Boston Harbor Islands Free Ferry Weekend Is Coming Up
Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island!
Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!
- Saturday, May 16
- Sunday, May 17
Getting Tickets:
- Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast!
- This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult
Ferry Schedule: Ferries depart from Gate 5. Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time.
Boston to Spectacle Island:
1Departures start around 10:00 AM
Last departures typically around 2:00–3:00 PM
Return ferries run throughout the afternoon
🎉 Activities:
Pack a picnic, or grab a lobster roll from the Luke’s Lobster pop up! 🦞
Look for sea glass or hike around the island trails
Bring a kite and let it fly
Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!
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