What Types of Group Tours Are Offered?

Since 1990 Charles Riverboat Company has offered guests to experience and see Boston from the best view. Touring both the historic Charles River and the Boston Harbor. Our fleet of five carries over 50,000 passengers a year and brings fun to visitors and locals. We are currently offering four sightseeing tours and cruises leaving from the Lechmere Canal Park at the CambridgeSide Mall.

Sightseeing Tours

Starting with our sightseeing tours, we offer an enjoyable 70-minute cruise along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will educate and entertain you while pointing out sights such as Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., and Harvard. The Charles River sightseeing cruise is offered seven days a week, departing at 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm. The meeting location for the sightseeing cruises is at the CambridgeSide Mall.

Architecture Tours

The Charles Riverboat Company offers a 2-hour architecture tour of Boston’s spectacular views and contemporary architecture. This cruise will take you through the Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River Basin. This tour is narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot; a non-profit offering guided walking tours of Boston’s architecture and history. We bring Boston By Foot to the waterfront to educate you on the fascinating features behind landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects. This cruise is offered at 10 am Friday-Sunday until September 4th. The meeting location for the sightseeing cruises is at the CambridgeSide Mall.

Cocktail And Sunset Cruises

The Cocktail and Sunset cruises offer 90-minutes on the water taking in views of beautiful Boston and Cambridge. Allow the soft sounds of cocktail music in the background to take you to your happy place. These cruises feature full-service bars to indulge in while you watch the sunset cast its final beams of light over the city of Cambridge. The 2022 schedule for cocktail and sunset cruises are seven days a week, departing at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The Charles River Sunset Cruises depart from Lechmere Canal Park at The CambridgeSide Mall.

Fireworks And July 4th Cruises

Our most current feature by Charles Riverboat Company is our firework and celebration of the Independence Day cruise! Aboard our beautiful Valiant vessel, we offer a 2-hour event touring the view of downtown Boston with a full-service bar and the best view of the fireworks in the city! Valiant is ready to light up the harbor, are you? Join us on July 2nd for the fireworks show and boat parade to celebrate Independence Day early! The cruise begins boarding at Rowes Wharf (gate A) at 7:30 and will return to the Wharf at 9:45, where you can continue your evening of celebration.

Contact Charles Riverboat Company Today!

Whether planning an intimate group event or looking for an enjoyable afternoon adventure, come cruise with us and experience the relaxing and entertaining atmosphere on the Charles River and Boston Harbor! To book a tour or cruise, please visit our website or contact us at sales@charlesriverboat.com.