Cruise port
Cruises from Boston
Flynn Cruiseport in South Boston: information about the Silver Line SL2, South Station, and planning a day ashore between the Waterfront, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail.
Shore Excursions and Things to Do in Boston
Flynn Cruiseport is located in South Boston. To get from the ship into the city, it helps to understand the difference between the pier, terminal, and transfer: the actual berth is your starting point; a terminal transfer, harbor shuttle, and excursion bus are different services. The Silver Line SL2 connects the Drydock Avenue stop with South Station. When planning your day, in addition to the scheduled departure, take note of the ship’s stated all-aboard time as your latest return deadline; it is not the same as the departure time.
For a visit to the city, consider choosing one downtown destination from the South Boston Waterfront rather than trying to fit too many stops into your time ashore. Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail are city attractions for which you should plan an additional transfer from the port; they are not right next to the cruise terminal. If time is limited, a walk around the Waterfront is the simpler option. For an organized excursion, distinguish the port information about the pier and transfer from the cruise line’s tour and its local operation.
On shore
Excursions around Boston
J.F.K. library & Boston highlights
An unforgettable trip to Dorchester Bay, which is home to the John F. Kennedy library and the associated museum. From there you have spectacular views of Boston's shoreline. The museum contains some noteworthy exhibits and you can watch a film about the young Kennedy which outlines his political life. There will also be an opportunity to visit an exhibition on the whole Kennedy family and another on the life of Robert Kennedy. On the way back to the ship there are will be many further highlights of the historic Boston tour, including the noble estates of Back Bay and Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the public park and some of the historic sights on the Freedom Trail.
Historic Boston & Cambridge
The excursion begins with a trip through Back Bay - original a mudflat which was filled in when the living capacity of the city became exhausted in the middle of the 19th century. The trip then continues down Newbury Street with its rows of modern boutiques and restaurants. Also a visit to the small town of Beacon Hill, which was home to personalities such as John Hancock, Daniel Webster, Louisa May Alcott and Henry James. In Charleston the tour will take in the USS Constitution - better known as Old Ironsides - which is said to be the world's oldest navy vessel. After visits to further tourist sights the tour arrives in Boston's sister city of Cambridge. Of particular note here are Harvard Square, the John F. Kennedy School of Government and Longfellow House.
Lexington & Concord with Harvard Yard
Upon disembarking at Harvard Yard, there will first be an opportunity to stroll through the grounds of Boston's university. This is where the famous bronze statue of John Harvard stands, sculpted by the creator of the Lincoln Memorial. The trip continues through the beautiful landscape, characterised by fields used for agriculture and ancient-looking stone walls. Upon arrival in the villa district of Cambridge there will be a short stopover at the house of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was built in Georgian style and was a place of refuge for loyalists during the revolution. The trip then takes in the North Bridge in neighbouring Concord, where the farmers of Colonial times opened fire on the British army. It will also be possible to visit the Concord Minuteman Statue and the country houses of famous 19th century authors.
