A Fun Day in Boston
Arnold Arboretum · Boston Signature Lunch Cruise · Castle Island
Did you know? The Arnold Arboretum, your first stop, is the oldest public arboretum in North America: 281 acres, run by Harvard, and free every day.
The deal: A full, easy day out for the whole group: two hours on Boston Harbor with lunch, onboard DJ entertainment, cocktails, wine and beer for purchase, and an open-air top deck with skyline views. Add two free stops around it, and the van handles every drop-off and pickup, so nobody hunts for parking.
- 9:30 amPickup at your door, hotel or office
- 10:00 amArnold Arboretum: morning walk and group photos. Dropped at one gate, picked up at another.Free
- 11:00 amDrive to the Seaport, with a 45-minute traffic cushion. The boat won't wait.
- 11:30 amBoard at Commonwealth Pier, 200 Seaport Blvd, for the 2-hour Boston Signature Lunch Cruise: lunch, DJ and open-air top deck.From $83.90
- 2:15 pmCastle Island and Fort Independence: harbor walk, planes landing at Logan.Free
- 3:45 pmVan takes everyone home
Estimated cost: Cruise from $83.90 per person (City Cruises) plus a private vehicle for the day. Minimum group: 10 people. The bigger the group, the less each person pays.
| Group | Vehicle | Total for the day | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 people | Sprinter van | $2,070–$2,550 | $207–$255 |
| 14 people | Sprinter van | $2,400–$2,890 | $172–$206 |
| 20 people | Mini coach | $3,060–$3,850 | $153–$192 |
| 25 people | Mini coach | $3,480–$4,270 | $139–$171 |
| 30 people | Mini coach | $3,900–$4,690 | $130–$156 |
| 38 people | Mini coach | $4,570–$5,360 | $120–$141 |
| 45 people | Motor coach | $5,340–$6,640 | $119–$147 |
| 55 people | Motor coach | $6,180–$7,470 | $112–$136 |
Totals include cruise tickets from $83.90 per person and a private vehicle for 8 hours, garage to garage, at our typical Boston rates, with 15–20% driver gratuity, parking during the cruise and the driver's lunch. Groups of 10–14 ride a Sprinter van, 15–38 a mini coach and 39–55 a motor coach. Drinks and any ticket fees are extra. Your quote confirms the exact transportation price.
Cruise prices and dates are set by City Cruises and vary by date. Drinks are extra. Check City Cruises' ticket terms, including tickets for children, before you buy, since tickets may not be refundable.
- From Boston
- In Boston, about 6–6.5 hrs for your group (8 hrs of bus time)
- Great for
- Birthdays, team building, family gatherings with kids
How to book: get your cruise tickets first, since seats can sell out. Then request your group transportation quote with your cruise date and group size.
1Get your cruise tickets 2Request your transportation quote