City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
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Boston, USA
- 50 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance.
For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
- Fast, efficient transportation between Boston and Salem
- Onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase
- See top Salem and Boston attractions within walking distance of the ports
What's Included
- High-Speed Ferry to or from Salem
- See the stunning views of the skyline during your sail
- Skip the summer and Halloween traffic
- Restroom on board
- Food & beverage (available for purchase on board)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Boston or Salem? If that has to be the question, the answer is…both. Ditch the traffic and enjoy both historic cities with the help of a speedy ferry. A ticket provides a quick journey along Massachusetts Bay, scenery included. Think fishing boats, lighthouses, and beautiful homes here and there. It sure beats bumper-to-bumper traffic and angry car horns.
Onboard this catamaran, which holds up to 149 passengers, enjoy the sights and sounds from the upper or lower deck, or just relax inside with a beverage or snack. Breakfast or lunch is always ready.
Upon arrival in Salem, it’s a short stroll to top attractions like the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum. At the other end in Boston, the New England Aquarium, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and more are within walking distance.
For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
Onboard this catamaran, which holds up to 149 passengers, enjoy the sights and sounds from the upper or lower deck, or just relax inside with a beverage or snack. Breakfast or lunch is always ready.
Upon arrival in Salem, it’s a short stroll to top attractions like the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum. At the other end in Boston, the New England Aquarium, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and more are within walking distance.
For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
- Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- Infants are REQUIRED to have a ticket.
- Not recommended for guests prone to motion sickness.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 149 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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A fantastic boating adventure from Boston to Salem. The captain tells interesting stories about Salem, recommends guides, and is very polite and courteous. The transfer was quick and the boat was comfortable. I recommend it to everyone.
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The ferry was wonderful and quick way to get to Salem! The tour guides were wonderful with sharing different points throughout the harbor. Absolutely loved it
The website description was not clear regarding the ferry departure location and when using the drop down you believe you selected the right ferry departure station based on the address, well it’s incorrect so do not recommend. It’s cheaper buying the tickets directly from city cruises at the booth. We lost our money but was able to get on a later ferry.
Great way to travel to Salem! No traffic great views and good information. The speaker was very knowledgeable.
On time and highly informative. The pier is easy to locate and the personnel are very friendly. Top-notch.
Easy access onto the boat but overall dock signage could be better. Guide was knowledgeable as well.
This is a must do on a trip to Boston. Make sure you give yourself enough time because you could probably spend hours in Salem. We went there on the 1145 and back on the four and I suggest staying longer. Snacks and booze to purchase on the ferry was fantastic also!
Goof for ages 6 and above. Four year old found the strong winds overwhelming. Excellent service and fortunately great weather. Could see this being difficult for young families with inclement weather. Good way to explore Boston for a day trip from Salem.
Great experience. All went without a problem. Your app was very helpful. I will definitely use your services again. Thank you.
Fantastic. Made it easy for us. Great experience. The app was easy to work with. I would definitely use your services again.
Great option to travel from Boston to Salem. Very scenic and tour guide was very knowledgeable
Would do it again!
Took the ferry back to Boston from Salem after a long day of walking tours! It was the perfect way to end the day. It was a little cloudy and windy but option to sit in or out was perfect. One of the captains on board came around to visit and answer any questions we had which was nice. Would definitely recommend!
The Salem Ferry was very punctual, and the ride was incredibly smooth and enjoyable. The beautiful scenery along the way made the trip even better! I would definitely recommend the Salem Ferry to anyone looking for a convenient and relaxing way to get to Salem while taking in some gorgeous views. A great experience!
Super easy to find. Great crew. Enjoyed the snacks and drinks on board. Inside and outside seating available.
A day trip to Salem is a must do. The boat is easy. Timely. And the staff a lot of fun.
It's a 50 minute ride so plan your activities accordingly !!
Would recommend this ferry if you are wanting to get both a beautiful view of the Boston sky line and learn some history about Boston and Salem. The ferry was on time, clean and the staff was very friendly
The ferry was amazing. The crew was super friendly, knowledgeable of the history of Boston and Salem. Good snacks and drinks on board. As well as very punctual. Great way to see the city sky line.
Really nice - weather was lovely, the views,we're breathtaking and the ride was smooth. The nicet way of traveling to Salem.
We had a great time! We got there quick, the water was nice and smooth. Perfect day! Highly recommend
Nice way to go, scenic and relaxing. They explained a little about the harbor itself and the Islands surrounding it.
Great Experience!! If you’re looking to do a Day trip to Salem while visiting Boston, Definitely use this service!! Ferry is easy to find , with friendly staff and a Clean ferry. Worth the expense. 👍
Fun day trip by ferry to Salem- informative easy ride- great location to stop and explore for a few hours.
People should understand that the tour is mostly about witches and spirits. Very little concerning history. The tour guide was not knowledgeable concerning native Americans and what happened to thousands about families.
We enjoyed a narrated ferry ride from Boston to Salem. The ride not only showcased the sites along the way but it was informative too. It was great way to see the coastline and get us to our next destination. I would highly recommend.
If you are vacationing in the Boston area, this ferry provides a pleasant, leisurely way to get to Salem with a little history and geography commentary thrown in. If you choose to watch the scenery from outside, be aware it can get pretty windy on deck.
This was a very enjoyable experience. It not only took us to Salem on a beautiful river, but we learned about Boston and Salem, passed tall ships and received a Salem City Guide and map. Highly recommended.
This was a beautiful ride to Salem. Our tour guide (I believe his name was Tom) provided a great overview of the area, the architecture, and stories. It was almost like having a guided tour! Great way to travel to Salem. Beautiful views. Easy on / off. The whole crew was kind and polite. Be sure to note that this is a one-way ticket. You'll need to book both directions.
They changed us full price without “mentioning” there was only an hour available, then spent 20 minutes at the second stop while they changed drivers………
This was an experience that we’ve never done. It’s pricey and a one time thing but it was cool to go to Salem this way
Planned for this to be a scenic option to Salem, but it was too foggy to see much. Still got me where I wanted to go on time.
It was a fun boat ride-definitely recommend! The host was also great and full of knowledge. We will be back.
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