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Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise

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Overview

Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise 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.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Meeting Location

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100 Cambridgeside Place
Cambridge, MA 02141, USA

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You will find our ticket booth and docks at the back entrance of the CambridgeSide Mall, directly outside the Food Hall.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charles River (pass by)

We will cruise by many neighborhoods including Back Bay and Beacon Hill (including the recognizable and distinctives brownstones), view of the Boston skyline with the many buildings that shape it. Cruise under many bridges including the Henry Longfellow bridge (better knows to locals as the Salt and Pepper Bridge). And so much more.
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Charles River Esplanade (pass by)

Where you will find the Hatch Shell, community boating and many walking and bike paths that run alongside the Charles River.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (pass by)

Sail by the MIT's campus and Great Dome - a center for innovation!
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Fenway Park (pass by)

Although the park is not visible from the Charles River, you will see the beloved CITGO sign associated with this ballpark
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Boston University (pass by)

Sail by BU's campus and Innovative Computing and Data Sciences Building, knows to locals as the "Jenga" building due to it's distinctive shape
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Harvard University (pass by)

World renowned, America's oldest institution of higher learning.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: Will I get seasick on Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase).
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour: Charles River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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