Duration
3:45 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
Passing by Boston’s busy waterfront, you’ll soon arrive at Long Wharf to embark on a 1 hour harbour cruise. As your captain expertly navigates the historic waterfront, your guide will point out the many landmarks of the Boston skyline and the surrounding harbour.You’ll also enjoy a view of ‘Old Ironsides’, USS Ironsides at her home in the Charlestown Navy Yard with the Bunker Hill Monument in the background.
Afterwards, you will re-board your coach for a tour by land to one of the city’s most attractive spots, Copley Square, bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Continuing through the upscale residential area of Back Bay, you’ll pass a number of quaint boutiques and trendy cafés en route to the Public Garden.In the heart of the city overlooking the Boston Common, lies one of the most elegant and wealthiest neighbourhoods of the city, Beacon Hill.
During your scenic drive, you’ll pass by the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, completed in 1978, as well as the Old State House where the Boston Massacre took place.
At a glance*
Duration: Half-day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and boat
Why Book: To enjoy a scenic harbour cruise taking in the most scenic sights by land and sea.
Itinerary*
Depart the pier Scenic Drive to Long Wharf to check in and embark the vessel > Begin the harbour cruise > Depart the vessel for a scenic drive to Copley Square > Depart Copley Square > Scenic drive through Beacon Hill, state house, and Old South Meeting house > Arrive at pier
What's included*
Local guide
Boat ride
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and motor vessel. The harbour cruise is not exclusive to P&O Cruises and bookings are open to the general public and tourists alike. Please note that the tour itinerary may vary in sequence. Although there is very little walking, guests must be able to negotiate the steps onto the boat (approximately 50 meters over brick and wooden walkways) and the coach.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.