Boston Duck Tours
These 80-minute tours blend land and water components and cover many of the city’s highlights. The rides depart from three locations multiple times a day during the March-to-November season.
Cindy Brown
bostonducktours.com
Boston Harbor Cruises
Since 1926, Boston Harbor Cruises and the Nolan family have been providing top-notch cruises that showcase the city’s historical harbor. The company’s fleet of 53 vessels makes more than 500 trips annually.
Doug Hall
bostonharborcruises.com
Captain John Whale Watching and Fishing Tours
This company offers a diverse group of cruises, ranging from whale-watching tours at Provincetown and Plymouth to deep-sea fishing excursions to harbor and meal cruises of Plymouth.
Bob Avila
captjohn.com
The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown
Whale-watching tours go from Provincetown harbor to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Along the way, passengers may see many species of whales, as well as dolphins and porpoise.
Jay Hurley
whalewatch.com
Hy-Line Cruises
Two popular options include catamaran service from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and a one-hour Hyannis Harbor Cruise that features live commentary. Hy-Line also offers charters for groups.
Dee Forand
hylinecruises.com
Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority
The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service from Cape Cod to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Since 1960, it has been the lifeline to the islands year-round for locals and travelers alike.
Kimberlee McHugh
steamshipauthority.com
