Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise: Scenic Waterfront Views

Experience a breathtaking sunset cruise in Boston Harbor, featuring stunning waterfront views and iconic landmarks. Don’t miss the cannon fire at sunset from the USS Constitution!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old North Church & Historic Site - Cruise by this historic landmark and see the steeple from the waterfront
  • Charlestown Navy Yard - Cruise by this historic navy yard, one of the oldest in the US Navy
  • Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge - Enjoy a unique view of this bridge as the boat cruises along the waterfront
  • USS Constitution -…
What's Included
  • Light commentary by the Captain on Boston’s main landmarks
  • 2-hour Sunset Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase by credit card only)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a tranquil evening sailing in Boston Harbor, towards the Castle Island’s Fort Independence, dedicated to George Washington. Enjoy scenic views of Boston’s coastline that include the Mystic Tobin Bridge, the Leonard Zakim Bridge, the Custom House Tower, the Old North church steeple, the USS Cassin Young, and the USS Constitution. An…

Location
Classic Harbor Line Boston
Rowes Wharf
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. If guests are lost or running late, please call us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brittany_w
May 16, 2026
The boat was very... - The boat was very spacious and the staff friendly. Leaves promptly at 6:30 so be on time. Perfect amount of time on the water.
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Cara_c
May 13, 2026
The captain of the... - The captain of the Northern Lights was a great navigator. She also was knowledgeable about the Boston area and had cute sense of humor.
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Julia_b
May 13, 2026
Relaxing and no stress. - Great crew, reasonably priced drinks onboard, beautiful sunset. The captain was so sweet to the young kids and let them “drive” the vessel.
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Ken_g
May 12, 2026
A fun, chill evening with... - A fun, chill evening with great views of the Boston skyline and the USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides).
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Romeo_p
May 9, 2026
May sailing - It was cold outside but there is a downstairs place to sit in warmth with ample windows. Service was great and crew was friendly.
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Lisa_r
May 9, 2026
Boston by Water - This was a lovely way to end our vacay!! Beautiful way to view the city from a different perspective. Staff were super nice.
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Candice_a
Apr 27, 2026
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on the sunset tour! Service was great and the views were beautiful! We even got to see the USS Constitution fire a canon! The only downfall was it was hard to hear the captain's commentary over the speakers. Not really sure what he was explaining about the places we passed. We would do it again if ever in Boston!
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Justin_l
Apr 27, 2026
Relaxing way to end the... - Relaxing way to end the day in Boston. The cannon fire at sunset from the USS Constitution was really cool.
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Grotbo
May 6, 2026
Great looking boat, especially compared to the modern one - The Northern Lights boat is great - it is an older one that fits more with history and in great shape. They did have some narration, but really could not understand the person with all the noise of engine, wind, and people. We sat upper deck as it has better views and is not as loud. The shrimp cocktail was good and they delivered it to our table. For a beer and glass of wine, it was about $21.
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Eric_p
May 3, 2026
Northern Lights Cruise - Trip was amazing great sites to see. Food and drink were great. My only issue was we couldn't here anything that was being narrated by the boats captain. The speaker system was either inadequate or he wasn't speaking into the mic. Would have been nice to hear about the sites. But, overall a great experience.
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From $54
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).