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
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Carol_K, Jul 2026
Really enjoyed this cruise around Boston harbour. Such a fascinating city and it was great to sea it from the boat. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and highly recommended
Cathy_P, Jul 2026
Wonderful evening for a sunset cruise. It was a great experience. Get there early so you can get a seat on the top under the canopy.
Rosalie_G, Jul 2026
Nice, picturesque cruise around Boston Harbor. Sunset views were great. Crew were friendly and attentive, would definitely recommend.
Mary_S, Jul 2026
The boat driver seemed preoccupied and offered little to no information as we sailed. We did this once before and it was so much better
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mary, thank you for booking another cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear that this time was less interesting than your previous experience. Your concerns have been noted and will be shared with our management team, and we will use this as an opportunity to improve going forward. We hope to have the chance to welcome you aboard for a better time on another occasion, perhaps on our professionally narrated History Tour on Yacht Patriot if you would prefer lots of commentary! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
Lucinda_J, Jul 2026
Even when it’s raining the crew makes you have a great experience! Really nice experience! We had a great time.
Sharon_R, Jul 2026
Saw the USS Constitution !
Do not bring drinks on board !
Perfect amount of narration . Plenty of help with “where to go & when to board!”
Brian_U, Jul 2026
This tour is a nice way to wind down a day in Boston with light history, great harbor views and a lovely sunset.
David_R, Jun 2026
Fantastic, definitely worth it. Great views beautiful boat. Pay attention to when the cannon goes off if you want to record it
Nora_C, Jun 2026
So fun! Drinks and snacks are available. Went on a “later” cruise (7-9) and just had the most beautiful views catching the sun setting. Great staff!
Nicole_J, Jun 2026
Stunning views, great staff.. highly recommend for a family or for a couple. Enjoyed the light commentary as well
Diana_F, Jun 2026
Relaxing trip, not oversold or crowded on deck. Plenty of room to roam & take pictures. Nice & cool evening out
Yvonne_N, Jun 2026
Perfect! A lovely evening on the Boston Harbor. Beautiful views. Plenty of seating. Fun and romantic. I would absolutely do this again!
Dana_P, Jun 2026
Fun, great drinks & food, we had a great time, despite the rain, saw lots of sights along the way, informative
Matt_O, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed this sunset cruise. Very chill vibe. Light narration just to point out points of interest. Beautiful views and the cannon fire is cool. Recommend!
Kristie_T, Jun 2026
We arrived in Boston at 5 and boarded the boat at 6:45. It was a great way to see the harbor. The weather was perfect and an excellent start to our trip.
Allison_M, Jun 2026
The sunset cruise was so lovely! We enjoyed drinks, the beautiful Boston city scape, and watching the planes take off right over our heads.
Felce_C, Jun 2026
Best way to enjoy the skyline of Boston city during sunset. Got a glimse of day and night view. We loved the the experience.
Brenda_M, Jun 2026
Bring light jacket and be prepared for some beautiful picture spots! Great staff and learned a few things too. It is worth the price.
Brenda_B, Jun 2026
Wonderful sail. Very friendly crew. HIGHLY recommend. Our weather was perfect. Not sure how it would have been if it had rained.
Ketura_G, May 2026
For me, it was very beautiful; it was very romantic, and I enjoyed it a lot with my partner
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Karen_H, May 2026
This experience is a MUST! Rain or shine, we were not expecting it to be as amazing as it was during such adverse weather!
Monica_B, May 2026
Bring a sweater it gets windy , if you are into Boston’s history you like the information that given throughout the cruise easy to check in and captain and crew are very friendly attentive and helpful 10/10
Tatiana_R, May 2026
The first deck of the boat was clean and well-maintained. Because it was too cold to sit outside, we stayed indoors. Unfortunately, the indoor speakers were incredibly quiet and poor quality. We could not hear any of the captain's narration, which made the trip feel like just an expensive boat ride. Fixing the indoor sound system would greatly improve the experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Tatiana, 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 disappointed by the quality of the speaker audio. Our team is working to find the best way to improve this situation for future cruises .- Classic Harbor Line Boston
Brandon_C, May 2026
Phenomenal views. Excellent bar onboard. Peaceful. Perfect amount of time to relax and take photos of the sunset.
Edmund_L, May 2026
Be on time - better early. Great opportunity for skyline photos.
You can sit on either side and get really good photos.
Brittany_W, May 2026
The boat was very spacious and the staff friendly. Leaves promptly at 6:30 so be on time. Perfect amount of time on the water.
Cara_C, May 2026
The captain of the Northern Lights was a great navigator. She also was knowledgeable about the Boston area and had cute sense of humor.
Julia_B, May 2026
Great crew, reasonably priced drinks onboard, beautiful sunset. The captain was so sweet to the young kids and let them “drive” the vessel.
Ken_G, May 2026
A fun, chill evening with great views of the Boston skyline and the USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides).
Romeo_P, May 2026
It was cold outside but there is a downstairs place to sit in warmth with ample windows. Service was great and crew was friendly.
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