Boston boat tours provide visitors with a whole new viewpoint of the harbor. Getting out on the water for a day has been such a popular choice for travelers that an incredible variety of Boston Harbor tours are available. Choose from a historic sightseeing tour, a Charles River and Locks cruise, a lighthouse cruise, sunset cruise, or weekend brunch cruise. A boat tour in Boston can be even more specific than these options, including a 4th of July cruise that follows the USS Constitution on its once-annual sail, a Rock and Blues cruise for music lovers, and even a salsa cruise with dancing lessons. Tours are filled with tourists and Boston locals alike, all of whom are looking to get out on the water for an escape from the city.

Sightseeing Boston boat tours are a great fit for anyone interested in the history of Boston. A 90-minute tour of the inner and outer harbor features full narration or Revolutionary War stories and legends of the sea. Attractions seen on this boat tour in Boston include one of the nation’s oldest lighthouses, Harbor Islands National Park Area, and the current working port. The Charles River and Locks cruise is also 90 minutes and narrated, bringing visitors by the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and through the Charles River Locks. A sunset cruise is a great option for romance while two-hour weekend brunch tour is fun for the whole family. A three-hour whale watching tour, available from April through October, is also available for adventurous travelers who are looking to leave the Boston Harbor. If you don’t want this time commitment, let one of the other Boston Harbor tours entice you to spend an afternoon on the water.