The tour was amazing. We celebrated a friend’s birthday. Rosie and Ed are the best! We felt safe at all times and had tons of fun during our trip. I can highly recommend it. Bring your own breakfast and have a brunch, that’s what we did. Views are breathtaking and being on the boat with the friendliest crew was just great.
Educational Tour
Fun Group Activity
Unique Boston Views
We are excited to introduce our new School Outing Cruise and Field Trip Program!
- 10 am through Sunset, April 17th to Oct 26th, 7 days/week
- Cruises sail close to the Boston Shore at slow speeds. This allows close-up views of attractions along our route. Our Interactive Route Map(opens in a new tab) accessible by QR code has a wealth of information about these points of interest.
- Boarding available at India Wharf (by New England Aquarium), Pier 6 Charlestown Navy Yard, East Boston, Seaport, and North End. We offer the flexibility to pick up and drop off at different docks.
- 90-minute Inner Harbor Cruises. Our Cycleboats can operate by pedal power but have motors. Passengers can pedal as much, or as little, as they would like. All boats have bathrooms and have capacities of 20, 24, or 26 passengers. Larger groups can schedule more than one book. Small groups can book at our Private Charter Smaller Group 16pp rate.
- Groups can bring their own beverages and snacks. We provide coolers with ice in our high-center island between the pedal stations. Our crews can provide access to our sound system via Bluetooth and will allow teachers to use our PA system while onboard.
As a family-owned company, we are excited to offer this Field Trip program and look forward to providing the best experience for your group.
If you have questions or want to book a School Outing Cruise at our Field Trip Discount Rate please contact us at info@cycleboatboston.com or call (617) 910-2616
Ed Cardinali
Cycleboat Boston
PS: We also offer a 10% discount to all teachers and education staff on our Public Cruises and Private Charters. (please contact us for the discount code)
Tour Highlights
Pedal or relax on Boston’s only cycleboat!
Snap a photograph of Boston's beautiful coast.
Learn about local heritage, history and culture.
BYOB - Bring Your Own Beverages and food. We provide the ice.
All boats are equipped with Bluetooth Stereo Speakers.
Customize your departing location with our Private Charters.
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Trip Details
Essential Information
Price
April 17th to Oct 27th – 10am thru Sunset
Public Cruises
$49.95/person Monday – Thursday
$59.95/person Friday & Sunday
$63.95/person Saturday
Max Capacity (larger boats w Bathroom on request)
Minuteman & Sweet Caroline-26pp
$830.96 Monday – Thursday
$949.20 Friday & Sunday
$$1,075.23 Saturday
Rosie the Riveter -24pp
$767.12 Monday – Thursday
$876.27 Friday & Sunday
$$992.61 Saturday
Pvt Charter Smaller Group 16pp (on larger boat)
$575.36 Monday – Thursday
$652.12 Friday & Sunday
$748.08 Saturday
Added people Pvt Charter Smaller Group 16
$36.00 Monday – Thursday
$40.80 Friday & Sunday
$46.80 Saturday
On Public Cruises
Senior (62yrs+) & Military
$64.95/person Monday – Thursday
$64.95/person Friday & Sunday
$64.95/person Saturday
Youth & Children (6yrs and older with adult)
$59.95/person Monday – Thursday
$59.95/person Friday & Sunday
$59.95/person Saturday
Departure times
10 am through Sunset. Contact Us to see our availability.
Meeting point
Boarding available at India Wharf (by New England Aquarium), Pier 6 Charlestown Navy Yard, East Boston, Seaport, and North End. We offer the flexibility to pick up and drop off at different docks.
Availability
May 1st to Oct 27th, 7 days/week
Duration
1.5 hours
Group size
- Minimum – No minimum group size to reserve School Outings and Field Trips
- Maximum of 20, 24 or 26 for School Outings and Field Trips depending on vessel
Included
- Coolers and ice (we have coolers with ice in the center bar between the pedal stations for passenger use)
- Life jackets
Not included
Food and beverages
What to bring
- Your own food and beverages – anything that requires a fork and knife is probably not a good idea
- A light jacket or layers
- Sunglasses and hats are great but you will be seated under a large canopy shielding direct sun and rain
Your crew
- All captains have a US CoastGuard Masters License
- Deckhand/Assistant
The Experience
Our Cruises are scheduled to meet at Pier 6 in the Navy Yard in Charlestown or India Wharf downtown next to the Boston Aquarium. These docks open directly into the incredible Boston Harbor. You will board our vessel, store your beverages and snacks, receive a quick introduction and review our safety protocols. Then it’s time to pedal out onto open water or relax and enjoy the amazing Boston Harbor!
From the Cycleboat, you’ll see Boston like never before! Take in the amazing views and soak up their history. Landmarks like the East Boston Tall Ship, Nantucket Lightship, Logan Airport, South Boston Seaport, Boston Tea Party Ship, the Downtown and Northend Waterfront, Boston CoastGuard Station, TD Garden, Bunker Hill Monument and the Historic Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution and WWII destroyer Cassin Young.
Just choose a seat at the table and pedal as much or as little as you like or just relax in the lounge area. Your cruise will take you to the shoreline of East Boston, South Boston Seaport, Fort Point Channel, Downtown and Northend Waterfront, Charles River Basin and the Charlestown Navy Yard. After 1.5 hours on the water, we’ll head back to Pier 6, exit the vessel and say our goodbyes. You’ll leave with a smile on your face after experiencing one of the BEST Boston Harbor Day Cruises!
Boarding Locations and Enroute Attractions
Some of Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
No, don’t worry! Most people take turns and have fun pedaling or just cruising. The captain can raise or lower the paddle wheel to reduce the resistance, making the pedaling easier (just like lowering the gear on a bicycle). We can also supplement your pedal power with the outboard motor, so no one has to pedal!
Yes! Riders who are of age are welcome to bring beer, wine or pre-mixed cocktails (no hard alcohol) while they enjoy their Cycleboat ride! Of course non-alcoholic beverages are okay too!
There is a bathroom aboard our 20, 24 and two 26 passenger boats (Boston Patriot, Rosie the Riveter, Minuteman and Sweet Caroline) for emergencies our 16 person boat (Cycleboat One) does not have a bathroom but can make a short bathroom stop at the tour’s halfway point.
- It’s unlikely you’ll get wet, but dress for the weather conditions and for comfort, it can be a little windier or cooler on the harbor, so we do recommend bringing an extra layer especially for evening tours.
- Sunglasses and hats are great but you will be seated under a large canopy shielding direct sun and rain.
- No need to bring a cooler as we have ice chests with ice in the center bar between the pedal stations for passenger use.
- Also, snacks are great or anything you can eat with one hand (i.e. sandwich)
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Why Customers Love Cycleboat Boston!
Ed and Rosie took great care of our group of 10 people for a friends birthday. The boat was brand new and we had a fantastic day on the water. […] The tour was great and the team took great care of us. Can recommend for birthday, family events or business gatherings if you want to experience something special with fun and in a great setting.
Great and COVID friendly way for any celebration! Staff were super friendly and fun and gave us great views. You can bring your own food and drinks and music!
