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Veterans Cruise to Peddocks Island
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Ticket Pricing: Veterans & Active Military: Free; Friends, family & general public: $5; Children 4-12 years: FREE; Children 3 years and under: FREE. If cost is a barrier to your participation, please contact access@bostonharbornow.orgLocation:
The ferry will depart from Long Wharf. Taking public transportation or biking is highly recommended. The closest T stations include Aquarium on the Blue Line, State Street on the Orange Line, and Haymarket on the Green Line. Recommended parking locations include the Garage at Post Office Square and Atlantic Wharf Parking. Each are about a 10-minute walk to Long Wharf, so be sure to build in walking time to ensure you are not late for boarding and departure.Dates & Times
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The ferry departs Long Wharf at 11:00am (arrive no later than 10:30am). Return ferry departs Peddocks Island at 2:15pm, with an estimated return to Long Wharf at 3:00pm.
Description
Veterans Cruise
Honor veterans and active service members with a special cruise and excursion to Peddocks Island.
Enjoy a cruise to Peddocks Island, followed by guided tours of historic Fort Andrews, reflections on service, and fun self-guided activities for all ages.
Light snacks and warm beverages will also be provided, but we encourage visitors to plan accordingly by either bringing lunch from home or purchasing food aboard the ferry.
Ferry Information & Directions: The ferry departs Long Wharf at 11:00am (arrive no later than 10:30am). Gate information will be provided to registrants via email at least 1 day before the event.
- Taking public transportation or biking is highly recommended. The closest T stations include Aquarium on the Blue Line, State Street on the Orange Line, and Haymarket on the Green Line.
- Recommended parking locations include the Garage at Post Office Square and Atlantic Wharf Parking. Each are about a 10-minute walk to Long Wharf, so be sure to build in walking time to ensure you are not late for boarding and departure.
Ticket Pricing:
- Veterans & Active Military: Free
- Friends, family & general public: $5
- Children 0-12 years: FREE
Schedule:
- 11:00am – Ferry departs Long Wharf
- 11:45am – Estimated arrival to Peddocks Island
- 2:15pm – Return ferry departs Peddocks Island
- 3:00pm – Estimated return to Long Wharf
If cost is a barrier to your participation, please contact access@bostonharbornow.org
This program is presented with support from the Highland Street Foundation.
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Reservation or Registration: Yes
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