Park Alert:

Public ferry service to the Boston Harbor Islands will be suspended on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13 due to a unique combination of waterline repairs on Georges Island, vessel limitations, and a previously scheduled private event on Spectacle Island. Service to Spectacle Island will resume on Saturday, June 14. Georges will remain closed until repairs are complete. We appreciate your patience and will be offering an additional free ferry day later this season.

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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 the Park!

Enjoy free ferry service to Georges Island all weekend long from Saturday, May 18 – Sunday, May 19! Enjoy a scenic boat ride, explore historic Fort Warren, or relax with in island picnic on beautiful Boston Harbor. Catch the ferry right from downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!

Ferry departure times from Long Wharf North
Saturday May 18:

  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM

Return ferries leave Georges Island every hour until 4pm.

Sunday May 19:

  • 10:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM

Sunday May 19, return ferries leave Georges Island leaving at:

  • 11:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM

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

 

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