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Home/Destinations/Boston/Harbor & Whale Watching

Harbor Cruises & Whale Watching

Head out on the water: harbor cruises and tall-ship sails glide past the Boston skyline and islands, sunset and dinner cruises add glamour, and high-speed whale-watching trips head offshore to Stellwagen Bank to spot humpback and finback whales. A great way to see the maritime city.

45 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
Boston
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise
4.6(10,074)·1h 20min
from$62/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat
Boston
City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat
4.5(3,400)·3h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Boston
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
4.5(3,341)·12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Boston
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
4.7(2,966)·1 hour
from$36/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
Boston
City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise
4.5(1,532)·1 hour
from$46/ person
via Viator
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor
Boston
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor
4.7(813)·1h 30min–2h
from$40/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
Boston
City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
4.5(777)·50 min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
4.6(742)·2 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
Boston
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
4.8(656)·1h 30min–2h
from$54/ person
via Viator
Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier
Boston
Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier
4.9(603)·2h 30min
from$81/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise
4.2(576)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
Boston
City Cruises Boston 90-Minute Harbor Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
4.4(516)·1h 30min
from$56/ person
via Viator
Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor
Boston
Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor
4.6(499)·2 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
4.5(270)·1h 30min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Boston
Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
4.0(217)·30 min–2h
from$51/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour
Boston
Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour
4.8(193)·2 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Provincetown and Cape Cod High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
Boston
Provincetown and Cape Cod High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
4.2(176)·1h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour
Boston
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour
3.1(171)·1h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
4.6(164)·2 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Boston Holiday Cocoa Cruise
Boston
Boston Holiday Cocoa Cruise
4.6(85)·1h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
New England Fall Lunch Cruise in Boston Harbor
Boston
New England Fall Lunch Cruise in Boston Harbor
4.4(45)·1h 30min
from$82/ person
via Viator
Boston: Martha's Vineyard ICONIC Small Group Day Escape w/Ferry
Boston
Boston: Martha's Vineyard ICONIC Small Group Day Escape w/Ferry
4.7(43)·12 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise
Boston
Boston Revolutionary Walking Tour + Private Harbor Cruise
4.9(42)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Boston Architecture Cruise of Charles River & Boston Harbor
Cambridge
Boston Architecture Cruise of Charles River & Boston Harbor
4.3(25)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Fall Brunch Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Fall Brunch Cruise
4.4(23)·2 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Portland: Lighthouse, Old Port and Park 1-Day Tour from Boston
Boston
Portland: Lighthouse, Old Port and Park 1-Day Tour from Boston
4.7(23)·9–11 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Night Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Night Cruise
4.5(17)·1 hour
from$46/ person
via Viator
Boston Universities and Harbor Cruise Day Tour
Boston
Boston Universities and Harbor Cruise Day Tour
4.5(14)·6–7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Cruise Aboard Yacht Patriot
Boston
Boston Harbor Cruise Aboard Yacht Patriot
4.8(12)·1h 30min
from$51/ person
via Viator
North of Boston Island Lighthouse Kayak Tour
Massachusetts
North of Boston Island Lighthouse Kayak Tour
5.0(10)·2 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Santa Brunch Cruise in Boston Harbor
Boston
Santa Brunch Cruise in Boston Harbor
4.8(9)·2 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Moonlight Cruise
Boston
Boston Harbor Moonlight Cruise
4.2(6)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Boston Haunted Night Cruise through Boston Harbor
Boston
Boston Haunted Night Cruise through Boston Harbor
4.8(4)·1h 30min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Boston Harbor Private Sunset & Foliage Cruise, on Yacht Trinacria
Boston
Boston Harbor Private Sunset & Foliage Cruise, on Yacht Trinacria
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$1,200/ person
via Viator
Boston City Highlights Tour with Harbor Cruise
Boston
Boston City Highlights Tour with Harbor Cruise
1.0(1)·3 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Cruise - Sightsee - Foliage in Boston, on Private Yacht Trinacria
Boston
Cruise - Sightsee - Foliage in Boston, on Private Yacht Trinacria
5.0(1)·3–5 hours
from$2,000/ person
via Viator
2026 Harbor of Horrors - Halloween Cruises
Boston
2026 Harbor of Horrors - Halloween Cruises
3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Boston Old Town Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise Tickets
Boston
Boston Old Town Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise Tickets
3 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Boston Full Moon Cruise Tour
Boston
Boston Full Moon Cruise Tour
2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Boston Hot Tub Boats: Self-Drive Skyline Cruise
Massachusetts
Boston Hot Tub Boats: Self-Drive Skyline Cruise
2 hours
from$524/ person
via Viator
Customized Private Boat Charters in Boston Harbor
Boston
Customized Private Boat Charters in Boston Harbor
1 hour
from$325/ person
via Viator

Harbor & Whale Watching in Boston — FAQ

Can you go whale watching from Boston?
Yes — high-speed cruises head to the Stellwagen Bank sanctuary to spot humpback, finback and minke whales.
What do Boston harbor cruises show you?
Harbor cruises offer skyline views, the harbor islands, historic sites and the working waterfront.
When is whale-watching season in Boston?
Whale-watching season runs roughly from April to October, when whales feed off the Massachusetts coast.

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