Public ferry service to Georges Island has been temporarily suspended due to water pressure disruption on the island starting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Ferry service to Spectacle Island remains available.
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is for everyone! The Boston Harbor Islands Partnership is committed to providing free and reduced-fare opportunities for groups and individuals.
Some program offerings have shifted due to safety measures around COVID-19. Scroll down for the latest information on each program.
Visit the park for half price on select Fridays!
Reserve ferry tickets for select Fridays and automatically receive a 50% discount on your ticket purchase! Visit the ferry tickets page to view available dates and reserve your seat.
EBT and WIC program participants can reserve discounted tickets through the Card to Culture Program.
Reserve up to four tickets for $4 each with a EBT, PEBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card. Together with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, the Card to Culture Program increases access to cultural experiences for all Massachusetts residents.
View instructions for EBT Card To Culture benefits.
View instructions for WIC Card To Culture benefits.
Two-for-one passes to the Boston Harbor Islands are available at participating Boston-area libraries through the Museum Pass program.
Passes are free and available to anyone with a library card! Passes are subject to availability and are valid on weekdays during the park’s regular season. 2021 information coming soon.
Boston Harbor Now hosts a series of free community cruises each year that invite different communities of Boston-area residents to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural history of Boston Harbor.
Cruises serve a variety of neighborhoods and communities. If you are an organizer interested in bringing a community group to one of these events, please email us at [email protected]
Community Cruises are organized in partnership with local community partners and tickets to each community cruise will be made available through the respective partner organizations. If you would like to be notified if a cruise becomes available for your neighborhood, sign up here.
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s All Access Boston Harbor program offers free day trips to Georges and Spectacle Islands for chaperoned groups of youth and teens.
Program staff offer free fishing, crabbing, and other hands-on activities to help your group explore the Boston Harbor Islands. The All Access Program is currently on hold due to COVID-19. Visit the Save the Harbor / Save the Bay web site for updates.