Megan_O, Aug 2025
Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable , food was really good . Tons of space . Very relaxing . We will return .
Deby_S, Aug 2025
The boat ride was great. The food was mediocre and the girl at the check in counter acted as if helping us was an inconvenience.
Marol_C, Aug 2025
Great weather to be outside, comfortable inside also. Food was good, selection was okay. Maybe add capers for bagels and lox. I did not even see the coffee station, maybe relocate it closer to buffet tables.
Benjamyn_C, Aug 2025
Maybe a map of the harbor and where you will go. I expected to go a little further down into the bay. Other than that, everything was absolutely amazing. Food was good and ship was clean. The staff were there when you needed them and still gave you all the space you needed. Will definitely do again and would love one that was longer and more of a distance. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Mark_B, Aug 2025
This brunch cruise gives a different view of historical Boston harbor. Points of interest on land look really different from the waters edge. Brunch was ok. Expected a better selection of food. So dont skip breakfast.
Lisa_H, Aug 2025
Very relaxing and enjoyable. Nice scenery and food was good. I would recommend this cruise to others.
Deborah_C, Aug 2025
Great views on a perfect summer day. If you are going for the brunch- go right away when you board the boat as there is not much restocked.
DeborahJ_B, Jul 2025
This was a wonderful cruise!!! The brunch was amazing - we wanted for nothing! And EVERYTHING was fantastic! Our bartender - Rafael, was courteous but not stand-offish! Friendly and funny!
The boat itself has an old world vibe. You feel you're living in the past, beautifully decorated.
And even though it rained on and off, the trip was still delightful. So I'm letting anyone who may cancel because of the weather, don't! Come prepared and have a blast!!!
Patricia_K, Jul 2025
What a wonderful cruise. The weather held and we cruised on smooth waters to the edge of Boston Harbor's city limits. As locals, we didn't want a lot of tour info. It was just the right amount to engage tourists. The boat wasn't oversold which was appreciated.. The food was nicely presented with everything one expects at brunch. Definitely a nice thing to do with friends or guests.
Ellin_R, Jul 2025
Great experience! Everyone was friendly and the food was yummy!! Woukd definitely do this again! Sights were spectacular!
Laine_D, Jul 2025
The food was awesome and the staff on board was wonderful!! The narration was great - you could hear it a little better inside than outside on the top deck.
Tonya_K, Jul 2025
The boat cruise for a group of Floridians reminded them of home! The food and staff was great! The people we shared the cruise with were extremely nice as well.
Cristobalina_C, Jun 2025
They have a great service and food, the team work doing exceptional and so friendly i recommend 100 %
NatashaJ_N, May 2025
Roses are red Violets are blue this brunch was awesome beautiful and relaxing environment to see Boston its true. . Tiffany and her co worker were awesome blessings and best wishes.
Christine_F, May 2025
The experience was not what we expected, for the amount of money charged was looking for a better variety of food. Could not hear the person giving the areas of interest .
Response from Host, May 2025
Christine, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to share your feedback. We are sorry that you were disappointed by the variety of the food and that you were not able to hear the narration. Our team has been notified to check on the speaker issues and has been made aware of your thoughts about the menu. If you have any specific recommendations or additional information, please let us know at feedback@boston-sailing.com. We appreciate your insights and will do our best to use them to improve future cruises. - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Thomas_C, May 2025
Great cruise. Food was delicious and the views of the harbor were fantastic. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. The entire experience was reasonably priced and definitely worth it.
Rachael_R, Mar 2025
This was a lovely way to begin our stay in Boston. We even went in March when It was pretty cold and had a great time (so I'm sure it's even prettier in warmer months). The brunch buffet provided was honestly better than we were expecting, with a yummy array of pastries, waffles, fruits and breakfast meats. Everyone who worked on board was so friendly and we felt so relaxed as we sailed around the harbor. The board itself was really cool as well.
Colleen_F, Dec 2024
Food and service was great however, the seating was a bit cramped. Overall, a wonderful experience and we will return next year.
Lisa_C, Sep 2024
Northern Light brunch cruise was extremely relaxing, delicious and informative about the Boston Harbor.
Our captain Jessica was great!
The team aboard Northern Light made it memorable. Jim and I are hoping to bring friends and family to this excursion soon. Thank you
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