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Departure port · Flynn Cruiseport Boston · Massachusetts

Cruises from Boston

Cruises from Boston sail from about April to November, mostly week-long trips to Bermuda and round trips to Canada and New England, plus longer one-way voyages to Quebec City and Montreal in the fall foliage season. Ships leave Flynn Cruiseport Boston in the Seaport District, only about 10 minutes from Logan Airport, and Norwegian, Holland America and a long list of premium and luxury lines use it.

  • Canada & New England
  • Bermuda
  • Iceland, Greenland & Arctic
  • Transatlantic

Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cruise port
Flynn Cruiseport Boston
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Main destinations
Canada & New England, Bermuda, Iceland, Greenland & Arctic
Cruise lines
6 lines sail from here

Sailing from Boston

Flynn Cruiseport Boston, officially the Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, sits in a working marine industrial park on the South Boston waterfront, at the edge of the fast-growing Seaport District. It’s compact and close to everything: Logan Airport is just across the harbor, and downtown, the Freedom Trail and the North End are 10 minutes away.

Bermuda is about a day and a half’s sail away, so seven-night round trips typically include two or three days docked at King’s Wharf. Canada and New England round trips of seven nights visit Portland or Bar Harbor in Maine, Saint John in New Brunswick and Halifax in Nova Scotia. In late summer and fall, longer one-way cruises link Boston with Quebec City and Montreal through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and a few lines run voyages to Iceland, Greenland and across the Atlantic.

Boston suits New Englanders who can drive or take the train, and fly-in cruisers who want to pair a cruise with a few days of history, seafood and baseball. The season is limited to the warmer months, the terminal is undergoing a multi-year modernization, and hotel rates in the fall rank among the highest of any US port city.

Where cruises from Boston go

Cruise lines sailing from Boston

Flynn Cruiseport Boston cruise terminals

There is a single terminal building on Black Falcon Avenue, with one main berth and room for a second ship nearby. Massport began a major modernization of the terminal in late 2025 that is expected to continue for several years, so check-in may take place in temporary covered areas, such as a large tent along the water, while work goes on. Porters take checked bags at the curb, then you clear security and check-in before boarding. Arrive in your assigned window; the terminal is small, so turning up very early often means waiting outside.

Getting to the port

Flying in

Boston Logan International (BOS) is about 3 miles (5 km) from the cruiseport, typically 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare via the Ted Williams Tunnel, though rush hour can double that. The MBTA Silver Line connects Logan with the Seaport, but you’ll still need a short taxi or a longer walk with luggage to reach the terminal. Providence (PVD) and Manchester (MHT) airports are about an hour or more away.

Driving

From I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) or I-93, follow signs for the Seaport and the Ted Williams Tunnel, then local signs to Black Falcon Avenue and the cruiseport. Downtown Boston traffic is heavy at rush hour and on Red Sox game days, so leave a buffer. Amtrak and commuter trains arrive at South Station, about 10 minutes away by taxi.

Parking

Paid parking is available at or near the cruiseport, charged per day; arrangements may change while the terminal modernization continues, so check Massport’s current guidance and arrive in good time on busy days. Some Seaport and airport-area hotels sell park-and-cruise packages. Many New Englanders find a drop-off or a train to South Station cheaper than a week of Boston parking.

Where to stay before a cruise from Boston

The Seaport District is closest, with modern hotels, waterfront restaurants and the Institute of Contemporary Art within a few minutes’ drive of the terminal. The downtown waterfront, near Faneuil Hall and the North End, puts you on the Freedom Trail and is about 10 minutes away. Back Bay, with Newbury Street and Copley Square, is a little farther but full of character. Hotels around Logan and in East Boston are often cheaper and close to the airport.

Things to do in Boston before or after your cruise

  1. 1

    The Freedom Trail

    history

    A red-brick line in the sidewalk leads about 2.5 miles past 16 Revolutionary-era sites, from Boston Common and the Old State House to Paul Revere’s House, the Old North Church and the USS Constitution in Charlestown. Walk it on your own in three to four hours, or join a costumed guide for the downtown half.

  2. 2

    The North End

    food

    Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood is its Little Italy, a maze of narrow streets lined with trattorias, cafés and pastry shops famous for cannoli. Hanover Street is the main drag. Combine it with the Freedom Trail, which runs right through, and with a lobster roll or clam chowder at the waterfront.

  3. 3

    Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

    history

    On the Fort Point Channel, a short walk from the Seaport, actors in period dress lead you through the events of December 1773, and you get to toss tea into the harbor from a replica ship. It’s engaging for children and a quick, fun introduction to the city’s revolutionary story.

  4. 4

    Fenway Park

    culture

    Opened in 1912, the home of the Boston Red Sox is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. If there’s no home game during your stay, guided tours take you onto the field and up to the Green Monster seats. On game nights, the surrounding streets fill with bars and street vendors.

  5. 5

    Institute of Contemporary Art

    culture

    Cantilevered out over the harbor in the Seaport, the ICA’s building is as much an attraction as its rotating exhibitions of modern art. The glass-walled media room looks straight down into the water. It’s about 10 minutes from the cruiseport.

  6. 6

    Cambridge and Harvard Yard

    culture

    A short subway ride across the Charles River, Harvard Square has bookstores, cafés and the leafy Harvard Yard, where student-led tours explain the university’s history. MIT and its museum are a few stops away. It’s a pleasant half-day, especially in fall when the trees turn.

When cruises sail from Boston

Boston’s cruise season runs from about April to November. Bermuda round trips sail from spring through fall, and Canada and New England cruises run all season, with the most demand from mid-September to mid-October for the fall foliage. Summer is the warmest time, and whales are often seen in the waters off Massachusetts and Maine. A few transatlantic and Iceland or Greenland voyages leave in summer. There are no regular sailings in winter.

Average monthly weather in Boston
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)35237344755136720762583298329762564185111415
Low °F (°C)21-621-628-2373489581465186418581447835228-2
Rain in (mm)4.31083.3854.11034.61163.0763.7954.51143.6914.11044.61163.7945.0127
Daylight (hrs)9111213151515141211109
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall for 2015–2024 from NASA POWER for the area around Boston, adjusted to sea level; daylight is calculated for mid-month. Real weather on any given day varies.

Embarkation day tips

  • Book hotels early for fall sailings. Foliage season, college events and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October push Boston hotel rates up and availability down; the Boston Marathon does the same in April.
  • Bring layers for check-in. With the terminal under renovation, you may wait in a covered tent, and spring and fall mornings by the harbor are cool and breezy.
  • Stay on deck as you leave. Ships pass Castle Island, the Boston Harbor Islands and the Boston Light lighthouse, with planes from Logan passing low overhead.
  • Book fall foliage cruises well in advance. Late September and early October departures sell out first, and the best-value cabins go early.
  • If you’re flying in, aim for Logan rather than Providence or Manchester; the short drive to the terminal makes a same-day arrival less risky, though a night before is safer.

Cruises from Boston: FAQs

Where do cruise ships dock in Boston?

At Flynn Cruiseport Boston, also called the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, on Black Falcon Avenue in South Boston’s Seaport District. It’s about 10 minutes from downtown and Logan Airport.

How far is the Boston cruise port from Logan Airport?

About 3 miles, or 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare through the Ted Williams Tunnel. At rush hour it can take 30 minutes or more.

Which cruise lines sail from Boston?

Norwegian and Holland America are among the main lines, with Bermuda and Canada and New England itineraries. Premium and luxury lines including Viking, Oceania and Seabourn start or end Canada and New England voyages in Boston, especially in fall.

When is the best time for a fall foliage cruise from Boston?

Late September to mid-October. Color usually peaks first in Quebec and the Maritimes in late September and early October, then moves south into Maine and Massachusetts by mid-October. These sailings are popular, so book early.

How long does it take to cruise from Boston to Bermuda?

About a day and a half each way. Ships usually leave Boston in the afternoon, spend a full day at sea and reach King’s Wharf on the morning of the third day, then stay two or three days before sailing back.

Is there parking at Flynn Cruiseport Boston?

Yes, paid parking is available at or near the cruiseport, charged per day. The terminal is being modernized over several years, so check the latest parking and drop-off instructions before you travel.

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, NASA POWER climate data.