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Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

64 Ceres St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
603 -436-8084
Ranked #2 of 6 tours in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Portsmouth, NH
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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You have a couple choices downtown for a boat ride, this The Portsmouth Harbor Cruise aboard The Heritage happens to be my favorite. It's intimate (can go where no others can), it's fun, it's informative... it's where I take houseguests, dates, family for a fabUlous overview of the area. What better way than by water? My hats off to all... More

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Kittery, Maine
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011
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2 1/2 hour cruise with 49 people maximum. Commenting on sights and history of area. during trip to Dover. Seats are bleacher seats on side of boat. Bring cushion. Bring your own food or buy on board. More

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Amherst, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011
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We went in late September and didn't think there would be a great demand, but we had to get on the waiting list! Well worth waiting; a spot opened up and we had a great time. The narrator/boat driver was very knowledgable and spoke just the right amount of time - not too much but enough to feel you learned... More

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Fort Worth, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011
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The harbor cruise is a nice cruise that lasts a little over an hour which is just the right amount of time and for a very reasonable fee. The boat is small with plenty of seating inside the cabin and out. The captain narrates the trip and is informative. There is plenty to see - naval yard, lighthouses, islands. We... More

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NH
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011
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This 1 1/4 hour narrated cruise through Portsmouth Harbor takes you through 400 years of local and American history. I especially liked the history of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the role it played during the war. A wonderful way to spend some time on a hot day! More

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Boston
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011
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I am a big fan of harbor and lake cruises. There are many to enjoy throughout New England. They are fun and often quite inexpensive. Portsmouth, one of my favorite destinations outside of Boston offers at least two cruise lines, the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and Portsmouth Harbor Cruises. I've enjoyed both often. But, I find that the latter,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011
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We drove down from Maine to spend the day in Portsmouth. Decided to take the 1 1/2 hr Harbor cruise. It was a nice ride thru the harbor, past the naval yard and out into more open waters. Saw the often photographed Portsmouth harbor lighthouse and another smaller light. The guide talked throughout the ride about other famous homes, forts... More

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Kearney, Nebraska
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Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011
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We went on this a total of 3 times over a month, Each time, we took a grand child. Each time, something new was offered by the guide, so it was pretty and educational each time. More

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Fairport, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

Our daughter-in-law had taken student groups on this boat ride and thought we would enjoy it. The ride was lovely and the narrator very knowledgeable. Only disappointment was the fact that we weren't able to get off the boat at the main island. The weather was gray, and it did start raining a bit, but even with the rain, and... More

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New Hampshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011

Great time, not to be missed. The boat only seats 49 people so not crowded at all. Able to buy snacks and beverages on board. Captain is very informative of all the sites to be seen. If you like lighthouses there are plenty to be seen. Make reservation before you get there to make sure you are able to get... More

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