Boston: Charles River Sightseeing Cruise

Top rated
4.730435 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.730435 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
Activity provider:Charles River Boat Company
Boston: Charles River Sightseeing Cruise
Top rated
4.730435 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.730435 out of 5 stars
115 reviews

Embark on a fully narrated sightseeing cruise journey along the Charles River. Admire the main highlights of Boston and Cambridge like Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 70 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Declan Mac – Ireland

Fantastic well priced 90 minute cruise. Dillon the mate was awesome and his tour narration was fantastic. Captain Tina brilliant too.

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Camelia – Canada

Verry interesting and the guide was fun and had a lot of informations about Boston and fun facts.

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Highlights

  • See some of Boston's most well known colleges such as MIT & Harvard
  • Your captain & crew will both entertain & educate while relaxing on the Charles
  • Sit back and relax while listening to a live informative tour guide
  • See Boston's famous landmarks such as the CITGO Sign, Back Bay and Beacon Hill

Full description

Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!

Enjoy the sights from a covered seating area, or come out to the front for a better view.

Sightseeing cruises depart from Lechmere Canal Park at CambridgeSide Mall. The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors on first level by CanalSide Food Hall. Please check in at ticket booth to receive your boarding pass prior to boarding the vessel.

Includes

  • Fully-narrated cruise
  • Informative guide
  • Snacks and drinks for purchase
  • Onboard snacks and drinks (available for purchase)

Meeting point

Charles Riverboat Company. The boats at the CambridgeSide Mall are located directly outside the food court on the first floor of the mall.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Cruise operate rain or shine.
  • Validated parking is available for $4.00 at the CambridgeSide Mall Garage.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 115 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Declan Mac – IrelandJuly 11, 2024 – Verified booking
Fantastic well priced 90 minute cruise. Dillon the mate was awesome and his tour narration was fantastic. Captain Tina brilliant too.
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Camelia – CanadaJuly 9, 2024 – Verified booking
Verry interesting and the guide was fun and had a lot of informations about Boston and fun facts.
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Indira – United StatesJune 2, 2024 – Verified booking
Lovely river boat cruise. Really enjoyed it - fantastic weather, serene and pretty journey and the info over the boat's speaker was interesting and sprinkled with humor. I would do this again!

Product ID: 447694

Activity provider:Charles River Boat Company

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