The river trip was great and an opportunity to see the City from a different aspect. It was worth getting off at Charlestown to take the walk up to Bunker Hill. We were then able to catch another boat back to where we started.

Experience Boston in another way - see it from the ocean. Spectacle island has a beach and a nice hiking path. It also has some intersting artefacts at the pavillion.

Boston Harbor Islands National Park consists of 34 islands. Many of the islands can be visited by regular ferry service, and have visitors centers, campsites, etc. Rainsford Island has none of these - you can visit if you have your own boat, or by trips run by such organizations as Friends of Boston Harbor Islands (FBHI.org). A trip to Rainsford... More

As a past resident of Boston-Cambridge, I have taken this water excursion 1-3 times a year. Last time I did it as a visitor. What a treat! Try to go on good, sunny day. Best of all, take one excursion in the day time, another at sun set. You will see different pictures of Boston and the harbor :)

this is a wonderful tour. Its heart breaking to see the fort falling down. No money to fix it, What a shame it is so rich with history . I take everyone who visits Boston here. Beautiful boat ride skyline of boston. don't miss

Many Bostonians have never visited or aren't really aware of the Harbor Islands. The islands make for a great day trip. The ferry ride out is a pleasure in and of itself. Smaller boats will take you between the different islands. Learn about the islands' historical role in protecting Boston, play frisbee, go hiking, swimming, have a picnic. Definitely worth... More

As part of trolley bus tour, boston harbour, along with duck tour, enabled us to learn about the boston harbour, boston tea party and visit to museum, all very interesting

The Harbor Islands have a special history, some sordid, and natural beauty inside the city. It is a quick boat ride from Long Wharf, cheap too. Some of the islands have nice beaches, there is an old fort that was used to keep the British away during the War of 1812 and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Native Americans... More

If you are looking for a new place to take out of town guests, try the harbor islands! tickets are available online http://www.bostonharborislands.org/ if you can tour the oldest lite house in America (boston lite) tickets are 40.00 for a 3 hour tour, and are limited for some dates. Other islands that are well worth the visit are Spectacle and... More