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Beyond Cambridge

Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise

Cambridge, USA
  • 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience Boston and Cambridge on a narrated morning or afternoon cruise. After boarding at Lechmere Canal Park, embark on a journey down the Charles River and check out Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, Fenway Park, M.I.T., Harvard, and other important landmarks. Hear entertaining stories about the region from your captain and crew and enjoy a snack or drink on board.
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • Choice of several departures throughout the day
  • Family friendly
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4
based on 55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice Way to See Boston

Margaret_L, Aug 2026
We think the Charles River is one of the prettiest parts of Boston so it was nice to be on the river and get a view of both sides of the river while the guide told fun stories and facts.

Rehearse the lines better?

Rachel, Jun 2026
It was a nice ride with extremely little narration that felt like a middle school play with many missed rehearsed lines.

Take this tour

mikeny122, Jun 2026
Nice tour Very informative Great guide who was informative and charming Definitely worth the effort to do this tour

Fun adventure!

Traveler66050, Jul 2019
What a fun cruise - great info, new perspective of the Boston and Cambridge river views. Easy registration process. Recommend this to anyone.

Relaxing Ride

parejess123, Jul 2019
Tour guide was interesting in the narration of the tour, I live in Boston but was still able to learn a lot!

Uninteresting talk; better research...

Marie A, May 2016
Uninteresting talk; better research needed. Boat great, location of docking convenient at Galleria.