| Boston | Salem | Holiday Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15th - October 31st | Weekend Schedule for July 4th and | ||
| Monday - Friday | 9:30am | 7:00am | Labor Day (September 6th) |
| *Thursday & Friday only 6/25-10/31 | 11:45am | 10:30am | |
| 2:30pm | 1:00pm | ||
| 5:30pm | 4:00pm | ||
| 8:30pm* | 7:00pm* | ||
| Weekends | 9:30am | 8:00am | |
| 11:45am | 10:30am | ||
| 2:30pm | 1:00pm | ||
| 5:30pm | 4:00pm | ||
| 8:30pm | 7:00pm |
| 2021 Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adults Regular Rate Round Trip $45 One Way $25 | Senior (65+) Regular Rate Round Trip $41 One Way $23 | Child (3-11) Regular Rate Round Trip $35 One Way $20 |
| Commuter Rate* Round Trip $16 One Way $8 | Commuter Rate* Round Trip $8 One Way $4 | Commuter Rate* Round Trip $8 One Way $4 |
| Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $19 One Way $12 | Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $15 One Way $10 | Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $11 One Way $8 |
| Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $33.75 One Way $18.75 | Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $30.75 One Way $17.25 | Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $26.25 One Way $15 |
| 10-Ride Pass**** Non-Commuter $200 Commuter $72 | $180 | |
| Group Tours |
|---|
| For groups of 20 or more, we offer discounted rates as well as extended personalized services. Our Group Sales department is always on hand and prepared to help with any request including specialty or private tours, water transportation, deluxe boxed lunches and beverage services. To learn more about our Group Tours services, please contact Doug Hall in our Group Sales office. Tell us a little about your group and we’ll get right back to you. We also offer privately chartered events on a collection of sleek yachts and passenger vessels. To learn more about our Private Charters, please contact our Sales Team. |
Do you recommend advance reservations?
We strongly recommend that you reserve your trip, especially on weekends and holidays. Trips often sell out.
What kind of ferry is it?
The Nathaniel Bowditch, is a high-speed catamaran that holds 149 passengers in comfort and travels at speeds of up to 33 knots, getting you to Salem in just under an hour.
Can you recommend things to do in Salem?
Salem is known the world over for the witch trials that took place there in the early 1600’s. Today it’s also known for restaurants, shopping and great places to stay. Visit the Destination Salem website at www.salem.org.
Is there food on board?
The galley offers a terrific selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, tasty snacks such as hot pretzels, popcorn and chips, nutritional bars, fresh fruit, nuts and cereals. Fruit juices, tea, sports drinks and other beverages are also available along with beer, wine and cocktails. Please Note: at sea, credit/debit card transactions are sometimes not possible, so it’s a good idea to have cash on hand.
Can I make a ticket reservation online?
Yes. Click here to reserve your tickets online. You’ll receive an e-ticket that can be presented at the boarding gate with no additional check in or confirmations required.
For Boston trips, tickets may also be purchased at the Salem Ferry Center located at 10 Blaney Street in Salem.
What happens if I've reserved tickets but can't make it for the cruise?
Advance-order tickets are non-refundable. But, they may be transferred to another day and time depending on availability. Transfers cannot be handled online, only over the phone or in person at any BHC ticketing location.
Do you offer discounts for large groups?
We do have discounted group rates for parties of 25 or more. Please see our Group Tours page for more information.
Are gift cards available?
Yes. You may purchase gift cards online, over the phone or in-person at our ticket booths. Or use the information on our contact page to call or email us and we’ll get right back to you.
Are pets allowed on BHC boats?
BHC is pet-friendly and offers many cruises that do allow pets – with some restrictions and exclusions.
- Animals onboard must be kept with you and leashed or kept in a carrier at all times.
- For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on Codzilla.
- Service animals ONLY are permitted in the Boston Harbor Islands State and National Park.
- Pets onboard the Provincetown Ferry must be kept on the inside or outside of the Main Deck only. For the consideration of other passengers, please no pets on the upper deck.
PLEASE NOTE: Pet owners should be aware of the length of the cruise that they are embarking on (up to 4 hours for whale watches and 90 minutes for Provincetown Ferry) and consider if it is appropriate for the pet’s comfort and wellbeing.
Do you offer private charters?
We do have yachts and passenger vessels available to be chartered for private events on Boston Harbor. Please email our Sales Team for more information.
