The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If guests are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.
Enjoy a night cruise in Boston Harbor while seeing the city and it's iconic buildings light up the night. This is a relaxing, sight-seeing cruise that's perfect for couples and groups of friends. Adult beverages, soda, water, and snacks are available for purchase by credit card onboard. Sit back and unwind as you pass by historical monuments such as the U.S.S. Constitution, International Place and the Independence Wharf. Cruise by North End and catch a glimpse of the Old North Church. See Boston's Seaport District with buildings such as the Vertex Building, World Trade Center and Institute of Contemporary Art lit up at night.
Tour Options
90-Minute Ghost Tour Option
Nighttime Narrated Ghost Tour: This is a 90-minute narrated cruise. Hear ghost stories & legends tied to Boston Harbor. Fun for families with older kids.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Food & Drinks for purchase: Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard by credit card.
Champagne City Lights Cruise
Itinerary
Pass by
Catch a glimpse of this historic landmark from the water
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See the Bunker Hill Monument from the water, which sits behind the USS Constitution.
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Enjoy views of this building lit up at night
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See this historic site from the water as the boat cruises by
Highlights
Boat cruise
What's included
Included
Boat cruise
Not included
Food and drinks (available to purchase by credit card only)
Gratuities
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 14 years
Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.
Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
Frequently asked questions
How long does Boston Harbor Night Cruise take?
Boston Harbor Night Cruise lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Boston Harbor Night Cruise cost?
Prices start at $46 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Boston Harbor Night Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If guests are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Boston Harbor Night Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 140 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(16)
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Vacation64769157908
July 27, 2026
Best Nightime Tour of Boston Harbor
One of the most enlightening, informative tours of the Boston harbor during the weekend of the Tall Ships. The Tall Ships were all light up at night and our narrator/captain knew so much about each and every ship in the harbor, including those that sailed in from around the globe. We were very pleased with the length of the tour (almost 2 hours) and would do this again.
Operator response
Thank you for booking a tour with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that our crew's knowledge of the ships made for such an enlightening experience during the Tall Ships weekend. It's wonderful that the illuminated harbor and the nearly two-hour tour left such a lasting impression. We hope to have another chance to welcome you aboard! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
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975frankiew
July 25, 2026
A Night to Remember!
Nice staff! Lovely views! Good narration! Boston at night was great! We celebrated 59 years and preordered a reasonably priced bottle of wine and cheese tray! Bartender iced it and brought to our deck! Perfect experience!
Operator response
Frankie, thank you for booking a tour with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are elated to hear that you chose to celebrate 59 years with us and that you were well taken care of by the crew and enjoyed the lovely views of Boston at night. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
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Colleenl01
April 20, 2026
Good but with opportunity for improvement
It was hard to hear the commentator. The cruise itself was nice and a great way to relax and enjoy the city view.
Operator response
Colleen, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We appreciate your input regarding the audio quality and are glad you enjoyed the relaxing cruise and city views. We will work to resolve the sound issue, and we hope to be able to provide you with an improved experience on another occasion. - Classic Harbor Line Boston
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Faye_M
October 25, 2025
Haunted Cruise
Very dark couldn't see much. Story tellers felt under prepared but funny and friendly. Should have been advertised 18+ with constant pushing of drinking. Ride was nice.
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Joseph_F
October 3, 2025
Spooky shrimp
Funny interesting stories. Personal staff. Awesome drink the poison apple was solid. Cozy atmosphere
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paulrN7434FT
September 12, 2025
Cruise
The boat is nice, but there is very little narration with poor sound quality and the speaker is difficult to understand. It's basically a boring adventure with expensive drinks.
Operator response
Paul, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback. It looks like you may have been on our Sunset Cruise, which is listed as only having light commentary and not being fully narrated. Many of our guests have expressed a preference for minimal interruptions during the sunset slot, so we do not focus on the narration. However, we do plan to offer a fully narrated tour option in the future. We understand your concerns about the sound system, and our team is exploring ways to make improvements as we certainly want to the audio to be as clear as possible. We hope to be able to provide you with a fully narrated option soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston
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678sreenivasp
November 23, 2024
wonderful experience
It was a wonderful experience navigating the waters and exploring the city of Boston, made even more memorable by the warm hospitality of the captain and crew.
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JenniferV850
October 1, 2020
Highly Recommend!!
Highly recommend! We had a wonderful time this evening on this cruise. Beautiful night! Crew was so nice!!! I can’t wait to charter this boat out for a party!!!
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Operator response
We appreciate your review, Jennifer. We are glad you had a fantastic time! We look forward to seeing you again.
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line Boston
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Explorer329167
November 13, 2019
Decent Cruise crew could do a little more to make it more comfortable
We arrived for our cruise after an evening of rain showers. It had cleared and was nice. Nearly every surface of the upper deck was wet and no attempt made by the crew to wipe anything down.
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Sophia H
October 20, 2019
Best date night ever!
Took my boyfriend here for our 1 year anniversary and it was absolutely amazing! The water was calm and the views were amazing. I would recommend this to anyone.
