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Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
124 reviews
#1 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"It was an absolute blast--
Captain Don
gave us a great tour and fascinating history of the sites we passed-- the boat itself is impeccable and spacious-- and even in the pouring rain it was an awesome way to spend..."
"On our tour, we sailed by the Constitution, the
waterfront
, the Seaport, Castle Island and landed at the end of the arrival runway at Logan airport in Winthrop."
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Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
940 reviews
#2 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"I have recently been on both Classic Harbor Line vessels and the experience was exceptional with the upscale style of Northern Lights and the elegant yet thrilling experience aboard the
schooner
Adirondack III."
"Beautiful sailboat, friendly and knowledgeable
captain and crew
, nice amount of sailing time for the ticket price and some beverages were included, which was a nice bonus."
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Gondola di Venezia
127 reviews
#3 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Boston Duck Tours
7,174 reviews
#4 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"... so good I had to bring the family along Our guide’s nickname was Almost Educated Aaron and he was hilarious I couldn’t stop laughing the entire ride We all enjoyed it and learned a lot Gotta love the
duck
tour!"
"A great experience with the most knowledgeable yet eccentric
tour guide
50% land based tour and 50% on the Charles River 1-30 tour and was good value for money Strongly recommendation If visiting Boston"
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Swan Boats
265 reviews
#5 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Then you can go home and tell your family you went on the swan boats in Boston and they will be impressed you did such a
classic Boston
thing."
"I appreciate the
Boston Commons
and the wonderful family oriented attractions that it provides."
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New England Aquarium Whale Watch
1,267 reviews
#6 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"The whole experience was outstanding - the guides, Laura and Max, were excellent, and had so much knowledge of the whales and their environment, and the information on the
boat
about the whales complemented everyt..."
"The marine biologist provided great info on the various whales we saw up close - mink and
humpback whales
(mother and a calf and another pair)."
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Boston Harbor Cruises
2,308 reviews
#7 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"We took a 3 hour cruise to watch them from the airport side of the harbour, it was an amazing experience and the
boat
we took was very comfortable, great canapes and the bar prices were reasonable."
"
Great trip
, 4 hours...started thinking we might see one or two...but it got that busy we didn’t know where to look!! Topped off with some fin slapping...or so we thought...then a hump back breech!!! Amazing trip a..."
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Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
564 reviews
#8 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"The rest of the time you're meeting great people, be pampered by a great and seasoned
crew
, sailing a tall ship, and going ashore to do everything from snorkeling to laying on some of the whitest powdered beaches..."
"I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants a true sailing experience along with great
shore
adventures, great food, and wonderful company."
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Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak
100 reviews
#9 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"We took the Sunset and
Skyline tour
-- 5 other paddlers plus our guide Allie."
"As we had a
small group
we went quite quickly and got to see a couple of extra bits, but there was options for those that wanted a rest or slower pace too - definitely would work with a larger group in terms of ma..."
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Boston Harbor Mini Speed Boats, Inc.
155 reviews
#10 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Spirit of Boston
276 reviews
#11 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Loved our
souvenir
Champagne flutes with a bottle to enjoy , beautiful bouquet of red roses and a nice hand written Anniversary Card from The Spirit of Boston made for a perfect night."
"My Daughters gave us this Harbor
boat
cruise for an Anniversary Present and it was Awesome."
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Massachusetts Bay Lines
503 reviews
#12 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"We loved our
sunset cruise
around the harbor, The informative commentary makes it a great way to learn about Boston's history and the City looked lovely silhouetted by a superb sunset, Our boat was placed in a pri..."
"My family and I had an amazing time on the pirate boat tour the
captain
and crew members where fantastic, such a friendly relaxed boat ride and very educational and fun at the same time."
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Boston Harbor Cruises
93 reviews
#13 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"This is a good sightseeing place to
take pictures
to the Boston harbor and the skyline, we visited during a sunny but windy day and was a good choice."
"Site of the British Troops landing in 1768, the Long
Wharf
now serves as a primary dock for sightseeing cruises and ferries."
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Eureka Charters
36 reviews
#14 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"We spent a half-day (morning) fishing with
Captain
Quentin, and as fairly new saltwater fishers, the advice, guidance, tips, and enthusiasm we gained from the trip made us wish we'd done a charter with him much so..."
"This was really amazing!! Starting with the awesome captain personality and ending with the
biggest fish
I've ever caught in my life being fried in my kitchen at night!"
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Classic Sail Boston
40 reviews
#15 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Perfect Boat,
Perfect Captain
, Perfect Sail"
"Perfect Captain,
Great boat
and wonderful day sailing"
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Odyssey Cruises
248 reviews
#16 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"The
yacht
was beautifully decorated, staff at dock and on cruise were super friendly and helpful, and the DJ and bartender did a great job entertaining our corporate attendees."
"A great way to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation or just enjoying a
dinner cruise
!😀"
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Boston's Best Cruises
120 reviews
#17 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Boston Green Cruises
45 reviews
#18 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"The
captain
was knowledgeable about Revolutionary history and pointed out so many important spots in the harbor that contributed to the success of the Revolution."
"While the
boat
looks a bit small and open, it's just the perfect size for a slow tour on a beautiful afternoon with the breeze blowing through."
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Cycleboat Boston
10 reviews
#19 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"We booked the whole boat, and the staff made the process so easy - they were so responsive and helpful and
Captain
Ed was the best!"
"Can recommend for birthday, family events or business gatherings if you want to experience something special with
fun
and in a great setting."
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Indiscretion Yacht Charters
17 reviews
#20 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Open Bar and Appetizers were perfect and quite frankly, Don and Tara made us feel like we were on a friends
boat
, rather than feeling like it was a business."
"11 of us spent two hours on the
boat
for my birthday with Don and his team (including his black lab Cooper!)."
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C.J. Victoria Fishing Charters
10 reviews
#21 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"BEST DAY EVER " Second charter with
Captain
Rob.On 8-19-2019 we chartered the CJ Victoria with myself,wife and four grandchildren!"
"My friend and I have been taking regular trips with
Captain
Rob for a few years now and we will be as long as Rob will have us!"
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Go Boston
65 reviews
#22 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Schooner Roseway
10 reviews
#23 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"This was so much
fun
and family friendly."
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Come Sail Away Now Charters
10 reviews
#24 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"
Captain Don
& crew showed us a wonderful time sailing around the harbor listening to great music and watching the sunset."
"Captain Don, was great as he always shares some interesting
Boston Harbor
history."
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ForeverVacation Boston
4 reviews
#25 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Boston Elite
5 reviews
#26 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Despite challenging weather and timing, they made our
cruise
a delightful experience, and we all got a good look at the impressive skyline of Boston at night."
"From the initial contact booking the event
cruise
to the time our team boarded, everyone was professional, friendly and very accommodating."
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Community Boating Inc.
13 reviews
#27 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
"Quick assessment of my sailing experience; easy to get on the water; and
a lot of fun
sailing on a Saturday afternoon."
"Series of classes on
shore
and multiple opportunities every day to test your growing skills."
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Courageous Sailing Center
6 reviews
#28 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Duchess of Boston Sailing Charters
8 reviews
#29 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Boston Fun Cruises
4 reviews
#30 of 52 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Boston?
These experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise
Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Boston Odyssey Brunch Cruise
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Boston?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Go Boston
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
ForeverVacation Boston
OooHaHa Private Yacht Charter
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Boston for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Swan Boats
Boston Harbor Cruises
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Boston for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
Gondola di Venezia
Swan Boats
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Boston for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
Swan Boats
Boston Harbor Cruises
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Boston for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Boston:
Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
Swan Boats
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
Massachusetts Bay Lines
Boston Harbor Cruises
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