Fireworks and July 4th Cruises

July 1st Harbor Fireworks Cruise

Cruise Time & Pricing

Cruise Date: Saturday, July 1 2023

Cruise Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Boarding at 7:45 pm)

Boat: The Charles I

Location: Cambridgeside Mall (directly outside the Food Court).

Ticket Rates

  • Adult $65.00
  • Senior / Student / Military $60.00
  • Children $55.00

*Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge  

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Enjoy the Fireworks on Boston Harbor

Start the Independence Weekend festivities this year onboard the Charles I for a cruise to view the spectacular fireworks for Harborfest.

This two-hour event will include a cruise through the Charles River Lock & Dam and give guests the best views of the downtown Boston skyline and fireworks in the harbor. There is a full bar on board which guests can purchase drinks and light snacks using a credit card.

We look forward to having you onboard the Charles 1 for a fantastic evening out.

July 4th USS Valiant Viewing Cruise

Cruise Time & Pricing

Cruise Date: Tuesday July 4th

Cruise Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (Boarding at 10:15am)

Boat: The Valiant

Location: Rowes Wharf 

Ticket Rates

  • Adult $65.00
  • Senior / Student / Military $55.00
  • Children $50.00

*Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge  

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Cruise Alongside the USS Constitution

Join us on July 4th as we cruise alongside and view the USS Constitution as it sails in Boston Harbor to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Experience incredible views of the Boston skyline and an unforgettable day on the water.

The USS Constitution is the oldest fully commissioned Naval vessel in the world. To celebrate the holiday, the USS Constitution leaves its berth in Charlestown and cruises to Castle Island at the entrance to the harbor and fires a 21 gun salute.

This 2 hour cruise is great for adults and families. Beverages will be available for purchase at our full-service bar. No food is included in the ticket. Simple snacks are available for purchase. 

July 4th Fireworks Viewing Cruise

Cruise Time & Pricing

Cruise Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Cruise Time: 6:30-11:15pm (Boarding at 6:15pm)

Boat: The Valiant

Location: Cambridgeside Mall (directly outside the food court). The address is 100 Cambridgeside Place and there is parking in the CambridgeSide Mall Garage which we validate for $4.

Ticket Rates

  • Individual Ticket $225.00

*Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge  

4th of july fireworks cruise

Enjoy Fireworks on the Charles River

Join us to celebrate Independence Day on the water! We are the only boat company offering a premier view on the Charles River! Sit back and relax while enjoying cocktails, dessert, and a spectacular view of the fireworks display over the city skyline. The cruise will offer an open bar included in the ticket price! This event is the perfect way to celebrate July 4th and enjoy the best views of the city without the crowds!

Please note that due to the State Police restrictions on the river on July 4th, we cannot cruise. We do not guarantee that guests will be able to hear the Boston Pops Concert due to the amount of noise on the river on the holiday.

This cruise will include an assorted buffet of desserts, we recommend eating dinner prior to coming onboard. These tickets also include a full open bar for guests to enjoy. Please note the bar will close when the fireworks begin. 

Cambridgeside

CambridgeSide Mall
100 CambridgeSide Place
Cambridge, MA 02141

 

The boats at the CambridgeSide Mall are located directly outside the food court on the first floor of the mall.

 

Park in the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall Parking Garage then proceed to the first floor and the ticket booth and boat can be found outside the food court of the mall. the food court inside the mall. The pier is located directly outside the food court.

From North of Boston

Take Interstate 93 exit 26 for Storrow Drive / North Station
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 28 North / Leverett Circle / North Station
Slight right at Nashua St
Turn left onto Nashua St
Take the 1st right onto MA-28 North / Monsignor O’Brien Highway
At the next light turn left onto Edwin H Land Boulevard
At the next light turn right onto CambridgeSide Place
Mall Parking Garage entrance is on the right

From South of Boston

Take Interstate 93 exit 26 toward Storrow Drive / North Station
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for MA-28 North / Leverett Circle / North Station
Slight right at Nashua St
Turn left onto Nashua St
Take the 1st right onto MA-28 North / Monsignor O’Brien Highway
At the next light turn left onto Edwin H Land Boulevard
At the next light turn right onto CambridgeSide Place
Mall Parking Garage entrance is on the right

From West of Boston:

Take Route 90 – Mass Pike
Exit Left at Cambridge/Allston Tolls – follow signs to Cambridge
Proceed through lights and over River Street Bridge (Charles River)
Immediately turn right at other end of bridge and travel East on Memorial Drive
Stay on Memorial Drive – The CambridgeSide mall is approximately 3 miles on the left across from the Sonesta Hotel

Park in the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall Parking Garage then proceed to the food court inside the mall. The pier is located directly outside the food court.

From The MBTA (Public Transit)

Take the Green Line “E” train to Lechmere Station
Exit the train and take a right
Take right into walking tunnel toward 1st St.
Cross Cambridge St and walk down 1st St.
Take a left at Thorndike St.
Lechmere Canal is directly ahead; the pier is to the right, located directly outside the Mall food court.

Rowes Wharf

Rowes Wharf
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

 

Rowes Wharf Gate A is directly under the Archway of the Boston Harbor Hotel.

From North of Boston

Take Route 93 South to Exit 23 – Purchase street
At the top of the ramp, take a left at the light then immediately at the next light turn left again onto Atlantic Ave (James Hook & Co. on right side.) Rowes Wharf and The Boston Harbor Hotel will be on right hand side.
There is garage parking at the hotel and several other garages on both sides of Atlantic Ave. The vessels are located at Gate A directly underneath the archway at Rowes Wharf.

From South of Boston

Take Route 93 North to Boston – Take Government Center Exit
Bear left at top of ramp and turn left on Surface Road
Proceed down Surface Road and turn left on Congress Street
Immediately take another left onto Atlantic Ave and proceed through second set of lights, Rowes Wharf is on the right side .
There is garage parking at the Boston Harbor Hotel and several other garages on both sides of Atlantic Ave.

From West of Boston

Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike/Interstate 90 East to Exit 25 – South Boston
At the second set of lights, take a left onto Seaport Boulevard. Proceed west on Seaport Boulevard over the Moakley Bridge and turn right on Atlantic Ave. (James Hook Lobster on right.) Rowes Wharf and The Boston Harbor Hotel will be on the right hand side. There is garage parking at the hotel and several other garages on both sides of Atlantic Ave.

From The MBTA (Public Transit)

Take the Red Line to South Station
Walk north on Atlantic Ave and Rowes Wharf will be on the right hand side. The vessels are located at Gate A directly underneath the archway.