Such a beautiful ride! We even unexpectedly saw a Winke whale in the harbour, which was delightful…read more The staff were helpful, the trip was on time, and we were all really happy with our experience there and back. This was a great addition to our time in Boston. Our tour guide in Salem was great and we all really enjoyed his knowledge, even if his insights on sites from the film 'Hocus Pocus' were learned more than experienced. I appreciate his honesty! I could've spent so much more time in this area!

We rode the ferry twice this week while vacationing in the area, round trip from Boston to Salem…read moreand back. Even though you were using the Whale Watch boats this week, it was still wonderful! We had awesome weather and a great time. Reggie, the bar tender was a bit grumpy it seemed and he overcharged us, but we got it fixed. We do want to give a shout out to JOHN, the guy that tied us off upon arrivals! What a hard working young man. He was very pleasant and cordial too!! A great employee on your staff. We wish we could have spent more time talking with him!!

Having had to use this mode of transport fairly frequently, I've usually found it to be reliable…read moreand relaxing. There's a decent bar with some simple snacks and hot meals. We decided to try their Hot dog and were pleasantly surprised with the quality. Until next time!

Great way to visit P-Town, in season. Comfortable and large, the ship offers a full bar and limited…read morefood selections. The staff is great, especially if there is ruff waters. It was a great time.

An amazing asset for Lynn and the region. Excellent…read moreservice. Much more reliable than the MBTA. Much more enjoyable than driving. No problems with internet connectivity and drinks are available on board to make the trips even better. HIGHLY recommended to take this boat trip even if you don't have a reason to go to Boston. The scenery is great and the 30min escape is like a mini vacation each time you ride!

Great way to take a nice ride and see Boston Harbor on a budget! Enjoyable short ride from…read moreCharlestown to Long Wharf/Aqurium. Unfortunately, they stopped taking the Charlie card (even if their site said differently), so we had to pay separately for the rides. Cheap, but it's annoying to think the card will work but it doesn't anymore. Didn't help that the staff was rude. There were other people upset they couldn't use the card! Otherwise, nice boat, kind fellow passengers and nice views!

Inner Harbor Ferry runs between Charlestown Navy Yard and the Aquarium every 15 -30min depending on…read morethe time of the day. This was my first time taking the ferry, and I really enjoyed the 10 minute ride: it was relaxin,g and the view was amazing. MBTA CharlieCard works on the ferry too which is nice.

Best bathrooms on a public transportation vehicle I've experienced to date. That's 34 years of…read moresuffering, guys! Oh MBTA, until you came along, I didn't know that a toilet on a boat could be odorless and litter-free. That it could be clean, and adequately stocked with toilet paper, hand towels, AND soap. Thank you for resetting my expectations. Also, this was a relatively cheap trip to get out on the water of the Boston Harbor. Super worth it for the sunset. Great experience overall.

Loved the fun ride, beautiful views of Boston, the water, great inexpensive way to get on the boat…read more The boat is nice, clean, big enough. Decent seating. Very nice fellow passengers. Can't say the same about the staff! Very rude and unhelpful! But despite that it's the best way to travel by boat in Boston!

I thought that the staff was extremely knowledgeable and I learned quite a bit on the whale watch…read morethis week. I appreciated the care that the team took to give the whales some space while they were doing their essential feeding. I do recommend bringing some anti-nausea measures with you.

Tall ships narrated tour 7/12 overcrowded boat, very…read morecongested , only good view was backsides of people. could not hear narrator, total disappointment

Always on time and friendly! The cocktails are fun and love a ferry drink!…read more I also love the yearly BI Ferry cup! Cheers!

Great experience, walk on passengers out to Block Island for the weekend. The boats themselves are…read moreolder but well looked after, it's only an hour crossing but the staff made it comfortable and provided great service.

When I was planning a trip from Boston to Long Island, I saw on Google Maps there was a ferry…read moreoption that would cut my driving time almost exactly in half. Having lived in NYC for almost a decade, I had no idea the Cross Sound Ferry existed; I thought I'd just put up with the atrocious weekend traffic in and out of Long Island. Pros: (+) The car loading process was very organized. The workers were friendly and efficient. Both my outbound and return trips left very nearly on time, which I appreciated. (+) I lucked out with beautiful weather and calm waters both times. Sitting on the top deck, basking in the sunlight, watching the coastline come into view definitely beat sitting in a bad traffic jam. If I ever go to Long Island, this is the way to travel. (I also get pretty bad seasickness and worried for days over the forecast for nothing; the ships were so smooth, I didn't feel a thing.) (+) Depending on the vessel, you can also get a history lesson. I took the MV Cape Henlopen back, which participated in D-Day. There's a commemorative plaque and everything. (+) Dog friendly! (+) Lots of seats, both indoor and outdoor. Pro tip: bring a beach towel with you so you don't burn your booty. Cons: (-) Not really a con exactly but a warning that they pack the cars in like sardines. I felt bad for the one car that had to park on a steep incline. (-) My round-trip ferry cost about $160, which is ... not exactly cheap. To me, it was worth the time saved and maybe the tolls of coming through the city and LI (though I didn't do the math) but yeah, I can see why the cost might put people off. Tips: 1. Book in advance on the website early. 2. Get to the ferry terminal early. They have a 30-minute rule for larger cars and a 15-minute rule for all other cars, otherwise you're bumped to standby and there might not be a spot. 3. From a navigation perspective, I found getting to/from New London, CT and Orient Point, NY a breeze. There are some very cute farm stands along the road to Orient Point, where you can stop and get fresh strawberries, eggs, lavender, and honey.

March 2026 John H boat, the largest ship in the fleet!…read more 100 vehicles and 1000 passengers. The vessel features a dual-level auto deck, lounge, food service, and satellite televisions. For those passengers requiring assistance, there is an elevator between the vehicle deck and main passenger cabin (note: cannot do priority boarding if using elevator access due to the location). - lots of booths, all with electrical outlets - outside bench seating - special dog friendly area - 2 upper seating decks - fryers didn't come on until 11 Get the fries! They're fresh, hot, and crispy!

I came here as a group of 8 on Labor Day to take a ferry from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard. We…read moreparked here for the whole day ($15) and took a shuttle bus that drove us to and from the ferry port. The port bathrooms are not in good condition and smell terrible. The concession stand has very few options and it's a bit overpriced (chips were $3) so just wait to get on the ferry because they have hot food options (pizza, hot dogs, etc.) and beer/ soft drinks. The round trip tickets were $17. The ferry is huuuuuge and very clean so it's well worth the price. They don't overcrowd it with people and several cars fit on it, in case you want to drive your car on. I has a good experience here and will use this ferry service again.

They were inconsiderate, cancelled our ferry and said there was a chance to get on a later one. At…read more9:30 a woman told us we could come back at 4:30 the next morning in a rude tone. They need a new system.