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.
Fun Group Activity
Unique Boston Views
Pedal or Sip & Relax
FUN-FILLED TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES ON THE BOSTON HARBOR
A Cycleboat Public Cruise or Private Charter is the perfect way to celebrate that special occasion, be it a birthday, graduation, bachelor/bachelorette party, company outing, or just a great time with friends and family. You will see Boston as never before as you comfortably pedal or just sip and relax. We navigate a few hundred feet from the shore at a slow speed. All cruises are BYOB, Bring Your Own Beverages and Food, we supply coolers with ice and can provide catering suggestions if needed.
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.
Customize your departing location with our Private Charters.
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Trip Details
Essential Information
Price
Apr 19th – May 23rd & Sep 3rd – Oct 27th
Public Cruises
$44.45/person Monday – Thursday
$54.55/person Friday & Sunday
$58.20/person Saturday
Private Charters Max Capacity of Boat
$36.35/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Monday – Thursday
$39.10/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Friday & Sunday
$41.80/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Saturday
Private Charters Smaller Group for 16pp (more can be added)
$41/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Monday – Thursday
$44/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Friday & Sunday
$47/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Saturday
May 24th, 2024 thru Sept. 2nd, 2024
Public Cruises
$49/person Monday – Thursday
$59/person Friday & Sunday
$63/person Saturday
Private Charters Max Capacity of Boat
$39/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Monday – Thursday
$42/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Friday & Sunday
$45/person Pvt. Charter for Max Capacity – Saturday
Private Charters Smaller Group for 16pp (more can be added)
$44/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Monday – Thursday
$47/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Friday & Sunday
$51/person Pvt. Charter Smaller Group 16pp – Saturday
10% Discounts on Public Tours for Military, Children <12yrs and Seniors 62yrs+
Departure times
9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am
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Meeting point
Public Cruises Meeting points (check our calendar and your confirmation to verify your boarding location)
Pier 6 Restaurant Dock in the Charlestown Navy Yard (1 8th St, Charlestown, MA 02129)
or
India Wharf Downtown (next to Boston Aquarium, 85 India Row, Boston MA 02110)
Private Charters are scheduled to Meet at
Pier 6 Restaurant Dock Charlestown but can board at other locations upon request
Availability
April 21st through October, 7 days a week
Duration
1.5 hours
Group size
- Minimum – No minimum group size to reserve seats but Public Cruises must have a minimum of 6 passengers booked to operate
- Maximum of 20, 22 or 24 for Public Cruises depending on vessel
- Maximum of 20, 24 or 26 for Private Charters depending on vessel
Participation requirements
Valid ID for those consuming alcohol
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
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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!
