Below are the directions to our three docking locations: ‘CambridgeSide Mall, Rowes Wharf, and the Dock at the Boston Children’s Museum. Our boats dock at multiple locations, so please be sure to note your cruise information and follow all boarding directions. If you have any questions regarding the boarding location, please call our sales office at 617-621-3001.
CambridgeSide
Our boats are in the Lechmere Canal, right outside the CanalSide Food Hall.
Cambridgeside Mall
100 Cambridgeside Place
Cambridge, MA 02141
Parking
Charles River Boat Company is proud to offer our customers discounted parking at the CambridgeSide Mall parking garage for $4.00 for up to 8 hours. Please ask our on-site staff for a parking validation chaser ticket.To pay, parking kiosks are located on each floor of the mall before entering the garage. Please pay for parking before returning to your vehicle. To redeem your discounted parking, you must park in the CambridgeSide Mall parking garage; we cannot validate parking for the Royal Sonesta parking garage
MBTA
Tours Departing from CambridgeSide Mall:
- Charles River Sightseeing Tour
- Charles River Cocktail & Sunset Cruise
- Tiki Cruises
- Fall Foliage Cruises
- Haunted Tales of The Charles River
- Holiday Cruises
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Rowes Wharf – Gate A & C
Rowes Wharf
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Charles River Boat Company offers dockage at Gate A and Gate C. Please check your event-specific directions for your gate assignment.
Parking
Parking can be found in the Rowes Wharf Garage located at 30 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. Please visit their website for parking rates. Garage parking and valet service are available at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Street parking and other garages in the area are also options.
MBTA
Rowes Wharf is an 11 minute walk from South Station. South Station is accessible from the Red Line and Silver Line as well as the Commuter Rail Trains.
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The Dock at the Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street Boston, MA02210
Our dock is located in the Fort Point Channel at The Dock in front of the Boston Children’s Museum.
Parking
There are many parking garages located around Seaport within a short walking distance from our dock. Parking in the Seaport can range from $25-$45 depending on the garage or lot and weekday or weekend rates. Parking tickets can be validated at the Children’s Museum front desk. Validation will save a few dollars off of the posted rate of the garage. Please note the parking facilities are privately owned and operated. Please confirm rates and closing times with the garages
Recommended Garages
Stillings Street Garage – 11 Stillings Street, Boston MA
Farnsworth Street Garage – 17-19 Farnsworth Street, Boston MA
Atlantic Wharf Parking Garage – 280 Congress Street, Boston Ma
MBTA
The Dock at the Boston Children’s Museum is a 6 minute walk from South Station. South Station is accessible from the Red Line and Silver Line as well as the Commuter Rail Trains.
Tours Departing From The Dock At The Boston Children’s Museum
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