Thompson Island Season Opening Public Access
Come and explore all areas of Thompson Island on Saturday May 20th, 2023
Thompson Island Outward Bound is a proud founding member of the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park and is helping to welcome in a new season with a reduced-price ferry. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, all areas of Thompson Island will be open and available for guests to explore.
The ferry will depart the EDIC Berth 10 dock in the Seaport at 9:00 am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. The ferry ride takes 30 minutes. This is a rain or shine event. Please note that some guests may be outside for the duration of the ferry ride.
Once on the island there will be tours led by National Park Service naturalists. All guests are free to roam the 204 acres of Thompson Island.
The ferry will depart the island promptly at 12:30 pm. Once again, please arrive early for the departure.
Tickets for this event are $5.00 for anyone 12 years old and older. Children 11 and younger are free but are required to have a children’s ticket to board the ferry.