Charles Riverboat Cruise

FREE river cruise at Charles Riverboat Cruises with the Go Boston Card or as a choice with the Boston Explorer Pass

Description

The Charles River is one of America's most beautiful rivers, offering spectacular views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. There's something unique and fascinating about viewing so many remarkable sites from the river that makes it an important part of the city's spirit.

The 60-minute Charles River Boat Tour takes you around the Charles River Basin as the Captain points out the most historic sights of Boston and Cambridge. View Beacon Hill, the Esplanade, Back Bay, Boston University, MIT, and Harvard as you cruise past countless sailboats and rowers.

The first tour of the day (10:00 am) is 75-minutes in length and includes a thrilling ride through the Charles River locks and into historic Boston Harbor. Enjoy spectacular views of Old Ironsides, the Bunker Hill Monument, the Old North Church, and the Boston skyline as the Captain relives the thrill of Boston's maritime history.

Cost without the card:

Adult (13+): $14.00
Child (3-12): $6.00

Hours:

May 1–October 31: Daily;
75-minute Charles River Locks/Boston Harbor Tour: 10:00 am;
60-minute Charles River Boat Tour: 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15 and 4:30

Closed

October 31-April 30,May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Public Transportation:

Take the T: Green Line to the Lechmere stop; follow the signs to the Cambridgeside Galleria Mall.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Present your Go Boston Card at the ticket desk outside the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall near the food court.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.