Celebrate the season with brunch, harbor views, and Santa aboard a classic-style yacht
2 hours
2-hour cruise, three-course brunch
Step aboard Northern Lights, a festively decorated 1920s-style power yacht, for a holiday morning on Boston Harbor. Enjoy a hot, freshly prepared three-course brunch as you cruise past the harbor skyline, then visit the climate-controlled cabin or open top deck.
No refunds. You may reschedule up to 24 hours before departure. If the operator cancels due to severe weather, you may reschedule, receive future credit, or receive a refund.
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No. This holiday brunch cruise takes place aboard Northern Lights, a power yacht.
No. Beverages are not included with your ticket. You can purchase beer, wine, or champagne aboard.
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and flat shoes for walking around the yacht. Bring layers for cooler weather, or sunscreen and sunglasses on warm sunny days.
Ferry Terminal, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Classic Harbor Line's sunset sails consistently rank as travelers' favorite Boston activity, and it's easy to see why. The crew earns particular praise for being genuinely passionate about what they do—they're friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to chat about sailing or point out landmarks without overdoing the commentary. Guests appreciate that the boats feel spacious even with around 50 people aboard, and the two-hour duration hits the sweet spot between relaxing and keeping things interesting. The boarding process is straightforward, and reasonably priced drinks ($7) are available onboard. The route itself delivers some unexpected highlights. Sailing under planes landing at the airport gets mentioned repeatedly as a memorable moment, and watching the sunset over the city skyline before returning under the twinkling lights creates a perfect evening arc. The crew—captains, deckhands, and staff alike—clearly love their work and excel at making guests feel welcome without being intrusive. Multiple visitors who tried various Boston tours found this cruise to be their standout experience, which says something about the quality and atmosphere the team creates.
Had a great experience. Did the sunset cruise and was able to see Boston in a beautiful light. Dante, Charlie, and Claire were an amazing and knowledgeable crew.
Alexandra Haupt
August 27, 2026
Had a great experience. Did the sunset cruise and was able to see Boston in a beautiful light. Dante, Charlie, and Claire were an amazing and knowledgeable crew.
Alexandra Haupt
August 27, 2026
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