Cruise Boston Harbor on the Fourth of July, culminating with the Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade along the Charles River--the oldest and largest public celebration of the Fourth in the country. The concerts were started in 1929 by conductor Arthur Fiedler and were enhanced with fireworks by philanthropist David Mugar during the bicentennial celebrations in 1976. That celebration holds the world record for the largest crowd to ever attend a classical concert. Fourth of July cruises in Boston Harbor take in views of Boston, Cambridge and Bunker Hill, among many private craft observing America's Independence Day.
Immerse yourself in sailing on Liberty Clipper, an 125-foot Tall Ship Schooner, cruising Boston Harbor July Fourth. During Harborfest (June 30 to July 5), the first cruise of the day is the USS Constitution Tall Ship Cookout, with hotdogs and hamburgers served during the two and one-half hour lunch excursion. The late afternoon sail is the "Boston Tea Party Sail," where guests experience what John Hancock experienced, including the throwing of teabags from three British ships. Capping off July Fourth is the Tall Ship Fireworks Sail, with a trip to the offshore islands where visitors can watch fireworks explode over the city, listen to the Boston Pops and enjoy a cookout.
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
67 Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
617-742-0333
libertyfleet.com
Enjoy a Tall Ship experience down the Charles River with sightseeing of Boston, Cambridge and Bunker Hill on the way to the bay to watch the nighttime fireworks display and listen to the Boston Pops.
A Fourth of July special cruise will be three hours long with departure at sunset. Cocktails and hors d'œuvres will be served.
Charles Riverboat Company
100 Cambridge Place, Suite 320
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-621-3001
charlesriverboat.com
Watch the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, the USS Constitution, in a July Fourth salute on the "Turnaround Cruise." As a guest on the elegant "Odyssey" two-hour dining cruise, you will experience a narration of Boston Harbor.
During the cruise, enjoy complimentary coffee or tea (wine, beer and cocktails available at a cash bar). Lunch includes a lobster buffet with a wide variety of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts...prepared fresh onboard. Top off a delicious meal and harbor tour with dancing.
Entertainment Cruises
200 Seaport Blvd., Suite 75
Boston, MA 02210
866-429-9283
odysseycruises.com/Boston
