Boston’s Inner Harbor & Harbor Islands

MBTA Inner Harbor Ferry: Enjoy a ten-minute boat trip between Long Wharf, Boston and Charlestown Navy Yard aboard a Boston Harbor Cruises vessel. For information on schedule and fares, contact Boston Harbor Cruises at 617-227-4321, the MBTA Customer Service line at 617-222-3200, or visit mbta.com.

• Long Wharf → Charlestown Navy Yard
  Every 15 minutes; 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Charlestown Navy Yard → Long Wharf
  Every 15 minutes; 6:45 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Boston Harbor Islands Service: Harbor Islands Express operates high-speed ferries to the Boston Harbor Islands. One fee covers the round trip to Georges Island or Spectacle Island (additional fee for inter. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing, or just relax on one of Boston's closest and most extraordinary national park areas. While visiting Georges, check out the newly constructed Visitor’s Center! For additional information, call 617-223-8666 or visit bostonislands.com.

• TICKET FARES
  Adult: $14.00
  Senior (65+): $10.00
  Child (3-11): $8.00
  Children under 3: free
  Family 4-Pack*: $39.00
  Inter-Island: $3.00

SUMMER 2010 FERRY SCHEDULE (June 19 – September 6)

From Boston, Long Wharf
• Monday – Thursday: Georges Island via Spectacle Island
  Long Wharf → Georges
  9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (hourly)
  Georges → Long Wharf
  9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (hourly)


• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Georges Island
  Long Wharf → Georges Island
  9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (hourly)
  Georges Island → Long Wharf
  9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (hourly)


• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Spectacle Island
  Long Wharf → Spectacle Island
  9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (hourly)
  Spectacle Long Wharf
  10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (hourly)


• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Free Connector Between Georges and Spectacle Islands
  Spectacle → Georges
  9:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  Georges → Spectacle
  10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Hingham/Hull Route (from Hingham Shipyard)

• Hingham → Grape, Bumpkin, Hull, Georges, Lovells
  9 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 5:00 p.m.


• Georges → Hingham
  10:30 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:10 p.m.


• Hull → Hingham
  4:05 p.m.


• Bumpkin → Bingham
  11:05 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m.


• Grape → Bingham
  11:25 a.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:45 p.m.

Quincy Route (from Fore River Shipyard)

• Monday-Friday: Georges Island
  Quincy → Georges
  9:10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 1:45 p.m.
  Georges → Quincy
  9:35 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 2:55 p.m.


• Saturday & Sunday: Georges Island
  Quincy → Georges
  Every half-hour; 9:20 a.m. – 5:05 p.m.
  Georges → Quincy
  9:45 a.m. – 6:10 p.m.

South Boston Route (EDIC Pier)

• Sunday Only: Thompson Island via Spectacle Island
  EDIC → Thompson
  8 a.m. & noon
  Thompson → Spectacle
  9 a.m., 12:30 p.m.


• Thompson → EDIC
  11:30 a.m., 4 p.m.
  Thompson → Spectacle → EDIC
  3 p.m.

 

South Shore Connection

MBTA Harbor Express: High-speed everyday service connecting Quincy and Hull to Boston's Long Wharf and Logan Airport, provided by Water Transportation Alternatives. For additional information on schedule and fares, call the boat operator at 617-222-6999 or the MBTA Customer Service Line at 617-222-3200 or visit mbta.com.

MBTA Commuter Boat: Weekday year-round service between Hingham and Rowes Wharf, provided by Boston Harbor Cruises and Mass Bay Lines. For additional information on schedule and fares, call the boat operator at 617-227-4321 or the MBTA Customer Service Line at 617-222-3200 or visit mbta.com.

Boston Harbor Cruises to Provincetown: Travel between Provincetown and Long Wharf, Boston in 90 minutes May through October aboard a catamaran. Satellite TV, gourmet snacks, free Wi-Fi and cash bar available on board. For additional information, call 617-227-4321or visit bostonharborcruises.com.

Provincetown Fast Ferry: Access Provincetown from the World Trade Center in 90 minutes May through October. The terminal in Boston is easily accessible by the MBTA Silver Line or the Seaport Express. For additional information, call 877-783-3779 or visit baystatecruises.com.

 

North Shore Connection

Salem Ferry: High speed catamaran from Salem to Boston in about 45 minutes May through October. Weekday commuters on the 7 a.m. ferry from Salem can get off at the World Trade Center in the South Boston Seaport District, with a return trip at 6:15 p.m. from a second departure location at the World Trade Center. For additional information, call 978-741-0220 or visit salemferry.com.