Category Archives: Boston Harbor Cruises

Great new Boston Harbor Islands exhibit on the Greenway!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by BHB

I ran into great new display about the Boston Harbor Islands recently while walking on the greenway- I didn’t know about it until recently (surprisingly)!!! Located between Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf, this exhibit should be intriguing to tourists and … Continue reading →

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Long Island Light: One of the harbor’s more mysterious lighthouses

Posted on May 1, 2013 by BHB

Long Island Light is a functioning lighthouse on the Northernmost point of its name sake island, in the very center Boston Harbor. The lighthouse marks the entrance to President Roads, a major Boston Harbor shipping channel, through the narrow passageway … Continue reading →

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US Coast Guard out and about in Boston Harbor today

Posted on April 12, 2013 by BHB

Here in Boston, we are fortunate enough to have a major US Coast Guard station right down the street (the North End, specifically). Several US Coast Guard vessels and cutters are assigned to this station. The cutters include Campbell, Eagle, … Continue reading →

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Schooner Roseway Spotted in the Carribean!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by BHB

The beautiful Schooner Roseway, which visits Boston Harbor in the summer months, was spotted last week (by me!) in the Carribean last week….the US Virgin Islands to be precise. A look at the ships Itinerary at the World Ocean School … Continue reading →

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USS Constitution – Photos from summer 2012

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin

Boston Harbor’s own USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship in the US navy, got a lot of time out on the Harbor this year- even some time under the power of its own sail at one point toward the end … Continue reading →

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Boston Harbor at Night

Posted on December 7, 2012 by BHB

Views of the inner harbor at night. Rowes Wharf below, all decorated for the holidays: Looking toward the Fort Point Channel, with a new light scheme along the Northern Avenue Bridge: The inner harbor is looking particularly nice these evenings … Continue reading →

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Boston Seaport District

Posted on November 25, 2012 by admin

Here is a shot of the Boston Seaport District taken during a sunny afternoon this week. There several new, high end restaurants and bars which overlook the old Boston Fish Pier, seen here:   The Seaport district, also known as … Continue reading →

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Sunset out at Graves Light

Posted on November 9, 2012 by admin

Here are a few photos of Sunset out at Graves Light, Friday evening, October 26th. Recall Graves light is the abandoned lighthouse on Graves Ledge, the outermost outcrop of rock in the outer Boston Harbor: The Sun sets directly behind … Continue reading →

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Eurodam in Boston Harbor today

Posted on October 23, 2012 by admin

The cruise ship Eurodam arrived in Boston Harbor early this morning. But she did not stay very long. She was back on her way out to sea this evening. She made quite a sight early on a clear blue sky … Continue reading →

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The Brewsters: Great & Little Brewster Island and Boston Light

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

The Brewsters, comprising  Great Brewster and Little Brewster Island, are particularly nice to visit this time of year. As mentioned in previous posts, Boston Light, which is located here, is the only fully manned lighthouse in operation on the East Coast. … Continue reading →

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