Charles River Fall Foliage Cruise
2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.
A 90-minute Fall Foliage Cruise along the Charles River offers views of autumn foliage and city skylines of Boston and Cambridge.
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Last year
Tickets
$33.50
Ages
All ages (children under 3 have a special rate)
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Food & Drink
Full service bar with beverages available for purchase including water, soda, beer, wine and cocktails. Small bags of chips available for purchase. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, but there is no table space available.
Parking
Validated parking is available for $4.00 for up to 8 hours at the CambridgeSide Mall parking garage. Please bring your garage ticket to the ticketbooth for validation. Parking kiosks are located on each floor of the mall before entering the garage. Please pay for parking before returning to your vehicle. We cannot validate parking for the Royal Sonesta parking garage.
Accessibility
The Henry Longfellow and Charles I vessels are fully wheelchair accessible at the CambridgeSide Mall location.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding, as all seats are first-come, first-served.
- Consider eating before or after your cruise, as only snacks are available for purchase onboard and there is no table space for outside food.
- Bring your garage ticket to the ticket booth for parking validation to receive the discounted rate of $4 for up to 8 hours.
- Dress in layers, as the temperature on the water can be cooler than on land, even on warm days.
- All tickets are non-refundable and cruises sail rain or shine, so check the weather forecast but plan to sail regardless.
Links & Contact
Run by Charles River Boat Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the boat leave from and where do I park?
Public tours depart from the Lechmere Canal behind the CambridgeSide Mall, outside the CanalSide Food Hall. Parking is available in the CambridgeSide Mall garage for $4 for up to 8 hours with validation. Bring your garage ticket to the ticket booth.
Do I need to reserve tickets in advance?
It is recommended to book tickets in advance through their website or by phone to ensure your spot, as tickets become available two weeks prior to the cruise date.
Do you serve food and drinks on the boat?
A full-service bar with beverages and small bags of chips are available for purchase. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted, but guests may bring their own food.
Are the vessels wheelchair accessible?
The Henry Longfellow and Charles I vessels, which run public tours from CambridgeSide Mall, are fully wheelchair accessible.
What happens if it rains?
All vessels are fully enclosed and sail rain or shine. Rescheduling is only permitted at the discretion of Charles River Boat Company.
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