Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
By Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
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Enjoy a sunset cruise in the Boston Harbor and get great views of some of the city's most important landmarks by booking this evening experience. Pass by the USS Constitution, with its evening cannon firing, along with the Old North Church and Historic Site and the Charlestown Navy Yard, to name a few. You also have the option to purchase drinks and snacks while on board.
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Ages 0-99, max of 140 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See the sunset from aboard a Boston Harbor cruise
- Pass by some of the city’s most important historic sites
- Bring your camera to capture great views of the city
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available to purchase on board
- Cruise
- Light commentary by the Captain on Boston's main landmarks. This is not a fully narrated tour
What's not included- Food and drinks (available for purchase by credit card only)
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Classic Harbor Line Boston, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USAThe 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, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If guests are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5985P4- 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
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 140 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5985P4
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Itinerary
- 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USAThe 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, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If guests are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.
- Pass byOld North Church & Historic SiteCharlestown Navy YardLeonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill BridgeUSS ConstitutionUSS Cassin Young
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- D5460FLlucianad0 contributionsFun holiday cruiseFun short cruise with holiday music, drinks and delicious cookies. Option to stay inside or outside to admire the views. Nice activity for friends and family while visiting Boston.Written 1 January 2025
- carolcC1143MQ0 contributionsBoring.The expectation for this cruise was that it would be fun. It was so boring. There was only a jazz band and whenever the song got the tiniest bit upbeat and sing-along ish, the singer would hand the microphone out to the audience and then the whole thing got quiet and momentum was broken. I expected this to be more interactive with the audience and engaging the children who were all extremely bored and not wanting to be there. I think that it should be more clear that it is a very low-key geriatric vibe, slow motion, jazz music rather than the expected upbeat Christmas caroling, which it is not!!! Even the oldest couple there wanted to get up and dance, but it did not match the vibe of the whole event. I was so excited it was an hour and a half so I could just get off quickly. Snooze time!!!!Written 25 December 2024
- BostonsTraveler0 contributionsFestive cruise with great tunes and cocoa specialsWe took the Cocoa Cruise's around the harbor today. It was a very nice afternoon! The boat was nicely decorated. The crew was great - friendly and very hard working. Rudolph's Revenge was the best of the spiked cocoa specials - and we tried them ALL. The views of Boston can't be beat. The Three Scrooges played a fantastic set of Christmas themed songs. So much fun!Written 15 December 2024
- Madeline L0 contributionsLoved itMy whole family and I loved the boat ride! Everyone was so nice. The food and drinks were great, especially the hot chocolate!Written 7 December 2024
- melonya4940 contributionsAnniversary brunch on Boston HarborMy husband and I really enjoyed this cruise around Boston Harbor. The captain was very informative, and the brunch was delicious.Written 25 November 2024
- 678sreenivasp0 contributionswonderful experienceIt was a wonderful experience navigating the waters and exploring the city of Boston, made even more memorable by the warm hospitality of the captain and crew.Written 23 November 2024
- 75kimberlyu0 contributionsMehThis wasn't worth the trip. The food was just ok and definitely not great. The foliage had not changed yet in Boston which isn't the company's fault, but it made for a very boring trip. Luckily it isn't very long. The boat is comfortable and the staff are very helpful. it was rainy and cold, but the boat was comfortably warmed. Kids were disruptive and both parents and staff did nothing about it.Written 8 November 2024
- Jason L0 contributionsDisappointed! A Halloween party with no Halloween decor.Disappointed! How come a Halloween Party with not even ONE Halloween decoration????!!! NONE AT ALL!!! And poor Lighting!!Written 26 October 2024
- J4614HBvictoriag0 contributionsPleasant surprise on a lovely October dayVery pleasant surprise. Food was excellent (for cruises). Drinks were extra but $9 for a wine was reasonable. Loved the furniture in the boat too, very nice looking. Overall a pleasant experience. Not much foliage as never got that close to the shores but it’s ok!Written 21 October 2024
- O4370USmargarets0 contributionsRelaxing and very interesting!We have always wanted to sail. Our crew made us feel comfortable and safe. It was so interesting to watch the sails go up. We were relaxed and had a beautiful day for a ride around the Harbor. What a wonderful experience!Written 13 October 2024
- davidmN8094RO0 contributionsrelaxing way to see the harborgreat relaxing 1 1/2 hours. very nice to sit and see the Boston sky line from the harbor. Plenty of room to sit and relax and have a drink as there's a bar on board. The captian giving comentry of the main points we were seeing. And an added bonus of seals swimming in the harbor.Written 8 October 2024
- J1163EUjamesm0 contributionsExcellent day if sailingLovely excursion on a great day. Captain did an excellent job finding wind for a great sail on the harbor. Many great views of harbor and sky line.Written 6 October 2024
- kristinbH5550BY0 contributionsBeautiful ViewBeautiful views of the city from the Harbor! A relaxing, enjoyable experience. Highlights of the city were pointed out but it wasn't a continuous narration of Boston. It allowed my husband and me to enjoy a cocktail, each other, and the views.Written 5 October 2024
- Z6043ZEsteves0 contributionsGreat Sunset CruiseIt was fun to see them work the sails on this 80-foot boat. Captain and crew were very friendly. It was very evident that Captain (Idid not get her name) was a very accomplished sailor. 2 hours was just the right duration.Written 25 September 2024
- Maps445328998580 contributionsPerfect sunset sailCrew was amazing, always offering to get us new drinks, it was the perfect way to spend an evening in Boston. Boat doesn’t have seating per se but it was easy enough to find a spot to sit and get the feel for being on a true sail boat.Written 24 September 2024
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Cayce5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The sunset harbor tour was one of our better experiences with these types of things. The staff and jazz trio were wonderful as were the beverages and snacks. The 2-hours around the harbor was beautiful and very relaxing. We were expecting at least some dialogue over the speaker in the beginning as to what we were seeing as that was advertised but didn't happen. Some of the guests and staff were able to answer our questions though. What was not advertised was the detail that included there would be a band, food and beverages. I would highly recommend that more detail be included in the description so that first time visitors would know more of what to expect. Many around us ate dinner before, not knowing there would be food options. Overall I would recommend the trip if you are looking for a nice relaxing evening with beautiful views from the water.
Written 22 October 2024
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Tara Heagele
Hamilton, NJ1,289 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
We experienced a stunning sunset cruise on a lovely early September evening with an all female crew - including the captain! I love to see that, as it is so rare in this industry. The captain and crew were fabulous! The Northern Lights (the name of our boat) was spotless, the ride was smooth, the commentary from the captain was calm and informational, and the pictures I was able to capture will delight me for years to come. There are bathrooms and a full bar on board. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. There is plenty of room to walk around too. It was a very pleasant evening, and the best way to spend our last night in Boston.
Written 12 September 2024
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Vickie T
Arlington, VA30 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
Captain Jason and his crew did an amazing job as we had 25 executives enjoy a sunset cruise on a beautiful summer evening. Expert boatsmen on the ship and they were superb entertainers. Food and beverages for the event were delivered to the guests flawlessly. Highly recommend.
Written 3 August 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for choosing us for your corporate event and taking the time to leave a review. We are glad that you were well taken care of and able to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another event!
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line Boston
Written 5 August 2023
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Paul S
Bend, OR89 contributions
July 2024 • Family
My wife and son and I went on this Cruise in July during a trip to the East Coast. Aside from a beautiful view of the city and neighboring islands, we were lucky to have Holly as the Narrator on our trip. She was excellent at sharing interesting information about the Harbor and surrounding islands pointing out historical and unique features and stories along the way.
Written 1 August 2024
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Abigail S
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was excellent. The people helping to navigate all of the customers to the correct boat were helpful and informed. There were 3 boats boarding from the same dock but it wasn’t chaotic or disorganized at all. The actual ship, the Northern Lights, was clean and pleasant on the inside. The bartenders and steward were very pleasant and got through the line at the bar quickly. Captain was informative and pointed out landmarks every so often but did not talk too much. He announced at the beginning if anyone has questions they could come talk to him. Many people spent time on the upper/outside deck - it was lovely out there just a little chilly so bring a jacket or some longer sleeves. Overall a great experience and a fun way to relax and learn a little more about Boston!
Written 21 August 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that you had a smooth process getting aboard, that you found the ship and her crew to be very pleasant, and that the trip was a great experience all around. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line Boston
Written 22 August 2023
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nicmccormick
Warrenton, VA84 contributions
Good communication before tour. Nice time on the water taking in the harbor views. Crew was very nice and plenty of snacks & drinks to choose from. Captain gave just enough information of the sights we were seeing and gave us plenty of time to see the sunset from both sides and time to see the cannon shot from the USS Constitution.
Written 28 July 2024
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Rebecca B
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Oct 2022
We had booked a sunset cruise on 10/08/22 to celebrate my aunt's 70th birthday. We walked around for 30 minutes trying to find the meeting place for the cruise. The dock was not marked, and we walked up and down the harbor trying to find where we needed to go. We saw another group who were also having trouble finding the designated meeting place.
After 30 minutes, I found the tour desk and asked where we needed to go to find the dock. The agent (Carlee) said that the boat had already left and not to worry, there were other customers who also couldn't find the meeting place either. She took my information and told me that the manager would call me the next day to discuss a refund.
I never got a call from the manager so when I got home, I contacted Get Your Guide customer service. I was disappointed to hear that they wouldn't offer to refund our tickets. The best they would offer was to put us on another cruise. We live in NJ, so this wasn't a feasible option since we had already come home.
There were so many other tour companies that we could have booked through and looking back, I wish we did. This company had no problem taking our money for a service that they didn't provide.
I cannot recommend this company to anyone, and I will certainly not be booking anything future through them.
Buyer beware!
After 30 minutes, I found the tour desk and asked where we needed to go to find the dock. The agent (Carlee) said that the boat had already left and not to worry, there were other customers who also couldn't find the meeting place either. She took my information and told me that the manager would call me the next day to discuss a refund.
I never got a call from the manager so when I got home, I contacted Get Your Guide customer service. I was disappointed to hear that they wouldn't offer to refund our tickets. The best they would offer was to put us on another cruise. We live in NJ, so this wasn't a feasible option since we had already come home.
There were so many other tour companies that we could have booked through and looking back, I wish we did. This company had no problem taking our money for a service that they didn't provide.
I cannot recommend this company to anyone, and I will certainly not be booking anything future through them.
Buyer beware!
Written 12 November 2022
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Hello,
We're sorry to hear that you were unable to find the departure location in time to make your cruise. We have previously attempted to reach you by email and voicemail in order to provide resolution to this unfortunate circumstance. If you have not yet made contact with management, please reach out to Classic Harbor Line Boston and request to speak with the manager to discuss your options. We do hope you get a chance to try one of the Classic Harbor Line cruises, as you had intended.
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line Boston
Written 12 January 2023
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mkaypayne2
Orange County, CA25 contributions
May 2022
Very much enjoyed this cruise, it was a bit chilly so we stayed inside, the captain was very informative (I do understand earlier comments that the later cruises people can be loud so probably a little less commentary than earlier cruises, due to the "cocktail" hour). The fog did roll in so that hindered our sunset view of course but was kind of fun in its own way. We thought the wine prices were very reasonable and the staff were very nice and friendly. A great way to unwind after a long day on our feet.
Written 16 May 2022
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Thank you for your nice review. We are glad you had a good time and were able to unwind! - Classic Harbor Line Boston.
Written 16 May 2022
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Daniel W
2 contributions
Feb 2024
Our family took a sunset cruise on the Northern Lights in Boston Harbor, and it was a highlight of our trip. The boat was lovely, the crew were friendly and helpful, and it was a relaxing way to see the waterfront colored by the setting sun. We enjoyed the drinks we selected, as well, and there was a nice variety of options. We would recommend this as an activity for anyone visiting Boston or even a local looking for a relaxing evening.
Written 25 February 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for booking a sunset cruise with us and taking some time to leave a review. It is nice to hear that it was a highlight of your trip and that you found the atmosphere relaxing and the crew friendly. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again if you return to Boston!
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line Boston
Written 25 February 2024
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Brad F
Newark, DE149 contributions
We had perfect weather and got to go for a cruise around the harbor. We saw the cannon fire at sunset and the fire boat also put on a show. 2 hours was just the right amount of time. The boat had enough room and I was able to get some good pictures of the skyline.
Written 13 August 2022
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Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a nice review!
Written 24 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Susan T
Hopewell Junction, New York
I require a walker, will I be able to board and disembark the ship without problem?
Written 3 June 2022
Yes! They do Jazz cruises and sometimes have a live band performing Christmas carols in December. If you book directly with Classic Harbor Line, you can ask about the entertainment options.
Written 25 November 2024
Hello from Oregon, our son and his family live in Lynn and we struggle to find fun family Christmas gifts. Can we purchase $100.00 gift card or such that they could apply to this later in the year? If not, do you know of any type of family tour in the Boston area that will do this? Thank you so much for your time, Merry Christmas! Jan Ronningen
Written 14 December 2021
Do we need to book tickets in advance or can we purchase the day of on site?
Written 17 April 2019
What’s the cruise schedule during the summer months?
Written 25 August 2018
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