Hear live ghost stories on a 90-minute Boston Harbor night cruise
1.5 Hours
90-min cruise, guided narration
Step aboard the 1920s-style Northern Lights for an evening harbor cruise with live, costumed storytelling and skyline views. You’ll cruise past historic sites and hear legends and lore as the city lights come on.
Beverages and gratuity are not included. Parties of 12 or more will be contacted for an additional gratuity charge of 15%. Only credit cards are accepted onboard, and outside alcohol and coolers are not allowed.
Reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up to 24 hours before departure; no refunds. If the operator cancels due to severe or unsafe weather, you can reschedule, get credit, or receive a refund.
Yes. When you arrive, go to the ticket counter in the ferry terminal to check in and get your boarding passes.
Plan to check in 15–30 minutes early. Boarding starts about 15 minutes before departure, and the boat leaves on time.
No. Outside alcohol and coolers are not allowed on board. You can buy drinks on the boat, and you need valid identification if you want to purchase an adult beverage.
60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA - Behind Boston Harbor Hotel
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.
I bought tickets for the valentines brunch on the odyssey and it was amazing. Food was included and it was good I would recommend this 10/10
Richard Ibanez
February 19, 2026
I bought tickets for the valentines brunch on the odyssey and it was amazing. Food was included and it was good I would recommend this 10/10
Richard Ibanez
February 19, 2026