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Salem Ferry


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 42 attractions in Salem
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Attraction type: Ferry
Address: 10 Blaney Street Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (978) 741-0220

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1 of 5 stars
justikasfire   6 contributions
Wildwood, New Jersey
Nov 3, 2009

I have been on many boats in my life including Ferrys and have been on rough waters before but this was ridiculous. The further we got out to sea the worse it got and the faster we seemed to go. The waves had to be atleast 5-6 feet and we were crashing hard into the water each and every wave... more

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3 of 5 stars
BrughBabe22   11 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 29, 2009

My friends and I were looking for a new experience and got one! WE decided to ride the ferry from Boston to Salem then walk to our hotel from the warf. Our first tip that this would be rocky ride was when we were told they were only selling one way tickets. The ferry itself is a nice and comfy... more

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5 of 5 stars
singbluebird   5 contributions
Plano, TX
Aug 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We decided to take the ferry from Salem to Boston instead of trying to find parking. The ferry was very relaxing and charming. The Boston skyline as your arriving is spectacular! Definately a must if you plan on visiting Boston. more

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4 of 5 stars
sandytravelbug   347 contributions
California
Jan 9, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Took the ferry from Salem MA to Boston in Sept 2008 while on vacation. Definitely beats trying to find parking in Boston!! The trip was great, the weather was lovely (but windy), and the Boston skyline as the craft arrived at the Boston Harbor was simply stunning!! Ample free parking at the Ferry in Salem MA and easy to get... more

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5 of 5 stars
cahow   32 contributions
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 2007
17
people found this review helpful

We stayed in Peabody and visited Salem 20th -22nd October. We decided to take the Ferry to Boston on the Sunday. We were not disappointed - the views from the ferry were great. Fortunately, it was a warm sunny day so we were able to sit on the upper deck. The approach to Boston Harbour is stunning. The journey took... more

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Salem Ferry Address

10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (978) 741-0220