Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour
Overview
Experience a beautiful Boston Harbor sunset sail on the water and see some of the city's waterfront landmarks as the sun dips below the horizon. This elegant sailing experience will be aboard either Schooner Adirondack III or Adirondack IV. Both sailboats are classically styled schooners and offer a smooth and gentle sailing experience as well as top-notch customer service by our captain and crew. Within minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the distractions of life on land, as you experience the ambiance of a sunset sailing cruise aboard a beautiful sailboat.
What's Included
- This is a 2 hour sailing experience in Boston Harbor.
- This is not a narrated tour, but the crew is available to answer questions on the sights & landmarks
- Beverages are not included, but are available for purchase by credit card
- Gratuities (recommended for the captain and crew)
Meeting Location
60 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fan Pier (pass by)
Boston Harbor Islands State Park (pass by)
Castle Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted
- Dress for the weather - it's often cooler on the water
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Plan to arrive at the ticket booth 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. The meeting point is located directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel in the Ferry Terminal just steps away from the dock. Boarding begins 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
- This is not a narrated tour, but the crew is available to answer questions on the sights & landmarks as we sail
- This experience will take place on Schooner Adirondack II or III
- The official route of this experience will depend on the wind
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour?
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Activity code: C-5985P42
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This is a 2 hour sailing experience in Boston Harbor.
- This is not a narrated tour, but the crew is available to answer questions on the sights & landmarks.
- Beverages are not included, but are available for purchase by credit card.
- Gratuities (recommended for the captain and crew).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Harbor Sunset Sail Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- This is a 2 hour sailing experience in Boston Harbor.
- This is not a narrated tour, but the crew is available to answer questions on the sights & landmarks
- Beverages are not included, but are available for purchase by credit card
- Gratuities (recommended for the captain and crew)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted
- Dress for the weather - it's often cooler on the water
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Plan to arrive at the ticket booth 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. The meeting point is located directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel in the Ferry Terminal just steps away from the dock. Boarding begins 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
- This is not a narrated tour, but the crew is available to answer questions on the sights & landmarks as we sail
- This experience will take place on Schooner Adirondack II or III
- The official route of this experience will depend on the wind
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
