Whale-watching and harbor tours aboard Boston's scenic waterfront.
Boston Harbor City Cruises operates from 1 Long Wharf, Boston, offering whale-watching tours (in partnership with the aquarium) and historical harbor cruises. Reviews praise knowledgeable guides and engaging narration, with moments of active wildlife and scenic harbor views. The vessel features inside and outside deck space, restrooms, and a bar for a comfortable waterfront experience.
1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210, USA
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A 1-1.5 hour narrated tour showcasing Boston's skyline and notable landmarks with expert guides.
A 3-4 hour excursion to see whales and marine life, featuring informative commentary and scenic boat rides.
Leisurely waterfront tours with indoor/outdoor deck seating, bar service, and panoramic views.
Customized boat charters for events, parties, or special occasions with flexible scheduling.
Guided experiences focused on marine biology, history, and local ecology for schools and families.
Overall rating
Celeste Ruppelt
We had a beautiful day for this 1.5-hour Boston Harbor Cruise providing waterfront views of the skyline and notable sights. The ship has both inside and outside deck space, restrooms, and a bar. We had rail side seating. The harbor cruise is a great way to see Boston.
A S
This is the second time I've tried to go on this cruise, and the second time I've not seen whales! LOL, last year we received a 7-year voucher; this year it was only a 2-year voucher. Other than the lack of seeing whales, it was a fun trip and I got to chat with some other random tourists. I'm hoping my next adventure to Boston I'll have success in seeing some whales! We did see a few dolphins/porpoises....but better luck next time. Lastly, Amanda, the woman who came around and shared information about the whales was amazing. She answered all our questions and did a great job informing us about the whales we could have seen.
April Rudolph
We did the whale watching tour that operates with the aquarium. And let me tell you it was worth it. All of these videos are different moments (even if they look similar). We were nearby 2 whales the entire time and they were very active. We didn’t see any others but I have no complaints about that. The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the whales and were just as excited as the rest of us to see the whales.
Melissa Schuberg
We took the 1 hr historical harbor tour with our college student and had a great time. Our tour guide Kevin (“wearing the fashionable purple glasses and khaki kilt”) had a great theatrical voice and was very knowledgeable about sites both the more well-known and the unusual (“Boston molasses-a-cre”). Highly recommend.
Alex Dreytser
Great whale watching tour. Very interesting and informative. Dress warm and enjoy a long wonderful boat ride (40 miles, 1.5 hours) one way, then about an hour of watching whales (we saw 3) and then return back. I highly recommend this experience!
