About this experience
Enjoy this 90-minute nighttime ghost tour cruise aboard yacht Northern Lights through Boston Harbor. This narrated tour blends history, folklore, and stunning skyline views. A live narrator guides you past haunted islands like George’s Island, Spectacle Island, Thompson Island, Castle Island, and more, sharing tales of ghosts, legends, and mystery under Boston's night skyline. Comfortable seating is available in the heated salon along with open-air decks.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- 1.5-hour cruise around Boston Harbor
Not included
- Food & drinks are available for purchase aboard by credit card
- Gratuity
Itinerary and highlights
Hear haunting ghost stories as we pass by this historic island.
See this once trash dump and quarantine site, now park, and hear about the spirits that may linger there as we cruise by.
Hear about the spooky tales of this island as we cruise by.
Hear stories stretching back to the 1800s as we pass by this legendary island.
Meeting and pickup information
- The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston. Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal. If lost, please call us at Classic Harbor Line Boston.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Classic Harbor Line - Boston
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Best suited for those 14 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted
- Dress for the weather - it's often cooler on the water
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Plan to arrive at the ticket booth 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. The meeting point is located directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel in the Ferry Terminal just steps away from the dock.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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