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Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise
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Overview
$57.24 to $72.08 | 1.5 hour Cruise
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation Summary: No refund. There is an option to reschedule or exchange for a gift card up to 24 hours before departure
Meeting Point: 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, United States
Pricing: $57.24 to $72.08 (dependent on ticket types & seasonality)
Description: Please join us for this special cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Step inside this toasty saloon with plenty of room in full holiday decor for a 90-minute cruise to see the Boston City Lights and enjoy live holiday hits from our Jazz Band! Also, explore the deck with open air and great sightseeing of Boston. Enjoy some holiday classics as you sip on complimentary hot chocolate, or try one of our curated holiday cocktails. This cruise offers a unique way to entertain guests from out of town, a wonderful, socially distant way to celebrate the holidays, and a great date night.
About Northern Lights
A Coast Guard Certified Captains and extremely friendly and knowledgeable crew who are trained to help in the event of an emergency operate Northern Lights. The motor yacht Northern Lights is stylized after the classic New England 1920s style steamships. She is one of the most comfortable and versatile cruise vessels in Boston Harbor. Northern Lights is 115-feet in length, features six bathrooms, and provides ample seating throughout the ship for up to 149 passengers. She is built for taking groups of people on spectacular sightseeing adventures. Thus, she is excellent at taking out groups of friends and family to see the harbor. Sit back and relax in our climate-controlled (heating and air conditioning) cabin or enjoy the sea breeze on our open top deck. Be sure to visit our fully stocked bar on the main deck to purchase refreshments.
What is Included: - 1.5 hour cruise
- Complimentary hot cocoa, hot tea, or coffee
What is not Included: * Beverages other than hot cocoa, hot tea, and coffee are not included with your ticket
* Gratuity is not included with your ticket
Highlights: ##Notable Sites:
* Take in views and lights of Boston's Seaport District.
* Motor under the Tobin Bridge for a different perspective on this iconic landmark.
* Cruise by the U.S.S. Constitution at dry dock in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
* Cruise by the North End and catch a glimpse of the Old North Church made famous by the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Check in Details: Upon arrival at our location, check in at the ferry terminal to obtain boarding passes.
What to Bring: Please bring valid identification with you. Identification is checked prior to boarding for guests interested in an adult beverage.
Restrictions: - Only credit cards are accepted as payment aboard
- No outside adult beverage and coolers are allowed
Faqs: General FAQs
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 60 Rowes Wharf
City: Boston
Country: US
Postal Code: 02110
Province: MA
Additional Info
Important Check-In Information:
This is not your ticket; this is just confirmation of a place for you aboard. Upon arrival, on the date of your event, you must go to our ticket counter to check-in (located in the ferry terminal at 60 Rowes Wharf) to get your boarding passes and obtain your pre-purchased items such as hats or wine vouchers. Additionally, Please be sure to bring valid identification with you at check-in for purchase verification. In order to reduce wait times we check identification for all guests intending to consume adult beverages prior to boarding. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
What to Wear
Wear comfortable, weather appropriate, clothing. Light layers are recommended in the summer time and warmer layers in the spring and fall. We advise wearing flat shoes, as these are best for walking around the boat.
What to Bring
Comfortable weather appropriate clothing such as: sunscreen and sunglasses on warm sunny days and jackets and hats for cooler weather days.
We are Credit Card only aboard all of our boats. If you would like to purchase drinks or small snacks aboard the ship during your cruise, please remember to bring your credit card.
What Not to Bring
Please do not bring coolers. There is not enough space available aboard the vessel to store large items.
Please do not bring your own alcohol-you will be able to purchase beer, wine, and/or champagne while aboard.
Other Tips & Guidelines
Check in 15-30 minutes early at our (shared) booth. We board the boat promptly 5 minutes prior to departure. The schooner leaves on time and cannot come back to pick you up if you are late. No refunds or reschedules will be provided for late arrivals.
If you have any food allergies/dietary needs please contact us before your trip (especially on any food related trips such as: Brunch, Luncheon, Summer BBQ series, etc.). Please note that not all food allergies and dietary requests can be accommodated.
Important Any directions or maps provided by Classic Harbor Line are only a rough guide. You are responsible for arriving at the activity's meeting location on time, so make sure to check with a second source that can provide specific directions from your starting point.
Detailed Directions
Our boats depart from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If you are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.
Public Transport
Nearest "T" transit stations are South Station (Red, Purple, and Silver Lines) and Aquarium Station (Blue Line).
Driving
From the South:
- Take Rt. I-93 north to exit 20 for South Station.
- Follow signs to South Station/Downtown.
- Turn right at the end of ramp onto Kneeland Street and turn at the second left onto Atlantic Avenue.
- Continue on Atlantic Avenue for 5 short blocks and the Boston Harbor Hotel and big arch will be on your right.
- A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.
From the West:
- Follow the Mass. Pike/Rt. I-90 E to exit 24A for South Station. This will put you on Atlantic Avenue.
- Continue on Atlantic Avenue for 5 short blocks.
- The Boston Harbor Hotel and big arch will be on your right.
- A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.
From the North:
- Follow I-93 south to exit 23 / Purchase Street.
- Stay right off the exit onto Purchase Street
- Follow Purchase Street 2 blocks and turn left onto Congress Street.
- Take an immediate left onto Atlantic Avenue
- Follow Atlantic Avenue for 3 blocks and the Boston Harbor Hotel and the big arch will be on your right.
- A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.
- Limited metered parking can be found around Rowes Wharf. Regular daily rate at the Boston Harbor Hotel is $42. However, with a validation from Classic Harbor Line it will be $36. After 5PM weekdays and anytime on weekends the rate is $20, but with a validation it will be $14. Please be sure to ask our ticket representative for a validation when you check-in.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
An option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate is available up until 24-hours prior to departure. We are not able to offer refunds. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling, or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@boston-sailing.com. *Unique cancellation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 617-951-2460.
Other Policies
All participants are required to have tickets for this event.
According to U.S. Coast Guard capacity rules, all passengers including infants and toddlers must have a ticket.
Activity may be canceled due to severe weather
The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), receive a credit for a future event, or receive a refund.
Parties of 12 or more will be contacted for an additional gratuity charge of 15%
Classic Harbor Line will contact you directly within 48 hours of your purchase to take your credit card information for the additional charge. You must be reachable at the telephone number and email you provided.
Beverages and Coolers
Outside adult beverage and coolers are not allowed aboard. Please bring valid identification with you. Identification is checked prior to boarding for guests interested in an adult beverage.
Check-In
Upon arrival to our location please check–in with our ticket representative inside the ferry terminal to receive boarding passes.
Private Charters
Both the Schooner Adirondack III and the Yacht Northern Lights are available for private charter! Whether it be planning a special Birthday or Anniversary or suggesting a unique corporate outing, our yachts are perfect for every occasion.
Click here to view our private charter web page.
Click here for Schooner Adirondack III rates.
Click here for Yacht Northern Lights rates.
Cancellation Policy
Refund/Rescheduling Policy
An option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate is available up until 24 hours prior to departure. We are not able to offer refunds. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@boston-sailing.com.
Most activities run regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.
Weather Policy
Activity may be canceled due to severe weather.
The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.
Other Policies
All participants are required to have tickets for this event.
According to U.S. Coast Guard capacity rules, all passengers including infants and toddlers must have a ticket.
Parties of 12 or more will be contacted for an additional gratuity charge of 15%
Classic Harbor Line will contact you directly within 48 hours of your purchase to take your credit card information for the additional charge. You must be reachable at the telephone number and email you provided