• Geography - Position and attractions The city of Boston overlooks the Boston Harbor, a huge natural port opening onto the Atlantic particularly appreciated by whales from May to October. The capital of Massachusetts constitutes the port of boarding many cruises for the Bahamas, the Caribbean, but also of circuits along the coast of New England to Canada. Cruise ships are moving to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal which is near South Boston Waterfront, one of the most trendy areas in the city with its restaurants and art galleries. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston seduces above all for its rich past. The city has indeed been the scene of major precursors of the American revolution, such as the Boston massacre or the Boston Tea Party. From his long history, Boston also inherited from well -preserved colonial districts where he is good to stroll like the residential districts punctuated by beautiful Victorian houses of Beacon Hill and Back Bay. • Visit places and on -site activities Boston is a real historic outdoor museum. To capture the essentials of everything the city has to offer before embarking on your cruise, the red layout of freer trail winding through Boston is perfect. This circuit of approximately 4 km links 16 official sites all with the American Revolution. The route begins at Boston Common, the oldest park in the United States. Among the stages of Freedom Trail, discover the site of the Boston massacre, this episode of March 1770 during which soldiers of the British army killed five civilians. The site is facing the Old State House, one of the oldest public buildings in the city. To vary the pleasures before embarking, include your program to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Rich in paintings produced by renowned European artists such as Paul Gauguin, the museum also honors ancient, Asian, but also American art. In a completely different register, the New England Aquarium is another step to program. With its reconstructions of aquatic environments in the region and the Caribbean, this aquarium guarantees a colorful live spectacle.
Are you going on a cruise from Boston? Here is the practical information about this port. • Port countries: United States • Type of port: Maritime • Principal destination served: North America • Departure terminal: D13 Where is the port of Boston? The Boston seaport in the United States is located at Boston Harbor, Boston, Ma, United States. Here are the GPS contact details 42.3387933, -70.9745339. The port is located 3.6 km from the city center and 29.2 km from the nearest airport. The opening hours are 9 a.m. 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. 5 p.m. How to go to the port? To get to the port of Boston, nothing could be simpler. You can arrive at the car port and park in the nearest parking lot located less than 9.8 km from the port and whose address is 12 Drydock Ave, Boston, Ma 02210, USA. Regarding the price of the parking lot, count a package of around € 117 for a week of parking. Otherwise, you can use public transport and come by taxi, shuttle or bus. What cruising companies departing from Boston? Prestige companies are available including Seabourn Cruise Line, Princess Cruises. Boats like Seabourn Quest, Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess sail at sea with the main destination of North America. COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIERS: new measures to deal with the resumption of the epidemic are put in place. Companies provide hydroalcoholic gel for the hands and require passengers to respect social distancing. What services and amenities can I find at the port ?: Services and amenities include: toilets, ticket distributor, drinking and snacks distributor, waiting room.