TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
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Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise 2 hr
TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10
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243 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Boston
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Enjoy a buffet brunch aboard a 1920s-style yacht as Boston Harbor’s islands, historic landmarks, and skyline pass by.
About this tour
Settle in for brunch on Boston Harbor, where island views, historic ships, and the city skyline unfold from the deck of the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style yacht. This two-hour Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise pairs a buffet meal with a relaxed sightseeing voyage.
Enjoy bakery items, fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, seasonal salad, and more as the captain offers moderate narration about the harbor’s main sights. The route takes in Castle and Deer Islands, Spectacle Island, Long Island, Lovells Island, and Georges Island, along with landmarks including the USS Constitution, USS Cassin Young, Bunker Hill Monument, and Old North Church. You’ll also see Boston’s Seaport District and skyline from the water. This is a moderately narrated cruise, not a fully narrated tour.
Board at Rowes Wharf and enjoy a leisurely way to combine a meal with harbor views. Share dietary requirements or food allergies in advance; the crew will do its best to accommodate them, though not every request can be met. Book your Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise for a fresh perspective on the city.
Highlights
- Savor a brunch buffet aboard a 1920s-style yacht
- Admire Boston’s harbor islands, historic landmarks, and skyline
- Cruise past the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, and Old North Church
What's included
Included
- Brunch buffet
- Sightseeing cruise of Boston Harbor
- Moderately narrated cruise by the captain of the main sights
- Restroom on board
- Cruise aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style yacht
Not included
- Drinks available for purchase at the bar; credit card only
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.56 / 5 · 164 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.60 / 5 · 79 reviews
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Important information
- Please advise of dietary requirements and food allergies at booking; not all requests can be accommodated
- Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment on board
- Outside adult beverages and coolers are not allowed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Infant seats are available with advance notice
- Only service animals trained to perform a manual task are permitted; pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
- Please advise in advance if you need assistance boarding
- Large group bookings are not permitted; multiple bookings may incur added fees or be canceled
- Departure point: Rowes Wharf Ferry Terminal, behind the Boston Harbor Hotel at 400 Atlantic Avenue
Frequently asked questions
How long is the cruise?
The brunch cruise lasts 120 minutes.
What food is served?
The buffet includes bakery items, fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, seasonal salad, and more.
Can dietary requirements or food allergies be accommodated?
Please share dietary requirements or allergies when booking. The crew will do its best to accommodate them, but not all requests can be met.
Where does the cruise depart from?
Board at Rowes Wharf Ferry Terminal, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel at 400 Atlantic Avenue.
Can I buy drinks on board?
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar, and payment is by credit card only.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.56 on Viator and 4.60 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Boston
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.9.
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