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Taking a Boston Harbor cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy a day on the water with your family. Rent a powerboat or a yacht to explore the waterways and see the city from a new perspective. Sailboat rentals, party boats, and boat tours are some of the most popular boating experiences to enjoy in Boston. No visit is complete without taking a sunset cruise or dinner cruise with a panoramic view of the Boston skyline.
Boat rentals in Boston start at $110/hour for a basic powerboat rental for a city sightseeing tour in Boston. Prices for a boat rental or charter in Boston can go up to over $1000/hour for luxury yacht charters.
Popular boating spots in Boston include Lovellâs Island, the Charles River, the National Park on Harbor Islands, and other islands off the coast of the city like Spectacle Island, Thompson Island, and Nantasket Beach.
You do not need a special license, however boaters under the age of 18 need to complete a boating safety course successfully and receive a certificate, and then they can operate a motor boat under adult supervision.
The best time of year to visit Boston is during May and June or September and October. The temperatures will be pleasant without being too hot and you can enjoy the highlights of the city like boating, and sightseeing without huge crowds.
Jimmy and Wanda were AMAZING! Great communication leading up to our charter and beyond accommodating when we were on their boat. The boat was spacious and had great areas to hang out and enjoy the weather and views. Highly recommend. We'll be booking again soon.
Had a wonderful time on Tracyâs boat. It was exactly as described and the captain Michael was great. He was polite, accommodating and friendly. We were a group of 13 and it was very comfortable. Tracy is very responsive. Even though We had a but of a hiccup with the final pickup location as both Tracy and I forgot to exchange the phone # of the captain so we started the ride a bit late but Michael accommodated us for the delay but giving us extra time at departure. Thank you and I highly recommend!
Jimmy was an incredible captain! I booked a ride with Jimmy for my sisterâs bachelorette party and it was truly amazing! All the girls and I had tons of fun. We felt so welcome and comfortable and will definitely be booking again. The entire experience was one of a kind!
Tracy and Michael are the best! They are so responsive and accommodating. We booked the boat for my fiancĂ©âs 30th birthday and we all had a blast! We were able to make a pit stop at encore casino halfway through and then made it back out in time to watch the sunset over the city skyline. Highly recommend!
Dana was great! I had him show me the area in my boat so I could get comfortable in new waters. Dana was helpful with launching, showing some great family spots as well as knowing the history for the harbor. Great time all around.
SĂșper acomodating awesome amazing gift for a bachelorette party ! Super sweet and patient as we arrived a bit late due to traffic, he didnât even mind to move to a new pickup location. made us feel at home and it was the best experience I have had on a boat definitely will be booking again.
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