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Boat Tours & Charters in Massachusetts

90 of the 954 marinas and boating businesses we track in Massachusetts are boat tours and private charters. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

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Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.

Boston 22

  1. Boston Sail Tours

    2 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

    10:00-22:00

    Call Website All Boston

  2. Tiki Boat Boston

    Ferry Terminal, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    11am-10pm

    Call Website All Boston

  3. Cycleboat Boston

    1 8th St, Boston, MA 02129

    Call Website All Boston

  4. Classic Harbor Line Boston

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call Website All Boston

  5. Night Rider Charters of Boston

    28 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA 02129

    Call Website All Boston

  6. Swan Boats

    4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116

    Call Website All Boston

  7. Come Sail Away Now

    1 8th St, Boston, MA 02129

    Call Website All Boston

  8. Liberty Sail

    67 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call Website All Boston

  9. Boston Fun Cruises

    29 Constitution Rd, Boston, MA 02129

    Call Website All Boston

  10. Summer Music Cruises on Boston Harbor

    200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2030

    Call Website All Boston

  11. C-Lark Charters

    Harborwalk, Boston, MA 02128

    Call Website All Boston

  12. Boston Elite Private Yacht Charter

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call Website All Boston

  13. Boston Harbor Cruises

    100 Terminal St, Boston, MA 02129

    Call Website All Boston

  14. City Cruises Boston Seaport Blvd

    200 Seaport Blvd, Commonwealth Pier, Boston, MA 02210

    Call Website All Boston

  15. Codzilla

    1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call Website All Boston

  16. Boston Harbor City Cruises

    1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210

    Call Website All Boston

  17. Classic Yacht Charters By Anita

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3329

    Call Website All Boston

  18. Harbor Cruise and Sing

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call Website All Boston

  19. Boston Green Cruises

    60 Rowes Whrf, Boston, MA 02110-3231

    Call All Boston

  20. Encore Boston Harbor Water Shuttle

    296 State St, Boston, MA 02109-2607

    Website All Boston

  21. Boston by Sea

    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    Call All Boston

  22. Boston Seaport Boat Charters

    290 Northern Ave Ste 3, Boston, MA 02210-2016

    All Boston

Gloucester 9

  1. Cape Ann Cruises

    63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5043

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Gloucester

  2. Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

    63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Call Website All Gloucester

  3. 7 Seas Whale Watch

    63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5043

    Call Website All Gloucester

  4. Defiance Sail Charters

    211 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Call Website All Gloucester

  5. Cape Ann Whale Watch

    415 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-3006

    Call Website All Gloucester

  6. Cape Ann Harbor Tours

    66 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Call Website All Gloucester

  7. Gloucester Charter Connection

    76 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Call Website All Gloucester

  8. Halcyon Days Sailing Charters

    Cripple Cove Landing, E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Call All Gloucester

  9. Cape Ann Shark Lab

    7 Parker St, Gloucester, MA 01930-3025

    Call All Gloucester

Provincetown 6

  1. Provincetown Whale Watch Tickets

    309 Commercial St #1, Provincetown, MA 02657

    Call Website All Provincetown

  2. Dog Gone Sailing Charters

    Gangway, 8W MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA 02657

    Call Website All Provincetown

  3. Moment Sailing Adventures

    16 MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA 02657

    Call Website All Provincetown

  4. Schooner Bay Lady II

    Historic District, 9 MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA 02657

    Call Website All Provincetown

  5. Provincetown Whale Watching

    9 Ryder St Ext, Provincetown, MA 02657-1415

    Call All Provincetown

  6. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch Provincetown

    70 Shank Painter Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657-1341

    Call All Provincetown

Salem 5

  1. Sail When And If

    10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970

    Call Website All Salem

  2. Sunset Sail Salem

    10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970-5603

    Call Website All Salem

  3. Mahi Harbor Cruises and Private Events

    24 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970

    Call Website All Salem

  4. Schooner Fame Ticket Booth Outside FINZ Restaurant

    86 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970

    Call Website All Salem

  5. Tiki Hut Boats

    10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970-5603

    Call Website All Salem

Nantucket 4

  1. Endeavor Sailing Excursions

    Straight Wharf, Slip #1015, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call Website All Nantucket

  2. Lisa Lynn Charters

    34 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call Website All Nantucket

  3. Nantucket By Water

    Slip 1011 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02584

    Call Website All Nantucket

  4. Critter Cruise

    Straight Wharf Slip 1018, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Website All Nantucket

Chatham 3

  1. Son Of A Sailor, Llc.

    80 Bridge St, Chatham, MA 02633-2504

    Boat rampService & repairs
    Call Website All Chatham

  2. Beachcomber Boat Tours

    174 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633

    Call Website All Chatham

  3. Andiamo Bay Charters

    46 Ryders Cove Rd, Chatham, MA 02650-1050

    Call Website All Chatham

Edgartown 3

  1. Catboat Charters

    1 Dock St, Edgartown, MA 02539

    Call Website All Edgartown

  2. Plan Sea Adventure Charters

    53 Dock St, Edgartown, MA 02539

    Call Website All Edgartown

  3. Nauti Girl Excursions

    50 Dock St, Edgartown, MA 02539

    Call Website All Edgartown

Newburyport 3

  1. Compass Rose Boat Training

    346 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950

    Call Website All Newburyport

  2. Newburyport BluesCruise

    Waterfront Park, Newburyport, MA 01950

    Call Website All Newburyport

  3. Drift & Sol

    1 Tournament Whrf, Newburyport, MA 01950-2418

    Website All Newburyport

Wellfleet 3

  1. Captain Curley's Sailing Charters

    255 Commercial St, Wellfleet, MA 02667

    Call Website All Wellfleet

  2. Cape Cod Boating Adventures

    255 Commercial St, Wellfleet, MA 02667

    Call Website All Wellfleet

  3. Cape Cod Catamaran Sailing Charters

    255 Commercial St, Wellfleet, MA 02667

    Call Website All Wellfleet

Barnstable 2

  1. Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises

    269 Millway, Barnstable, MA 02630

    Call Website All Barnstable

  2. Barnstable Harbor Ecotours

    243 Millway, Barnstable, MA 02630

    Call All Barnstable

Cambridge 2

  1. Charles River Boat Company

    100 Cambridgeside Pl #320, Cambridge, MA 02141

    Call Website All Cambridge

  2. Tulum Charters

    955 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-3233

    Call Website All Cambridge

Hyannis 2

  1. Cape Rib Tours

    140 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601-4752

    Call Website All Hyannis

  2. Pirate Adventures Hyannis

    180 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601-4735

    Call Website All Hyannis

Oak Bluffs 2

  1. Pirate Adventures: Martha's Vineyard

    12 Circuit Ave Ext, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557-6824

    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

  2. Big Blue Charters

    29 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

Plymouth 2

  1. Plymouth Cruises

    9 Town Whrf, Plymouth, MA 02360-3848

    Call Website All Plymouth

  2. Plymouth Whale Watching

    10 Town Wharf #3848, Plymouth, MA 02360

    Call All Plymouth

Quincy 2

  1. Boston Harbor Jet Adventures

    465 Beale St, Quincy, MA 02169

    Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

    Call Website All Quincy

  2. Boston Boat Charters

    332 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA 02171-3120

    Call Website All Quincy

Scituate 2

  1. After Hours

    44 Jericho Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

    Call Website All Scituate

  2. Elizabeth Marie Sport Fishing

    25 Mill Wharf Plz, Scituate, MA 02066

    Call Website All Scituate

Tisbury 2

  1. The Black Dog Tall Ships

    20 Beach Street Extension, Tisbury, MA 02568

    Call Website All Tisbury

  2. Steady As She Goes Charters

    19 Owen Park Way, Tisbury, MA 02568

    Call Website All Tisbury

Concord 1

  1. Concord River Cruises and Catering

    502 Main St, Concord, MA 01742

    Call All Concord

East Dennis 1

  1. Salt Shaker Charters

    351 Sesuit Neck Rd, East Dennis, MA 02641

    Call Website All East Dennis

Essex 1

  1. Essex River Cruises and Charters

    35 Dodge St, Essex, MA 01929

    Call Website All Essex

Fairhaven 1

  1. The Voyaging Institute

    11 Doane St, Fairhaven, MA 02719-2711

    Website All Fairhaven

Falmouth 1

  1. Liberte The Schooner

    227 Clinton Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540

    Call Website All Falmouth

Hanover 1

  1. boobur

    279 Circuit St, Hanover, MA 02339

    Call All Hanover

Harwich Port 1

  1. Jail Break Fishing Charters

    715 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA 02646

    Call All Harwich Port

Manchester by the Sea 1

  1. Frayed Knot Sailing Charters

    15 Ashland Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

    Call Website All Manchester by the Sea

Mattapoisett 1

  1. Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters

    32 Ned's Point Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

    Call Website All Mattapoisett

New Bedford 1

  1. New Bedford Harbor Tours

    52 Fisherman's Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call Website All New Bedford

Newbury 1

  1. MISTIE C Charters

    8 S Pond St, Newbury, MA 01951

    Call Website All Newbury

Orleans 1

  1. Harbor Seal Boat Tours

    67 Barley Neck Rd, Orleans, MA 02653-3603

    Call Website All Orleans

Rockport 1

  1. Rockport SeaVenture

    11 Tuna Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966

    Call Website All Rockport

Vineyard Haven 1

  1. Sail Ena

    350 Lake St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

    Call Website All Vineyard Haven

Webster 1

  1. Indian Princess

    200 Gore Rd, Webster, MA 01570-6815

    Call Website All Webster

Woods Hole 1

  1. Woods Hole Island Tours

    9 Luscombe Ave, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1013

    Call Website All Woods Hole
Check the inclusions. Confirm whether the quoted price covers captain fees, fuel, port taxes, and gratuity, or if those are billed separately at dockside checkout.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?

A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.

Are food and drinks usually provided on board?

Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.

How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?

Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Massachusetts, check the 90 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Massachusetts, MarinaAtlas indexes 90 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.