Seven people in winter clothes stand under a sign that reads "Thompson Island"

Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands New Year's Day Boat Trip to Thompson Island

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Special Event
  • Jan 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  • Fees apply

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Please purchase tickets at the Eventbrite

Enjoy a 45 minute boat ride through the Boston Harbor Islands and a panoramic view of the Boston skyline. Explore Thompson Island's meadows, forests, beaches and 40 acre salt marsh and learn about its intriguing history.

Boat departs Mass Bay Lines, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston (behind the Boston Harbor Hotel) at 12:00pm and returns to the dock at 4:00pm. Boarding begins at 11:30am. The nearest T stations are South Station (Red Line) and Aquarium (Blue Line). Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. No food is sold on the boat or the island. Pack a picnic and go on your own adventure. There will be indoor warm up space.

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Fees

Adult tickets are $30

Location

Boat departs Mass Bay Lines, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston

Schedule

Date:

Jan 1, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Boarding begins at 11:30 AM, the boat leaves at 12:00 PM, and returns at 4:00 PM

Event Type

  • Boat Cruise
  • Partner Program
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