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2. Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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By Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
City Tours
2 hours
Enjoy a sunset cruise in the Boston Harbor and get great views of some of the city's most important landmarks by booking…
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Recommended by 91% of travelers
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$48.00
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Privateer Schooner Sailing Tour in Salem Sound

309
By Schooner FAME of Salem
Sailing
1–2 hours
FAME is annually the #1-rated boat in Salem and one of the top-rated activities in the entire town, per TripAdvisor. Don…
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Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

158
By Gansett Cruises
Sunset Cruises
1–2 hours
Treat yourself to a relaxing Newport Harbor experience on an evening sunset cruise. Listen to tales of local legends and…
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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  • Keywestkelly
    Woodbine, MD31 contributions
    Great experience
    Great experience. The narrated guide was fantastic. We learned so much about Boston that we otherwise would not have known or even thought to learn/see. Trip inspired us to see the Old State House and Us Constitution. Will def be back to Boston to explore more thanks to this trip. It was about 1 hour which was perfect. Saw a lot, staff on time and very friendly.
    Review of: Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution
    Written November 27, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Ruth Rivard
    2 contributions
    Evening Boston Harbor cruise
    After our cruise ended in Boston, my friends and l added an extra day to explore the city. Went to several places, did the city bus tour and ended our day with the evening harbor cruise. There was a long line for the boat but we were able to get on despite making the booking so close to departure time.
    It was a beautiful evening for the cruise! We all had a great time watching the many other boats out on the water. The best part was watching the sunset and see the beautiful shades of pink and purple reflect off the waves as the sky started to turn dark. It was a great cruise!
    Review of: Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
    Written December 4, 2022
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  • Jacqui G
    Danbury, UK4 contributions
    Whale watching fantastic trip
    Brilliant experience. Staff were so knowledgable and gave us lots of info. Saw 20 hump back whales! Well worth the money
    Review of: Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran
    Written December 15, 2022
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  • Dustin M
    Atlanta, GA8 contributions
    Nice dinner with a view
    Food was basic buffet menu. Drink service was slower than expected. Had a nice window seat. Desserts were ok. I would have preferred more sea food on the menu.
    Review of: Boston Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet
    Written May 29, 2021
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  • Leanne
    Scotland, UK45 contributions
    Autumnal brunch
    This brunch cruise was so much better than I expected it to be. The food and drinks were excellent and the staff on the boat were extremely friendly. If you’re looking for some chilled vibes with scenic views this is the one for you.
    Review of: Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
    Written January 28, 2023
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  • Gab R
    1 contribution
    Great experienced
    It was a perfect cruise to share with friends ! We experienced what we expected with a beautiful sunshine. Perfect cruise time and different angle of the city of Boston.
    Cash is required to buy something during the trip.
    Review of: Sunset Cruise
    Written November 1, 2022
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  • The-Hernandez-Family
    The Woodlands, TX48 contributions
    Great deal
    We loved our go city passes the only thing I wish you would change is The consecutive 2 days hop on and hop off. I wish we could just pick the 2 days we want to use them. We loved Fenway park tour!
    Review of: Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions and Tours
    Written June 16, 2022
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  • robdebt01
    Leamington, Canada109 contributions
    Worth the money
    Well worth the money.
    We stayed 5 days and chose 5 attractions.
    We did the hop on hop off trolly day 1 and got our bearings from there.
    Review of: Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions
    Written July 15, 2022
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  • Kaitlin B
    2 contributions
    This was an absolutely beautiful tour. The scenery was perfect
    It was beautiful. The boat was gorgeous and the scenery was amazing!! Drinks we offered and the guides were kind. I would book again for sure.
    Review of: Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
    Written October 18, 2022
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  • Daffodil42
    Marquette, MI161 contributions
    Very interesting!
    This was a fun cruise, with a lot of historical information. The narrator was very good. We enjoyed listening to him. We sat inside, as it was cool out, and enjoyed every minute of the ride. Would definitely recommend.
    Review of: Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
    Written June 10, 2022
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  • Rosalba Valera
    1 contribution
    Lunch
    My best friend and I had lunch on this cruise. It was worth it and would do it again! Great food, scenes, and entertainment. Would do this again.
    Review of: Signature Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise
    Written October 19, 2022
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  • Lisa C
    1 contribution
    Our company outing 2022
    Our Company outing on the cruise was nothing short of a FANTASTIC time had by all involved. The atmosphere, music and the views of Boston and surrounding areas were amazing and we really enjoyed this experience. The bartenders were amazing and the cocktails were delicious all night long. We have been asked to make this a yearly event for our company. The only thing we can not rave about was the food was average at best which is why we cannot give 5 stars. We look forward to enjoying another cruise next year!
    Review of: Boston Premier Odyssey Dinner Cruise
    Written September 13, 2022
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  • Shawn M
    1 contribution
    Great Sunday Excursion
    A good friend dropped into town and wanted to do something on the water. This was their first visit to Boston and it was a beautiful weekend so everything from Boston to the Cape was booked but Trip Advisor came to the rescue. Booking the Odyssey was fast and easy. Parking at Rowes Warf was reasonable and you could see the ship upon exiting the garage. Boarding was fast and friendly and the service was great.
    Review of: Boston Premier Odyssey Brunch Cruise
    Written August 23, 2022
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  • bonjoyhal
    Boston, MA59 contributions
    Joi de vivre in Boston
    The Captain of The Odyssey and the DJ did their utmost to maximize the celebratory spirit of 1st summer-like day of 2022 on Boston Harbor. The multi-generational and diverse guests were dancing their hearts out. The energy and good feelings were contagious. The ship, the food, the drinks are top notch. Boston doesn't get any better than this!
    Review of: Boston Premier Odyssey Lunch Cruise
    Written May 15, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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