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    Cruise Boston Harbor on a Haunted Ghost Tour

    Hear live ghost stories on a 90-minute Boston Harbor night cruise

    4.8 stars• 595 reviews
    From$42/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    90-min cruise, guided narration

    Highlights

    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.

    • Board a 90-minute evening cruise on the Northern Lights yacht
    • Listen to live ghost stories from two costumed performers
    • View Boston Harbor islands and waterways from open decks
    • Relax in a climate-controlled cabin with restrooms on board
    • Buy drinks and light snacks from the onboard bar

    What's Included

    • 90-minute cruise on the Northern Lights
    • Guided narration with ghost stories and harbor legends
    • Views of Boston Harbor islands

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA - Behind Boston Harbor Hotel

    Experience provided by Classic Harbor Line - Boston
    Experience provided by Classic Harbor Line - Boston

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    Adult

    $42.18

    Ages 14 and older.

    0

    Child

    $24.42

    Ages 3 to 13.

    0

    Military

    $27.75

    Must present ID upon arrival

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    Senior

    $27.75

    60 years +

    0

    For Groups of 12 or More Guests

    $41.88

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was our second time doing the USS Constitution turnaround, and it was amazing. Our captain, she was amazing at following the USS Constitution with all the other boats, always giving us the best views. The deck hands were courteous and the food was food.

    Photo of Derek Sainsbury

    Derek Sainsbury

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was our second time doing the USS Constitution turnaround, and it was amazing. Our captain, she was amazing at following the USS Constitution with all the other boats, always giving us the best views. The deck hands were courteous and the food was food.

    Photo of Derek Sainsbury

    Derek Sainsbury

    July 6, 2026

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