--- title: "Boston Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston description: "Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones" --- # Boston πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· US & Canada East Coast > "Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.1h - **Departure Sailings:** 109 - **Visiting Sailings:** 210 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (100 sailings), Oct (75 sailings), Jul (42 sailings) ## About Boston Boston's cruise terminal at Flynn Cruiseport is in South Boston, a short taxi or shuttle ride from downtown. The Freedom Trail, a red-brick line painted on the sidewalk, connects sixteen historic sites across 4 km, from the gold-domed State House to the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, the attached food hall and market buildings, have been drawing crowds since the 1970s redevelopment. The North End, Boston's Italian neighbourhood, has some of the best cannoli and espresso on the East Coast. Mike's Pastry and Modern Pastry are on the same block and locals will argue about which is better. The harbour walk connects the waterfront from the Seaport to the New England Aquarium. Harvard and MIT are across the river in Cambridge, reachable by the Red Line subway. The T, Boston's metro system, covers most areas visitors care about. Clam chowder is non-negotiable. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/New_York (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 42.3605, -71.0440 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Boston/@42.36054,-71.04403,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Boston&ll=42.36054,-71.04403&z=13) ## Things to Do in Boston Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1159f2a9-991a-443d-b9b5-e78fdae96fb6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (8,276) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/912249f3-6bd2-45eb-b2be-010bc5ff006d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,999) | 3h | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bfa58309-2455-4d71-803a-3e85963dc291.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,924) | 5h | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b6867014-219b-4d89-a7a6-f078b9f55041.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,814) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €28 | Viator | | [Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a8cd292-20b5-46c9-86b2-d705e782b6e1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,689) | 2h | βœ“ | €64 | Viator | | [Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/79e2cdd3-f5e4-4390-ae9b-3e0d68f6cf65.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,421) | 2h | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fef5c870-62e7-4127-b1ab-708e9e7f7d9b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,077) | 2h 15m | βœ“ | €52 | Viator | | [Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0da41d33-a62d-4c9c-956e-9b728876e7d4.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (896) | 4h | βœ“ | €72 | Viator | | [Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fd1883d4-2172-4323-bb88-f6b3697d02c9.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (899) | 3h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e5a084da-c511-4ee2-afe3-e6620bd067d5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (700) | 3h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a0f79602-efe9-4073-99f2-3103679b9fc3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (680) | 2h | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e56f5fbe-9f3d-4175-87cd-9fa3556b4dae.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (644) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Newport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/newport.md): 54 nm - [Martha's Vineyard Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/martha-s-vineyard-island.md): 58 nm - [Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/portland.md): 85 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-escape-halifax-bermuda~NCL-BREAKAWAY-20261025-7.md)** - **Price:** €408 per person (€817 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Breakaway](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-breakaway.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-25 - **Itinerary:** Coastal Escape – Halifax & Bermuda ## Featured Cruises from Boston Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Coastal Escape – Halifax & Bermuda](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-escape-halifax-bermuda~NCL-BREAKAWAY-20261025-7.md) | Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €408 | | [Iron Lanterns – Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 7 | €622 | | [Bermuda Escape – Kings Wharf from Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bermuda-escape-kings-wharf-from-philadelphia~NCL-PEARL-20270513-7.md) | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-13 | 7 | €560 | ## Browse Cruises - 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