Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Boston from a whole new angle aboard a Boston Harbor evening cruise. Watch the sunset from the water, and glide out to the Old North Church and Historic Site, the Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Cassin Young, and more. As a bonus, listen to the cannon fire of the USS Constitution, which marks the sunset each night, and sip a cocktail (own expense) from the onboard bar as you relax and enjoy the views.
- Get views over Boston that you won't want to miss
- Choose between relaxing on the open-air deck or in the interior cabin
- Hungry? Thirsty? A range of snacks and drinks are available for purchase
- Easy-to-find meeting point a short walk from public transportation
What's Included
- 2-hour Sunset Cruise
- Light commentary by the Captain on Boston's main landmarks. This is not a fully narrated tour
- Food and drinks (available for purchase by credit card only)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Classic Harbor Line Boston60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal. If guests are lost or running late, please call us.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
Charlestown Navy Yard (Pass By)
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge (Pass By)
USS Constitution (Pass By)
USS Cassin Young (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Plan to arrive 15-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in, obtain boarding passes and pre-board
- 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
- 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 140 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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Reviews
4.6
based on 638 reviews
DONNA_C, Apr 2026
Great way to see Boston by water, even better at night! It was also cool to be on the water beside the USS Constitution when they fired a cannon at sunset!
Jodie_M, Apr 2026
Bring a coat as the wind on the water is chilly! We appreciated the captain pointing out the historical sites.
Elizabeth_S, Apr 2026
Great experience with wonderful views and cocktails. It was hard to hear the tour guide unless you were near the back of the boat.
Tammy_J, Apr 2026
Our experience was wonderful!! Everyone running it did a great job!! Lots of great information! We will definitely do it again!!
Vivien_G, Mar 2026
Great cruise, not a ton of narration but you can Google lens most of the city and find out what you are looking at. We stopped in front of the USS Constitution right at sunset and they shot off the canon. Pretty exciting! Sit on the right side facing the front for the best views.
Alyssa_M, Jan 2026
The checkin process was easy once we found the office. The boat left and arrived on time.
Lots of seating available, clean, and decorated nicely. A great ambience.
Beer on tap was watery. They ran out of the chicken wings after we put in our order, but they gave us a very generous alternative in compensation.
The sunset view was beautiful over the skyline.
Also there was a table with free hot cocoa and cookies!
Sarah_A, Jan 2026
Amazing crew and views great experience heated cabin was lovely and the Pinot noir was delicious from Napa valley
Cory_C, Dec 2025
Great atmosphere and beautiful views of the city. The captain gave a great tour with tons of information.
John_S, Dec 2025
Very nice ride around the harbor. The Christmas decorations wade the trip very pleasant. The entertainment was nice too.
Lovedarline_E, Nov 2025
I was happy to enjoy this moment with my husband. there is nothing to complain about Let's relax with our family.
Alicia_A, Nov 2025
Prepare to relax and enjoy the skyline on the water as the sun sets in the west. A beautiful view. Don't miss the canon blast at sundown coming from Old Ironsides! Get those cameras ready as you will be making more great memories of Boston and the Boston Harbor. The crew was so accommodating and fun.
Lauren_K, Nov 2025
We wanted a cute sunset cruise for our best friend’s bachelorette and it did not disappoint!! Even with the cold weather the inside was nice and warm!! Drinks were really good!! The Christmas decorations were festive and cute too!!
Paige_D, Nov 2025
We enjoyed the sunset cruise! It was relaxing and a great way to cap off our trip. The drinks were good and staff was friendly. It was nice having an outdoor and indoor/climate-controlled option for when it cooled off. The cruise went all around the harbor and was a good length of time!
Wendy_S, Nov 2025
Comfy, cozy boat with lots of seating indoor and out to enjoy the beautiful views. There was also a nice selection of cocktails to purchase
Kristin_S, Nov 2025
We went by the custom house about 100 times. No fun facts about Boston and for the price no food or drink included. Do the trolley tour instead.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Kristin, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. The Sunset Cruise should have some light narration from the captain, though we try to leave lots of time for conversations at this time slot since many of our guests prefer not to be interrupted frequently so that they can enjoy group conversations or a romantic evening on the water. We are planning to offer an alternate option soon that includes much more narration from a guide for those that would prefer to learn about the area. However, we are surprised to hear that you did not get to enjoy any fun facts and that you found the route repetitive. We would very much like to learn more about this if you would be so kind as to contact us at feedback@boston-sailing.com so that we can address your concerns. Thank you! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Andrea_E, Nov 2025
Unfortunately for us, we had a rainy sunset cruise. However, still had a wonderful time, through some mist and rain, we were still able to see the city and learn some key features. We enjoyed a light bite and enjoyed the seasonal drink menu as well.
Leizel_G, Nov 2025
It was awesome. Food was great too. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth your while.
Amalia_V, Oct 2025
The cruise was amazing, great people visiting from everywhere. It was drizzling and windy but the team made it very enjoyable. The city history was informative and the captain was very knowledgeable. Over all a very great experience.
Hannah_S, Oct 2025
Beautiful views, knowledgeable & well spoken guide, delicious beverages, extremely comfortable boat. All around perfect experience!
Charles_K, Oct 2025
The city view was great, but it was long and really nothing more than that. It appears the guests were probably done being on the boat for about an hour. Other than that. Nothing too exciting.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Charles, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the views, and we are sorry to hear that the length of the trip was longer than you preferred. We will consider your input as we design future options, and we also hope to have a new option soon with much more narration that will provide interesting content for much of the trip for those that prefer that type of engagement. We hope you will give it a try! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Elisa_S, Oct 2025
It was ok not great!! We couldn’t hear anything on the speakers for the narration.
If is a cloudy day don’t do it!!
Over all good
Rena_K, Oct 2025
It afforded us great views of the harbor, sun-set, and night-time sky line but was too long. 1.5 hours would have been perfect.
JoyceWelch, Oct 2025
Too long and not much narrative from the crew. We heard the people on top level enjoyed more information
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Joyce, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the length of the trip and the level of narration. There should be the same narration over the speakers on each level, but we do offer less narration on our sunset cruises than on some of our other options because many of our guests prefer more uninterrupted time for group conversations, more personal date night experiences, etc. We encourage those that do want more information to ask the crew about the area, and we will consider your perspective as we adjust future trip durations and commentary levels. We hope to have another option with much more narration coming soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Leslie_F, Oct 2025
The sunset was great. Drinks good. But we were quite disappointed that there was no narration during the tour. It came on once then went off. So we didn't know what we were looking at most of the time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Leslie, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the drinks and the views, and we are sorry to hear that the expected narration was not audible for you. We have reached out to you directly to provide a resolution, and we hope to also have the opportunity to provide you with a complete experience on another occasion! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Michael_K, Oct 2025
Very enjoyable. We got to see a lot of the Boston/Charlestown waterfront as the sun set and the lights became visible, and heard the USS Constitution fire the cannon at sunset. Better than average beverages available also.
Jessica_M, Oct 2025
Beautiful views, great calm ride, delicious cocktails. We loved riding the sunset cruise and would recommend!
David_M, Oct 2025
Staff were really friendly, the boat was well equipped, the bar staff had to work hard.
All the habour was covered, and all in all it was a very pleasant experience
Ronald_A, Oct 2025
Great time around Boston harbor. Gorgeous views of the skyline during sunset. The return is even better with stunning views of the skyline, all lit up with bright lights!
Carolyn_S, Oct 2025
Boat was nice and clean. Trip itself got a little boring since we just saw the same stuff over and overs was ready to be done. Seemed about 30 min too long!
Sara_W, Oct 2025
Just what we needed. A relaxing evening cruise. Loved being able to get drinks and a cheese board to enjoy the harbor sites. A little chilly on the top deck, but we came prepared with knit gloves and jackets. Plenty of room in the enclosed 1st floor dining room for those who wanted to stay warm. Great commentary from the tour guide. Loved seeing the canon blast from the US Constitution
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