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The 7 Sailing Trips in Boston That Earn Their Price

7 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 sailing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Schooner Fame Sailing Tour - Helping raise the sails and steer
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Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

1.Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Sail Salem Sound aboard the historic schooner Fame, help raise the sails, steer the boat, hear local stories, and enjoy a cannon shot.

“Absolutely recommend - the captain and crew were not only fun and engaging, but they were very kind and entertaining.”

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Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise - Meeting the Northern Lights
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Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

2.Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Cruise Boston Harbor at sunset aboard the Northern Lights, with skyline views, light commentary, a full bar, and cannon fire from USS Constitution.

“The cruise was very nice. The food and drinks were good. But we have to wait for our food more time than we expected.”

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Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor - Two hours on Boston Harbor
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Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor

3.Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Review of Boston’s two-hour sunset tall-ship cruise, with skyline views, drinks, crew tips, pricing, weather rules, and booking advice.

“Absolutely loved this experience aboard the Liberty Star. We had gorgeous city views from the water. The captain and deck hands were professional and informative yet extremely funny. Price was fair and we enjoyed the drink selection aboard.”

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Boston: Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise - Leaving the dock aboard the Adirondack III or IV
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Boston: Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise

4.Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $66

Sail Boston Harbor aboard the Adirondack III or IV, with skyline views, historic islands, friendly crew, drinks, and a gentle 90-minute ride.

“It was a wonderful boat ride! Crew was fun and friendly and it was a great experience!”

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Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA - What the two hours feel like
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Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

5.Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail Salem Sound aboard a historic schooner with sunset views, hands-on sailing, island scenery, and a full bar on this two-hour cruise.

“Relaxing cruise around the harbor. We took the sunset version and there were beautiful views. Small historic schooner, friendly crew. Makeshift bar on board, no real bathrooms and only accessible if you climb down a ladder and back up again so keep that in mind. Can get a bit chilly even in September so bring a jacket. If you have mobility issues this is not the cruise to book. Otherwise if you want a small boat experience where you are allowed to help (only if you want to) with some of the sailing tasks on board this will be right up your alley.”

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Spend the Day on Buzzards Bay - Sailing Trips - A two-hour sail with room to shape the route
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Spend the Day on Buzzards Bay – Sailing Trips

7.Spend the Day on Buzzards Bay – Sailing Trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,559

Sail Buzzards Bay from Mattapoisett Harbor with a private captain, flexible routes, picnic options, and a quieter coastal setting.

“We had the most amazing sailing trip with Steve for my sisters bachelorette. He was so accommodating to all of our requests even modifying our trip due to weather to ensure we were safe and still able to go for a sail. We highly recommend Buzzards Bay Sailing Yacht Charters and Captain Steve!”

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