Category Archives: Boston Harbor Cruises

Schooner Roseway Spotted in the Carribean!

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Brewsters, comprising Great Brewster and Little Brewster Island, are ideally visited in the early spring and late summer/fall months when the massive flocks aggressive gulls are not nesting. Logistically, the islands are challenging to visit due to their limited public … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Dry Docks

Most people don’t know that Boston Harbor is often used as a dry dock location for ships in need of repair. Many ships have come into the dry docks over the years to be repaired, even the Queen Elizabeth 2, … Continue reading

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Another Tall Ship: Unicorn

A few shots of  the tall ship Unicorn, docking at Rowes Wharf and later tied up. See her story here. This ship has been seen regularly around Boston Harbor this summer.   STV Unicorn tied up near Rowes Wharf Friday: … Continue reading

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Safety tip for boaters: Be aware of divers

It is the time of year where divers will be out frequently in the Boston Harbor area enjoying their sport. This means boaters must be careful and observant of them and avoid the areas they are diving in. Massachusetts law … Continue reading

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