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Spirit of Boston

Designed for fun, comfort and incredible harbor views, Spirit of Boston is ready to show you the city. Spirit offers lunch, dinner, cocktail and holiday cruises, plus dozens of themed cruises. With great food, drinks, DJ entertainment and a variety of onboard activities to choose from, you’ll love Spirit’s Panoramic skyline views.

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Spirit of Boston Signature Dinner Cruise

• Mobile voucher
• Instant confirmation
• Buffet with a wide array of salads, entrées & deserts
• Background music
• Full-service bars
• 3 climate-controlled interior decks offering panoramic views
• Open-air rooftop deck for lounging & sightseeing

Activity location

• 200 Seaport World Trade Center Commonwealth Pier
• 02210, Boston, MA, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 1 Seaport Lane Commonwealth Pier
• 02210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
• Fri, Apr 19 -
• Sat, Apr 20 -
• Sun, Apr 21 -
• Mon, Apr 22 -
• Tue, Apr 23 -
• Wed, Apr 24 -
• Thu, Apr 25 -
• Fri, Apr 26 $167
• Sat, Apr 27 $165
• Sun, Apr 28 -
• Mon, Apr 29 -
• Tue, Apr 30 -
• Wed, May 1 -
• Thu, May 2 -
• Fri, May 3 $167

Dinner Cruise

• Activity duration is 3 hours 3h 3h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Cruise of Boston Harbor
• What's included What's included 3-course buffet dinner
• What's included What's included Coffee, hot tea, and iced tea
• What's included What's included Background music
• What's excluded What's excluded Additional beverages and alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
• What's excluded What's excluded Professional photos taken onboard (available for purchase)

Know before you book

• Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
• Seating is pre-assigned; 2–10 people may be seated at 1 table.
• Children's menu available upon request.
• The vessel is wheelchair accessible; however, you must inform the supplier of your specific needs at the time of reservation.
• Check-in and boarding is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time

What you can expect

Climb aboard for a unique mixture of dining, entertainment, and scenic views. The Spirit of Boston cruises year-round from Boston's historic Seaport District and offers up-close views of “Old Ironsides,” Castle Island, and the Harbor Islands.

Step outside to feel the wind in your hair while sipping a cocktail and snapping some photographs of the unparalleled views from the topside lounge. Awaiting you inside is a delicious buffet with many salad and entrée options. Listen to fun music under the stars.

For dinner, enjoy an expansive array of buffet dishes. See sample menu below (subject to change):

First Course:

• Organic mixed field greens
• Organic spinach and kale salad
• Roasted red beet salad
• Mediterranean Couscous and chickpea salad
• Orzo and bay shrimp salad

Main Course:

• Oven baked North Atlantic sole filet
• Honey and sesame chicken
• Whole roasted pork loin
• Braised Beef Short Rib

Vegetables, Potatoes, & Pasta:

• Roasted broccoli florets
• Creamed corn and cheddar cheese casserole
• Baked ziti pasta
• Mashed potatoes
• Seasonal fruit
• Lemon Pound Cake & Strawberries
• Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
• Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
• Carmel Apple Bread Pudding

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures.

• Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
• Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers
• High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

• Contactless ticket redemption
• Social distancing measures in place
• Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

• Masks required
• Personal protective equipment worn by staff
• Hand sanitizer provided
• Temperature checks given to staff

Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise

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Highlights / General details Come dine, dance and celebrate aboard a Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise! Whether it’s a date night, birthday party, or a fun night out with friends, Spirit serves up great food—and a great view. Departing from the Seaport World Trade Center at Commonwealth Pier, you’ll cruise for three hours and enjoy an upbeat and lively atmosphere. Sample dishes from Spirit’s creative, contemporary buffet-style dinner menu and sip specialty cocktails from our bar. Don’t forget to save room for dessert, served tableside toward the end of the cruise. The onboard DJ will provide music throughout the cruise, ranging from today’s hits to old favorites. Grab your favorite partner or your group and get out on the dance floor! Watch the sun set on the horizon from Boston Harbor and see the city skyline light up at night. Other notable attractions along our route include Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, the historic USS Constitution and Boston’s thriving Seaport District. Take in the view from windows surrounding the climate-controlled dining decks, or head topside to Spirit of Boston’s open-air rooftop observation lounge for a different perspective. Start your week with Spirit!

Inclusion 3-hour cruise; Grand Dinner Buffet; DJ, Music and Dancing; Coffee, Tea, Ice-Tea; Services Charges and Fees.

Exclusion Additional beverages purchased on board; Gratuities on on-board purchases; Transportation to/from pier. Spirit of Boston Dinner Menu: SALAD: Organic Mixed Field Greens: Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Corn, Feta Cheese, Black Olives, Kidney Beans, Sunflower Seeds, Herb Croutons, House-Made Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Low Fat Italian. Organic Spinach and Kale Salad: Parmesan Cheese, Peppers, Red Onions, Roast Garlic Lemon Dressing Roasted Red Beet Salad: Pickled Shallots, Fresh Mint, Italian Parsley. Mediterranean Couscous and Chickpea Salad: Green Onions, Cumin-Paprika Vinaigrette. Orzo & Bay Shrimp Salad: Scallions, English Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Dill & Mustard Vinaigrette. ENTRÉE: Oven Baked North Atlantic Sole Filet: Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce. Honey & Sesame Chicken: Scallions, Fresno Chilies. Whole-Roasted Pork Loin: Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce. Braised Beef Short Rib: Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce. VEGETABLES, POTATOES & PASTA: Roasted Broccoli Florets: Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes. Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole: Green Chilies, Scallions, Fresh Cilantro. Baked Ziti Pasta: Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach & Garlic Sauce. Mashed Potatoes: Idaho Potatoes, Roasted Garlic. DESSERTS Seasonal Fruit, Cannoli, Chocolate Drizzle Rice Krispy, Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake, Strawberries & Vanilla Custard, Apple Cobbler. **Menu subject to change. Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy**

Hours of operation Available: Sunday Sunset Dinner: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Monday – Wednesday Sunset Dinner: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Thursday and Friday Sails: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Saturday Sails: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Boarding begins at least 1 hour prior to cruise departure. On the day of your cruise, please check in at the ticket booth at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Duration Approximately 3 hours.

Location Spirit of Boston Ticket Booth - 200 Seaport World Trade Center, Commonwealth Pier, Boston, MA 02210.

Additional Information Additional alcoholic, soft drink, and other beverages are available for purchase on board. Cruise will operate year-round and in most weather conditions. Each enclosed deck is climate controlled and the weather will not affect your cruise. In the case of severe weather conditions or upon direction of the U.S. Coast Guard, the ship will remain dockside for the length of the event. Boarding Photos will be available for purchase on-board and after the cruise.

Participant restrictions Children are welcome on our dinner cruises. Children under 3 are complimentary. There is no discount for children on our Saturday Dinner Cruises.

Policies Dress Code: For men, appropriate attire includes slacks and a polo or button down shirt. For women, nice slacks, Capri pants or a sundress is recommended. Although allowed, we strongly discourage collarless t-shirts, jeans, shorts or sneakers. Rates may not apply for holiday and specialty cruises and are subject to change. The vessel is wheelchair accessible. However, you must inform the supplier of your specific needs at time of reservations. *Cruise schedules change often. Guests will receive sail time upon final confirmation. Cancellation: 3 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**

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Daily except Sunday

2.5 - 3.5 hours (including boarding time)

Monday - Saturday: Boarding: 6:30pm and Sailing: 7:00pm Duration: Thrusday, Friday & Saturday: 3.5 hours (incl. boarding time) Monday to Wednesday: 2.5 hours (incl. boarding time)

• Meeting Point Cruise departs from 200 Seaport Boulevard on the Commonwealth Pier. The following directions will enable you to reach the Port by public transportation: From South Station, take the MBTA Silver Line Waterfront (one level above the Red Line, one below the food court) to World Trade Center Station. Take the stairs/escalators/elevators to the second level and exit onto World Trade Center Ave. The Seaport Hotel will be ahead on the right. Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the boading time. This is mandatory to ensure time to obtain boarding passes.

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• Sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet
• All-inclusive price
• Unparalleled views of the sparkling waters of Boston Harbor
• Live entertainment and an interactive Top 40 DJ
• Non-stop dancing under the stars

The Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise is a delightful and memorable experience. There is no hotel pick-up for the cruise but the departure point – 200 Seaport Boulevard on the Commonwealth Pier – can easily be reached by public transportation.

From South Station, take the MBTA Silver Line Waterfront (one level above the Red Line, one below the food court) to World Trade Center Station. Take the stairs/escalators/elevators to the second level and exit onto World Trade Center Ave. The Seaport Hotel will be ahead on the right.

To obtain your boarding pass please present your voucher and photo ID at the activity operator’s ticket desk at the dockside. Boarding begins 30 minutes before sailing time. Make sure you arrive in good time so you can settle down comfortably to enjoy the trip.

A keepsake photo of you and your party will be taken upon boarding, so go ahead and smile for the camera! (You can decide to purchase or not, when you dock.)

You’ll know you’re in for a special evening the moment you step aboard Spirit’s elegant decks and are escorted to your candlelit table. Order drinks (payable direct), then feel free to explore the ship while the crew casts off for 3 fabulous hours on Boston Harbor.

Your waiter will invite you to the Grande Dinner Buffet, where you can sample a little bit of everything, or just select your favorite fare. Everything is freshly prepared in the shipboard galley and served in the true manner of an ocean-going cruise buffet. Menus change but the following example will give you an idea of what is likely to be on offer:

Menu subject to change.

Savor your culinary selections over perfectly-paced dinner music and enjoy the views of the city lights through the vast windows. After the show, take your drinks topside and relax on the largest outdoor patio deck in the city while Boston’s magnificent skyline spreads before you in all directions. It’s the perfect pause before the pulsing beat of Spirit’s dance tunes entices you onto the dance floor.

Spirit’s dinner cruises spotlight some of the hottest DJs in the city. For nearly two hours, they will spin your favorite tunes and let you rock ‘til you dock - literally. The perfect end to the perfect night.

At the end of cruise will be dropped back at the starting point.

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• 2.5 - 3.5 hours cruise
• Onboard entertainment
• Buffet Dinner
• Tea, coffee and water
• Taxes and fees
• Fuel surcharge
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Drinks from the bar or wine list

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• Grande Dinner Buffet Menu

Please note

Please contact the activity operator within 5 days of booking or at least 72 hours prior to your arrival into Boston to confirm your cruise reservation. You will not be guaranteed a place on the cruise until you have contacted the cruise company to confirm.

Menu is subject to change.

You must print and present your voucher in order to redeem services purchased. Please present your voucher and photo ID at the activity operator ticket kiosk located dockside. You will be issued boarding passes at this time. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time.

Cruises will go ahead year-round, rain or shine. In the rare event the Coast Guard prohibits cruising because of weather, your activity operator will contact you to make other arrangements.

Dress Code - For men, appropriate attire includes slacks and a polo or button down shirt. For women, nice slacks, Capri pants or a sundress is recommended.

Safety Alert - Pursuant to an advisory issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, please power off Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices while onboard the ship.

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Boston Signature Lunch Cruise

• Duration 2 hours
• Onboard DJ entertainment
• Scenic Boston Harbor views
• Freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts
• Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
• Guaranteed table for your party size
• Entry/Admission - City Experiences
• Alcoholic Beverages
• 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210, USA
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Dress code: casual attire
• Full-bar available
• Our decks are climate-controlled to cruise year-round in all weather conditions
• Most guests choose comfortable, casually stylish attire
• Children are welcome and infants under three cruise free
• We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions
• Boarding begins one hour before departure time
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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• zephyro2020 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Wonderful Evening This was a nice relaxing evening that wrapped up my 1 week getaway. The dinner and desert bar was yummy. I will suggest this to friends visiting in the future. Read more Written February 26, 2024
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• J2960OOlisah 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles AWESOME The atmosphere was wonderful & so was the food & service from Mike, our waiter. Views of the downtown Boston at night were beautiful Read more Written October 29, 2023
• jimrY3320BC 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles I wanted something uniue, upscale and special and they delivered. We booked a surprise birthday party for 39 people. Booking staff was excellent. Wait staff was excellent. Dj played music for a minute during dinner...very loud...not sure why. Food was pretty good. The night city skyline was great. It was a truly unique upscale event and everyone was blown away. Prices are kind of high per person. No discount for large group. But it was overall a great event for a real special occasion. Parking was a little weird but I don't think it's their fault. The parking validation was done on board before departure which simplified things. Greer was our waitress. Can't say enough about her. Jasmine was my booking point person. Very professional and accommodating. Well run venue. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to do something really unique and outside the box. Pricey but pretty cool. Jim Read more Written October 17, 2023
• Isabel089 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Comfortable, elegant and delicious cruise We were a family group of six and went on a Sunday afternoon with clear crisp autumn weather. We all really enjoyed our time. The spacious dining room was elegantly laid out with white tablecloths and attractive table settings; our server was friendly and efficient; the plentiful buffet offerings - which included both brunch and luncheon dishes - were delicious, as were the cocktails and mocktails. After our meal, we went to the outdoor decks and had wonderful views as we cruised around the harbor. It was an excellent treat, especially for two of our group who were visiting Boston from overseas. Yes, it was expensive - but for a special occasion with special people, it felt just right. Read more Written October 16, 2023
• HernOkies 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to start our visit in Boston We absolutely loved the dinner cruise on the Boston Harbor. Our server was excellent and the food was very good. However, our soup was barely warm but itvwas delicious. Cocktails were great and we enjoyed the live DJ's music 70's selections. Later a group of ladies hit the dance floor and the music changed more towards hip-hop so we went upstairs to the upper deck to see the harbor lights. It was not windy and we really enjoyed it. Something we didnt know and didnt see in the information about how to get to the departure point is that if you tell Uber to drop you to the Boston Harbor Hotel then you just walk between the Starbucks and the hotel right down to the wharf. There will be staff waiting with a passenger lust and will show you where to go. Also, the dress code said semi-formal but no one that I saw was dressed that way. Nice pants or skirt & blouse for ladies and slacks or nice jeans & shirt for the men was perfect. Take a jacket if youbwant to enjoy the upper deck. Read more Written September 26, 2023
• I3100PHjamesr 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Plan on eating elsewhere Overpriced experience and the food was absolutely not edible. Appetizers were not prepped properly and were frozen when served. The main course was even more disappointing and was cold when served with no taste. We didn’t even look for dessert after the food was taken away. Bring a jacket for dinner because the A/C was set to sub zero, and plan on going out for food after you dock. Enjoyed the Boston Harbor view but wished I saved the money. Definitely not worth it! Read more Written September 18, 2023
• kathygE5179JG 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles LOUD, LOUD, LOUD The views were ruined for us by the bland food and the extremely loud music. If you want a nice relaxing cruise, DONT DO IT! Also misleading, the boat in the picture was not the boat we were on. Skip this! Read more Written August 30, 2023
• troybR3120CD 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Something to do different Food is average for the money it should be a lot better the one I went on was the spirit more of younger crowd someone had a baby on board not the experience I wanted for anniversary had a buffet with like 3 choices of food. Read more Written August 28, 2023
• robertlV3391EC 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Odyssey Trip Ship was clean Service was good. Food was good. Rained a little put a little damper on the trip because of fog Read more Written August 12, 2023
• zezelal 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great evening with friends We went as 2 couples and did the "Dine out" one and everything went very well. Boat left on time, crew was attentive and friendly, food was nice, good drinks selection. We were lucky with good weather and spent the whole time on the upper deck outside. It was very nice seeing the Boston skyline during a beautiful sunset and later with the lights on in the tall buildings. We all enjoyed it and would try a different one in the future. Read more Written August 11, 2023
• nikkitaparker0 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Girls Cruise The best part of this cruise was traveling with friends and meeting new ones The food was delicious the DJ was fantastic and so were the drinks Read more Written August 7, 2023
• 37briannak 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles AMAZING This was a delightful experience for my husbands birthday! Even though it was raining the party continued !!! The experience was very welcoming and the food buffet was DELICIOUS !!! I'd book this event over & over again . Read more Written August 7, 2023

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Come aboard and enjoy the most entertaining experience in Boston featuring our luncheon Grande Buffet! This two-hour cruise on Boston’s historic harbor is perfect for an afternoon getaway and is exclusive to Best of Times Guests Only! One price includes everything except drinks and photos. Bon Voyage! – As the ship pulls away from the dock, grab your streamers and your drinks and join our Spirit entertainers in a festive Bon Voyage toast. Bon Appétit – Once you’ve been invited up to our Grande Buffet, take as little or as much as you like. With choices such as Harvest Salad Station, Country Farm Potato Salad, Fresco Tuscany Pasta Salad, Tilapia Fillet with Lobster Cream, Herb-Infused Rotisserie Chicken, Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Local Harvest Vegetables, and a Fresh selection of Cakes, Bars, Pastries, Cookies and Seasonal Fruit for dessert* there is sure to be something to please even the most discerning palate. You can even go back for seconds and thirds as long as the buffet is open! Stretch your legs – head topside for the largest outdoor patio deck in Boston and catch a breath of fresh air and an amazing view. Rock ‘til you dock – from line dances to Top-40 hits, our DJs know how to get everyone up and dancing, right to the end of your cruise. After our cruise we will depart for Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market. This bustling market place is still as busy as it was in the 1700’s featuring a burgeoning array of shops, restaurants and outdoor entertainment making it a premiere destination. We will have free time here to explore or shop on our own before our departure home. *Spirit of Boston reserves the right to change/alter meal choices.

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For a truly unique and entertaining view of Boston Harbor, consider taking a cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston. The Spirit of Boston offers a variety of cruise experiences including lunch, dinner, sunset cruises, and midnight moonlight cruises. The cruises pass the World Trade Center, Boston Tea Party site, Boston Massacre site, the Old North Church, the Bunker Hill Monument , Old Ironsides, and more.

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Spirit of Boston Signature Dinner Cruise

• Mobile voucher
• Instant confirmation
• Buffet with a wide array of salads, entrées & deserts
• Background music
• Full-service bars
• 3 climate-controlled interior decks offering panoramic views
• Open-air rooftop deck for lounging & sightseeing

Activity location

• 200 Seaport World Trade Center Commonwealth Pier
• 02210, Boston, MA, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 1 Seaport Lane Commonwealth Pier
• 02210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Fri, Apr 19 -
• Sat, Apr 20 -
• Sun, Apr 21 -
• Mon, Apr 22 -
• Tue, Apr 23 -
• Wed, Apr 24 -
• Thu, Apr 25 -
• Fri, Apr 26 $167
• Sat, Apr 27 $165
• Sun, Apr 28 -
• Mon, Apr 29 -
• Tue, Apr 30 -
• Wed, May 1 -
• Thu, May 2 -
• Fri, May 3 $167

Dinner Cruise

• Activity duration is 3 hours 3h 3h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Cruise of Boston Harbor
• What's included What's included 3-course buffet dinner
• What's included What's included Coffee, hot tea, and iced tea
• What's included What's included Background music
• What's excluded What's excluded Additional beverages and alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
• What's excluded What's excluded Professional photos taken onboard (available for purchase)

Know before you book

• Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
• Seating is pre-assigned; 2–10 people may be seated at 1 table.
• Children's menu available upon request.
• The vessel is wheelchair accessible; however, you must inform the supplier of your specific needs at the time of reservation.
• Check-in and boarding is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time

What you can expect

Climb aboard for a unique mixture of dining, entertainment, and scenic views. The Spirit of Boston cruises year-round from Boston's historic Seaport District and offers up-close views of “Old Ironsides,” Castle Island, and the Harbor Islands.

Step outside to feel the wind in your hair while sipping a cocktail and snapping some photographs of the unparalleled views from the topside lounge. Awaiting you inside is a delicious buffet with many salad and entrée options. Listen to fun music under the stars.

For dinner, enjoy an expansive array of buffet dishes. See sample menu below (subject to change):

First Course:

• Organic mixed field greens
• Organic spinach and kale salad
• Roasted red beet salad
• Mediterranean Couscous and chickpea salad
• Orzo and bay shrimp salad

Main Course:

• Oven baked North Atlantic sole filet
• Honey and sesame chicken
• Whole roasted pork loin
• Braised Beef Short Rib

Vegetables, Potatoes, & Pasta:

• Roasted broccoli florets
• Creamed corn and cheddar cheese casserole
• Baked ziti pasta
• Mashed potatoes
• Seasonal fruit
• Lemon Pound Cake & Strawberries
• Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
• Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
• Carmel Apple Bread Pudding

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures.

• High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
• Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
• Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers

Social distancing

• Contactless ticket redemption
• Social distancing measures in place
• Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

• Personal protective equipment worn by staff
• Temperature checks given to staff
• Masks required
• Hand sanitizer provided

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If you ask David Coffin, he will tell you that most people don’t understand the full scope of maritime music. “They think it’s just sea shanties, but those are a very specific kind of song … rhythmic songs that [crew members] would sing on ships while they were working,” said the New Haven native. “Sea shanties are an entry point into maritime music, but there are so many others like whaling songs and songs about being at sea.” Coffin, 64, is a well-known area raconteur who performs maritime concerts, leads maritime music programs in schools, and has been the master of ceremonies for ‘Christmas Revels’ — held annually at the Sanders Theatre in Cambridge in celebration of winter solstice — for more than four decades. He has also been guiding tours for Boston Harbor cruises for nearly 25 years and said he is excited about a new harbor cruise he created and narrates for Boston Harbor City Cruises called the Boston Lighthouse and Outer Harbor Cruise, which is offered Thursday-Sunday through May 12. “People are enamored with lighthouses, and on this two-hour cruise, we show them four lighthouses and one surprise lighthouse,” said Coffin, who said there will be a musical component to the cruise. “I really enjoy storytelling — and there is so much history right here in Boston Harbor. To me, every trip is a performance, and even though it’s been almost 25 years [as a tour guide] and has [included] the same information, it never gets old.” Coffin added that he has the “coolest office in town — and it floats. And I’m so successful that I have windows on all four sides of my office.” We caught up with the father of three (one adult daughter and two adult stepchildren), who lives in Gloucester with his wife, Kirsten Wiberg, and their two dogs, two cats, and one bird, to talk about all things travel.

If you could travel anywhere right now, where would you go? I’d go to Fiji. Why? I think the water speaks for itself.

Do you prefer booking trips through a travel agent or on your own? My wife takes care of it.

Thoughts on an “unplugged” vacation? I’m all for it. Hard to do but very healthy for the brain.

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What has been your worst vacation experience? It was a busman’s holiday — meaning it was a holiday but I was still working — on a Carnival Cruise about 20 years ago. It was like a floating city with thousands of people. Never again.

What is your favorite childhood travel memory? Flying back from Paris, where we were visiting my grandparents when I was 6 or 7, and the plane lost an engine — so we had three instead of four. Everyone lost their appetite, so I had a lot of extra desserts. Remember, I was a child and since we were still flying, everything seemed fine to me.

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If you could travel with one famous person/celebrity, who would it be? My wife.

What is the best gift to give a traveler? An amazing restaurant recommendation and a prepaid bill.

What is your go-to snack for a flight or a road trip? Trail mix — any kind with raisins — and ginger ale.

What is the coolest souvenir you’ve picked up on a vacation? A hole in my foot from stepping on a sea urchin at a beach in Spain. It was low tide and I was way out there on my own. I was a young kid and all I remember is that I couldn’t walk for a couple of days, and I got lots of ice cream.

What is your favorite app/website for travel? None. My wife makes travel arrangements and goes through the airlines directly.

What has travel taught you? Get there early.

What is your best travel tip? Unpack half your suitcase and leave the items you unpacked at home. You don’t need as much as you think you do.

Juliet Pennington can be reached at [email protected] .

The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship

T hinking of booking a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line ? You have a lot of choices. The Miami-based line operates vessels in almost every corner of the world, with a wide range of itineraries in many destinations.

You'll find Norwegian ships everywhere from the Caribbean and the Bahamas to Europe, Asia and Australia. The line is also a big player in Hawaii.

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In addition, Norwegian is particularly known for cruises to Bermuda out of Boston and New York City, and it offers Canada and New England cruises regularly. It also operates some Panama Canal sailings and trips from the West Coast of the U.S. to the Mexican Riviera.

In North America, Norwegian ships sail from a relatively wide range of home ports, including Baltimore; Boston; New York City; Miami and Tampa; Galveston, Texas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; New Orleans; San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco; Seattle; Honolulu; Vancouver, British Columbia; Quebec City and Quebec in Canada; and Seward, Alaska.

Here is a look at the best destinations you can visit on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship.

Related: The ultimate guide to Norwegian Cruise Line

Some of Norwegian's most exciting itineraries are in Europe, where the line is a significant player. It offers a wide range of itineraries in the Mediterranean and across northern Europe.

Norwegian will typically deploy around half of its 19 ships to the continent from spring to fall, making Europe its biggest focus for more than half the year. Norwegian also sometimes offers Europe cruises in the winter — albeit typically with just one ship.

Norwegian's Mediterranean sailings provide the chance to see such iconic destinations as Barcelona in Spain; and Florence, Rome and Naples in Italy in a single cruise. Or, you can sign up for a Mediterranean cruise that focuses on the Greek Islands.

In northern Europe, Norwegian will take you to such famed Baltic cities as Stockholm; Tallinn, Estonia; and Helsinki in a single sailing.

In past years, such Baltic trips have also included a multiday call at St. Petersburg, Russia — traditionally the highlight of any Baltic sailings. However, like all major cruise lines, Norwegian pulled St. Petersburg from Baltic itineraries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

As of the publishing of this guide, Norwegian had opened bookings for all of its Baltic sailing through late 2025, and St. Petersburg remains off the schedule for all of them. The line hasn't said when it might return to St. Petersburg.

For those looking to explore northern Europe, Norwegian also offers itineraries that zero in on Iceland, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Norwegian's Europe voyages range widely in length from just four nights to a whopping 19 nights (for a repositioning cruise itinerary that begins in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and ends in the European city of Lisbon).

Among the longest sailings that Norwegian offers that focus solely on European stops is a one-way trips between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Oslo, Norway, that includes a wide range of stops in Greenland, Iceland, Denmark's Faroe Islands and Norway.

In Northern Europe, Norwegian ships mostly sail out of Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, England's Southampton and Reykjavík in Iceland.

In the Mediterranean, the line's hubs are Barcelona; Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) and Trieste (near Venice) in Italy; Piraeus (the port for Athens) in Greece; and Istanbul.

Related: Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Norwegian ships

Norwegian isn't the biggest player in Alaska cruises. The giants of cruising to Alaska are Princess Cruises and Holland America , two brands that are sister lines to each other and control a large percentage of the market.

Still, Norwegian typically sends three to five vessels to Alaska every summer, and its big, activity-filled ships are a popular pick with families looking to visit the destination.

The Alaska cruise season is a short one, lasting roughly from April to late October.

For 2024, Norwegian plans to deploy four ships to the Alaska market for the full season:

• Norwegian Encore : Norwegian's biggest vessel will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Seattle. It will call at the Alaska towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, plus Victoria, British Columbia. It will also visit Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing.
• Norwegian Sun: This ship will operate a mix of nine- to 10-night sailings to Alaska out of Seattle. The list of port calls varies based on the length of the trips.
• Norwegian Bliss : The 3,958-passenger vessel will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Seattle. On most sailings, it will call at Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point in Alaska, plus Victoria, British Columbia. It will also visit Alaska's Endicott Arm for glacier viewing. Some sailings at the start and end of the season substitute a visit to Skagway and Glacier Bay National Park for the stops in Sitka and Icy Strait Point, and drop the visit to Endicott Arm.
• Norwegian Jewel. The 2,330-passenger ship will operate one-way voyages to Alaska between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seward, Alaska. The trips typically include stops in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, plus a visit to either Glacier Bay National Park or Icy Strait Point.

In recent years, the 1,972-passenger Norwegian Spirit also has spent its summers sailing in Alaska, but most of its Alaska voyages for 2024 were canceled as a result of the vessel being chartered to another company (Norwegian still is marketing two unusual one-way voyages to Alaska on Norwegian Spirit that will take place at the start of the 2024 season — the first a 16-night trip to Alaska that starts in Honolulu on April 22 and ends in Vancouver; the second an 18-night trip that starts May 8 in Vancouver and ends in Tokyo).

The appeal of the one-way sailings on Norwegian Jewel is that they can be combined with Norwegian-organized land tours of Alaska lasting from three to six days to create 10- to 13-night "cruisetours."

The land tour portion of such trips brings visits to such well-known interior Alaska locations as Denali National Park and the town of Fairbanks.

Related: The ultimate Alaska cruise guide

The Caribbean and the Bahamas

The Caribbean and the Bahamas have always been a big area of operations for Norwegian. In fact, for a long time, the regions were so much the focus that the line included "Caribbean" in its name. Up until 1987, Norwegian was known as Norwegian Caribbean Line.

These days, Norwegian usually keeps just two of its 19 vessels in the Caribbean and the Bahamas year-round (in recent years, the year-round ships have been Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Escape, both sailing to the Caribbean and the Bahamas from Florida ports). However, it really ramps things up in the region in the winter, when it deploys a large portion of its ships to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Norwegian currently has 15 of its 19 ships scheduled to sail to the Caribbean and the Bahamas for at least part of 2024 — including its newest and most advanced ship, the 3,195-passenger Norwegian Viva.

Related: I've sailed on nearly every Norwegian ship. Here are my first impressions of Norwegian Prima

Norwegian offers a broad range of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from more than half a dozen home ports. If you're looking for something short, the line has you covered in the form of lots of quick, three- and four-night trips from Miami to the Bahamas.

It also offers an abundance of seven-night sailings to Caribbean and Bahamian ports, as well as a handful of longer trips in the region that range from nine to 14 nights.

At the core of the line's Caribbean and Bahamas program are its seven-night sailings, which break down into three broad categories:

• Eastern Caribbean voyages
• Western Caribbean voyages
• Southern Caribbean voyages

A typical seven-night Norwegian sailing to the Eastern Caribbean includes stops in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas.

Norwegian's seven Western Caribbean voyages will typically include a visit to Roatan, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico.

The line's Southern Caribbean itineraries will often bring visits to Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Lucia and St. Kitts. They typically begin and end in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

When sailing to the Caribbean, Norwegian ships generally sail out of Miami, Port Canaveral and Tampa in Florida; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The line also offers Caribbean sailings out of Baltimore, Galveston, New Orleans, New York City and, occasionally, Panama City, Panama, and La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Related: The ultimate guide to Norwegian's Latitudes Reward loyalty program

Norwegian is the undisputed leader in Hawaii cruises. Most cruise lines that offer sailings to Hawaii only offer a limited number of such trips during a few months each year. Norwegian, by contrast, offers sailings around the Hawaiian Islands out of Honolulu every week of the year — the only cruise line in the world to do so.

Norwegian's Hawaii voyages are also more intensely focused on Hawaii than the Hawaii trips offered by most other lines. This is because Norwegian offers its Hawaii cruises on one of the only cruise ships in the world that meets the regulatory requirements allowing it to spend all its time in the destination.

Norwegian's Hawaii trips take place on Norwegian's 2,150-passenger Pride of America, which has the rare distinction of being both U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed. By law, only such a vessel can cruise full-time in Hawaii without regularly traveling long distances to foreign ports.

An iconic presence in Hawaii, Pride of America has been permanently dedicated to the archipelago since its debut in 2005. It offers a repeating seven-night itinerary that begins each Saturday in Honolulu and brings the chance to visit four different Hawaiian islands on a single seven-night trip.

Beginning and ending on the island of Oahu, the itinerary includes two days each on the islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. The two-day visit to Maui involves an overnight stay at the port of Kahului.

The two-day visit to Kauai involves an overnight stay at the port of Nawiliwili. The two-day visit to Hawaii is split between a call at Hilo and a call at Kona.

Related: The 8 classes of Norwegian ships, explained

Norwegian usually deploys two ships on Bermuda runs every year — one out of New York City and one out of Boston.

In both cases, the sailings offered are mostly seven nights in length and include a two-night stay in Bermuda.

For 2024, Norwegian will devote one of its biggest ships, the 3,782-passenger Norwegian Joy, to Bermuda. It will run out of New York. The line's 2,344-passenger Norwegian Gem will sail to Bermuda out of Boston.

In addition, the line's 3,903-passenger Norwegian Getaway will operate a handful of sailings to Bermuda out of New York during the early part of 2024 that include stops in the Caribbean (something that is relatively rare), and the 3,903-passenger Norwegian Breakaway will operate a few sailings to Bermuda out of New York toward the end of 2024.

The line's relatively new Norwegian Prima will operate a single Bermuda sailing out of New York at the end of 2024.

While most of Norwegian's Bermuda sailings are seven nights in length, the line also sometimes offers a few shorter four- and five-night Bermuda sailings and, occasionally, a longer, nine-night Bermuda sailing.

Note that the shorter Bermuda sailings can offer very little time in the country, sometimes as few as nine hours.

Bottom line

Norwegian offers a wide range of itineraries in destinations around the world, from the Caribbean to Asia. However, you'll find the most choices among Norwegian itineraries in the Caribbean and Europe.

The line is also well-known for voyages around Hawaii and to Bermuda. Its Hawaii sailings, in particular, are something of a rarity in the industry.

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