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Viator · group up to 149 pax

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

4.5(739)Boston1 hour
VIATOR4.5(550)TRIPADVISOR4.5(189)

Description

Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!

Tour Options

One-Way Ticket from Boston
  • This ticket includes One-Way service from Boston to Salem, MA only.
One-Way Ticket from Salem
  • This ticket includes One-Way service from Salem, MA to Boston only.

Highlights

Skip the summer and Halloween traffic
High-Speed Ferry to or from Salem
Restroom on board
See the stunning views of the skyline during your sail

What's included

Included
Skip the summer and Halloween traffic
High-Speed Ferry to or from Salem
Restroom on board
See the stunning views of the skyline during your sail
Not included
Food & beverage (available for purchase on board)

Traveller Ratings

4.5
739 reviews
5
600
4
51
3
17
2
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62

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.
  • Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
  • Infants are REQUIRED to have a ticket.
  • Not recommended for guests prone to motion sickness.

Reviews(739)

A
Angela B
June 22, 2026
Fun once we found it

Fun way to get from Boston to Salem. Cool views of the city and Marblehead. Terrible signage to find where to board the ferry- good thing we were early!

C
Calum_G
June 17, 2026
Shocking experience.

Shocking experience. Requested to move the ferry from the later to earlier. Operator refused and said that Viator have to authorise the change. Viator claimed that operator had to authorise. We were stood on the dock and watched the early ferry leave due to both operator and Viator’s incompetence. Will not use again.

S
Sarah_R
June 16, 2026
Fun

This was a great ferry ride to Salem! Our guide gave us good information about the harbor. Thanks so much?

E
Edgar_O
June 16, 2026
Horrible booking

I booked a boat ride that would leave from Boston at 4pm and I have a screenshot and emails to prove it. Once I get to the dock only to find out the boat ride doesn’t start in Boston but instead ends in Boston. Your application gave me the option to pick Boston. I want all my money back immediately!!!

M
Mariela_G
June 14, 2026
Nice trip

Well organized, clean and secure for children and all people. Definitely we will do it again next time.

J
Jennifer_G
June 14, 2026
Awful experience

The information from Viator was incorrect. We were unable to take the ferry. We are waiting for a refund. I will never use Viator again.

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Sylvia_G
June 11, 2026
Very fun and unique way...

Very fun and unique way to travel and see some sites you may otherwise miss. There are drinks and snacks available and friendly staff

B
brian_l
June 10, 2026
Great ferry to salem

Professionally crewed and beautifully maintained. Nice zippy 28 kt tribe on a very stable catamaran.

A
Angela_H
June 8, 2026
Beyond Horrible customer service

I booked a one-way ticket from Boston to Salem. My pick up location was Boston. When I got to the Boston ferry, they said my ticket was a one-way from Salem to Boston. They could not help me because I reserved through a third-party company, also known as yours truly Viator! I spent an hour on hold trying to talk to someone with customer service to easily swap my location and they would not do it. My pick up location was Boston and they even recognized that but did nothing to fix it! Instead of going through a third-party like Viator, just go to the Boston or Salem ferry location and buy the tickets in person so you don’t get screwed and have to be on hold for over an hour and waste your time, dealing with imbeciles when you could’ve been enjoying your amazing vacation!

A
Amanda_C
June 5, 2026
First trip

Beautiful ride. Fantastic staff. This was such a great way to travel from Boston to Salem. Can't wait to do it again!

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