The Charles River Boat Company offers a premier selection of aquatic excursions, including Architecture Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Cocktail & Sunset Cruises, and Tiki Cruises. As the seasons transition, specialized seasonal offerings are introduced, featuring scenic Fall Foliage Cruises, spirited Ghost Tours, and festive winter traditions such as the Cookies & Carols and Holiday Sunset Cruises.
Guests are invited to sit back and relax with a selection from the full-service bar as the riverboat glides past Boston’s most iconic landmarks. The route offers unparalleled views of the Esplanade, Back Bay, and Fenway, as well as the historic campuses of MIT, BU, and Harvard. Led by experienced guides, these tours provide passengers with a unique opportunity to learn fascinating insights and fun facts about the city’s rich history while enjoying the best views on the Charles River.
The Charles River Boat Company offers a premier selection of aquatic excursions, including Architecture Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Cocktail & Sunset Cruises, and Tiki Cruises. As the seasons transition, specialized seasonal offerings are introduced, featuring scenic Fall Foliage Cruises, spirited Ghost Tours, and festive winter traditions such as the Cookies & Carols and Holiday Sunset Cruises.
Guests are invited to sit back and relax with a selection from the full-service bar as the riverboat glides past Boston’s most iconic landmarks. The route offers unparalleled views of the Esplanade, Back Bay, and Fenway, as well as the historic campuses of MIT, BU, and Harvard. Led by experienced guides, these tours provide passengers with a unique opportunity to learn fascinating insights and fun facts about the city’s rich history while enjoying the best views on the Charles River.
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Open:
Seasonally: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Hours:Closed Today. Opens Fri
9:30am -
5:30pm,
Daily
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups
Access: Wheelchair
Parking: Paid On-site
Available: Guided Tour, Bar, Concessions
Extra Fun...
Insider Info
Discounted parking available for $4 for 8 hours.
NEW: Tiki Cruises! Available from May 23rd to September 1st.
Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day.
Tiki Cruise Schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 70 minutes cruise, departures at 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 90 minute cruise, departures at 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
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The Charles River Boat Company offers a premier selection of aquatic excursions, including Architecture Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Cocktail & Sunset Cruises, and Tiki Cruises. As the seasons transition, specialized seasonal offerings are introduced, featuring scenic Fall Foliage Cruises, spirited Ghost Tours, and festive winter traditions such as the Cookies & Carols and Holiday Sunset Cruises.
Guests are invited to sit back and relax with a selection from the full-service bar as the riverboat glides past Boston’s most iconic landmarks. The route offers unparalleled views of the Esplanade, Back Bay, and Fenway, as well as the historic campuses of MIT, BU, and Harvard. Led by experienced guides, these tours provide passengers with a unique opportunity to learn fascinating insights and fun facts about the city’s rich history while enjoying the best views on the Charles River.
This 2-hour tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour— narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by Boston Society for Architecture, a center for architecture and design—includes landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock Tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
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EXTRA FUN
Insider Info
Discounted parking available for $4 for 8 hours.
NEW: Tiki Cruises! Available from May 23rd to September 1st.
Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day.
Tiki Cruise Schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 70 minutes cruise, departures at 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 90 minute cruise, departures at 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
This 2-hour tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour— narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by Boston Society for Architecture, a center for architecture and design—includes landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock Tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects.
This 2-hour tour offers spectacular views
This 2-hour tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour— narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by Boston Society for Architecture, a center for architecture and design—includes landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock Tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects.
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our singl
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our singl
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our singl
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise onboard our single level riverboat while taking in the spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River. End the day with a refreshing drink from our full service bar while enjoying golden hour on the water!
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightsee
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing tour along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing tours depart from Lechmere Canal, The ticket booth and boat departure is located outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall.
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!
Public cruises offered Monday through Satu
Public cruises offered Monday through Saturday afternoon & evenings and private tiki cruises running 7 days a week! Immerse yourself in stunning views of Boston and Cambridge from the peaceful waters of the river. With the sounds of festive cocktail music and a refreshing drink in hand from our bar, it is the perfect way to wind down the day or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, company outings, and any other kind of celebration!