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Boston Harbor Islands Ferry

Ferry

Seasonal ferry from Boston Long Wharf to the Boston Harbor Islands -- Spectacle and Georges Islands. World-class harbor day trip, operated by Boston Harbor City Cruises.

11:00 AM

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Trip

$30

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Dock wisdom

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The MBTA Commuter Boat from Hingham Harbor is the best Nantasket move -- no parking, cold beer on the return trip, downtown Boston docking.

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The Boston Harbor Islands ferry leaves from Boston Long Wharf -- Spectacle Island has its own great beach and city skyline view.

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Hull Gut kayak rentals are available from Hull Village -- the channel is calm and protected, great for first-timers.

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Striped bass fishing around Pemberton Point is best at the top of the tide at dawn -- book the early morning charter.

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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset. Prices checked Oct 20, 2026; not confirmed: Boston Harbor Islands Ferry, Hull Gut Kayak Tour, Pemberton Point Fishing.

At Nantasket Beach, the sun sets at 4:30 PM today — about 10h 4m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:26 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Nantasket Beach update at the top of the conditions page.