Last updated: June 27, 2025
Thing to Do
Take a Lighthouse Cruise
NPS Photo/Woods
Cruise Boston’s outer harbor to learn about navigational aids in Boston and the uses of the islands over time.
This 2-hour narrated boat tour cruises by the three still standing lighthouses in Boston Harbor: Long Island Head Light, Boston Light, and Graves Light. There will also be plenty of opportunities to take in exceptional views of both the harbor and the city.
Cruises are offered on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer season. For more information and tickets, please visit the Lighthouse Cruises page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website.
Cruises are weather dependent. Ticket holders will be notified if a tour is canceled.
Details
Duration
90-120 Minutes
Cruises last approximately 2 hours.
Activity
Boat Tour
Pets Allowed
No
Service animals are allowed.
Activity Fee
Yes
Please purchase tickets on the Lighthouse Cruises page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website.
Location
Starting Point: Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Cruise depart from the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Reservations
Yes
Please purchase tickets on the Lighthouse Cruises page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website.
Season
Summer
Time of Day
Day
For the 2025 season, tours are available on select Fridays and Saturdays.
Accessibility Information
The Columbia Point is an ADA accessible vessel. There is sometimes a step getting on the vessel, the size of the step varies depending on the tide.
Food and water are not available on the boat. Plan to bring your own food and drink. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and vaping are not permitted on the cruise.