Boston Harbor Cruises have been sailing Boston Harbor since 1926. It is a business that has come down through a family of ship-owners and is owned by that same family today. Cruises are available with this line for many different purposes. You may find one you want to take.

Sightseeing Cruises

There are four types of cruises offered by the company that sail the Boston Harbor in search of sightseeing experiences. Guides will tell you stories of the historical sites, characters, and point out views of the city. These cruises are ideal if you are new to the area and want to explore your surroundings. However, they are relaxing getaways for anyone.

The Sunset Cruises only last 90 minutes, but a lot is packed into that time. You not only get to see the sunset. You also get to experience the ceremonies that take place aboard the USS Constitution as the day ends. These include a firing of the cannon and a flag lowering ceremony. There is even some time for sightseeing on these cruises.

Boston Harbor Cruises' Lighthouse Cruises are much longer, lasting about five hours. These guides for these cruises are lighthouse experts from the American Lighthouse Foundation. They can explain details about the lighthouses you encounter. One interesting one is the twin lighthouses on Thacher Island, which are the only ones of their kind still operating in the US.

The Lighthouse Cruises begin in Boston and passes near at least twelve different lighthouses. The oldest in the US is the Boston Light. You will learn a lot about lighthouses, but you will also see some beautiful scenery.

Adventure Cruises

Boston Harbor Cruises will give you a guarantee that you will spot a whale on your whale watching cruise with them. If not, they will give you a ticket for another trip. They operate 400 passenger catamarans that get you to the whale watching area at high speed. There are three outside decks, although there is room for climate controlled cabin space. The guides for the trips are experts from the Whale Center of New England.

The cruise line's newest cruise is called Codzilla. It is a fun-filled cruise that you take on a fast and powerful ship, riding as fast as 40 miles an hour. This is a wet and wild ride, complete with blaring music. It is not for the feint of heart, but if you are adventurous, it might be for you.

You have many trips to choose from if you want to go on Boston Harbor Cruises. Some are serene, while others are more daring. In any case, all of these cruises are short escapes from the realities of daily life.