Boston Harbor Islands Ferry
ID: GYG657999-1087546
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Land: Verenigde Staten
Duur:
1 dagen
Beschrijving
The Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is the largest recreation area in metro Boston, with an ocean of things to see, do, and discover.
The Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is the largest recreation area in metro Boston, with an ocean of things to see, do, and discover. From yoga on the beach, hiking, summer jazz concerts, and Civil War era forts. There’s something for everyone—and it’s all just minutes away.
About this Experience:
Choose from Georges Island or Spectacle Island as your destination (please note departure times for each island prior to booking.) This is a DIRECT ferry service and there is no interisland ferry service.
Georges Island: Departures at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM
Explore Civil-War-era Fort Warren, enjoy a picnic, take a ranger-guided tour, or stop by the visitor center to delve into history — and be sure to ask about the legend of the Lady in Black!
Spectacle Island: Departures at 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM
Take in the breathtaking, panoramic views of Boston Harbor, relax on the beach, enjoy a day of hiking, and much more.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use your original ticket to board any of the return trips back to Long Wharf. Return ferries depart the island an hour after their original departure from Long Wharf.
Hoogtepunten
- Enjoy a family-friendly day of fun with all that Harbor Islands has to offer
- Experience the diverse fauna and flora on the island along the hiking trails
- Check out the Visitor Center to learn more about the history each island
- Take a relaxing walk along the shore, enjoying the sea breeze and scenic views
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Concessions on the islands are limited for the 2025 season. Food and beverages can be purchased on the ferry and carried onto the islands. Please remember that the islands are a carry-off what you carried on the facility and we ask that you take any trash with you when you leave.
Your ticket includes round-trip ferry passage to the island. The departure ticket is timed, the return ticket is open.
Once in the park, enjoy access to visitor amenities, a variety of regularly scheduled public programs, and self-guided activities.
Allow at least 4 hours for your visit including the ferry ride. It takes roughly 45 minutes to cruise to Georges Island and roughly 30 minutes to cruise to Spectacle Island.
The ferry is wheelchair accessible, however, not all areas of the islands are accessible.
Your tour departs from Long Wharf North, located between the Long Wharf Marriott Hotel and Christopher Columbus Park. Upon arrival, please proceed to the boarding location of your cruise (look for the blue and white Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center), where you will present your voucher for scanning and access for boarding.
INCLUDED
- Departure-timed ferry ticket to Georges or Spectacle Island
- Ranger-guided programs
- Visitor Center exhibits
- Fort Warren access (Georges Island)
- Open return ferry ticket to Boston
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Concessions are limited on the island (available for purchase on ferry)
- Interisland ferry service
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
