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Activities, ranger tours, and most programs are included with your ferry ticket.

Free Ferry Weekend

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle or Georges Island!

Explore historic Fort Warren on Georges Island or walk Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to either island right from downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!

  • Saturday, May 20, visit Georges or Spectacle Island
  • Sunday, May 21, visit Georges Island only

Getting Tickets:

  • Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North  beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast!
  • This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult

Ferry Schedule: Ferries depart from Gate 5 . Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time.

SATURDAY

Boston to Georges Island:

10:00AM  |  12:00PM

Ferries from Georges back to Boston depart the island at 1:00PM & 3:00PM

Boston to Spectacle Island:

10:30AM  |  12:30PM

Ferries from Spectacle back to Boston depart the island at 1:30PM & 3:30PM

 

SUNDAY

Boston to Georges Island:

10:00AM  |  12:00PM

Ferries from Georges back to Boston depart the island at 1:00PM & 3:00PM

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