Looking for some outdoor Winter Fun? - Boston's Best Cruises is offering great Winter Cruises!
**Snow Day on Specatcle February 20th - Looking for a family-friendly outdoor activity, but don't want to drive to a ski area? Join us for a "Snow Day on Spectacle" in Boston Harbor. Bring your snowshoes, cross-country skis, and hiking boots to explore the island in winter. This event is also part of the Olympics in Our Parks program, highlighting winter sports at DCR locations, and will include snowshoeing racing and activities. Join us for the fun!
REI will be providing a limited 'loaner' snowshoes on a first-call, first-served basis. Spectacle Island boasts five miles of hiking trails and the highest point in Boston Harbor, offering spectacular views of the city and the harbor.
The boat will be our 'base lodge', where you can leave your gear and use the restrooms. For those of you who may be hungry, our full service Snack Bar will be open during this event, serving all of your favorites including hot coffee and cocoa, baked goods, popcorn, hot dogs, chowder, and more! Tickets are $14.00, and must be purchased in advance. Buy tickets for Snow Day on Spectacle Island!
** 31st Annual Snow Row March 6 -
Sponsored by The Hull Life Saving Museum
The Hull Lifesaving Museum's signature rowing race, the Snow Row, will be on Saturday March 6, 2010 at the Windmill Point Boathouse, Hull. The Snow Row covers a 3 3/4 mile triangular course starting off the beach at Windmill Point, continuing around Sheep Island, past the Peddocks Island day marker, and back to shore. Huge crowds gather on the beach beside the museum’s Windmill Point Boathouse to share in the wild, LeMans-style start, unpredictable weather, and one-of-a-kind gathering of gorgeous boats and athletes.
With great outside viewing space and a cozy interior to serve as a base lodge, The Voyager III is the perfect place to witness all of the action close up! Board the V3 in either the Quincy Shipyard Dock (703 Washington St.) or Pemberton Pier in Hull to follow the race and get a rare view of the racers up close! You'll see a variety of wooden pulling boats; peapods, dories, wherries, whitehalls, ocean shells, kayaks, pilot gigs, captain's gigs, and Irish currachs. The Voyager has three decks, indoor and outdoor seating, and a full service snack bar open for the entire event with coffee, tea, hot dogs, chili, chowder and hot cocoa on sale to keep you from feeling the cold!
The schedule is as follows:
Depart Quincy at 10:00 am
Arrive Hull at 10:30 am
Race Begins at 12:00 pm
Depart Hull at 2:00 pm
Return to Quincy at 2:30 pm
Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before departure time to allow time for boarding. Limited seating - Reservations are strongly suggested. Buy tickets for 31st Annual Snow Row Excursion on the Voyager 3!
MBTA Harbor Express - High-speed ferries connecting Quincy, Hull, Boston, and Logan Airport. Ferries run on a frequent schedule, year round, offering early morning, mid-day, and late night service. Join us on Thursday and Friday evenings for complimentary snacks onboard!
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The Salem Ferry - Experience all the history and culture of this hip seaport city! Skip the traffic by taking the Ferry from Boston and enjoy a 45-minute high-speed ride along picturesque New England coastline! Cruise & Play packages are available with discounts on local restaurants and attractions in both Salem and Boston!
Boston's Best Sunset Cruise - Experience all the history, mythology, and gossip that Boston Harbor has to offer at twilight! Enjoy a snack and a drink from our onboard bar before coming to attention as we lower the boat's flag and fire a ceremonial cannon to signal the day's end at Boston Light as the sun sets behind the Boston skyline.
New England Aquarium Whale Watch - Boston's best high-speed catamaran whale watch! Enjoy a 3-4 hour adventure from Boston to Stellwagen Bank hosted by our experienced marine biologists aboard the only vessel in Boston designed specifically for whale watching! Whale sightings are guaranteed!
Boston Harbor Islands - Escape to this amazing National Park Area with frequent service from Boston and Quincy aboard our modern fast ferries, or take a sunset cruise. There is nothing quite like experiencing Boston Harbor from the water.
