Tours/Boston/Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Viator · group up to 140 pax

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

4.6(722)Boston1 hour
VIATOR4.5(451)TRIPADVISOR4.6(271)

Description

Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Boston Harbor which heads out to Fort Independence located on Castle Island and named after George Washington. Then take in views along Boston's waterfront such as the Mystic Tobin Bridge, Leonard Zakim Bridge, Custom House Tower, Old North church steeple, USS Cassin Young, and the USS Constitution.  An extra special feature on this cruise is the cannon fire at Sunset, which is presented off the USS Constitution every night to announce the setting of the sun. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time to check-in at the ticket booth, obtain boarding passes and pre-board. Please note this is not a private experience. A maximum of 12 guests are permitted per booking. There may be up to 140 guests onboard

Tour Options

Summer Sunset Departures
  • Summer Sunset Rates Apply
Holiday Sunset Cruise Option
  • Festive Holiday Cruise: Select this option to join us for a festive holiday sunset cruise around Boston Harbor aboard our warm, decorated boat. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Food & Drinks: Food & drinks are available for purchase aboard by credit card Ticketing: Adult ticketing applies to all travelers planning to attend regardless of age. Please select accordingly at checkout.
Peak Season Saturdays
Peak Sunset Departures
  • Peak Sunset Rates Apply
Standard Sunset Departures
  • Standard Sunset Rates Apply

Itinerary

Pass by

Cruise by this historic landmark and see the steeple from the waterfront

Pass by

Cruise by this historic navy yard, one of the oldest in the US Navy

Pass by

Enjoy a unique view of this bridge as the boat cruises along the waterfront

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Enjoy views of this historic landmark and museum from the water as the boat cruises by

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Enjoy views of this historic navy boat from the water

Highlights

Light commentary by the Captain on Boston's main landmarks. This is not a fully narrated tour
2-hour Sunset Cruise

What's included

Included
Light commentary by the Captain on Boston's main landmarks. This is not a fully narrated tour
2-hour Sunset Cruise
Not included
Food and drinks (available for purchase by credit card only)
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Plan to arrive 15-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in, obtain boarding passes and pre-board
  • 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

Reviews(722)

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Passport43288084968
August 18, 2026
Beautiful evening activity

I have done the Adirondack III Sunday sail many times and it is a wonderful activity with family and friends. The crew is great and boat sunning. Highly recommend.

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BEGWIB
August 13, 2026
Great time with friends and Captain Eric!

This was a great outing with dear old friends. The length of the cruise was perfect; the narration provided by Captain Eric was not only informative but had several humorous additions. He made sure that the boat was in front of the USS Constitution in time for the cannon firing. I got the impression that a positive experience was his main focus (after safety, of course!). The other crew members were friendly and professional. No seasickness with any of us, the restrooms were of good size and clean. Good variety of drink available (I didn't pay attention to any food items, so no comment). Great experience for both residents of the area and visitors!

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NorthStar745275
August 12, 2026
A Night on the Northern Lights

Last evening I went on the Northern Lights (ship name) sunset cruise which far exceeded my expectations! I'm a Boston local and was taking out-of-town guests on their first spin around Boston Harbor. The captain (narrator) did an awesome job pointing out interesting sights (with some witty anecdotes I've never heard), without being annoyingly talkative. The cruise was very smooth -- super important to a few of our party prone to seasickness. I'd highly recommend this specific cruise -- and I see if you can book when Captain Eric (... I think that was his name?...) is at the helm.

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Sightseer33931072882
August 6, 2026
August 2026 Boston

Beautiful views of Boston beautiful weather

Operator response

Thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning views of Boston and were treated to such lovely weather during your August visit. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston

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manders0910
August 1, 2026
Relaxing sunset cruise.

Easy to find and scan vouchers to enter the boat. We enjoyed being able to sit inside when we got cold but go upstairs and outside to see the views. Bar had a variety of drinks and it was nice to have decent bathrooms on the boat. Very relaxing. Fun to see the cannon shoot of the USS Constitution at sunset.

Operator response

Thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such a relaxing experience! It's wonderful that you enjoyed the flexibility of moving between the interior and upper deck, the variety of drinks, and the onboard facilities. Catching the USS Constitution cannon fire at sunset is always a memorable moment, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston

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K7868VZbarbarak
July 31, 2026
Wonderful Experience on the Cruise

It was a nice cruise. I was in a scooter and they helped us park it and get on the ship. The crew was friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Operator response

Barbara, thank you for booking a sail with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are happy to hear that our friendly crew made your experience enjoyable and ensured you were well taken care of, including assistance with boarding. We hope to have another chance to welcome you aboard! - Classic Harbor Line Boston

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LindaGCF
July 31, 2026
An A+ experience

Such a beautiful evening! Everyone on staff and on board was so helpful, responsive and pleasant. Our captain, Therese was excellent… a delight to talk with and thoroughly knowledgeable about Boston and the harbor.

Operator response

Linda, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are elated to hear you had such a wonderful evening! It's great to know you were well taken care of by the crew, and that Captain Therese made such a positive impression with her knowledge of Boston and the harbor. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line Boston

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mikec007
July 28, 2026
Lovely experience

Very comfortable boat ride, interesting sights, nice amenities onboard. We saw a beautiful sunset. As a bonus, we saw/heard the firing of the Old Ironsides cannon at 8:10pm!

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Tanya_P
July 27, 2026
It was a great...

It was a great experience. We were able to have some good laughs and take GREAT pictures. Such a lovely atmosphere

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FarAway47509145826
July 26, 2026
Excellent Tour

Mr. Willy was amazing during our tour to Breaks and more in Rhode Island. His kindness, knowledge, and dad jokes made the trip all worth the while. 10/10 recommend booking - and fingers crossed you get Willy.

Operator response

Thank you for taking some time to provide your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time, but we operate Yacht Northern Lights, Yacht Patriot, and the Adirondack schooners in Boston, so it looks like this review may have been posted to the wrong location. But we hope to be able to provide you with an equally good experience if you are in the Boston area! - Classic Harbor Line Boston

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